Coty (NYSE:COTY) Issues Q1 2027 Earnings Guidance

Coty (NYSE:COTY) updated its first quarter 2027 earnings guidance on Wednesday. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 0.110-0.130 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 0.140. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

Coty Stock Up 11.1%

NYSE COTY traded up $0.30 on Wednesday, hitting $3.04. 15,382,669 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 9,721,886. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $2.41 and a 200 day moving average of $2.36. The company has a current ratio of 0.82, a quick ratio of 0.49 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.97. Coty has a twelve month low of $1.82 and a twelve month high of $4.93. The company has a market capitalization of $2.68 billion, a P/E ratio of -4.91, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.82 and a beta of 0.97.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

COTY has been the subject of a number of research reports. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Coty in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Citigroup upped their price target on Coty from $2.50 to $2.80 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Morgan Stanley set a $2.50 price target on shares of Coty in a report on Thursday, May 7th. TD Cowen boosted their target price on shares of Coty from $2.30 to $2.90 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Coty in a research report on Tuesday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average target price of $3.70.

Institutional Trading of Coty

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of COTY. Credit Agricole S A bought a new position in shares of Coty in the 3rd quarter valued at $63,824,000. Two Sigma Investments LP grew its position in Coty by 793.5% in the 3rd quarter. Two Sigma Investments LP now owns 4,401,554 shares of the company’s stock valued at $17,782,000 after purchasing an additional 3,908,955 shares during the period. Squarepoint Ops LLC bought a new position in Coty during the 2nd quarter valued at $15,829,000. Qube Research & Technologies Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of Coty during the 2nd quarter valued at $11,015,000. Finally, Man Group plc lifted its stake in Coty by 62.1% in the second quarter. Man Group plc now owns 5,978,817 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,801,000 after purchasing an additional 2,289,649 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 42.36% of the company’s stock.

Coty Company Profile

Coty Inc is a multinational beauty company specializing in the development, manufacturing and marketing of fragrances, color cosmetics and skin and body care products. Established in 1904 by François Coty in Paris, the company has grown through a blend of organic innovation and strategic acquisitions to become one of the leading players in the global beauty industry. Coty’s portfolio encompasses a broad range of consumer and luxury brands, reflecting its commitment to catering to diverse consumer preferences and market segments.

The company’s product offerings span three main divisions: Coty Luxury, Coty Consumer Beauty and Coty Professional Beauty.