Assenagon Asset Management S.A. Has $11.65 Million Stock Position in Coty $COTY

Assenagon Asset Management S.A. lifted its holdings in shares of Coty (NYSE:COTY) by 6,340.5% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 2,883,926 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,839,148 shares during the period. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. owned 0.33% of Coty worth $11,651,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Several other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the business. UMB Bank n.a. raised its position in Coty by 137.1% during the 2nd quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 6,851 shares of the company’s stock worth $32,000 after purchasing an additional 3,962 shares during the last quarter. Shay Capital LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Coty in the second quarter valued at about $46,000. FORA Capital LLC bought a new position in shares of Coty during the second quarter worth about $47,000. Ballentine Partners LLC bought a new position in shares of Coty during the second quarter worth about $48,000. Finally, Vident Advisory LLC acquired a new position in shares of Coty in the second quarter worth approximately $50,000. Institutional investors own 42.36% of the company’s stock.

More Coty News

Here are the key news stories impacting Coty this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Coty agreed to sell its remaining 25.8% stake in Wella to KKR for $750 million upfront and will keep 45% of any future sale or IPO proceeds after KKR’s preferred return — a deal that accelerates cash inflows while preserving some upside exposure. Business Wire Reuters
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and outlets note Coty will use the proceeds to cut debt and strengthen the balance sheet — deleveraging is likely to reduce interest cost and credit risk, a clear near‑term positive for equity holders. Benzinga
• Neutral Sentiment: Market coverage flagged Coty as a stock in focus after the announcement and noted the share move; broader market direction may amplify or mute the reaction. TipRanks
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage explains the deal structure — the upfront cash is certain, but Coty’s remaining economics are contingent on future value creation and KKR’s preferred return, leaving some long‑term upside uncertain. MSN analysis
• Negative Sentiment: Some analysts remain cautious or pessimistic on Coty’s outlook despite the sale; firm guidance, execution on debt reduction, and organic growth will be needed to sustain gains, and analyst downgrades or tepid ratings could cap the stock. AmericanBankingNews (Citigroup pessimistic) MSN (Citigroup)

Coty Stock Performance

Shares of COTY opened at $3.27 on Friday. Coty has a one year low of $3.12 and a one year high of $7.71. The company has a market cap of $2.86 billion, a PE ratio of -7.10, a P/E/G ratio of 0.24 and a beta of 0.95. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $3.63 and a 200-day moving average of $4.26. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05, a current ratio of 0.85 and a quick ratio of 0.54.

Coty (NYSE:COTY) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, November 5th. The company reported $0.12 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.15 by ($0.03). The firm had revenue of $1.58 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.58 billion. Coty had a positive return on equity of 4.74% and a negative net margin of 6.60%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 5.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.15 earnings per share. Coty has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.180-0.210 EPS. On average, equities research analysts predict that Coty will post 0.39 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts have issued reports on COTY shares. Berenberg Bank restated a “hold” rating and set a $5.05 price target (down previously from $6.50) on shares of Coty in a report on Wednesday, September 10th. Redburn Partners set a $3.60 target price on shares of Coty in a research note on Tuesday, November 25th. Rothschild & Co Redburn began coverage on shares of Coty in a research report on Tuesday, November 25th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $3.60 price target on the stock. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Coty in a research report on Wednesday, October 8th. Finally, Rothschild Redb raised Coty to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 25th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eighteen have given a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Coty currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $5.30.

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.