Coty (NYSE:COTY) Given New $8.00 Price Target at Royal Bank Of Canada

Coty (NYSE:COTY) had its price objective decreased by Royal Bank Of Canada from $10.00 to $8.00 in a research report sent to investors on Monday morning, MarketBeat.com reports. Royal Bank Of Canada currently has an outperform rating on the stock.

A number of other research firms have also recently commented on COTY. Santander cut Coty to a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, December 23rd. TD Cowen reduced their target price on Coty from $3.50 to $3.40 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Coty in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Evercore downgraded Coty from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 23rd. Finally, Rothschild & Co Redburn set a $3.60 target price on shares of Coty in a research report on Tuesday, November 25th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seventeen have given a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Coty presently has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus price target of $4.51.

Coty Trading Down 4.1%

Shares of COTY opened at $2.55 on Monday. The company has a current ratio of 0.79, a quick ratio of 0.52 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.81. Coty has a 12-month low of $2.44 and a 12-month high of $7.10. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $3.18 and a 200 day moving average price of $3.80. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.23 billion, a P/E ratio of -4.11, a P/E/G ratio of 0.20 and a beta of 0.95.

Coty (NYSE:COTY) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, February 5th. The company reported $0.14 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.18 by ($0.04). The firm had revenue of $1.68 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.66 billion. Coty had a positive return on equity of 5.38% and a negative net margin of 9.13%.Coty’s revenue for the quarter was up .5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.11 earnings per share. Sell-side analysts forecast that Coty will post 0.39 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Trading of Coty

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Geode Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in Coty by 2.3% during the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 6,453,263 shares of the company’s stock worth $19,881,000 after purchasing an additional 145,419 shares during the period. Lazard Freres Gestion S.A.S. grew its position in shares of Coty by 32.9% during the fourth quarter. Lazard Freres Gestion S.A.S. now owns 64,564 shares of the company’s stock worth $198,000 after buying an additional 16,000 shares in the last quarter. North Dakota State Investment Board purchased a new stake in shares of Coty during the fourth quarter worth approximately $37,000. Cornerstone Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in Coty in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $37,000. Finally, Objective Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in Coty in the fourth quarter worth approximately $43,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 42.36% of the company’s stock.

Key Coty News

Here are the key news stories impacting Coty this week:

• Positive Sentiment: RBC lowered its price target from $10.00 to $8.00 but kept an Outperform rating, implying ~213.7% upside from the current price — a prominent bullish endorsement that could support a recovery if execution improves. Benzinga The Fly
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks published a piece urging investors to watch Coty’s international revenue trends — informative for modeling future growth but not immediately catalytic. Zacks Article
• Neutral Sentiment: J.P. Morgan maintained a Hold (neutral) rating, noting limited visibility and structural headwinds — reinforces the market’s cautious stance rather than providing fresh upside or downside pressure. TipRanks – J.P. Morgan
• Neutral Sentiment: Morgan Stanley kept a Hold, citing weaker fundamentals offset by compressed valuation — adds to consensus that recovery hinges on clearer operational improvement. TipRanks – Morgan Stanley
• Neutral Sentiment: Citi (analyst note) moved its price target down from $3.50 to $3.00 and maintained a Neutral rating — a modestly lower benchmark that narrows near-term upside expectations. Benzinga TickerReport
• Neutral Sentiment: Coty ended its license deal with Orveda after four years — a portfolio change that is likely neutral in isolation but underscores ongoing brand/portfolio reshaping. Cosmetics Business
• Negative Sentiment: Recent coverage and commentary highlight margin pressure and management’s emphasis on portfolio simplification and channel shifts — signals of near-term margin squeeze that weigh on profit forecasts. MSN Deep Dive
• Negative Sentiment: Coty’s recent earnings/quarterly commentary and an earnings-call summary flagged a cautious tone and margin squeeze — items that likely drove the stock to a 12‑month low after weak results. TipRanks – Earnings Call American Banking News

About Coty

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.