Coty (NYSE:COTY) Price Target Cut to $2.00 by Analysts at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft

Coty (NYSE:COTY) had its target price trimmed by Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft from $3.00 to $2.00 in a report issued on Monday morning,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a hold rating on the stock.

Several other research analysts have also commented on the company. Morgan Stanley set a $3.50 price target on Coty in a research report on Monday, February 9th. Canaccord Genuity Group set a $2.50 target price on Coty in a research note on Monday, February 9th. Santander lowered shares of Coty to a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 23rd. Jefferies Financial Group began coverage on shares of Coty in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $3.50 price target on the stock. Finally, Barclays cut their price objective on shares of Coty from $3.00 to $2.50 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, February 9th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, seventeen have given a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $4.19.

Coty Price Performance

NYSE COTY opened at $2.03 on Monday. The company has a market cap of $1.78 billion, a PE ratio of -3.27, a P/E/G ratio of 0.33 and a beta of 0.96. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $2.60 and its 200-day moving average price is $3.26. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.81, a quick ratio of 0.52 and a current ratio of 0.79. Coty has a 52-week low of $1.98 and a 52-week high of $5.65.

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

Insider Activity at Coty

In related news, insider Bretten Gordon Von acquired 83,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, March 6th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $2.41 per share, for a total transaction of $200,030.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the insider owned 986,620 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,377,754.20. This represents a 9.19% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Insiders own 5.90% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Coty

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Corient Private Wealth LLC grew its stake in Coty by 16.6% during the 2nd quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC now owns 16,062 shares of the company’s stock valued at $75,000 after purchasing an additional 2,286 shares during the last quarter. J.W. Cole Advisors Inc. raised its stake in shares of Coty by 23.9% in the second quarter. J.W. Cole Advisors Inc. now owns 12,436 shares of the company’s stock worth $58,000 after purchasing an additional 2,398 shares during the last quarter. Vanguard Personalized Indexing Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Coty by 3.1% in the third quarter. Vanguard Personalized Indexing Management LLC now owns 105,316 shares of the company’s stock worth $425,000 after purchasing an additional 3,138 shares during the last quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio lifted its holdings in shares of Coty by 3.2% during the third quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio now owns 117,781 shares of the company’s stock worth $476,000 after purchasing an additional 3,616 shares during the period. Finally, Osaic Holdings Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Coty by 30.5% during the second quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. now owns 15,795 shares of the company’s stock worth $73,000 after purchasing an additional 3,689 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 42.36% of the company’s stock.

More Coty News

Here are the key news stories impacting Coty this week:

• Neutral Sentiment: Possible index/market attention: commentary asks whether the S&P 500 is watching Coty’s strategic shifts — could matter if it signals future re-rating or volatility, but the impact is unclear. Is S & P 500 Watching Coty Shift?
• Negative Sentiment: Major legal pressure: multiple law firms have launched or solicited plaintiffs for securities‑fraud class actions covering Nov. 5, 2025–Feb. 4, 2026, alleging Coty misled investors on its growth timeline amid surprise operating‑income deterioration and the CEO’s abrupt exit. This increases litigation risk, potential settlement exposure and investor uncertainty. COTY Investor Alert: Coty Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit – Levi & Korsinsky
• Negative Sentiment: Broad investigator interest: several additional firms (Hagens Berman, Glancy Prongay, Bronstein Gewirtz, Faruqi & Faruqi, others) are seeking lead plaintiffs or have filed claims, consolidating headlines and extending the legal story and deadlines (lead‑plaintiff motions due May 22, 2026). Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP Encourages Coty Shareholders To Inquire
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst downgrades/price target cuts: Bank of America cut its price target to $1.50 (maintained Underperform), citing sales weakness tied to the Middle East conflict and reducing FY26 estimates; Deutsche Bank trimmed its target to $2.00 and moved to a Hold. These cuts reduce analyst support and could weigh on liquidity and sentiment. BofA Lowers its Price Target on Coty Inc. to $1.50

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.