Coty (NYSE:COTY) Releases 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 Down 9.2%

Coty stock opened at $2.75 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.97, a current ratio of 0.82 and a quick ratio of 0.49. The company’s 50-day moving average is $2.44 and its 200-day moving average is $2.35. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.42 billion, a PE ratio of -3.93, a P/E/G ratio of 0.87 and a beta of 0.97. Coty has a fifty-two week low of $1.82 and a fifty-two week high of $4.56.

Coty (NYSE:COTY) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, August 19th. The company reported ($0.02) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.01) by ($0.01). Coty had a negative net margin of 10.42% and a positive return on equity of 5.51%. The firm had revenue of $1.27 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.19 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted ($0.05) earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.3% on a year-over-year basis. Coty has set its Q1 2027 guidance at 0.110-0.130 EPS. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Coty will post 0.34 earnings per share for the current year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

COTY has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Coty in a research note on Friday, August 7th. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and set a $2.60 price objective on shares of Coty in a research report on Thursday. Royal Bank Of Canada downgraded shares of Coty from an “outperform” rating to a “sector perform” rating and set a $3.00 target price for the company. in a report on Thursday. TD Cowen raised their price objective 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, Morgan Stanley set a $2.50 target price on Coty in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Fourteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Coty presently has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $3.35.

Key Stories Impacting Coty

Here are the key news stories impacting Coty this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Fourth-quarter revenue rose about 1% to $1.27 billion, exceeding analysts’ $1.19 billion estimate. Prestige revenue increased 1%, supported by resilient fragrance demand. Coty also generated $72.6 million in quarterly free cash flow and $348.2 million for fiscal 2026. Coty beats quarterly revenue, calls fiscal 2027 transition year
• Positive Sentiment: The Gucci Beauty license transition is expected to provide Coty with approximately $400 million in proceeds, plus additional inventory proceeds, potentially supporting debt reduction and portfolio investment. Management also outlined a focus on innovation, core brands and long-term portfolio growth through its Coty.Curated strategy. Coty targets portfolio growth by 2028
• Neutral Sentiment: Coty appointed Soraya Benchikh as chief financial officer effective September 1, replacing Laurent Mercier. The leadership change is part of a broader operating-structure overhaul and could improve execution, but it adds management-transition risk during a restructuring period. Coty appoints Soraya Benchikh chief financial officer
• Negative Sentiment: Non-GAAP EPS was a loss of $0.02, missing the $0.01 loss expected by analysts. Coty reported a $144.3 million quarterly net loss, while full-year revenue declined 2% to $5.81 billion. Coty Q4 loss wider than expected
• Negative Sentiment: Management called fiscal 2027 a transition year and forecast first-quarter like-for-like revenue to fall by a low- to mid-single-digit percentage. EPS guidance of $0.11–$0.13 also came in below the roughly $0.14 consensus, while weaker Consumer Beauty demand and margin pressure remain concerns. Coty guides for first-quarter sales decline
• Negative Sentiment: Royal Bank of Canada downgraded Coty from “Outperform” to “Sector Perform,” assigning a $3.00 price target. The downgrade reinforces concerns that strategic changes and margin pressures may limit near-term upside.

Institutional Trading of Coty

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Corient Private Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Coty during the 4th quarter worth approximately $39,000. Vise Technologies Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Coty during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $39,000. Quarry LP acquired a new position in shares of Coty during the fourth quarter worth approximately $40,000. Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC acquired a new position in shares of Coty during the fourth quarter worth approximately $41,000. Finally, Polymer Capital Management US LLC acquired a new position in shares of Coty during the fourth quarter worth approximately $42,000. 42.36% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.