What is Zacks Research’s Estimate for Coty FY2026 Earnings?

Coty (NYSE:COTY) – Equities research analysts at Zacks Research decreased their FY2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Coty in a note issued to investors on Monday, May 18th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the company will post earnings per share of $0.22 for the year, down from their previous forecast of $0.24. The consensus estimate for Coty’s current full-year earnings is $0.22 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Coty’s Q1 2027 earnings at $0.12 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $0.16 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $0.30 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $0.13 EPS, Q2 2028 earnings at $0.18 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $0.34 EPS.

Coty (NYSE:COTY) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The company reported ($0.03) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Coty had a positive return on equity of 4.59% and a negative net margin of 9.20%.The company had revenue of $1.28 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.27 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.01 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 1.3% on a year-over-year basis. Coty has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.330-0.350 EPS.

Several other equities analysts have also issued reports on the stock. Canaccord Genuity Group set a $2.50 target price on shares of Coty in a report on Monday, February 9th. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “neutral” rating and issued a $2.50 price objective on shares of Coty in a research report on Monday, February 9th. Morgan Stanley set a $2.50 price objective on Coty in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Citigroup lifted their price objective on Coty from $2.50 to $2.80 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $8.00 price objective on shares of Coty in a research report on Monday, May 4th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Coty presently has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus price target of $3.70.

Coty Trading Down 3.7%

COTY opened at $1.94 on Wednesday. The stock has a market cap of $1.70 billion, a PE ratio of -3.12, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.47 and a beta of 1.06. The company has a quick ratio of 0.49, a current ratio of 0.82 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.97. Coty has a twelve month low of $1.92 and a twelve month high of $5.34. The company has a fifty day moving average of $2.23 and a 200-day moving average of $2.81.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, insider Bretten Gordon Von bought 83,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, March 6th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $2.41 per share, with a total value of $200,030.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly 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 can be accessed through this hyperlink. 5.90% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of Coty

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in COTY. Ground Swell Capital LLC bought a new stake in Coty in the 1st quarter valued at about $27,000. Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. bought a new stake in Coty in the 4th quarter valued at about $32,000. Cornerstone Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in Coty in the 4th quarter valued at about $37,000. North Dakota State Investment Board bought a new stake in Coty in the 4th quarter valued at about $37,000. Finally, Avantax Planning Partners Inc. bought a new stake in Coty in the 1st quarter valued at about $37,000. 42.36% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Coty News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Coty this week:

• Negative Sentiment: Pomerantz LLP announced a class action against Coty and certain former officers, alleging violations of federal securities laws and seeking damages for investors who bought shares during the stated class period. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple law firms, including Rosen, Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter, and others, issued lead-plaintiff deadline reminders, keeping legal overhang in focus for Coty investors. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Hagens Berman said the suit follows Coty’s February earnings report, which allegedly revealed operational issues, with claims that consumer beauty underperformance, compressed margins from higher marketing spend, and slower Prestige fragrance growth were previously concealed. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: The ongoing legal notices do not add new operating results, but they reinforce uncertainty around management disclosures and potential litigation costs.

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.