Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Cuts Coty (NYSE:COTY) Price Target to $2.00

Coty (NYSE:COTY) had its price target cut by Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft from $3.00 to $2.00 in a research report report published on Monday,Benzinga reports. They currently have a hold rating on the stock.

Other equities analysts have also issued research reports about the stock. Canaccord Genuity Group set a $2.50 target price on shares of Coty in a report on Monday, February 9th. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Coty in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Morgan Stanley set a $3.50 price objective on Coty in a research note on Monday, February 9th. Royal Bank Of Canada decreased their price objective on Coty from $10.00 to $8.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, February 9th. Finally, Evercore lowered Coty from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 23rd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, seventeen have assigned a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average target price of $4.19.

Coty Stock Up 2.0%

Shares of COTY opened at $2.05 on Monday. The firm has a market cap of $1.80 billion, a P/E ratio of -3.31, a P/E/G ratio of 0.37 and a beta of 0.98. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $2.55 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $3.24. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.81, a current ratio of 0.79 and a quick ratio of 0.52. Coty has a 1 year low of $1.97 and a 1 year high of $5.65.

Coty (NYSE:COTY) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 5th. The company reported $0.14 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.18 by ($0.04). The business 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%.The company’s revenue was up .5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.11 earnings per share. On average, analysts forecast that Coty will post 0.39 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, insider Bretten Gordon Von purchased 83,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, March 6th. The stock was acquired at an average price 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 acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. 5.90% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Coty

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. purchased a new stake in shares of Coty during the fourth quarter worth about $32,000. Cornerstone Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in Coty during the 4th quarter valued at about $37,000. North Dakota State Investment Board purchased a new position in Coty during the 4th quarter valued at about $37,000. Vise Technologies Inc. bought a new position in Coty during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $39,000. Finally, Corient Private Wealth LLC bought a new position in Coty during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $39,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 42.36% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Coty

Here are the key news stories impacting Coty this week:

• Neutral Sentiment: Multiple investor?rights firms are notifying shareholders about a newly filed securities class action and urging investors to secure counsel or seek lead?plaintiff status (deadline noted as May 22, 2026). These notices increase attention and potential coordination among plaintiffs but are procedural at this stage. ROSEN, TRUSTED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Coty Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – COTY
• Negative Sentiment: Hagens Berman (and several other firms) filed or publicized a securities class action alleging Coty concealed operational deterioration, noting an abrupt CEO exit and withdrawn 2026 guidance following the Feb. 5 earnings release — litigation risk and alleged misstatements raise potential liability and governance concerns. Coty Inc. (COTY) Sued After Surprise Profit Decline, CEO Exit, and Withdrawn 2026 Guidance — Hagens Berman
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst coverage highlights weakening pricing power and rising promotional pressure (notably in Prestige and the U.S.), which can compress margins and slow revenue recovery — this undercuts expectations for improving profitability. Coty Faces Promotional Pressure: Is Pricing Power Weakening?
• Negative Sentiment: Price momentum shows stress: Coty recently hit a 52?week low, signaling weak investor confidence and making the shares sensitive to negative news and litigation headlines. Coty stock hits 52-week low at 1.98 USD

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.