Coty (COTY) News Today

Coty Inc. (NYSE:COTY) shares moved today as investors digested a flurry of analyst updates, earnings commentary and unusual trading activity. Here’s what’s driving the stock:

• Positive Sentiment: Royal Bank of Canada kept a “sector perform” rating and cut its target from $12 to $10—still implying about 155% upside. Briefing.com Automated Import
• Positive Sentiment: Evercore ISI lowered its target from $10 to $7 but maintained an “outperform” rating, suggesting nearly 79% upside. Benzinga
• Positive Sentiment: Coty’s CEO struck an upbeat tone on its turnaround plan despite a revenue decline, highlighting focus on blockbuster fragrances. Moodiе Davitt Report
• Positive Sentiment: The company outlined a path to growth in H2 2026, targeting $130 million in cost savings and emphasizing its fragrance segment. MSN
• Neutral Sentiment: Citigroup reaffirmed its “neutral” rating with a $4.25 target (about 8.6% upside), and J.P. Morgan maintained a Hold rating. Benzinga
• Negative Sentiment: Broader analyst community slashed price targets and ratings: Bank of America (underperform, $4→$3.50), Goldman Sachs (neutral, $6→$4.50), Barclays (underweight, $4.50→$3.50), Canaccord (hold, $5→$4), Wells Fargo (equal weight, $5→$4), Deutsche Bank (hold, $6→$4), and Jefferies (hold, $6→$4).
• Negative Sentiment: Shares plunged over 20% after Coty reported a surprise Q4 loss and offered weak guidance as retailers pulled back on orders. Investopedia
• Negative Sentiment: Unusual options trading saw 9,193 puts change hands—a 521% jump from normal volumes—signaling strong bearish bets. (no article link)
• Negative Sentiment: The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz launched a securities-fraud investigation into Coty over its Q4 release, highlighting potential legal risk. Business Wire