COTY stock reports a difficult fiscal 2026
Published on 10/01/2026 at 06:21 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Coty stock is entering fiscal 2027 after revenue of USD 5.8 billion and free cash flow of USD 348.0 million in fiscal 2026. Coty identifies fiscal 2027 as a transition year, with portfolio decisions and organizational changes shaping the investment case.
Cash flow cushions the reset
Fiscal 2026 revenue declined 2.0 percent from USD 5.9 billion, while net loss attributable to Coty widened to USD 604.8 million from USD 367.9 million. The contrast is stark: operating cash flow rose to USD 537.8 million from USD 492.6 million, and free cash flow reached USD 348.0 million.
The company is also working through a strategic review of its Consumer Beauty business and Brazil operations. According to the SEC filing dated September 24, 2026, Coty agreed in July 2026 to transition the Gucci Beauty license back to Kering one year early and secure USD 400 million in cash proceeds.
Analysts keep targets above the quote
MarketBeat reported on September 30, 2026, that the average one-year price target stood at USD 3.24, while the average recommendation was Reduce from 13 covering firms. Morgan Stanley had raised its target from USD 2.50 to USD 2.75, while Royal Bank of Canada set a USD 3.00 target.
The latest operating data explain the cautious stance. Fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS was a loss of USD 0.02 against a consensus loss of USD 0.01, although revenue of USD 1.27 billion exceeded the USD 1.19 billion consensus estimate, according to Yahoo Finance. Management expects first-quarter fiscal 2027 like-for-like revenue to decline by a low-to-mid-single-digit percentage.
NYSE valuation remains depressed
Coty was last at USD 2.61 on the NYSE on September 30, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET, down 2.97 percent from USD 2.69. The USD 2.3 billion market capitalization sits within a 52-week range of USD 1.82 to USD 4.47, leaving cash generation and margin recovery as the key measures for fiscal 2027.
COTY stock facts
- Company: Coty Inc.
- Ticker: COTY
- Primary exchange: NYSE
- Market capitalization: USD 2.3 billion (as of October 1, 2026)
- 52-week range: USD 1.82-4.47 (as of October 1, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Defensive / Household and Personal Products
