BofA Lowers its Price Target on Coty Inc. (COTY) to $1.50

Coty Inc. (NYSE:COTY) is one of the 10 Beaten Down Stocks Insiders Are Piling Into.

On March 25, 2026, BofA lowered the price target on Coty Inc. (NYSE:COTY) to $1.50 from $2.50 and maintained an Underperform rating, reducing FY26 estimates due to sales weakness tied to the Middle East conflict. BofA said the region represents a mid-single digit share of revenue but contributes a higher proportion of profitability given its mix of premium and ultra-premium Prestige products.

In a regulatory filing, Coty Inc. (NYSE:COTY) disclosed that the President of Consumer Beauty Von Bretten purchased 83,000 shares of common stock on March 6 in a transaction valued at $200.3K.

Last month, Coty Inc. (NYSE:COTY) reported Q2 adjusted EPS of 14c, below the 18c consensus estimate, with revenue of $1.68B compared to the $1.66B consensus. Executive Chairman and Interim CEO Markus Strobel said the company has “outstanding assets and capabilities” but acknowledged performance has been disappointing, noting that results have not met expectations despite strengths in brands, innovation, and its business model.

BofA Lowers its Price Target on Coty Inc. (COTY) to $1.50

Coty Inc. (NYSE:COTY) produces and sells beauty products globally through its Prestige and Consumer Beauty segments.

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