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These Analysts Cut Their Forecasts On Coty After Downbeat Earnings
COTYCoty(COTY) Benzinga·2025-02-12 16:58

Core Insights - Coty Inc. reported weaker-than-expected earnings for its second quarter, with earnings of 11 cents per share, missing the analyst consensus estimate of 21 cents per share, and quarterly sales of 1.67billion,belowtheexpected1.67 billion, below the expected 1.72 billion [1][2] Company Performance - CEO Sue Nabi indicated that FY25 is expected to be pivotal for Coty, noting that the global beauty market continues to grow, albeit at a moderated pace compared to previous years. Fragrances, which account for over 60% of Coty's revenues, are outperforming other beauty categories [2] - Following the earnings announcement, Coty's shares fell by 5.5%, trading at 5.79[2]AnalystReactionsAnalystsadjustedtheirpricetargetsforCotyaftertheearningsreport,withMorganStanleyloweringitstargetfrom5.79 [2] Analyst Reactions - Analysts adjusted their price targets for Coty after the earnings report, with Morgan Stanley lowering its target from 9 to 7,CanaccordGenuityfrom7, Canaccord Genuity from 10 to 8,EvercoreISIGroupfrom8, Evercore ISI Group from 15 to 10,andGoldmanSachsfrom10, and Goldman Sachs from 9 to $8 [3][4]