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NEW YORK, Nov. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces an investigation into Coty Inc. (NYSE: COTY) for potential violations of the federal securities laws. If you invested in Coty, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/coty-inc-class-action. Why Is Coty being Investigated?Coty is one of the world’s largest beauty companies with a portfolio of brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, and skin and b ...

Core Insights - Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) is experiencing a turnaround, having exceeded revenue and earnings expectations in its latest quarter, with a focus on stabilization and credibility [1][4] - The "Beauty Reimagined" strategy aims to restore credibility, address declining sales, and improve market agility while responding to competition [2][3] Financial Performance - For the quarter ending September 30, ELC reported a 4% year-over-year sales growth in Q1 fiscal 2026, indicating early recovery in China and travel retail [4] - The company noted margin expansion, nearly doubled EPS, and 3% organic sales growth, reflecting a strategic long-term investment approach rather than short-term cost-cutting [5] - Operating margin increased by 300 basis points to 7.3%, supported by a 3% reduction in non-consumer-facing costs [6] Strategic Focus - ELC is prioritizing consumer needs by investing in media, product innovation, and new product launches, such as La Mer night products and Clinique serums [7] - The company has restructured to empower regional teams, allowing for faster decision-making and greater accountability [8] Leadership Philosophy - ELC's leadership philosophy is built on four pillars: behave like owners, put the consumer first, create value, and uphold governance with courage [9][10] - The finance function is emphasized to drive demand rather than merely manage costs [9] Leadership Experience - CFO Akhil Shrivastava's extensive background at Procter & Gamble has informed his approach at ELC, emphasizing a deep understanding of consumer needs and strategic prioritization [11][12]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total net revenues for Q3 2025 increased by 47.5% year-over-year to RMB 998.4 million, up from RMB 677 million in the prior year [11] - Gross profits rose by 51.9% to RMB 780.5 million, with gross margin increasing to 78.2% from 75.9% [11][12] - Net loss narrowed to RMB 70.4 million, improving the net loss margin to 7% from 17.9% in the prior year [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Skincare brands saw a significant revenue increase of 83.2% year-over-year, contributing 49.2% of total revenue [4][11] - Color cosmetics brands experienced a 25.2% year-over-year revenue increase [11] - Perfect Diary's base makeup category exceeded 40% of total sales, reflecting strong performance [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The beauty market in China is showing signs of recovery, particularly in the skincare category, which is driving overall industry growth [4] - The company observed increased competition from foreign high-end brands during the Double 11 shopping festival, with some brands struggling due to deep price cuts [22][23] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on building a competitive brand portfolio anchored in R&D and innovation, aiming for sustainable growth and profitability [4][10] - There is a commitment to optimizing product and channel mix to improve gross margins and marketing ROI [30] - The company plans to continue investing in innovation while balancing growth with profitability [5][10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in reaching profitability, emphasizing the importance of balancing growth and profitability [23] - The company expects total net revenues for Q4 2025 to be between RMB 1.32 billion and RMB 1.49 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of approximately 15% to 30% [18] Other Important Information - The company had cash, restricted cash, and short-term investments of RMB 1.16 billion as of September 30, 2025, down from RMB 1.36 billion at the end of 2024 [17] - Net cash used in operating activities for Q3 2025 was RMB 126.8 million, an improvement from RMB 175.9 million in the prior year [17] Q&A Session Summary Question: Performance during Double 11 Festival and competition from foreign brands - Management indicated that overall performance during Double 11 was in line with expectations, with some brands exceeding them. They noted significant competition from foreign high-end brands, which are facing challenges due to price cuts [21][22][23] Question: Sustaining skincare business growth and improving profitability - Management highlighted R&D as a key driver for skincare growth, along with product line expansion and improved marketing ROI. They emphasized the importance of optimizing product and channel mix for profitability [27][28][30][31] Question: Future expenses and competition in online channels - Management expects stable general and administrative expenses with operational leverage as revenue grows. They believe that continued investment in R&D and brand building will help navigate fierce online competition [34][40]

Third Quarter 2025 Investor Presentation Yatsen Holding Limited Disclaimer This presentation has been prepared by Yatsen Holding Limited (the "Company") solely for information purpose. By viewing or accessing the information contained in this material, you hereby acknowledge and agree that no representations, warranties or undertakings, express or implied, are made by the Company or any of its directors, shareholders, employees, agents, affiliates, advisors or representatives as to, and no reliance should b ...

Adding to its growing portfolio of Chinese brands and startups, L’Oréal has announced a minority investment in Lan, a Hangzhou-based clean beauty brand. The investment was made via L’Oréal’s China fund Shanghai Meicifang Investment and its corporate venture capital arm BOLD. This marks Meicifang’s first investment in a Chinese skincare brand. More from WWD Founded in 2019, Lan became one of the first clean beauty brands in the market, advocating for oil treatments that deliver “both high performance and ...

PARIS – L’Oréal has priced a 3-billion-euro triple-tranche bond to help finance part of its acquisition of Kering Beauté. The offering is composed of three parts: an 850-million-euro two-year floating-rate bond, a 1-billion-euro five-year fixed-rate bond and a 1.15-billion-euro long 10-year fixed-rate bond. More from WWD The world’s largest beauty company said that net proceeds from the notes’ issuance will be used for general corporate purposes, including to finance a part of the Kering Beauté acquisitio ...

NEW YORK, Nov. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces an investigation into Coty Inc. (NYSE: COTY) for potential violations of the federal securities laws. If you invested in Coty, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/coty-inc-class-action. Why Is Coty being Investigated?Coty is one of the world’s largest beauty companies with a portfolio of brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, and skin and b ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q2, net sales increased by 14% year-over-year, reaching $344 million, following a 40% growth in the same quarter last year [20][22] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 was $66 million, down 4% compared to the previous year [22] - Adjusted net income was $41 million, or 68 cents per diluted share, compared to $45 million, or 77 cents per diluted share a year ago [22] - Gross margin for Q2 was 69%, down approximately 165 basis points year-over-year, primarily due to increased tariff costs [21][22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The acquisition of Rhode contributed $52 million, or approximately 17 percentage points, to net sales in Q2 [20][22] - Organic net sales, excluding Rhode, were down approximately 3% this quarter [3][20] - e.l.f. brand grew 7% in Q2, significantly outpacing the overall category growth of approximately 2% [2][3] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - U.S. net sales grew 18% year-over-year in Q2, while international net sales grew 2% [20][21] - e.l.f. Beauty gained 140 basis points of market share in Q2, marking the 27th consecutive quarter of market share gains [2][3] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims for full-year net sales growth of 18%-20% year-over-year, building on the 28% growth achieved in fiscal 2025 [4][25] - The addition of Rhode is expected to enhance long-term growth, with projected contributions of about $200 million in net sales for fiscal 2026 [5][26] - The company is focused on expanding its international presence, with launches planned in Poland and the Gulf Cooperation Council [13][21] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the ongoing strength of consumption trends and market share gains, indicating a positive outlook for fiscal 2026 [4][27] - The company anticipates that shipments will remain below consumption in fiscal 2026, particularly as they cycle through significant distribution gains from the previous year [4][27] - Management noted that the pricing strategy is designed to maintain price sanctity across retailers, which has been successfully resolved after initial delays [38] Other Important Information - The company has successfully transitioned to SAP for its ERP system, marking a significant milestone in its operational capabilities [23] - The marketing and digital investment for Q2 was 23% of net sales, slightly down from 24% in the previous year [22] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide more insight into the corporate top-line guidance and the impact of shipments versus underlying consumption? - Management noted that consumption outperformed category growth, with e.l.f. brand growing 7% compared to the category's 2% [34] - The disconnect between consumption and shipments was primarily due to pricing issues, which are expected to normalize in the second half [34][35] Question: What are the expectations for organic growth in the second half? - Management expects organic growth of 2%-5% in the second half, driven by strong consumption trends [35][36] Question: How does the company view tariffs and their impact on inventory? - Management indicated that tariffs have been reduced to 45%, which is expected to improve gross margins in the second half [44][45] Question: What is the strategy for Rhode's distribution between wholesale and DTC? - The company plans to focus on both wholesale and DTC channels, with exclusive drops on their DTC site to drive sales [57] Question: Can you elaborate on the expected slowdown in organic growth for the core business? - Management highlighted that while consumption remains strong, the expected slowdown is due to cycling space expansions from the previous year [72][74]

Coty Inc.’s sales slipped in the first three months of fiscal 2026, the beauty company reported Wednesday, just weeks after it was revealed that it will lose the Gucci license. Net revenue tallied $1.58 billion, down 6 percent from a year earlier, but roughly in line with Wall Street estimates. On a like-for-like basis, revenues declined 8 percent. More from WWD Within that, prestige revenue was down 4 percent, just topping $1 billion. Consumer beauty revenue was $507.7 million, representing a decrease o ...