Coty, Inc. Securities Fraud Investigation

Shamis & Gentile, P.A. is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Coty, Inc. ("Coty" or the "Company") (COTY). Impacted investors are advised to contact the firm now.

The investigation concerns whether Coty and certain of its officers and/or directors have allegedly engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices. The investigation focuses on potential materially misleading statements and omissions regarding the Company's financial outlook, demand trends and the impact of tariffs and retailer inventory reductions. On Feb. 19, 2025, at the CAGNY Conference, Coty executives assured investors of “steady gross and EBITDA margin expansion” and “double-digit adjusted EPS growth” in coming years, projecting continued outperformance of the global beauty market.

However, on May 6, 2025, Reuters reported that Coty had lowered its fiscal year 2025 profit forecast and postponed its investor day, citing “macroeconomic and tariff uncertainty.” The next day, Coty reported disappointing third quarter results, with earnings per share of $0.01 versus the $0.06 expected, and management continued to downplay risks by projecting “gradual improvement” in fiscal 2026.

The full extent of these issues potentially related issues became apparent on August 20, 2025, when Coty announced its fourth quarter 2025 results and sharply cut its guidance for the upcoming quarter, forecasting like-for-like sales down 6–8% compared to a 4.5% increase the prior year. Management attributed the decline to weak U.S. demand and new tariffs.

On this news, Coty's stock price fell $1.05 per share, or approximately 15.5%, to close at $3.81 on Aug. 20, 2025.

Shamis & Gentile, P.A. stands out as an advocate for investors who are victims of securities fraud. The firm is committed to securing recoveries for investors who have incurred damages due to false and misleading statements or other corporate misconduct by public companies. Shamis Gentile has recovered over $1 billion for consumers nationwide. Its extensive experience, expertise and resources enable the firm to resolve disputes in a wide range of matters, including class actions, mass torts and mass arbitrations.

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