Portnoy Law Firm Announces Class Action on Behalf of Coty, Inc. Investors

The Portnoy Law Firm is advising Coty, Inc. (NYSE: COTY) investors of a class action on behalf of investors who purchased the company’s securities between November 5, 2025 and February 4, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Investors have until May 22, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

Investors are encouraged to contact attorney Lesley F. Portnoy by phone at 310-692-8883 or by email at lesley@portnoylaw.com to discuss their legal rights, or to join the case via https://portnoylaw.com/coty-inc. The Portnoy Law Firm says it can provide a complimentary case evaluation and discuss options for pursuing claims to recover losses.

Allegations in the complaint

According to the complaint, during the Class Period, defendants allegedly created a false impression that they had reliable information regarding Coty’s projected growth outlook for the second half of 2026. The complaint alleges this impression was supported by plans for new product launches and brand innovation, operational fixes in the Consumer Beauty segment, and AI implementation across the company, while also allegedly minimizing risks from slowing growth in the beauty market.

The complaint further alleges that, in reality, Coty’s Consumer Beauty segment was underperforming, margins were compressed by increased marketing investments, and growth was slowing in the Prestige fragrance market.

Key event and market reaction

The plaintiff alleges that after the market closed on February 4 and 5, 2026, Coty announced its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026. The announcement included what the plaintiff describes as disappointing earnings results and worsening performance in the Consumer Beauty segment, along with the company’s noted transition of its Chief Executive Officer.

The plaintiff also alleges that Coty withdrew its fiscal year 2026 guidance for EBITDA and revised its near-term outlook downward. Coty attributed the results and lowered guidance to macroeconomic factors, including rising costs and uncertain consumer demand, as well as a lack of “operational discipline” in both the Prestige and Consumer Beauty segments.

On the news, Coty’s common stock declined from a closing market price of $3.43 per share on February 4, 2026 to $2.66 per share on February 6, 2026, a decline of about 22%.

What the firm says

The Portnoy Law Firm states it represents investors in pursuing claims it says were caused by corporate wrongdoing. The firm also states that its founding partner has recovered over $5.5 billion for aggrieved investors. Attorney advertising; prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.

Contact: Lesley F. Portnoy, Esq. (Admitted CA, NY and TX) — lesley@portnoylaw.com — 310-692-8883 — www.portnoylaw.com