The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz reminds investors of the upcoming May 22, 2026 deadline to participate as a lead plaintiff in the securities fraud class action lawsuit filed on behalf of investors who acquired Coty Inc. (“Coty” or the “Company”) (NYSE: COTY) common stock between May 7, 2025 and February 4, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO LOST MONEY ON COTY INC. (COTY), CLICK HERE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SECURITIES FRAUD LAWSUIT.

What Happened?

On February 5, 2026, Coty released its second quarter fiscal 2026 financial results, revealing results below market expectations, including that net revenue decreased 6% on a like-for-like basis, reported gross margins decreased 200 basis points, and adjusted operating income declined 19%. The Company also withdrew its 2026 guidance for EBITDA and lowered its near-term outlook, stating “Coty anticipates Q3 gross margins to decline 200 to 300 basis points” and “approximately breakeven EPS.”

In the Company’s earnings call, recently appointed interim CEO, Markus Strobel, noted “we have not been delivering at the level we should” and the Company would need to invest in “disciplined execution, operational effectiveness and sufficient multiyear marketing support.” The Company’s CFO, Laurent Mercier also noted “the main headwind is from Consumer Beauty.”

On this news, Coty’s stock price fell $0.49, or 15.56%, to close at $2.66 per share on February 6, 2026, thereby injuring investors.

What Is The Lawsuit About?

The complaint filed in this class action alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Coty’s Consumer Beauty segment was underperforming; (2) margins were compressed by increased marketing investments; (3) there was slowing growth in the Prestige fragrance marker; and (4) as a result, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

If you purchased or otherwise acquired Coty securities between May 7, 2025 and February 4, 2026, the deadline to seek appointment as the lead plaintiff in the securities fraud class action is May 22, 2026.

Contact Us To Participate or Learn More:

If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact us:

Frank R. Cruz
The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz,
2121 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 800,
Century City, California 90067
Email us at: info@frankcruzlaw.com
Call us at: 310-914-5007
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If you inquire by email, please include your mailing address, telephone number, and number of shares purchased.

To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.

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