Shares of global beauty maker Coty Inc ( COTY ) are moving lower in extended trading on Wednesday after the company reported mixed results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025. Here’s a rundown of the report.
Q4 Highlights: Coty ( COTY ) reported fiscal fourth-quarter revenue of $1.25 billion, beating estimates of $1.20 billion, according to Benzinga Pro. The company reported a fourth-quarter adjusted loss of five cents per share, missing estimates for positive earnings of 2 cents per share.
Total revenue decreased 8% on a year-over-year basis. The company generated $83.2 million in cash from operations and $34.9 million of free cash flow in the quarter. Coty ( COTY ) ended the period with $257.1 million in cash and cash equivalents and $4.01 billion of total debt.
“In FY25, despite headwinds from U.S. softness, retailer destocking, fragrance phasing off a strong FY24, and pressure in mass cosmetics, we moved with speed and focus to return Coty ( COTY ) to a path of consistent and profitable growth,” said Sue Nabi, CEO of Coty ( COTY ).
“Consumer demand for beauty continues to grow at a solid pace, with ongoing fragrance category outperformance, even as retailers are acting with caution in the current environment.”
Coty ( COTY ) expects adjusted earnings of 33 cents to 36 cents per share in the first half of fiscal 2026.
COTY Price Action: Coty ( COTY ) shares were down 15.64% in after-hours, trading at 52-week lows of $4.10 at the time of publication on Wednesday. Coty’s 52-week high is $10.30, according to Benzinga Pro.
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