Bragar Eagel & Squire Investigates Soleno, Avita, and Coty for Potential Securities Violations
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 08 2026
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Source: Globenewswire
- Soleno Stock Decline: Following a report from Scorpion Capital labeling Soleno Therapeutics' Vykat XR as overpriced and potentially unsafe for children, the stock plummeted by 7.41% to close at $71.63 on August 15, 2025, indicating significant market concerns regarding product safety.
- Avita Financial Struggles: Avita Medical revealed a backlog of unpaid claims affecting demand for its Recell product in its Q2 2025 report, leading to a 21% drop in stock price to $4.25 on August 8, 2025, highlighting major challenges in medical claims management.
- Coty's Disappointing Performance: Coty reported an unexpected loss and provided disappointing guidance for FY 2025, resulting in a 21.6% decline in stock price to $3.81 on August 21, 2025, reflecting broader market challenges and shifts in consumer behavior impacting sales.
- Legal Investigation Impact: Bragar Eagel & Squire is investigating potential federal securities law violations by these three companies, which could lead to further legal and financial repercussions, necessitating investor vigilance regarding future developments to assess potential risks.
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Analyst Views on COTY
Wall Street analysts forecast COTY stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for COTY is 4.61 USD with a low forecast of 3.00 USD and a high forecast of 10.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
13 Analyst Rating
1 Buy
10 Hold
2 Sell
Hold
Current: 3.130
Low
3.00
Averages
4.61
High
10.00
Current: 3.130
Low
3.00
Averages
4.61
High
10.00
About COTY
Coty Inc. is a beauty company with a portfolio of brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, and skin and body care. The Company has a diverse portfolio of brands, which includes both owned and licensed. Its brand portfolio is classified into two segments: Consumer beauty and Prestige. The consumer beauty brands include Adidas, Beckham, Bozzano, Bourjois, Bruno Banani, CoverGirl, Jovan, Mexx, LeGer by Lena Gercke, Monange, Nautica, Paixao, Rimmel, Risque, Sally Hansen, and Vera Wang. Its prestige brands include Burberry, Calvin Klein, Chloe, Davidoff, Escada, Gucci, Hugo Boss, Jil Sander, Kylie Cosmetics by Kylie Jenner, Lancaster, Marc Jacobs, Miu Miu, Orveda, and Tiffany & Co. Its mass beauty brands are primarily sold through hypermarkets, supermarkets, drug stores and pharmacies, mid-tier department stores, traditional food and drug retailers, and dedicated e-commerce retailers. It markets, sells and distributes its products in over 120 countries and territories.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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