L’Oréal's Acquisition of Kering Beauty Could Transform the Industry
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Oct 19 2025
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Source: Yahoo Finance
L’Oréal's Potential Acquisition of Kering Beauty: L’Oréal is reportedly close to acquiring Kering's beauty division for $4 billion, a move that could significantly reshape the beauty industry and provide Kering with much-needed cash to reinvest in its struggling brands.
Implications for the Fragrance Market: The acquisition would enhance L’Oréal's portfolio with luxury fragrance brands and could intensify competition in the fragrance sector, particularly against companies like Coty and Estée Lauder, while also impacting midsize beauty brands looking for acquisition opportunities.
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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.
