The chart below shows how COTY performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, COTY sees a +2.65% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -1.35% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -0.78%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Net Revenue Growth: Coty's first quarter net revenue grew 4.5% like-for-like, supported by solid growth in prestige fragrance, mass fragrance, and mass skin care.
Prestige Fragrance Growth: The prestige fragrance category remains robust with recent category growth around 10%.
Gross Margin Improvement: Coty's adjusted gross margin grew by 200 basis points to 65.5%, driven by the benefit from premiumization, pricing actions, and continued supply chain productivity.
EPS Growth Year-Over-Year: Coty's adjusted diluted EPS excluding the equity swap was $0.18 in Q1, growing 20% year-over-year.
A&C Investment Growth: Coty's A&C investments represented approximately 25% of sales, increasing by 40 basis points from the prior year as the company continues to invest behind icons and innovations.
Negative
Revenue Growth Slowdown: Coty's Q1 fiscal 2025 revenue growth was only 4.5% like-for-like, indicating a slowdown compared to previous quarters.
Adjusted EBITDA Stability: The adjusted EBITDA for Q1 was roughly flat year-over-year at $360 million, reflecting lower than anticipated order patterns in the second half of the quarter.
Net Debt and Leverage Increase: Coty's net debt at the end of Q1 was approximately $3.7 billion, with leverage slightly up from the end of fiscal 2024, indicating increased financial pressure.
Consistent Growth Expectations: The company expects like-for-like growth in the second half of fiscal 2025 to be relatively consistent at approximately 3% to 4%, suggesting limited growth potential.
Earnings Per Share Guidance: Coty's adjusted diluted EPS for fiscal 2025 is expected to be at the lower end of the previous guidance range of $0.54 to $0.57, reflecting ongoing challenges.
Coty Inc. (COTY) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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