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Coty’s (NYSE:COTY) Q3 CY2026 sales top estimates

Coty reported Q3 CY2026 revenue of $1.56 billion, exceeding estimates by 1.7%. Adjusted EPS was $0.16, a 29.8% beat, and adjusted EBITDA was $274.2 million, a 6.4% beat. Operating margin remained at 11%, while free cash flow margin improved to 5.4% from 0.7% year-over-year. Organic revenue declined by 2%.

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Published Nov 4, 2026, 10:20 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$COTYBullishHigh
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Why it matters

The earnings beat could trigger short‑term buying pressure, especially in after‑hours trading.

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Market read

Earnings beat provides a clear catalyst for Coty’s stock, with potential spillover to the broader consumer discretionary sector.

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What to watch

Potential headwinds from raw material costs not discussed.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: after-hours

Background

Coty (NYSE:COTY) released its Q3 CY2026 earnings, showing modest revenue decline year‑on‑year but beating analyst expectations.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$COTYBullishHigh confidence
Context

Coty reported Q3 CY2026 revenue of $1.56B beating estimates and adjusted EPS of $0.16 beating consensus, marking a fresh earnings beat.

Expected impact

likely upward pressure as the market prices in the earnings beat

Evidence & confidence

Revenue and EPS both exceeded consensus; free cash flow margin improved sharply, supporting a bullish reaction.

Market effects

Sector

May boost sentiment for the beauty and personal care sector.

Regional

U.S. consumer discretionary stocks could see modest gains.

Global

Limited to markets tracking U.S. consumer stocks.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Some investors may question sustainability of free cash flow improvement.

Key entities

  • Company
    Coty Inc.

    U.S. beauty and personal care products company.

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