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Coty - $COTY - Earnings Analysis: Solid growth in prestige fragrances and focus on mass fragrance expansion.

By sagebytes in Beauty —

Business Model

Coty generates revenue through the sale of prestige and mass market beauty products across fragrance, color cosmetics, skin and body care.

Revenue Sources

  • Prestige fragrance (significant portion of revenue)
  • Mass fragrance
  • Prestige color cosmetics
  • Mass color cosmetics
  • Skin and body care

Revenue Distribution by Channel

  • E-commerce accounts for approximately 20% of sales.
  • E-commerce sell-out in both Prestige and Consumer Beauty businesses grew by double digits in both Q2 and 1H25.

Income Statement Analysis

  • Net revenues decreased by 3% due to decline in Prestige and Consumer beauty
  • Operating income increased by 13% despite the drop in revenue driven by strong margin expansion
  • Net income attributable to common stockholders decreased significantly due to equity swap mark-to-market impact.

Balance Sheet Analysis

  • Total assets decreased slightly primarily due to the reduction in current assets.
  • Total stockholders' equity decreased slightly.
  • Total liabilities decreased due to a reduction in long-term debt.

Cash Flow Analysis

  • Net cash provided by operating activities decreased primarily due to the timing of cash inflows.
  • Net cash used in financing activities increased due to debt repayments.
  • Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash decreased due to the decrease in net cash provided by operating activities and increase in net cash used in financing activities.

Capital Allocation

Coty is prioritizing debt reduction and is targeting a leverage ratio below 2.5x with the goal to reach closer to 2x with a potential Wella divestiture.

Management Commentary

The beauty market continues to grow at a healthy pace.

The sell-out of our Prestige fragrances grew by a high single digit percentage in the first half.

The pressure in pockets of our business impacted us even more significantly in Q2.

Overall Sentiment: Cautious optimism. Management acknowledges near-term pressures but remains confident in the long-term growth potential, strategic brand initiatives, and strong financial fundamentals.

Recommendation

Rating: Hold

Reason for Rating: The company faces near-term headwinds with promising initiatives for long-term growth.

Disclaimer: This report is for informational purposes only and not investment advice. The analysis is based on limited information and subject to change. Investing in securities involves risks, including potential loss of principal. Past performance doesn't guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research, understand the risks, and consult a financial professional before making investment decisions.

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