Coty Inc. (NYSE: COTY) shares fell 8% after the company was hit with a securities class-action lawsuit alleging it misled investors about its operational health leading up to its Q2 2026 earnings report.
The lawsuit, filed by Hagens Berman, seeks to represent investors who acquired Coty common stock from November 5, 2025, to February 4, 2026. "We are focused on investors' losses and proving Coty misled them about its business and operations," said Reed Kathrein, a partner at Hagens Berman.
The legal action follows Coty's February 5, 2026, quarterly report, which disclosed serious operational issues. The company also announced the abrupt departure of its Chief Executive Officer, Sue Y. Nabi, on the same day, further shaking investor confidence.
The lawsuit alleges that Coty failed to disclose adverse facts about its business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, the complaint claims the company made misleading statements about the integration of the CoverGirl, Clairol, and Wella brands, and concealed supply chain issues that were negatively impacting sales. This news has put the stock at its lowest since December 2025, testing the 200-day moving average. Coty's next catalyst will be the court's decision on the lead plaintiff, for which the deadline is June 15, 2026.
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