Coty (COTY) Investor presentation summary
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Investor presentation summary
18 Sep, 2026Strategic positioning and brand portfolio
Operates a scaled platform in the resilient global beauty market with a portfolio of over 60 brands and licenses across all price points and segments.
Holds the #2 global position in both fragrances and mass color cosmetics, and #3 in prestige fragrances, even excluding Gucci.
Maintains a balanced portfolio with no single brand representing more than a low double-digit percentage of sales.
97% of the portfolio is owned or under long-term licenses, with no major license renewals due in the next six years.
Significant expertise and intellectual property in fragrances, cosmetics, and skincare, supported by over 150 active patents and a large team of scientists and evaluators.
Financial performance and operational scale
FY26 net revenues reached $5.8 billion, with adjusted EBITDA of $847 million and free cash flow of $348 million.
Achieved strong financial delivery through FY24, with some pressure on revenues and margins in FY25 and FY26.
Delivered over $1.1 billion in savings over five years, with a significant step-up in FY26.
Consistent deleveraging, reducing leverage from ~6.8x in FY21 to ~3.3x in FY26.
80% of products are produced in-house across seven manufacturing sites on three continents, producing over 1 billion products annually.
Market presence and growth drivers
Products sold in over 120 countries, with tailored multi-channel distribution and access to more than 400,000 retail doors.
Prestige business drove 66% of FY26 sales and over 90% of profit, reflecting ongoing premiumization.
Strong market share in key categories: #1 in mass fragrances in developed markets, #2 in mass color cosmetics, and leading positions in several regional markets.
Significant sales growth in key brands from FY19 to FY26, including Burberry (+134%), Chloé (+56%), and Marc Jacobs (+49%).
Diversified regional revenue mix, with North America and Western Europe each contributing over a quarter of sales.
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