Coty Faces Securities Class Action as Firms Seek Lead Plaintiff

Overview

• The Schall Law Firm and DJS Law Group told Coty shareholders to reach out before the May 22, 2026 deadline to seek lead-plaintiff status.
• The filings allege Coty promoted a rosy outlook while Consumer Beauty slowed and heavier marketing spending squeezed profit margins.
• Coty’s February 2026 report withdrew full-year guidance and showed steep operating-income declines, and the stock fell more than 8% that day.
• The alleged class period runs from November 5, 2025 through February 4, 2026, and the claims cite Exchange Act Sections 10(b) and 20(a) and SEC Rule 10b-5.
• The case remains in an early phase with no class certified, so investors are not represented unless they hire counsel or a class is later approved.