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COTY INVESTOR REMINDER: Coty Inc. Investors Have Until May 22, 2026 To Seek Lead Plaintiff Role

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  • Investors who suffered losses on Coty Inc. (NYSE: COTY) securities are invited to contact Lauren Molinaro of Kirby McInerney LLP at investigations@kmllp.com to discuss rights in a securities fraud class action lawsuit at no cost.
  • The deadline to petition the Court to appoint a lead plaintiff is May 22, 2026, and this role oversees litigation strategy & settlements for the class.
  • The lawsuit covers the Class Period from November 5, 2025, through February 4, 2026, alleging Coty made false or misleading statements regarding slowing growth in its beauty market.
  • The complaint claims Coty failed to disclose that the Consumer Beauty segment was underperforming, margins were compressed by high marketing investments, & the Prestige fragrance segment experienced slowing growth.
  • Coty's February 4, 2026, earnings remarks admitted inconsistent performance, flattish sell-out in Prestige fragrances, & a large performance gap in Consumer Beauty, contradicting earlier November 2025 optimism about new product launches & AI implementation.
  • Following the February 4, 2026, disclosure, Coty shares fell $0.28 (8.2%) from $3.43 to close at $3.15.
  • On February 5, 2026, Coty reported disappointing Q2 fiscal year 2026 results, noted a CEO transition, withdrew fiscal 2026 EBITDA guidance, & revised its outlook downward due to macroeconomic factors & a lack of operational discipline.
  • Coty shares subsequently declined $0.49 (15.6%) from $3.15 to close at $2.66 on February 6, 2026.
  • Kirby McInerney LLP is a New York-based law firm specializing in securities litigation with billions in shareholder recoveries.