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July 9, 2026

Coty Announces Early Gucci License Transition

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COTY has reached an agreement to exit the Gucci Beauty license early for $400 million. Deutsche Bank analysts maintain their Hold rating and $2 price target.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.COTY entered an agreement with Kering to exit the Gucci Beauty license early for approximately $400 million.
  • 2.The firm maintains a Hold rating and $2 price target, noting that the loss of Gucci's earnings power is offset by upfront cash and future cost-rationalization potential.

Table of Contents

  • Valuation & Risks
  • COTY Announces Early Gucci License Transition
  • Estimate Changes & Valuation
  • Financial Models
  • BALANCE SHEET
  • Appendix 1
  • Important Disclosures
  • Important Disclosures Required by U.S. Regulators
  • Important Disclosures Required by Non-U.S. Regulators
  • Analyst Certification
  • Historical recommendations and target price: Coty, Inc. (COTY.N)
  • Company rating dispersion and banking relationships
  • Additional Information

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Authors

Steve PowersChristopher BarnesNikhil JainAngeline Goh

Securities

COTY

Themes

Corporate RestructuringPortfolio Optimization

Regions

North AmericaUnited States