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Stocks•6 April 2026•

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Coty Inc. Faces Class Action Lawsuit After Earnings Miss and CEO Departure

Key Facts

1Coty Inc. is facing a securities class action lawsuit on behalf of investors who purchased stock between November 5, 2025, and February 4, 2026.

2The lawsuit stems from the Q2 2026 earnings report which revealed a surprise deterioration in operating income and the withdrawal of financial guidance.

3The report included the announcement of the abrupt departure of CEO Sue Y. Nabi.

Coty Inc. (COTY) is facing a securities class action lawsuit following a series of negative disclosures that impacted investor confidence. The legal action represents investors who purchased shares between November 5, 2025, and February 4, 2026, following a significant deterioration in operating income and the abrupt departure of CEO Sue Y. Nabi. Recently, the law firm Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP announced the formal filing of this class action and is calling on affected investors to come forward. The lawsuit alleges that Coty misled the market regarding its operational health prior to withdrawing its financial guidance. A court-mandated deadline of May 22, 2026, has been established for investors to apply to be appointed as lead plaintiff. This legal challenge introduces prolonged uncertainty and potential financial liability for the company as it navigates these leadership and financial transitions.

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What changed: The update identifies Wolf Haldenstein as the law firm filing the suit and notes the May 22, 2026, deadline for lead plaintiff applications.