Coty Incorporated (NYSE:COTY) had an increase of 2.85% in short interest. COTY’s SI was 47.33M shares in April as released by FINRA. Its up 2.85% from 46.02 million shares previously. With 3.94 million avg volume, 12 days are for Coty Incorporated (NYSE:COTY)’s short sellers to cover COTY’s short positions. The SI to Coty Incorporated’s float is 10.52%. The stock increased 2.19% or $0.39 during the last trading session, reaching $18.22. About 3.19M shares traded. Coty Inc (NYSE:COTY) has declined 27.17% since September 16, 2016 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 38.15% the S&P500.
The stock of Gafisa SA (ADR) (NYSE:GFA) reached all time low today, Apr, 25 and still has $10.97 target or 4.00% below today’s $11.43 share price. This indicates more downside for the $159.21 million company. This technical setup was reported by Barchart.com. If the $10.97 PT is reached, the company will be worth $6.37 million less. The stock decreased 30.98% or $5.13 on April 25, reaching $11.43. About 1.48M shares traded or 2584.42% up from the average. Gafisa SA (ADR) (NYSE:GFA) has declined 14.90% since September 16, 2016 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 25.89% the S&P500.
Among 11 analysts covering Coty (NYSE:COTY), 4 have Buy rating, 1 Sell and 6 Hold. Therefore 36% are positive. Coty had 25 analyst reports since July 21, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. As per Thursday, February 4, the company rating was maintained by Citigroup. As per Wednesday, April 5, the company rating was maintained by BMO Capital Markets. The stock has “Neutral” rating by Citigroup on Thursday, August 25. Morgan Stanley downgraded the shares of COTY in report on Monday, November 30 to “Underweight” rating. The stock of Coty Inc (NYSE:COTY) has “Buy” rating given on Monday, August 17 by Deutsche Bank. As per Monday, October 3, the company rating was upgraded by Bank of America. The firm has “Sell” rating by Berenberg given on Friday, September 9. The firm has “Overweight” rating by JP Morgan given on Tuesday, August 25. The firm earned “Buy” rating on Friday, November 6 by Deutsche Bank. Morgan Stanley initiated the stock with “Equal Weight” rating in Tuesday, September 1 report.
Investors sentiment decreased to 2.21 in 2016 Q4. Its down 0.98, from 3.19 in 2016Q3. It dropped, as 68 investors sold Coty Inc shares while 39 reduced holdings. 134 funds opened positions while 102 raised stakes. 473.22 million shares or 6.83% less from 507.90 million shares in 2016Q3 were reported. Vigilant Cap Llc accumulated 1,871 shares or 0.01% of the stock. Wellington Mngmt Gru Ltd Liability Partnership holds 0.16% of its portfolio in Coty Inc (NYSE:COTY) for 34.90M shares. Loring Wolcott Coolidge Fiduciary Advisors Limited Liability Partnership Ma, a Massachusetts-based fund reported 1,420 shares. Utd Automobile Association reported 0.06% of its portfolio in Coty Inc (NYSE:COTY). Tcw Group Inc Inc holds 34,700 shares. Great West Life Assurance Can holds 227,719 shares. Cap Guardian Tru reported 370,117 shares. Gsa Cap Prtn Ltd Liability Partnership reported 38,224 shares. Tiaa Cref Investment Mgmt Ltd Liability Co has invested 0.02% in Coty Inc (NYSE:COTY). Carlson Capital Lp reported 2.14M shares. Goldman Sachs Gp invested 0.02% in Coty Inc (NYSE:COTY). Point72 Asia (Hong Kong) Ltd reported 9,929 shares. Grp One Trading Limited Partnership owns 0.01% invested in Coty Inc (NYSE:COTY) for 36,744 shares. Calvert Investment Management owns 37,093 shares or 0.03% of their US portfolio. Chevy Chase Trust invested in 0.04% or 392,887 shares.
Coty Inc. is a beauty company. The Company operates through four divisions: Fragrances, Color Cosmetics, Skin & Body Care and Brazil Acquisition. The company has market cap of $13.79 billion. The Company’s fragrance products include a range of men’s and women’s products. It currently has negative earnings. The Company’s fragrance brands include Calvin Klein, Marc Jacobs, Davidoff, Chloe, Balenciaga, Beyonce, Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Roberto Cavalli.
