Coty Inc. reported strong Q1 2023 results, with sales increasing 1% as reported and 9% on a LFL basis. The company's performance was well ahead of the underlying beauty market, driven by robust consumer demand for beauty products, particularly prestige fragrances. Coty reaffirmed its FY23 revenue and profit outlook and remains committed to deleveraging.
Q1 sales increased 1% as reported, including over 7% of FX headwinds, with sales up 9% on a LFL basis.
Prestige revenues declined 1% as reported and grew 7% LFL, including approximately 300 bps of negative impact from Coty's exit from Russia.
Consumer Beauty Q1 revenues grew 5% as reported and 12% LFL, supported by sustained market share momentum and strong activity.
Reported gross margins expanded by 70 bps YoY to 63.9%, while adjusted gross margin grew 70 bps YoY to 64.1%.
Coty continues to see strong demand growth across nearly all markets, particularly in Prestige fragrances, with Coty maintaining strong launch activity in both Prestige and Consumer Beauty. The Company remains confident in its FY23 outlook, which is inline with its medium term growth algorithm.
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