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Mar 31, 2021
Coty Q3 2021 Earnings Report
Coty's financial results improved with recovery across operations, driven by growth in prestige brands and Asia Pacific, gross margin expansion, and cost reductions.
Key Takeaways
Coty Inc. reported a 3% revenue decline in Q3 2021, but saw significant improvements in profitability with adjusted EBITDA of $183.2 million and gross margin expansion of 450 bps. The company is executing its strategic plan, with early results in market share gains and strong growth in e-commerce and key markets like China and the U.S.
Revenues declined by 3% (5.5% LFL), impacted by COVID-19 in Europe, but buoyed by +20% LFL growth in Asia Pacific and 30% growth in e-commerce.
Prestige sales grew by 2% LFL, with brands like Gucci, Burberry, and Marc Jacobs showing double-digit growth.
Adjusted EBITDA reached $183.2 million, with a 17.8% margin, driven by gross margin expansion and $110 million in cost savings for the quarter.
CoverGirl gained market share, marking the first gain in over 4 years, while mass beauty retail sell-out returned to growth in March.
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Forward Guidance
Coty expects to end the year with net revenues of $4.5 billion to $4.6 billion and is reaffirming its target for adjusted EBITDA of $750 million in FY21. The Company plans to continue to lower its leverage ratio towards 5x by the end of CY21.
Positive Outlook
- Strengthened profitability
- Increase commercial investments in Q4
- Continued reduction of costs, with cost reductions on track to reach approximately $300 million in FY21
- Total targeted savings of $600 million through FY23
- Plans to continue to lower its leverage ratio towards 5x by the end of CY21
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