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Algerian-born French beauty mogul Sue Nabi, chief executive of Coty Inc., has seen the market value of her stake in the beauty company drop sharply as shares fell on the New York Stock Exchange, hitting one of the industry’s high-profile executives.
Nabi’s Coty shares drop $38 million
Nabi owns 3.7 percent of Coty, or roughly 31.88 million shares. Over the past 67 days, the market value of her holding declined by $38.56 million, sliding from $164.12 million on July 28 to $125.56 million. The drop comes amid wider market volatility and growing investor skepticism about Coty’s growth prospects.
Earlier this summer, Nabi’s stake briefly gained $13.07 million between June 26 and July 18, only to lose more than three times that amount as shares retreated. The sell-off is linked to a mix of weaker consumer demand, currency fluctuations, and cautious investor sentiment toward the company’s future performance.
Coty market cap slips to $3.4 billion
Coty, founded in 1904 by François Coty, is a longtime player in fragrances and cosmetics. It ranks second globally in hair color and styling and third in color cosmetics, but even with its global footprint, the company faces mounting pressure.
Its shares have fallen by 23 percent in recent times, sliding from $5.15 to $3.94, reducing its market cap to $3.4 billion. The decline follows a fiscal year that saw Coty report a net loss of $381 million for the year ending June 30, 2025, compared with a $76.2 million profit a year earlier. Revenue slipped 4 percent to $5.89 billion, weighed down by currency swings and a slower consumer market.
Investor losses widen
The drop in Coty shares has hurt both individual and institutional investors. A $100,000 investment at the start of 2025 would now be worth $56,610, a loss of 43.4 percent. For Nabi and the company’s leadership, regaining investor confidence will be essential. Coty will need to show steadier growth and stabilize its earnings if it hopes to rebuild trust with shareholders.
