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Key Points
- Coty CEO Sue Nabi’s holdings rose to $229.44 million after a 7.95% stock price increase on the NYSE, reflecting investor confidence.
- The beauty giant’s Q1 2025 earnings rose 2%, driven by premium product strategies and geographic expansion under Nabi’s leadership.
- Following a challenging 2024, recent gains highlight Coty’s stabilizing trajectory in the competitive beauty industry, signaling hope for sustained growth.
Sue Nabi, an Algerian-born French entrepreneur and the CEO of Coty Inc., has seen the value of her stake in the U.S. beauty giant increase by $16.89 million over seven days.
This growth follows a modest rise in Coty’s stock price on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
Nabi’s stake climbs by $16.89 million
Nabi owns a 3.7 percent stake in Coty, amounting to 31.88 million shares. As of January 10, her holdings are valued at $229.44 million.
The recent increase highlights renewed investor confidence in Coty’s strategic direction under her leadership.
The company’s focus on innovation and a pivot toward premium offerings are beginning to bear fruit, helping it recover from past challenges.
This gain also partially offsets the $153.28 million loss Nabi faced in 2024, when her stake fell from $389.42 million to $236.14 million.
Coty’s recent performance suggests the company is on a more stable path forward, providing hope for continued recovery.
Coty’s stronger footing in the beauty market
Founded in 1904 by François Coty, the company has established itself as a key player in fragrances and boasts significant shares in the hair color, styling, and cosmetics markets.
In the past week, Coty’s stock price climbed by 7.95 percent, rising from $6.67 to $7.2. This increase boosted the company’s market capitalization to over $6.2 billion and pushed Nabi’s stake from $212.55 million to $229.44 million.
This movement coincides with Coty’s Q1 2025 revenue report, which revealed $1.67 billion in earnings—a 2 percent increase compared to the same period last year.
This growth has been driven by Nabi’s focus on premium products and geographic expansion, signaling progress in her efforts to reposition the company.
Beauty industry holds long-term hope
Despite a challenging 2024, including a 39.36 percent drop in share value, Coty’s recent rebound offers hope for the future.
Under Sue Nabi’s leadership, the company’s focus on premiumization and expanding its presence in key markets is beginning to bear fruit.
This recovery has strengthened investor belief in Coty’s long-term potential, signaling that its efforts to reposition itself in the competitive beauty industry may be paying off.
