Algerian-born French tycoon Sue Nabi makes $14 million from Coty stake

Key Points

• Coty CEO Sue Nabi’s stake surged $14.66 million in nine days as shares rose 10%, signaling renewed investor confidence. 
• Despite a 27.73% YTD drop, Coty’s stock rebound lifts market cap above $4.3 billion, driven by optimism around turnaround strategy. 
• Coty’s $4.64 billion revenue for fiscal 2025 is down 2.4%, hit by FX volatility and weaker global demand.

Sue Youcef Nabi, the Algerian-born French entrepreneur and CEO of Coty Inc., has seen the market value of her stake in the beauty conglomerate surge by $14.66 million in just nine days, driven by a sharp rebound in the company’s share price on the New York Stock Exchange.

Nabi holds a 3.7 percent stake in Coty, totaling 31.88 million shares. As of May 7, her holdings are worth $160.29 million. Over the past nine days, the value of her stake has increased by $14.66 million as the company’s stock gains strength, reflecting growing investor confidence.

This uptick adds to a broader upward trend in Nabi’s stake. Between Feb. 11 and March 23, she recorded a $6.69 million gain as her stake rose from $174.31 million to $181 million, underscoring consistent momentum in investor sentiment around Coty’s turnaround strategy.

Coty stock rallies despite broader market pressures

Coty, the American beauty company founded in 1904 by François Coty, has grown into a major player in the global fragrance market. It also ranks second in the world for hair color and styling products and third in color cosmetics.

But despite its strong position in the industry, Coty has had a tough fiscal year. In the first nine months of fiscal 2025, the company reported $4.64 billion in revenue, a 2.4 percent drop compared to the same period last year. The decline was mainly due to currency fluctuations and softer demand in some international markets.

Even so, Coty’s stock has seen a recent boost. Since May 7, shares on the New York Stock Exchange have risen by 10.07 percent, climbing from $4.57 to $5.03. That jump has lifted the company’s market capitalization to more than $4.3 billion.

This renewed investor confidence points to growing support for Sue Nabi’s strategy and long-term vision. The recent increase in Coty’s share price has also raised the value of Nabi’s stake from $145.63 million to $160.29 million.

Nabi’s stake gains even as stock remains down YTD

Coty shares have bounced back somewhat this month, but the stock is still down 27.73 percent for the year. A $100,000 investment at the start of 2025 would now be worth about $72,270, a $27,730 loss that reflects the challenges Coty continues to face in winning back investor trust.

As demand for high-end beauty products gradually picks up and consumer confidence shows signs of recovery, attention is turning to Coty’s next earnings report. Under Sue Nabi, the company is staying focused on digital growth, expanding into new markets, and moving further into the premium category. These steps may help support a longer-term turnaround.