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Algerian-born French beauty mogul Sue Nabi’s Coty stake swells by $13 million

Coty CEO Sue Nabi’s stake rose to nearly $160 million after a nearly 9% stock increase, signaling growing investor confidence in the beauty giant’s direction.

Algerian-born French beauty mogul Sue Nabi’s Coty stake swells by $13 million
Sue Nabi, CEO of Coty, gains $13 million from rising stake in the beauty company

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Key Points

  • Coty CEO Sue Nabi’s stake rose to $159.66 million after a nearly 9% share price increase in just over two weeks.
  • The beauty company’s stock climbed from $4.60 to $5.01, pushing market value to $4.41 billion amid renewed investor optimism
  • Despite recent gains, Coty shares remain 28.02% lower year-to-date, reflecting ongoing market skepticism about the company’s long-term turnaround.

Algerian-born French beauty mogul Sue Nabi, who leads Coty Inc. as CEO, has seen the value of her stake in the company rise by more than $13 million in just over two weeks.

The jump comes as Coty shares rallied on the New York Stock Exchange, driven by renewed investor confidence in the company’s direction and a wider rebound in beauty industry stocks.

Nabi adds $13 million in weeks

Nabi owns a 3.7 percent stake in Coty, amounting to 31.88 million shares. As of June 26, her stake was valued at $159.66 million—up from $146.59 million just 16 days earlier. The $13.07 million gain reflects a growing belief among investors that Coty’s leadership is beginning to steer the company in the right direction.

This is not the first time her stake has seen a sharp increase. Between May 7 and May 16, it rose by $14.66 million—from $145.63 million to $160.29 million—as the market responded positively to early signs of progress in Coty’s turnaround efforts.

Shares rise nearly 9 percent

Coty, the U.S.-based beauty company founded in 1904 by François Coty, has built a global reputation in fragrances and holds major market positions in hair color, styling products, and cosmetics. Despite its strong brand portfolio, its recent stock performance has been a mixed bag.

Over the past 16 days, Coty’s share price has risen 8.91 percent, climbing from $4.6 on June 26 to $5.01. That lift has pushed its market capitalization to $4.41 billion, benefiting not only Nabi, but also thousands of other shareholders hoping for a sustained rebound.

Coty stock still down year-to-date

Still, the broader picture tells a more cautious story. Coty shares are down 28.02 percent since the start of 2025. A $100,000 investment at the beginning of the year would be worth just $71,980 today, underscoring the challenges still facing the beauty giant.

Yet, the recent rise in the stock—and Nabi’s growing stake—suggests that investor sentiment may be shifting. As Coty continues to focus on product innovation and repositioning its brands, many are watching closely to see if this recent momentum can carry through the rest of the year.

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