Avon hit by another downgrade

Published: 9-Apr-2015
Colour Cosmetics Finance

Vetr cuts the beauty giant's rating to Hold from Buy

You need to be a subscriber to read this article.
Click here to find out more.

There has been futher investor disillusion at Avon; investment research player Vetr has snipped the beauty giant's rating to Hold from Buy in its latest research note on the direct seller.

Not yet a Subscriber?

This is a small extract of the full article which is available ONLY to premium content subscribers. Click below to get premium content on Cosmetics Business.

Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Sign in here.
See more

You may also like

Colour Cosmetics

Estée Lauder Companies CEO opens up about M&A and ‘incubating new brands’

Read more
Stéphane de La Faverie has confirmed he is ‘looking at [ELC’s] portfolio’ as the beauty giant enters the second year of its ‘Beauty Reimagined’ transformation plan, stating the business ‘will always be a part of the M&A discussion’

Trending Articles

  1. You need to be a subscriber to read this article.
    Click here to find out more.
    Beauty founders named in Epstein documents In unsealed court documents about Jeffrey Epstein, the founder of Bath & Body Works has been mentioned among other beauty links
  2. Has Gwen Stefani’s make-up line Gxve Beauty closed down? The website for the musician and No Doubt band member’s colour cosmetics company is down, while its Instagram and TikTok accounts are no longer publicly available
  3. Estée Lauder reformulates ‘loved’ hero foundation Double Wear The beauty giant has reimagined its bestselling complexion product, claiming that new Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup delivers coverage like the original, but with ‘even better make-up and skin care benefits’
  4. You need to be a subscriber to read this article.
    Click here to find out more.
    NYX and Pinterest tap ‘Gimme Gummy’ trend for LA pop-up targeting Gen Z The two-day activation will focus on sensory play, bright colours and ASMR-driven aesthetics – a trend highlighted in Pinterest Predicts 2026 trend report – to showcase NYX Professional Makeup’s new Jelly Job lip gloss
  5. Natura sells Avon Russia for €26.9 million completing ‘corporate simplification’ strategy The Russian operation was the last Avon International asset still controlled by Natura, with the beauty conglomerate doubling down focus on its Latin America operations

Upcoming event

Sustainability & Green Chemistry: From Claims to Credible Impact

26 February and 5 March 2026 | Virtual See all

You may also like

Colour Cosmetics

Estée Lauder Companies CEO opens up about M&A and ‘incubating new brands’

Stéphane de La Faverie has confirmed he is ‘looking at [ELC’s] portfolio’ as the beauty giant enters the second year of its ‘Beauty Reimagined’ transformation plan, stating the business ‘will always be a part of the M&A discussion’
Finance

Sephora UK to launch new boutique store concept this summer to accelerate growth

The LVMH-owned beauty retailer will debut two new specialised boutiques in London this year, driven by customer feedback for ‘smaller, more intimate spaces’ that serve their needs ‘without the time commitment of a destination shop’
You need to be a subscriber to read this article.
Click here to find out more.
Colour Cosmetics

Kylie Cosmetics crowned best-performing US beauty brand on social in January based on creator marketing

Influencer marketing platform Traackr has unveiled the top-performing US brands based on creator marketing in January 2026, with Kylie Cosmetics, Rare Beauty and Huda Beauty all reporting growth
Finance

US President Trump to introduce 15% global tariffs after Supreme Court ruling

Donald Trump has announced new global tariffs after US lawmakers ruled that previous levies introduced by the US President under the Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) are invalid
Colour Cosmetics

MAC Cosmetics confirms launch date into Sephora US

The make-up brand will be available to buy in Sephora US stores and online sooner than you think, and the retail partnership is part of parent business Estée Lauder Companies’ larger turnaround strategy
You need to be a subscriber to read this article.
Click here to find out more.
Finance

Beauty’s biggest brand closures and administration troubles in 2026 so far

The tough economic challenges from last year have bled into 2026 with harsh consequences, with beauty businesses Malin + Goetz, Gwen Stefani’s GXVE, Claire’s UK, CoverFX, Mally Beauty and Sak’s Global having either closed or been placed into administration
You need to be a subscriber to read this article.
Click here to find out more.
Colour Cosmetics

Are we at risk of beauty pop-up fatigue?

As events continue to rise in popularity, Cosmetics Business uncovers how these in-person activations impact beauty brands, and what needs to be done to avoid oversaturation and evolve the entire pop-up experience
Subscribe now