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OTC · LRLCY

L'Oréal S.A.

Consumer Defensive · Household & Personal Products

$88.45

Up+$0.80 (+0.91%)

Updated Aug 14, 2026, 12:51 AM

SID Score

6.9/10

Composite research score

Smart Money

46/100

Neutral

Market cap
233.24B
P/E ratio
32.62
Dividend yield
1.79%
52-week range
— – —
Volume
7.1K
Avg. volume
123.53K

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Consensus
Buy
Average target
$111.25
Implied upside
—
Analysts
11
LRLCY recent ratings
DateFirmRatingTarget
Jul 12, 2026DAY BY DAYBuy—
Jul 8, 2026ROTHSCHILD & CO REDBURNBuy—
Jul 8, 2026BERENBERGBuy—
Jul 6, 2026JEFFERIESUnderperform—
Jun 17, 2026ESN/CIC MARKET SOLUTIONSBuy—
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L'Oréal S.A. Stock Performance

L'Oréal S.A. trades at $87.65 per ADR share with a market capitalization of approximately $233.2 billion, per SID market data. The stock exhibits a beta of 0.904, indicating slightly lower volatility relative to the broader market, consistent with its classification within the Consumer Defensive sector. Average daily trading volume stands at 123,526 shares, reflecting moderate liquidity for the U.S.-listed ADR. The relatively low beta aligns with L'Oréal's positioning as a global consumer staples leader, where demand for personal care and beauty products tends to remain resilient across economic cycles. According to Massive/Polygon data, the stock's trading activity suggests steady institutional participation without significant volume spikes. L'Oréal's defensive characteristics and large-cap status continue to position it as a lower-volatility holding within consumer portfolios, though ADR-specific factors such as currency translation effects remain relevant for U.S.-based investors.

L'Oréal S.A. Valuation Analysis

L'Oréal S.A. currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 32.62, a notable premium relative to the Consumer Defensive sector average, per SID market data. The price-to-book ratio stands at 6.40, reflecting the market's valuation of L'Oréal's substantial intangible assets, including its portfolio of globally recognized beauty brands. The PEG ratio registers at a negative 7.37, driven by near-term earnings growth challenges that have compressed forward growth estimates. According to SEC filings and financial disclosures, L'Oréal offers a dividend yield of approximately 1.87%, providing a modest income component for shareholders. The elevated P/E multiple suggests the market continues to price in L'Oréal's long-term brand equity and global distribution advantages despite recent earnings softness. The combination of a high price-to-book and premium earnings multiple indicates that investors are paying a significant valuation premium for the company's quality characteristics and market leadership in the global beauty industry.

Smart Money Activity for LRLCY

L'Oréal S.A. registers a composite smart money score of 46 out of 100 with a neutral overall signal, according to SID market data. The breakdown reveals insider activity scoring 12.5 out of 25, suggesting neither aggressive accumulation nor meaningful distribution by company executives. Institutional positioning scores 13.0 out of 25, indicating moderate but not overwhelmingly bullish sentiment from large asset managers, per 13F institutional filings. Dark pool activity scores notably lower at 8.5 out of 25, pointing to limited off-exchange institutional buying interest in recent periods. Congressional trading activity registers at 12 out of 25, reflecting no significant legislative insider positioning in the stock. According to SEC Form 4 filings, the balanced insider score is consistent with L'Oréal's concentrated ownership structure, where the Bettencourt Meyers family holds a controlling stake, limiting the volume of open-market insider transactions. The subdued dark pool reading warrants monitoring for potential shifts in institutional demand patterns going forward.

L'Oréal S.A. Earnings Outlook

L'Oréal S.A. has demonstrated a mixed earnings track record over the past four reporting periods, according to company earnings reports. The most recent quarter ending June 2025 showed EPS of $7.07 against analyst estimates of $7.41, representing a negative surprise of $0.34. This marks the third miss in four quarters, as the June 2024 period also fell short with actual EPS of $6.98 versus the $7.34 estimate. The sole beat occurred in the December 2024 quarter, where L'Oréal reported $5.68 against the $5.51 consensus, a positive surprise of $0.17. The December 2023 quarter similarly disappointed with $5.35 versus $5.54 expected. Per analyst estimates, the recurring pattern of mid-year underperformance suggests potential seasonal demand softness or margin pressures during those periods. The negative PEG ratio further reflects analyst concerns about near-term growth trajectory amid a challenging global beauty market environment.

Wall Street Analyst Ratings for LRLCY

Recent Wall Street analyst activity for L'Oréal S.A. shows a predominantly bullish tilt, according to SID consensus data. In July 2026, Day by Day upgraded LRLCY from Sell to Buy, while Berenberg simultaneously upgraded from Hold to Buy, reflecting renewed confidence in the company's growth prospects. Rothschild & Co Redburn reiterated its Buy rating during the same period. ESN/CIC Market Solutions upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy in June 2026, adding to the bullish momentum. However, Jefferies maintained its Underperform rating, per Wall Street analyst reports, representing a notable contrarian stance against the prevailing upgrade cycle. Of the five most recent analyst actions tracked, four carry Buy ratings while one maintains Underperform, resulting in a skew of approximately 80% bullish coverage. The clustering of three upgrades within a narrow timeframe suggests a potential inflection point in analyst sentiment, though the Jefferies dissent highlights that fundamental concerns regarding valuation or growth persist among select coverage analysts.

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