Paris, Jan 31, 2026, 21:05 CET — Market closed.
- L’Oreal shares ended the session at 387.00 euros, slipping 0.28%.
- Investors are eyeing the company’s annual results, due Feb. 12, as the next key catalyst.
- This week’s packed earnings calendar for consumer companies may steer the mood in beauty stocks.
L’Oreal shares closed Friday down 0.28% at 387.00 euros, while the CAC 40 rose 0.68%. The cosmetics giant is set to release its 2025 annual results after markets close on Feb. 12, followed by a financial information meeting the next morning, according to its calendar. (L’Oréal Finance)
As the market closes for the weekend, traders turn their focus from daily fluctuations to the key events coming up over the next fortnight. For L’Oreal, attention centers on the upcoming annual results and what they reveal about demand, pricing power, and growth momentum as 2026 approaches.
The broader mood in Paris isn’t exactly shouting “risk-on.” The CAC 40 closed January down 0.28% at 8,126.53, despite a stronger finish to the month. (Morningstar)
European stocks closed January higher, boosted by mixed earnings reports and fresh political cues from Washington. Daniel Murray, global head of discretionary portfolio management at EFG International, noted that Donald Trump’s pick of former Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve Chair in May “checks the box in terms of credibility and offers a degree of continuity.” The STOXX 600 climbed 0.6% on Friday, wrapping up the month with a 3% gain, according to Reuters. (Reuters)
Investors eyeing L’Oreal’s results will focus on organic sales growth, excluding currency fluctuations and acquisitions. They’ll also look for shifts in spending strategies in the U.S. and China. Margins and cash returns could come under scrutiny, particularly if management relies heavily on promotions to defend market share.
Beauty traders get a fresh data point on Feb. 5, when The Estée Lauder Companies report fiscal second-quarter results. CEO Stéphane de La Faverie and CFO Akhil Shrivastava will lead a webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET. (E&L Companies)
Currency remains a subtle drag. A stronger euro cuts into reported growth for companies with global operations by converting foreign sales into fewer euros, even if demand abroad stays steady.
Rates are another key factor. Changes in U.S. policy expectations can jolt the dollar and risk appetite, often spilling over into European defensives, which rely on stable cash flow.
But here’s the risk: if L’Oreal reports slower sell-through, more aggressive discounting, or a guarded outlook for early 2026, the stock might falter. Investor doubts about its pricing power could weigh heavily, making a rebound tough.
The next session kicks off Monday. Then the schedule fills up fast: L’Oreal’s annual results drop after the close on Feb. 12, followed by the Feb. 13 briefing—the first real opportunity to grill management on what lies ahead.
