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Rating:45Neutral
Price Target:
$0.51
▼(-41.84% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:10/05/26
The score is held down primarily by weak financial performance (declining sales, large losses, and high leverage after equity erosion) and bearish technical signals (below major moving averages with negative MACD). The earnings call provides some offset via a potential near-term deleveraging catalyst (international divestiture proceeds) and identified cost actions, but execution risk is material given the required lender amendment and upcoming credit facility maturity; Nasdaq compliance issues add additional overhang.
Positive Factors
North American margin expansion and brand momentum
North America is showing a meaningful improvement in profitability, supported by productivity savings and lower SG&A. Combined with growth from brands such as The Greek Gods, Celestial Seasonings and Earth's Best, this creates a stronger core platform for durable earnings improvement.
Negative Factors
Declining revenue, large losses and compressed gross margin
Weak sales and substantial losses indicate that the current portfolio is not yet producing dependable earnings power. Lower gross margin than prior years also reduces the cushion against inflation and promotional spending, making a sustained recovery dependent on successful execution.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
North American margin expansion and brand momentum
North America is showing a meaningful improvement in profitability, supported by productivity savings and lower SG&A. Combined with growth from brands such as The Greek Gods, Celestial Seasonings and Earth's Best, this creates a stronger core platform for durable earnings improvement.
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Hain Celestial Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Net Sales By Geography
Indicates revenue generated from different regions, providing insight into market penetration, consumer demand, and potential areas for expansion.
Indicates revenue generated from different regions, providing insight into market penetration, consumer demand, and potential areas for expansion.
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Market Cap
$50.37M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)2.18M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)1.29
Revenue Growth-13.23%
EPS Growth43.34%
CountryUS
Employees1,800
SectorConsumer Defensive
Sector Strength42
IndustryPackaged Foods
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-3.36
Shares Outstanding91,002,266
10 Day Avg. Volume805,645
30 Day Avg. Volume2,178,636
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio<0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.33
Price to Sales (P/S)0.04
P/FCF Ratio0.88
Enterprise Value/Market Cap11.96
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.45
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.21
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-4.30
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$1.75Price Target Upside101.15% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.02
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.14B
Hain Celestial Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Hain Celestial Group, Inc. is a global enterprise dedicated to the production, marketing, and distribution of organic and natural consumer goods. Its operations are organized into two primary geographical segments: North America and International....
How the Company Makes Money
Hain Celestial makes money primarily by selling branded consumer packaged goods (CPG) to retailers and distributors, generating revenue when its products are purchased for resale across channels such as supermarkets, mass merchandisers, club store...
Hain Celestial Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Sep 14, 2026
(Q4-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Nov 10, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call was cautiously positive. Management highlighted meaningful progress in portfolio simplification, North American sales and profitability, cash generation, debt reduction, working capital, innovation, and planned cost improvements. However, consolidated sales declined, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net loss were weaker, International remained under significant profitability pressure, and the international sale and debt-maturity plans depend on securing a lender amendment.Positive Updates
Portfolio Simplification and International Divestiture
Hain announced a definitive agreement to sell its international business to Aurelius for $323 million in cash. The transaction, expected to close in fiscal Q2 subject to closing conditions, would simplify the portfolio alongside the fiscal Q3 divestiture of the North American snacks business, with proceeds intended to reduce debt.
Negative Updates
International Business Requires Credit Agreement Amendment
The international divestiture is conditioned on securing an amendment to extend the company's credit agreement maturity. If the amendment is not obtained within 30 days of signing, Aurelius would have the right to terminate the agreement, and management stated there can be no assurance that the amendment will be obtained.
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Q4-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Portfolio Simplification and International Divestiture
Hain announced a definitive agreement to sell its international business to Aurelius for $323 million in cash. The transaction, expected to close in fiscal Q2 subject to closing conditions, would simplify the portfolio alongside the fiscal Q3 divestiture of the North American snacks business, with proceeds intended to reduce debt.
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Company Guidance
For fiscal 2027, Hain expects the international divestiture to close in its fiscal second quarter, with net proceeds expected to range between $305 million and $310 million, which would pay down the entirety of the outstanding term loan and more than 35% of the outstanding balance of the revolver, leaving pro forma total debt outstanding of approximately $250 million, a reduction of approximately 55%; cost actions are expected to deliver more than $16 million of annual run rate cost improvement, with the vast majority of that savings capture completed by the end of fiscal 2027 and full completion within 18 months, at an estimated one-time implementation cost of approximately $20 million, with 70% incurred in fiscal 2027 and the remainder incurred in fiscal 2028, supporting pro forma gross margin of approximately 30-plus percent and adjusted EBITDA margin of low double-digit percentage, while marketing investment is planned to increase year-over-year by approximately 100 basis points of net sales; capital expenditures are expected to decrease year-over-year, and the company said providing traditional guidance is challenging.Hain Celestial Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
24
Negative
Balance Sheet
28
Negative
Cash Flow
55
Neutral
| Breakdown | Jun 2026 | Jun 2025 | Jun 2024 | Jun 2023 | Jun 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 1.35B | 1.56B | 1.74B | 1.80B | 1.89B |
| Gross Profit | 272.11M | 327.62M | 380.83M | 396.41M | 427.44M |
| EBITDA | 73.92M | -413.32M | 21.60M | -33.02M | 162.91M |
| Net Income | -304.92M | -530.84M | -75.04M | -116.54M | 77.87M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 1.09B | 1.60B | 2.12B | 2.26B | 2.46B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 58.08M | 54.35M | 54.31M | 53.36M | 65.51M |
| Total Debt | 609.46M | 779.22M | 835.71M | 929.25M | 1.01B |
| Total Liabilities | 935.59M | 1.13B | 1.17B | 1.24B | 1.38B |
| Stockholders Equity | 154.79M | 475.00M | 942.91M | 1.02B | 1.08B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 57.66M | -3.17M | 82.89M | 38.94M | 40.28M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 78.27M | 22.11M | 116.36M | 66.82M | 80.24M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 81.95M | 3.62M | -23.92M | -19.64M | -288.31M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -151.11M | -43.89M | -89.73M | -63.06M | 212.79M |
Hain Celestial Technical Analysis
Neutral
0.87
Price Trends
0.60
Negative
0.62
Negative
0.76
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.03
Negative
47.45
Neutral
72.49
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For HAIN, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 0.87 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 0.54, above the 50-day MA of 0.60, and above the 200-day MA of 0.76, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.03 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 47.45 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 72.49 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for HAIN.
Hain Celestial Risk Analysis
Hain Celestial disclosed 33 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Hain Celestial reported the most risks in the "Legal & Regulatory" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Hain Celestial Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (62)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% | |
57 Neutral | $222.41M | 12.39 | 11.00% | 5.48% | 6.77% | 34.53% | |
55 Neutral | $1.37B | 8.14 | -32.15% | 1.80% | 5.52% | -50.47% | |
47 Neutral | $195.06M | -2.70 | -16.45% | 23.75% | -4.91% | 68.74% | |
47 Neutral | $270.87M | -12.15 | -4.16% | ― | 1.57% | -166.61% | |
45 Neutral | $50.37M | -0.16 | -106.47% | ― | -13.23% | 43.34% |
* Consumer Defensive Sector Average
HAIN
Hain Celestial
0.55
-0.79
-58.73%
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2.40
-1.24
-34.07%
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13.03
4.47
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NATR
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12.64
-2.06
-14.01%
USNA
USANA Health
14.66
-5.87
-28.59%
Hain Celestial Corporate Events
Executive/Board ChangesDelistings and Listing ChangesRegulatory Filings and ComplianceStock Split
Hain Celestial Gains Nasdaq Extension Amid Leadership Transition
Negative
Sep 28, 2026
On March 24, 2026, Hain Celestial was notified by Nasdaq that its common stock had failed to meet the minimum $1.00 bid price requirement for 30 consecutive business days, triggering an initial compliance period through September 21, 2026 and elig...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesFinancial DisclosuresM&A Transactions
Hain Celestial Sells International Operations to Cut Debt
Neutral
Sep 14, 2026
On September 12, 2026, Hain Celestial agreed to sell its international operations in the U.K., Ireland and Europe, including brands such as Ella’s Kitchen, Joya, Natumi and Hartley’s, to AURELIUS-affiliated entities for an estimated gr...
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