The Hain Celestial Group (NASDAQ:HAIN) Posts Earnings Results, Hits Expectations

The Hain Celestial Group (NASDAQ:HAIN) issued its earnings results on Monday. The company reported ($0.03) earnings per share for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of ($0.03), FiscalAI reports. The Hain Celestial Group had a positive return on equity of 0.77% and a negative net margin of 34.69%.The business had revenue of $384.12 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $383.23 million.

Here are the key takeaways from The Hain Celestial Group’s conference call:

• The company reached a definitive agreement to sell its North American snacks business for $115 million, with proceeds earmarked to reduce debt and sharpen focus on higher-margin categories like tea, yogurt, and baby & kids.
• Management highlighted measurable operational improvements — forecast accuracy up, days inventory outstanding down (75 days), service levels north of 96%, and SG&A down 13% — which support cash generation and margin recovery plans.
• Q2 results showed weakness with organic net sales down 7%, adjusted gross margin falling ~340 bps, and Adjusted EBITDA down to $24 million (from $38 million a year ago), producing an adjusted net loss of $3 million.
• Cash flow strengthened (Q2 free cash flow $30 million) and net debt fell to $637 million, with pro forma leverage expected to drop to ~4.0x after the snacks sale, but the company faces a December 2026 credit facility maturity and is evaluating refinancing and additional asset-sale options.

The Hain Celestial Group Stock Performance

Shares of HAIN stock opened at $0.99 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.59, a current ratio of 1.89 and a quick ratio of 1.06. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $1.15 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $1.39. The firm has a market capitalization of $89.66 million, a P/E ratio of -0.17 and a beta of 0.61. The Hain Celestial Group has a 12 month low of $0.91 and a 12 month high of $4.84.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

HAIN has been the topic of a number of research reports. Wall Street Zen upgraded The Hain Celestial Group from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday, November 16th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of The Hain Celestial Group from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. DA Davidson reiterated a “neutral” rating and set a $1.50 price objective on shares of The Hain Celestial Group in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of The Hain Celestial Group in a research report on Friday, January 9th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $2.63.

Insider Activity at The Hain Celestial Group

In related news, Director Carlyn R. Taylor sold 53,957 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, December 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $1.17, for a total value of $63,129.69. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 264,203 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $309,117.51. This represents a 16.96% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Company insiders own 1.71% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On The Hain Celestial Group

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of HAIN. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its holdings in The Hain Celestial Group by 8.0% in the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 7,029,733 shares of the company’s stock worth $11,107,000 after purchasing an additional 517,777 shares during the period. Millennium Management LLC grew its stake in shares of The Hain Celestial Group by 295.4% in the 1st quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 4,731,690 shares of the company’s stock worth $19,637,000 after purchasing an additional 3,535,073 shares during the last quarter. Nantahala Capital Management LLC bought a new position in shares of The Hain Celestial Group in the second quarter valued at $4,560,000. Ameriprise Financial Inc. lifted its position in shares of The Hain Celestial Group by 17.7% during the 2nd quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 2,047,304 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,112,000 after acquiring an additional 307,857 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Russell Investments Group Ltd. increased its stake in The Hain Celestial Group by 7,269.0% in the 3rd quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 1,087,961 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,719,000 after purchasing an additional 1,073,197 shares in the last quarter. 97.01% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Stories Impacting The Hain Celestial Group

Here are the key news stories impacting The Hain Celestial Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Divestiture and liquidity actions: management completed steps to sharpen the portfolio (title mentions sale of the North America snacks business) to improve financial flexibility and margins; company emphasized its turnaround plan. Hain Celestial Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: Improved cash generation: operating cash flow rose (~$37M) and free cash flow improved to ~$30M for the quarter, which management cites as evidence of stronger cash delivery. Hain Celestial Group Reports Q2 Fiscal 2026 Financial Results and Strategic Progress
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings roughly met consensus on a non‑GAAP basis: adjusted EPS was near expectations (company reported ($0.03) GAAP EPS and adjusted loss per share ~($0.03), in line with consensus), and reported revenue was essentially in line with estimates. Hain Celestial (HAIN) Reports Q2 Loss, Tops Revenue Estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: Management commentary: the CEO stressed operational progress and a roadmap for sequential improvement in H2; investors can review the full call transcript for tone and guidance cues. HAIN Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Top-line weakness and category pressure: net sales declined ~7% YoY (organic -7%), with North America down ~10% organically — snacks and baby/formula were notable drags. Hain Celestial Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
• Negative Sentiment: Margins and profitability deteriorated: gross margin declined ~330 bps and adjusted EBITDA fell ~36% YoY, signaling persistent margin pressure. Q2 Financial Results and Strategic Progress
• Negative Sentiment: Large impairment and GAAP loss: the quarter included ~$132M of pre-tax impairment charges leading to a GAAP net loss of ~$116M, worsening headline earnings. Hain Celestial Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
• Negative Sentiment: High leverage / debt overhang: net debt remains elevated (~$637M) with a reported net secured leverage ratio ~4.9x — analysts warn this limits flexibility and is the primary reason for negative ratings. Hain Celestial: Debt Overhang Remains After A Mixed Q2
• Negative Sentiment: Street reaction: coverage and headlines emphasize the mixed quarter and leverage risk, which is driving near‑term selling pressure. Hain Celestial slides after Q2 earnings and revenue come up short

The Hain Celestial Group Company Profile

The Hain Celestial Group, Inc (NASDAQ: HAIN) is a leading global producer and marketer of natural and organic branded products. The company operates through two principal segments—Grocery and Personal Care—offering a diversified portfolio that spans shelf-stable foods, snacks, beverages, condiments and natural personal care items. Its product lineup addresses growing consumer demand for clean-label, plant-based and ethically sourced offerings in everyday categories.

Within its Grocery segment, Hain Celestial markets well-known brands such as Celestial Seasonings teas, Earth’s Best organic baby foods, Rudi’s organic bakery items, Terra vegetable chips and Sensible Portions snacks.