Hain Celestial reports Q3 adjusted EPS 7c, consensus 13c

Reports Q3 revenue $390M, consensus $409.61M. “We are disappointed with our third quarter results, which fell far short of our expectations primarily due to worse-than-expected performance in North America. Despite the shortfall in net sales in the quarter, we are encouraged by a return to organic net sales growth in our international segment and continued progress in reducing net debt,” said Alison Lewis, Interim President and CEO. “Going forward, we are focused on five key drivers for improving value: simplifying our business and reducing overhead spending, accelerating renovation and innovation in our brands, implementing strategic revenue growth management and pricing actions, driving operational productivity and working capital reduction, and strengthening our digital capabilities.” Lewis continued, “While the macroeconomic environment remains challenging, recent regulatory shifts focusing on health and wellness reaffirm Hain‘s strength as a pure-play, better-for-you leader. We have a portfolio of strong brands in attractive categories, and we believe the challenges we face are largely within our control. The opportunity ahead of us now is to unlock the full value of our business through focused and disciplined execution.”