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The Hain Celestial Group (HAIN)
NASDAQ:HAIN
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 13, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q3)Consensus EPS Forecast
-0.02Last Year’s EPS
0.07Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 6 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call balanced clear operational and financial progress (strong cash flow, inventory and SG&A improvements, a decisive divestiture to reduce leverage, and targeted category innovations) against notable near-term business challenges (declining organic sales, significant EBITDA and gross margin compression, restructuring and stranded costs, and upcoming debt maturity). Management provided a multi-step plan to simplify the portfolio, improve margins pro forma, and prioritize debt reduction, but near-term results remain pressured while transition actions are executed.Company Guidance
Strategic Divestiture to Reduce Debt
Reached definitive agreement to sell North America snacks business for $115 million in cash; proceeds intended to reduce debt and strengthen leverage profile. North America snacks represented 22% of company net sales in fiscal 2025 and 38% of North America segment net sales but had negligible EBITDA contribution over the last twelve months.
Pro Forma Leverage Improvement
Pro forma for the North America snacks transaction, leverage would fall from 4.9x at quarter end to approximately 4.0x, improving financial flexibility ahead of the December 2026 credit facility maturity.
Strong Quarterly Free Cash Flow and Debt Reduction
Free cash flow in Q2 was $30 million, up 22% versus $25 million a year ago. Net debt fell to $637 million (a $32 million reduction in the quarter) and the company has reduced net debt by $140 million over the last ten quarters.
Improved Working Capital and Inventory Discipline
Days inventory outstanding improved to 75 days in the quarter versus 83 days in Q1 and 77 days a year ago (each day ≈ $3.5M), delivering meaningful cash benefit; days payable outstanding was 57 days in the quarter.
SG&A and Productivity Gains
SG&A decreased 13% year over year to $61 million and represented 15.9% of net sales versus 17.0% in the prior-year period. Company remains on track to deliver targeted productivity benefits ($130M-$150M through fiscal 2027).
Operational Execution Improvements
Forecast accuracy in the U.S. rose by 4 points quarter-over-quarter and North America service levels exceeded 96% in the quarter; these improvements helped reduce days inventory and support cash flow.
International Sequential Improvement
International organic net sales decline moderated to -3% in Q2 (improved from -4% in Q1); international adjusted EBITDA was $19 million (10.2% of net sales), demonstrating sequential stabilization.
Category and Innovation Wins
Growth pockets include: North America tea (Celestial Seasonings wellness innovation driving dollar-sales growth), Greek Gods yogurt (high-teens growth in dollars and units), Earth's Best finger foods and cereal (low double-digit or high-teens growth), and successful seasonal/single-serve innovations in snacks prior to divestiture.
Liquidity and Near-Term Cash Resources
Cash on hand $68 million, $144 million available under the revolver, expect to collect $26 million of insurance proceeds in January; CapEx guidance modest (low $20 million for FY2026).
HAIN Earnings History
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Beat
Missed
HAIN Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 09, 2026 | $1.23 | $0.99 | -19.51% |
Nov 07, 2025 | $1.07 | $1.20 | +12.15% |
Sep 15, 2025 | $2.15 | $1.62 | -24.65% |
May 07, 2025 | $2.77 | $1.45 | -47.65% |
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FAQ
When does The Hain Celestial Group (HAIN) report earnings?
The Hain Celestial Group (HAIN) is schdueled to report earning on May 13, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
What is The Hain Celestial Group (HAIN) earnings time?
The Hain Celestial Group (HAIN) earnings time is at May 13, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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What is HAIN EPS forecast?
HAIN EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q3) is -0.02.
