Herbalife Ltd (HLF)
NYSE:HLF
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 04, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.63Last Year’s EPS
0.59Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 2 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized clear operational and financial progress—including net sales and adjusted EBITDA beating guidance, strong India performance, meaningful refinancing savings (~$45M annualized), improved cash generation ($114M operating cash flow), and strategic M&A and digital initiatives to accelerate personalized nutrition. Offsetting these positives were region-specific challenges: softness in EMEA and North America (weather and timing), a notable decline in China (volume -18%), modest gross margin pressure from mix and input cost dynamics, and an expected $20–25M FY EBITDA headwind from India GST mismatches. On balance, the company presented multiple durable positives that outweighed the localized and timing-related headwinds, while setting conservative guidance assumptions for FX and tax impacts.Company Guidance
Revenue Growth Above Guidance
First quarter net sales of $1.3 billion, up 7.8% year-over-year and up 5.4% on a constant currency basis, exceeding guidance and marking the third consecutive quarter of year-over-year net sales growth.
Adjusted EBITDA Outperformance
Adjusted EBITDA of $176 million, above the high end of guidance ($155M–$175M); adjusted EBITDA margin 13.3% (down 20 basis points YoY, up 240 basis points versus a two-year stack).
Strong India Performance
India delivered record quarterly net sales of ~$275 million, up approximately 32% year-over-year (local currency +39%), driven by ~37% volume growth and sustained momentum after the GST reduction.
Solid Cash Generation
Operating cash flow of $114 million in the quarter (typical seasonally low quarter), compared to relatively neutral cash flow in the prior year; cash balance ended the quarter at $451 million, up nearly $100 million YoY.
Successful Debt Refinancing and Deleveraging
Completed $1.45 billion senior secured refinancing in April, reducing coupons and spreads (senior secured notes coupon reduced by 450 bps), extending maturities to >7 years, and expected to yield approximately $45 million in annual cash interest savings; total leverage ratio reduced from 3.9x in 2023 to 2.7x at quarter end and net leverage 2.1x with a target to reduce net leverage below 2x by year-end.
Strategic Acquisitions to Accelerate Personalization
Completed four acquisitions (Vionic asset purchase: $55M base consideration, up to $95M contingent; Link Biosciences; Prüvit; Protocol) to enable personally formulated products and digital personalization; Vionic rollout to 11 EMEA countries in June and U.S. in July.
Volume and Pricing Contributions
Worldwide volume increased 4.1% year-over-year; pricing provided an approximately $40 million benefit to net sales in the quarter, while FX provided a ~$29 million benefit (approx. 240 basis points tailwind).
Operational and Margin Progress vs. 2024
Expanded Q1 adjusted EBITDA margins by ~240 basis points since 2024 and repaid nearly $540 million of debt since 2024, demonstrating improved operational efficiency and balance sheet strength.
HLF Earnings History
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HLF Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 06, 2026 | $16.44 | $14.49 | -11.86% |
Feb 18, 2026 | $16.54 | $19.57 | +18.32% |
Nov 05, 2025 | $8.24 | $9.20 | +11.65% |
Aug 06, 2025 | $9.25 | $8.62 | -6.81% |
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FAQ
When does Herbalife Ltd (HLF) report earnings?
Herbalife Ltd (HLF) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 04, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
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What is HLF EPS forecast?
HLF EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 0.63.