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Hain Celestial Group Inc

NASDAQ: HAIN Packaged Foods
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Q3 2026 Earnings

Reported May 11, 2026, 7:07am ET · SEC source
$-0.01
Beat +0.00%
EPS · est. $-0.01
$338.4M
Miss −0.96%
Revenue · est. $341.7M
−13.5%
Trailing market
HAIN vs S&P since report
1 quarter
Consecutive EPS beats

Market Reaction

% change · around the report
−12%−8%−4%0May 11May 12report 7:07am ETearnings−0.5%−0.1%
−12%−8%−4%0May 11May 12earnings−0.5%−0.1%
HAIN −0.1%S&P 500 −0.5%
−12%−8%−4%0May 11May 12report 7:07am ETearnings−1.7%−0.1%
−12%−8%−4%0May 11May 12earnings−1.7%−0.1%
HAIN −0.1%NASDAQ −1.7%
−6%0+6%+12%May 11May 18report 7:07am ETearnings+0.3%−0.6%
−6%0+6%+12%May 11May 18earnings+0.3%−0.6%
HAIN −0.6%S&P 500 +0.3%
−6%0+6%+12%May 11May 18report 7:07am ETearnings−0.7%−0.6%
−6%0+6%+12%May 11May 18earnings−0.7%−0.6%
HAIN −0.6%NASDAQ −0.7%
+10.61%
Day of report
+9.59%
Next session
+1.37%
One week
−13.67%
30 days

S&P 500 over the same 30 days: −0.21%.

Did HAIN Beat Earnings? Q3 2026 Results

Hain Celestial Group delivered a mixed fiscal third-quarter 2026 report, matching the consensus adjusted EPS estimate of -$0.01 but falling short on revenue, with net sales of $338.36 million coming in 0.96% below expectations and declining 13.3% year-over-year as the company navigates a significant strategic transformation. The single most defining event of the quarter was the completion of the North American snacks divestiture, which stripped out meaningful top-line contribution and generated a pre-tax loss of $51.00 million, but also enabled $155.00 million in total debt reduction, pulling total debt down to $549.50 million. Additional non-cash impairment charges of $46.00 million drove a GAAP net loss of $106.34 million, though free cash flow swung to a positive $34.55 million from negative $2.28 million a year ago, signaling improved operational discipline. Analysts have since revised revenue forecasts sharply lower, with consensus now projecting a 19% reduction in fiscal 2027 revenues, even as management focuses on balance sheet strengthening, stranded cost absorption, and sales stabilization through its five-pillar growth strategy.

Key Takeaways
  • Pricing contributed 5 points to organic net sales, partially offsetting 11-point volume/mix decline
  • North America adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 220 basis points to 10.0% driven by SG&A reduction, pricing, and productivity savings
  • Strong cash generation with $38 million in operating cash flow vs $5 million in the prior year
  • Debt reduction of $155 million in the quarter from North American snacks divestiture proceeds
  • Productivity savings partially offset cost inflation across both segments

“Third quarter results reflect improving execution and financial discipline as we continued to strengthen our foundation and advance our turnaround strategy. Strong cash generation and debt reduction materially improved our financial position, while the completion of the North American snacks divestiture further enhances our margin and cash flow profile going forward. In North America, our core business remains resilient, and we are making progress in addressing stranded costs. Our near-term priorities remain the same: optimize cash, strengthen the balance sheet, improve profitability, and stabilize sales, while our five actions to win position Hain for sustainable, profitable growth.”

Hain Celestial Group CEO, on the earnings call

Forward Guidance & Outlook

Management's near-term priorities focus on optimizing cash, strengthening the balance sheet, improving profitability, and stabilizing sales. The company's 'five actions to win' strategy is intended to position Hain for sustainable, profitable growth. The completion of the North American snacks divestiture is expected to further enhance margin and cash flow profile going forward. The company continues to address stranded costs in North America following divestitures.

HAIN YoY Financials

Q3 2026 vs Q3 2025 · SEC filings Q3 2025 Q3 2026
$0$200.0M$400.0M$390.4M$338.4MRevenue$84.6M$70.4MGross Profit$-25,503,027$-42,131,000Operating Income$-87,894,041$-106,343,000Net Income
$0$200.0M$400.0MRevenueGross ProfitOperating IncomeNet Income

HAIN Revenue by Segment

Meal Prep$153.2M−5.6%
Snacks$52.8M−40.3%
Beverages$66.5M+5.8%
Baby & Kids$53.1M−11.3%
Personal Care$12.7M−24.7%

HAIN Revenue by Geography

North America$171.5M−22.9%
Rest of World$166.9M−0.6%

Figures from SEC filings and company reports. Not investment advice.