Zacks Research Has Negative Outlook for HAIN Q1 Earnings

Key Points

• Zacks Research has downgraded its earnings estimate for The Hain Celestial Group to ($0.04) per share for Q1 2026, down from the previous forecast of ($0.01).
• The company's reported earnings of ($0.02) per share for the last quarter missed analysts' expectations, highlighting a 13.4% decline in revenue compared to the same period last year.
• Multiple analysts have issued negative ratings on HAIN shares, with targets reduced significantly; the average target price is now $3.28, amidst a general shift from Hold to Sell ratings.

The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAIN - Free Report) - Zacks Research cut their Q1 2026 earnings per share estimates for shares of The Hain Celestial Group in a report issued on Thursday, September 25th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the company will earn ($0.04) per share for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of ($0.01). Zacks Research has a "Strong Sell" rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for The Hain Celestial Group's current full-year earnings is $0.40 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for The Hain Celestial Group's Q2 2026 earnings at $0.02 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $0.08 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $0.03 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $0.15 EPS.

The Hain Celestial Group (NASDAQ:HAIN - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Monday, September 15th. The company reported ($0.02) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.04 by ($0.06). The Hain Celestial Group had a positive return on equity of 1.10% and a negative net margin of 34.03%.The business had revenue of $363.35 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $371.58 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.13 earnings per share. The Hain Celestial Group's revenue was down 13.4% compared to the same quarter last year.

A number of other research firms have also recently issued reports on HAIN. Wall Street Zen cut The Hain Celestial Group from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a report on Saturday, September 20th. Stephens cut The Hain Celestial Group from an "overweight" rating to an "equal weight" rating and cut their price objective for the stock from $3.00 to $2.00 in a report on Wednesday, September 17th. Piper Sandler cut their price objective on The Hain Celestial Group from $2.00 to $1.80 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, June 3rd. Barclays dropped their target price on The Hain Celestial Group from $2.00 to $1.50 and set an "equal weight" rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, September 17th. Finally, Mizuho dropped their target price on The Hain Celestial Group from $2.50 to $1.50 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, September 16th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $3.28.

The Hain Celestial Group Price Performance

HAIN opened at $1.54 on Monday. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $1.74 and a 200-day moving average price of $2.20. The Hain Celestial Group has a 12-month low of $1.30 and a 12-month high of $9.43. The company has a current ratio of 1.91, a quick ratio of 1.02 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.47. The stock has a market capitalization of $139.05 million, a P/E ratio of -0.26 and a beta of 0.79.

Insider Activity at The Hain Celestial Group

In other The Hain Celestial Group news, CEO Alison Lewis acquired 44,895 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Friday, September 19th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $1.50 per share, for a total transaction of $67,342.50. Following the acquisition, the chief executive officer owned 74,895 shares in the company, valued at $112,342.50. This represents a 149.65% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, Director Neil Campbell acquired 62,640 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Friday, September 19th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $1.52 per share, with a total value of $95,212.80. Following the acquisition, the director owned 125,569 shares in the company, valued at approximately $190,864.88. This trade represents a 99.54% increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase can be found here. In the last quarter, insiders acquired 137,535 shares of company stock valued at $207,255. Company insiders own 1.71% of the company's stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On The Hain Celestial Group

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Millennium Management LLC lifted its holdings in 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 buying an additional 3,535,073 shares during the period. Nantahala Capital Management LLC bought a new position in shares of The Hain Celestial Group in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $4,560,000. Wellington Management Group LLP raised its position in shares of The Hain Celestial Group by 5.6% in the 1st quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 2,459,465 shares of the company's stock worth $10,207,000 after acquiring an additional 130,642 shares in the last quarter. Invenomic Capital Management LP raised its position in shares of The Hain Celestial Group by 7.7% in the 1st quarter. Invenomic Capital Management LP now owns 2,174,523 shares of the company's stock worth $9,024,000 after acquiring an additional 155,534 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Ameriprise Financial Inc. raised its position in shares of The Hain Celestial Group by 17.7% in the 2nd quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 2,047,304 shares of the company's stock worth $3,112,000 after acquiring an additional 307,857 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 97.01% of the company's stock.

The Hain Celestial Group Company Profile

The Hain Celestial Group, Inc manufactures, markets, and sells organic and natural products in United States, United Kingdom, Europe, and internationally. It operates through two segments: North America and International. The company offers infant formula; infant, toddler, and kids' food; plant-based beverages and frozen desserts, such as soy, rice, oat, and spelt; and condiments.

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