The Hain Celestial Group Company Profile (NASDAQ:HAIN)

The Hain Celestial Group trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "HAIN."

The Hain Celestial Group shares split before market open on Tuesday, December 30th 2014. The 2-1 split was announced on Thursday, November 6th 2014. The newly minted shares were issued to shareholders after the market closes on Monday, December 29th 2014. An investor that had 100 shares of The Hain Celestial Group stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split.

The Hain Celestial Group declared that its Board of Directors has initiated a stock repurchase program on Thursday, June 22nd 2017, which authorizes the company to buyback $250,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization authorizes the company to buy shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are often an indication that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued.

The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAIN) issued its earnings results on Tuesday, August, 29th. The company reported $0.43 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.40 by $0.03. The business had revenue of $725.10 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $720.70 million. The Hain Celestial Group had a return on equity of 7.65% and a net margin of 2.36%. The Hain Celestial Group's revenue was down 1.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.43 EPS. View The Hain Celestial Group's Earnings History.

The Hain Celestial Group updated its FY18 earnings guidance on Tuesday, August, 29th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $1.63-1.80 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $1.65. The company issued revenue guidance of $2.967-3.036 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $2.97 billion.

17 brokerages have issued 1 year price targets for The Hain Celestial Group's shares. Their predictions range from $34.46 to $52.00. On average, they expect The Hain Celestial Group's share price to reach $42.25 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for The Hain Celestial Group.

Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about The Hain Celestial Group stock:

• 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "With an extensive portfolio of well-known brands, Hain Celestial offers investors one of the strongest growth profiles in the industry. We note that the stock has outpaced the industry in the past six months. Acquisitions have been a key part of the company’s strategy to build market share. A healthy balance sheet enables it to target strategic buyout opportunities and provide the company a strong foothold in the packaged food and grocery market. Following better-than-expected fourth-quarter fiscal 2017 results, the company expects to sustain the momentum into fiscal 2018 with net sales projected to increase in the band of 4-6%. Moreover, Hain Celestial being one of the largest suppliers to Whole Foods is viewing its acquisition by Amazon as a lucrative opportunity. However, stiff competition from companies expanding their presence in the natural & organic food business and foreign currency headwind remain deterrents." (10/10/2017)
• 2. Maxim Group analysts commented, "F4Q17 (Jun) total adjusted net sales of $725.1M, up 2.1% y/y on a constant currency basis, was relatively inline with our estimate of $725.0M, but slightly above consensus of $719.5M." (8/29/2017)
• 3. BMO Capital Markets analysts commented, "HAIN has much to do to regain investors' trust; yet at current levels the risk-reward looks favorable, given undemanding valuation, solid organic/natural trends, potentially faster growth recovery with the addition of veteran management talent at various levels, and the opportunity to significantly reduce cost structure. While the ongoing accounting review's impact on HAIN's F16 sales/EPS remains uncertain, we now expect a yr/yr earnings decline in F17 given weaker-thanexpected sales recovery in the US, higher investments in people/processes/brandbuilding, stronger FX headwinds, and delay in Project Terra driven savings." (3/7/2017)
• 4. Jefferies Group LLC analysts commented, "HAIN announced that it had received a waiver and extension of certain obligations under its credit facility from its lenders until May 30, 2017. The extension was largely expected, but two incremental positives were disclosed: 1) company generated ~$67M in FCF over the last six months; and 2) management's commentary deliberately pointed to being closer to completing the reporting process. As such, we now see lower probability of a material restatement." (2/28/2017)

Some companies that are related to The Hain Celestial Group include Lamb Weston Holdings (LW), Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (PPC), Pinnacle Foods (PF), Service Corporation International (SCI), Spectrum Brands Holdings (SPB), Post Holdings (POST), Blue Buffalo Pet Products (BUFF), Glanbia Plc ADR (GLAPY), Compania Cervecerias Unidas, S.A. (CCU), National Beverage Corp. (FIZZ), Coca-Cola Amatil (CCLAY), Tate & Lyle PLC (TATYY), Energizer Holdings (EPC), 51job (JOBS), Flowers Foods (FLO), Treehouse Foods (THS), Snyder's-Lance (LNCE) and Nu Skin Enterprises (NUS).

The Hain Celestial Group's management team includes the folowing people:

• Irwin David Simon, Chairman of the Board, President, Chief Executive Officer, Founder
• James M. Langrock, Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President
• Denise M. Faltischek, Executive Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary
• John B. Carroll, Executive Vice President - Global Brands, Categories and New Business Ventures
• Julie Bowerman, Senior Vice President - Digital Engagement and eCommerce
• Steven T. Liedtke, Chief Information Officer
• Andrew R. Heyer, Lead Independent Director
• Richard C. Berke, Independent Director
• Raymond W. Kelly, Independent Director
• Roger Meltzer, Independent Director

The Hain Celestial Group's stock is owned by many different of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include ENGAGED CAPITAL LLC (9.90%). View Institutional Ownership Trends for The Hain Celestial Group.

Shares of The Hain Celestial Group can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.

One share of The Hain Celestial Group stock can currently be purchased for approximately $41.51.