Zacks Research Issues Pessimistic Outlook for HAIN Earnings

The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAIN) – Equities research analysts at Zacks Research reduced their Q4 2026 earnings per share estimates for The Hain Celestial Group in a research report issued on Friday, November 21st. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the company will post earnings per share of $0.03 for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $0.04. Zacks Research currently 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 2027 earnings at $0.01 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $0.07 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $0.12 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $0.21 EPS.

The Hain Celestial Group (NASDAQ:HAIN) last released its quarterly earnings data on Friday, November 7th. The company reported ($0.08) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.04) by ($0.04). The Hain Celestial Group had a negative net margin of 34.03% and a positive return on equity of 1.10%. The business had revenue of $367.88 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $361.09 million.

A number of other equities research analysts also recently weighed in on HAIN. Wall Street Zen upgraded The Hain Celestial Group from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Sunday, November 16th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of The Hain Celestial Group in a research report on Tuesday, October 14th. 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 research report on Wednesday, September 17th. Mizuho reduced their price target on shares of The Hain Celestial Group from $2.50 to $1.50 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, September 16th. Finally, Stephens downgraded shares of The Hain Celestial Group from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating and decreased their price target for the stock from $3.00 to $2.00 in a research note on Wednesday, September 17th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have issued a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, The Hain Celestial Group presently has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $2.76.

The Hain Celestial Group Price Performance

The Hain Celestial Group stock opened at $1.08 on Monday. The stock has a market cap of $97.81 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -0.18 and a beta of 0.79. The company has a quick ratio of 1.02, a current ratio of 1.91 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.47. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $1.36 and a 200 day simple moving average of $1.61. The Hain Celestial Group has a 52 week low of $1.01 and a 52 week high of $8.85.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On The Hain Celestial Group

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Coldstream Capital Management Inc. bought a new stake in The Hain Celestial Group in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $29,000. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans boosted its stake in shares of The Hain Celestial Group by 104.8% in the 2nd quarter. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans now owns 21,500 shares of the company’s stock worth $32,000 after buying an additional 11,000 shares during the last quarter. Rathbones Group PLC purchased a new position in shares of The Hain Celestial Group in the 2nd quarter worth $39,000. Voleon Capital Management LP bought a new stake in shares of The Hain Celestial Group in the third quarter worth $43,000. Finally, Cim Investment Management Inc. grew its holdings in shares of The Hain Celestial Group by 100.7% in the second quarter. Cim Investment Management Inc. now owns 28,793 shares of the company’s stock worth $44,000 after acquiring an additional 14,450 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 97.01% of the company’s stock.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other The Hain Celestial Group news, CEO Alison Lewis acquired 44,895 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, September 19th. The shares were acquired at an average price of $1.50 per share, for a total transaction of $67,342.50. Following the completion of the acquisition, the chief executive officer owned 74,895 shares in the company, valued at $112,342.50. This trade represents a 149.65% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, Director Neil Campbell bought 62,640 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, September 19th. The stock was bought at an average cost of $1.52 per share, for a total transaction of $95,212.80. Following the completion of the purchase, the director owned 125,569 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $190,864.88. The trade was a 99.54% increase in their position. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last quarter, insiders acquired 137,535 shares of company stock valued at $207,255. 1.71% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

About The Hain Celestial Group

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.