The stock will trade on the binary outcome of the International sale closing and the debt extension. Monitor for regulatory clearance updates and lender negotiations on the credit agreement amendment. If the deal closes, the remaining North American entity could be a more stable, higher-margin business, but execution risk is high.
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Executive Summary
Hain Celestial reported fiscal Q4 2026 results with net sales of $263M (down 28% YoY, largely due to the North American snacks divestiture) and a GAAP net loss of $62M. The headline event is the definitive agreement to sell its International business to Aurelius for a base price of £223M (~$290M), which, combined with a needed debt maturity extension, would transform Hain into a focused North American company. While the Q4 results showed some sequential improvement (North America organic sales +2%, gross margin expansion), the core business remains under pressure with a full-year organic sales decline of 3% and an adjusted net loss. The deal is transformative but contingent on financing and regulatory approvals, and the company's $558M debt, nearly all current, creates significant near-term risk if the extension fails.
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Key Facts
- Hain Celestial entered a definitive agreement to sell its International business for a base price of £223M (~$290M) to Aurelius.
- Fiscal Q4 2026 net sales were $263M, down 28% YoY; organic net sales declined 2%.
- Fiscal 2026 full-year net sales were $1,353M, down 13% YoY; organic net sales declined 3%.
- GAAP net loss for Q4 was $62M ($0.68 per share); adjusted net loss was $4M ($0.05 per share).
- Total debt was $558M at fiscal year-end, with $558M classified as current, requiring near-term refinancing or extension.
- The company's net secured leverage ratio was 4.5x as of June 30, 2026.
- Free cash flow for fiscal 2026 was $58M, a significant improvement from a -$3M outflow in the prior year.
- The sale is conditional on regulatory clearances and Hain securing a minimum 9-month extension of its credit agreement maturity.
- CEO Alison Lewis stated the company expects to become a more focused North American company if the sale and debt extension are completed.
Financial Impact
£223M base price for International business sale; $558M total debt with $558M current; $58M FY26 free cash flow
Risk Factors
- Failure to secure a debt maturity extension could force a restructuring or distressed asset sale.
- The International sale is subject to regulatory approvals in multiple jurisdictions (UK, Germany, Austria, Ireland, Belgium) and may be blocked or delayed.
- The company's $558M in debt, nearly all current, creates a liquidity overhang that could lead to equity dilution or a distressed outcome.
- Ongoing organic sales decline (-3% FY26) and adjusted net losses indicate the core business is still under pressure.
- The deal is contingent on the Purchasers securing financing, which introduces execution risk.
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 5 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 8-K Filing (HAIN) — Batch item 1 | 0001193125-26-389814 |
| Document: hain-ex2_1.htm | 0001193125-26-389814 |
| 8-K Filing (HAIN) — Batch item 3 | 0001193125-26-389814 |
| 8-K Data (Synthetic) | 0001193125-26-389814 |
| 8-K Data (Synthetic) | 0001193125-26-389814 |
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Oct 23, 2026 3d ago | 10-K/A | $0.1640 | awaiting T+5 | — | $0.1508 (−8.05%) |
Oct 23, 2026 3d ago | SC 13G | $0.1500 | awaiting T+5 | — | $0.1508 (+0.53%) |
Oct 19, 2026 7d ago | 3 | $0.2324 | awaiting T+5 | — | $0.1508 (−35.11%) |
Oct 19, 2026 7d ago | 3 | $0.2324 | awaiting T+5 | — | $0.1508 (−35.11%) |
Oct 15, 2026 11d ago | 8-K | $0.2819 $0.1568 | ▲ +44.38% | ▲ +43.36% | $0.1508 (+46.51%) |
Oct 14, 2026 12d ago | Court Ruling | $0.2819 $0.1568 | ▼ −44.38% | ▼ −43.36% | $0.1508 (−46.51%) |
Sep 22, 2026 4w ago | Institutional Cluster | $0.5613 $0.5004 | ▼ −10.85% | ▼ −9.66% | $0.1508 (−73.13%) |
Sep 14, 2026 6w ago | 8-K | $0.6001 $0.5529 | ▼ −7.87% | ▼ −7.97% | $0.1508 (−74.87%) |
Sep 14, 2026 6w ago | Press Release | $0.6001 $0.5529 | ▲ +7.87% | ▲ +7.97% | $0.1508 (+74.87%) |
Sep 14, 2026 6w ago | Press Release | $0.6001 $0.5529 | ▼ −7.87% | ▼ −7.97% | $0.1508 (−74.87%) |
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