Monitor the completion of the International business sale and any agreement to extend the December 2026 debt maturity, as these are critical for the company's liquidity and strategic focus. The improving free cash flow and debt reduction are positive, but the ongoing organic sales decline and high leverage (4.5x) warrant caution.
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Executive Summary
Hain Celestial reported fiscal Q4 2026 net sales of $263M, down 28% YoY, driven by the divestiture of its North American snacks business, with organic net sales declining 2%. The company also announced a definitive agreement to sell its International business, and reported a net loss of $62M, improved from a $273M loss in the prior year, while free cash flow turned positive at $7M. The stock's reaction will hinge on the strategic shift to a more focused North American company and the resolution of a December debt maturity, but the ongoing revenue decline and adjusted EBITDA contraction keep the outlook cautious.
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Key Facts
- Net sales were $263M in Q4 FY26, down 28% year-over-year, with organic net sales down 2%.
- Net loss was $62M in Q4 FY26, compared to a net loss of $273M in the prior year period.
- Adjusted EBITDA was $19M in Q4 FY26, compared to $20M in the prior year period.
- Free cash flow was $7M in Q4 FY26, compared to an outflow of $9M in the prior year period.
- Total debt was $558M at June 30, 2026, down from $705M at the beginning of the fiscal year.
- The company announced a definitive agreement to sell its International business.
- Net secured leverage ratio was 4.5x as calculated under the credit agreement.
- Fiscal year 2026 net sales were $1,353M, down 13% year-over-year, with organic net sales down 3%.
- Fiscal year 2026 adjusted EBITDA was $89M, compared to $114M in the prior year.
Financial Impact
Q4 FY26 net sales declined 28% YoY to $263M; net loss improved to $62M from $273M; free cash flow turned positive to $7M from -$9M; total debt reduced by $147M to $558M.
Risk Factors
- Failure to extend or refinance the December 2026 debt maturity could trigger a liquidity crisis.
- Organic net sales continue to decline, indicating underlying business weakness beyond divestitures.
- The International business sale may not close, or may close on less favorable terms, leaving the company with a complex, underperforming portfolio.
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 1 press release from GlobeNewswire.
| Document | Accession Number |
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| PRESS-RELEASE Data (Synthetic) | press-3360909 |
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Oct 23, 2026 2d ago | 10-K/A | $0.1640 | awaiting T+5 | — | $0.1508 (−8.05%) |
Oct 23, 2026 3d ago | SC 13G | $0.1600 | awaiting T+5 | — | $0.1508 (−5.75%) |
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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