The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. reports developments across a global health and wellness packaged-food portfolio built around better-for-you brands. Recurring news includes fiscal results, cash flow, debt reduction, margin initiatives, earnings calls, product launches and portfolio changes across North America and international markets.
The company’s continuing brand portfolio includes Celestial Seasonings teas, The Greek Gods yogurt, Earth’s Best Organic and Ella’s Kitchen baby and kids foods, Joya and Natumi plant-based beverages, Hartley’s jelly, and soup brands such as Cully & Sully, Yorkshire Provender and New Covent Garden. Hain also reports governance and leadership changes and the effects of its completed North American snacks divestiture on its simplified operating focus.
Hain Celestial (HAIN) reported fiscal 4Q26 and FY26 results showing lower sales but improved cash generation and leverage.
Fourth quarter net sales were $263 million, down 28% year-over-year, with organic net sales down 2%. Gross margin rose 200 bps to 22.5%, while adjusted EBITDA was $19 million versus $20 million a year ago. Net loss narrowed to $62 million, or -$0.68 per diluted share.
For FY26, net sales were $1.353 billion, down 13%, and organic net sales declined 3%. Gross margin fell 130 bps to 20.1%, and adjusted EBITDA declined to $89 million from $114 million. Net loss improved to $305 million, or -$3.36 per diluted share, including goodwill and other impairments.
Operating cash flow increased to $78 million from $22 million, free cash flow improved to $58 million from an outflow of $3 million, and total debt fell to $558 million, with net secured leverage at 4.5x.
Hain Celestial (HAIN) agreed to sell the majority of its International business to private equity firm AURELIUS for an estimated $323 million in cash. Net proceeds from the transaction are expected to be between $305 million and $310 million, which the company plans to use to reduce debt. The sale, part of an ongoing strategic review, includes brands such as Ella's Kitchen, Joya, Natumi, Hartley’s, Linda McCartney Foods, Cully & Sully, Yorkshire Provender and New Covent Garden.
Following the sale, Hain expects to operate as a more focused North American company anchored by brands including Celestial Seasonings, The Greek Gods and Earth's Best Organic, along with Spectrum, MaraNatha and Imagine. Hain has detailed cost reduction plans targeting approximately $16 million of annualized savings versus fiscal 2026. The deal, unanimously approved by the Board, is subject to regulatory approvals and a required amendment to extend its credit agreement, and is expected to close in fiscal Q2 2027 ending December 31, 2026.
Hain Celestial (Nasdaq: HAIN) will release its fiscal 2026 fourth quarter and full year financial results before the market opens on Monday, September 14, 2026. The company will host a webcasted conference call to discuss results at 8:00 AM ET, accessible via the Investors section of www.hain.com and by phone using conference ID 942039942. A replay will be available for one year.
Celestial Seasonings (NASDAQ:HAIN) is expanding its Anytime Wellness tea collection with three new functional herbal blends: Prebiotic Blend, Stomach Soother, and Throat Soother. The caffeine-free teas are designed to support occasional digestive upset, throat comfort, and everyday gut health while emphasizing flavorful, approachable routines.
Prebiotic Blend combines hibiscus and prebiotic fiber to support gut health and the microbiome; Stomach Soother uses ginger and mints to help occasional digestive upset and nausea; Throat Soother features slippery elm, licorice root, and wild cherry bark for throat soothing. According to Celestial Seasonings, the Anytime Wellness range is now available on Amazon, at Target and celestialseasonings.com, with expanded distribution to Kroger and Walmart in late summer.
Hain Celestial (NASDAQ:HAIN) brand Earth’s Best announced a partnership with Volunteers of America–Greater New York to support its Operation Backpack® initiative for NYC children experiencing homelessness. The brand will donate $50,000 this summer to help provide backpacks and essential school supplies ahead of the new school year.
Earth’s Best will also run a retailer campaign that lets shoppers support the cause while purchasing its organic baby and Big Kids Snacks products. In August, Hain Celestial employees plan to pack 500 backpacks with supplies, Earth’s Best items, and handwritten notes for students in New York City shelters.
Hain Celestial (Nasdaq: HAIN) reported fiscal Q3 2026 net sales of $338 million, down 13% year-over-year; organic net sales fell 6%.
Net loss was $106 million, including a $51 million loss on the North American snacks sale and $46 million of non-cash impairments. Adjusted EBITDA was $26 million. Operating cash flow was $38 million and free cash flow $35 million, enabling total debt reduction to $549 million from $705 million.
Earth’s Best (NASDAQ: HAIN) launched Big Kids Snacks, its first organic snack line for children ages 4–8, rolling out nationwide in April 2026.
The portfolio includes Organic Crispy Sticks (lentil + real cheese, Cheesy Mac and Pizza) and Organic Veggie Waves (peas+sorghum, Rock’n Ranch and BBQ Blast). All SKUs are USDA Organic, non‑GMO, baked not fried, and free of artificial flavors and preservatives.
Hain Celestial (Nasdaq: HAIN) will release fiscal third quarter results before the market opens on Monday, May 11, 2026. A conference call and webcast to discuss results is scheduled for 8:00 AM ET.
According to the company, the webcast and presentation will be available in Investors at www.hain.com. Live dial-in numbers and replay access with conference ID 5099081 are provided through Monday, May 18, 2026.
Hain Celestial (Nasdaq: HAIN) completed the sale of its North American Snacks business on March 2, 2026, transferring Garden Veggie Snacks™, Terra® chips and Garden of Eatin'® snacks to Snackruptors.
Proceeds will be used to reduce debt, sharpen focus on higher-margin core categories, and support increased investment in flagship North American brands including Celestial Seasonings teas, The Greek Gods yogurt, and Earth's Best Organic.
Hain Celestial (Nasdaq: HAIN) reported fiscal Q2 2026 results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. Net sales were $384 million, down 7% year-over-year; adjusted EBITDA was $24 million. The quarter included a $132 million pre-tax impairment and actions to divest North American snacks to strengthen the balance sheet.
Cash generation improved: operating cash was $37 million and free cash flow was $30 million, while total debt remained $705 million and net debt fell to $637 million.