Hain Celestial(US:HAIN) ZACKSยท2025-09-15 16:36Core Insights - Hain Celestial Group, Inc. reported a decline in both top and bottom lines for Q4 fiscal 2025, missing consensus estimates [1][3][10] - The company is implementing a turnaround plan focused on operational simplification and product portfolio refinement, emphasizing core categories like Snacks, Baby & Kids, Beverages, and Meal Prep [1][2] Financial Performance - The adjusted loss was $0.02 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.04, and down from adjusted earnings of $0.13 in the prior year [3][10] - Net sales were $363.3 million, a 13.2% decline year over year, and below the consensus estimate of $375 million; organic sales fell 10.8% [4][10] - Adjusted gross profit decreased to $74.3 million, down 24.1% year over year, with an adjusted gross margin of 20.5%, a contraction of 290 basis points [4][5] Segment Performance - North America segment net sales fell 20.8% to $205.8 million, missing estimates, with organic net sales down 14.4% due to weaker snack sales [6][10] - International segment net sales decreased by 1.0% to $157.6 million, slightly beating estimates, with organic net sales down 5.9% [9][10] Cost and Efficiency Metrics - SG&A expenses were $67.4 million, down 6.7% from the previous year, but as a percentage of net sales, it increased to 18.6% [5] - Adjusted EBITDA was $19.9 million, a decline of 49.7% year over year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 5.5%, down 390 basis points [5][10] Categorical Sales Insights - In the Snacks category, organic net sales dropped 19.1%, while Baby & Kids saw a 9.3% decline [12] - Beverages experienced a 3.1% decline in organic net sales, and Meal Prep saw a decrease of 7.6% [13] Financial Position - The company ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $54.4 million and long-term debt of $697.2 million [15] - Hain Celestial's shares have increased by 25.7% over the past three months, outperforming the industry average decline of 2.5% [15]