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The Hain Celestial Group Inc(HAIN)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$0.22
10/19/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for HAIN

10/19/2026: HAIN (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

The Hain Celestial Group is a focused manufacturer of organic and natural food products, best known for brands like Celestial Seasonings. The company is currently navigating a multi-year turnaround strategy aimed at simplifying its portfolio and improving operational margins. While its alignment with 'better-for-you' consumer trends is a clear strength, the company faces significant competition from larger food giants and private-label retailers. Investors should carefully monitor the execution of its 'Hain Reimagined' plan, as the stock remains sensitive to cost management and brand performance. It may best suit investors looking for a turnaround play in the consumer staples sector, provided they understand the risks associated with its ongoing restructuring.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company is in a turnaround phase rather than an aggressive growth phase.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock has lacked consistent upward momentum in recent periods.
Value investorMixed fitThe valuation may appear attractive, but depends heavily on turnaround execution.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe execution risk and historical volatility make this unsuitable for low-risk portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock price is sensitive to earnings reports and changes in consumer sentiment.
Valuation riskMediumValuation relies on future earnings projections that are not yet guaranteed.
Competition risk (CPG sector)HighLarge competitors can easily undercut prices or increase marketing spend.
Business qualityMediumThe turnaround is still in progress, affecting overall business consistency.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no dividend payout for income-seeking investors.
Execution riskHighThe success of the 'Hain Reimagined' plan is critical to future viability.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -77.46%
Avg. Invested days 16
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
HAIN receives a 2-star rating, reflecting soft or weak scores across the available pillars. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
HAIN has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, strong earnings growth (+42.6%) is partially offset by soft cash generation (FCF margin 4.3%), negative revenue growth (-13.2%), weak profitability (net margin -22.5%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
HAIN's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (4.3% of revenue). Profitability is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is HAIN's strongest growth driver at +1919.4% FY2026 versus FY2025 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, earnings growth (+42.6%, strong) is also strong, while revenue growth (-13.2%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 70.2% and approximately 73.2% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 2.91% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Nantahala Capital Management, LLC 18.74%
CastleKnight Management LP 9.88%
The Goldman Sachs Group Inc 5.57%
AQR Capital Management LLC 5.35%
Neuberger Berman Group LLC 4.47%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
HAIN generates approximately $201 of gross profit, $-150 of operating income, and $43 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Operating losses explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.72%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
HAIN has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Small / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 21.48M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 1.43
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 1.43
Volume (30-day avg) 2.9M shares
Beta 0.95
52 Weeks Range 0.20 - 1.64
Updated Date 10/18/2026
52 Weeks Range 0.20 - 1.64
Updated Date 10/18/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -3.36

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
North AmericaSnacks, tea, and grocery products sold in the US and Canada.This is the primary revenue engine for the company.
InternationalPlant-based beverages and grocery brands in the UK and Europe.This provides geographic diversification but exposes the company to foreign currency risk.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 17.89
Enterprise Value 601.86M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.02
Enterprise Value 601.86M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.02
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.44
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 68.92
Shares Outstanding 91.00M
Shares Floating 66.64M
Shares Outstanding 91.00M
Shares Floating 66.64M
Percent Insiders 2.91
Percent Institutions 70.24

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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