The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAIN) Receives Average Recommendation of “Reduce” from Analysts

The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAIN) has been assigned a consensus rating of “Reduce” from the thirteen ratings firms that are presently covering the stock, MarketBeat reports. Two analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, ten have assigned a hold rating and one has given a buy rating to the company. The average twelve-month price target among brokers that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $2.63.

HAIN has been the subject of several recent research reports. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of The Hain Celestial Group in a research note on Friday, January 9th. Zacks Research lowered shares of The Hain Celestial Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. DA Davidson restated a “neutral” rating and issued a $1.50 price target on shares of The Hain Celestial Group in a research note on Tuesday. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded The Hain Celestial Group from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Sunday, November 16th.

The Hain Celestial Group Stock Down 3.2%

NASDAQ:HAIN opened at $1.20 on Wednesday. The Hain Celestial Group has a 52 week low of $1.00 and a 52 week high of $5.07. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $1.14 and its two-hundred day moving average is $1.41. The stock has a market capitalization of $108.68 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -0.20 and a beta of 0.61. The company has a quick ratio of 1.06, a current ratio of 1.89 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.59.

The Hain Celestial Group (NASDAQ:HAIN) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Friday, November 7th. The company reported ($0.08) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.04) by ($0.04). The Hain Celestial Group had a negative net margin of 34.69% and a positive return on equity of 0.77%. The firm had revenue of $367.88 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $361.09 million. Research analysts anticipate that The Hain Celestial Group will post 0.4 EPS for the current year.

Insider Transactions at The Hain Celestial Group

In other news, Director Carlyn R. Taylor sold 53,957 shares of The Hain Celestial Group stock in a transaction dated Thursday, December 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $1.17, for a total value of $63,129.69. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 264,203 shares in the company, valued at approximately $309,117.51. This trade represents a 16.96% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. 1.71% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. AQR Capital Management LLC increased its position in shares of The Hain Celestial Group by 151.1% in the 1st quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 1,066,048 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,424,000 after purchasing an additional 641,567 shares during the last quarter. Millennium Management LLC grew its stake in shares of The Hain Celestial Group by 295.4% during the first quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 4,731,690 shares of the company’s stock worth $19,637,000 after purchasing an additional 3,535,073 shares in the last quarter. Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd purchased a new position in The Hain Celestial Group in the first quarter valued at $162,000. Empowered Funds LLC acquired a new stake in The Hain Celestial Group in the first quarter valued at $444,000. Finally, Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC raised its stake in The Hain Celestial Group by 38.2% in the second quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC now owns 32,613 shares of the company’s stock valued at $54,000 after buying an additional 9,021 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 97.01% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting The Hain Celestial Group

Here are the key news stories impacting The Hain Celestial Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Proceeds to reduce debt and simplify the business — management says the $115M cash sale will be used to lower leverage and free up financial flexibility for higher-return investments, which can improve long‑term profitability. GlobeNewswire Release
• Positive Sentiment: Sharper, higher‑margin portfolio post-sale — company projects the remaining North America portfolio will deliver materially stronger gross and EBITDA margins (management cites low‑double-digit EBITDA margins and gross margins above 30%). This supports a cleaner focus on tea, yogurt, baby/kids and meal platforms. Zacks: Divestiture Summary
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst reaction mixed but not bearish — DA Davidson reaffirmed a “neutral” rating with a $1.50 price target (roughly mid‑range upside vs. current levels), indicating some skepticism but not an outright sell view. Benzinga Note
• Neutral Sentiment: Deal specifics and timing — the sale includes Garden Veggie Snacks, Terra chips and Garden of Eatin’ brands and is expected to close by Feb. 28, 2026, subject to customary conditions; more details will be given on the Feb. 9 earnings call. QuiverQuant Summary
• Negative Sentiment: Material revenue reduction — the snacks unit accounted for ~22% of company net sales in FY2025 (38% of North America segment sales). Losing that volume creates near‑term topline pressure and raises execution risk for growth of the remaining portfolio. ESM Magazine: Revenue Impact
• Negative Sentiment: Profitability and valuation questions remain — the snacks business reportedly generated negligible EBITDA last 12 months, and investors may be concerned the sale price must be large enough to materially improve HAIN’s capital structure and growth prospects; there are also customary closing and execution risks. Yahoo Finance: Review & Disposal

The Hain Celestial Group Company Profile

The Hain Celestial Group, Inc (NASDAQ: HAIN) is a leading global producer and marketer of natural and organic branded products. The company operates through two principal segments—Grocery and Personal Care—offering a diversified portfolio that spans shelf-stable foods, snacks, beverages, condiments and natural personal care items. Its product lineup addresses growing consumer demand for clean-label, plant-based and ethically sourced offerings in everyday categories.

Within its Grocery segment, Hain Celestial markets well-known brands such as Celestial Seasonings teas, Earth’s Best organic baby foods, Rudi’s organic bakery items, Terra vegetable chips and Sensible Portions snacks.