Hain Celestial posted $58 million in fiscal 2026 free cash flow, versus a $3 million outflow the year before; its fourth-quarter net loss narrowed to $62 million from $273 million. Its International sale is pending as it seeks to extend debt due in December.
Fourth-quarter net sales fell 28% year over year to $263 million, and organic sales declined 2%; the divestiture of its North American snacks business weighed on sales. Full-year sales were $1.353 billion, down 13%. International organic sales fell 4% in Q4 as lower meal-prep and baby-and-kids sales were partly offset by beverages. Adjusted Q4 net loss widened to $4 million from $2 million a year earlier.
North America organic sales grew 2% in Q4, supported by yogurt and meal-prep trends; productivity gains and lower SG&A helped lift the segment's adjusted EBITDA 55% to $16 million. Company gross margin rose 200 basis points to 22.5%, and adjusted gross margin increased 230 basis points to 22.7%. Full-year operating cash flow was $78 million, up from $22 million.
