Hain Celestial reported a 2.1% increase in net sales to $502.9 million for Q3 2022. However, the gross profit margin decreased by 340 basis points to 23.0%, and operating income decreased to $35.2 million from $49.6 million in the prior year period. The company is implementing pricing actions and supply chain initiatives to offset cost pressures and improve margins.
Net sales increased by 2.1% to $502.9 million.
North America net sales increased 13.3%.
Earnings per diluted share (EPS) were $0.27, while adjusted EPS was $0.33.
The company repurchased 3.6 million shares at an average price of $36.48 per share.
The Company expects low to mid single digit adjusted net sales growth supported by double digit growth in North America for the fourth quarter fiscal year 2022. The Company updates its adjusted net sales and adjusted EBITDA guidance for full fiscal year 2022 and now expects approximately flat adjusted net sales, modest adjusted gross margin reduction, and a low double digit adjusted EBITDA decline.
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