Hain Celestial Q2 Profit From Cont. Ops. Rises - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - The Hain Celestial Group Inc. (HAIN) reported second-quarter income from continuing operations of $44.58 million or $0.43 per share, compared to $40.08 million or $0.41 per share, prior year. Adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations was $0.54, for the quarter.

On average, 17 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $0.52 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Net sales increased to $696.38 million from $534.88 million last year. Adjusted net sales were $701.71 million, for the quarter. Analysts expected revenue of $715.51 million for the quarter.

The company updated its annual net sales guidance. Total net sales are now expected to be in the range of $2.650 billion to $2.675 billion. Earnings per share is expected to be in the range of $1.85 to $1.89. Analysts expect the company to report fiscal 2015 earnings per share of $1.90 on revenue of $2.72 billion.