Nature’s Sunshine Products (NASDAQ:NATR – Get Free Report) issued its earnings results on Thursday. The company reported $0.21 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.27 by ($0.06), FiscalAI reports. The business had revenue of $116.99 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $123.70 million. Nature’s Sunshine Products had a net margin of 4.06% and a return on equity of 14.67%.
Here are the key takeaways from Nature’s Sunshine Products’ conference call:
- Second-quarter sales reached a company record of $117 million, rising 4% year over year in constant currency. Growth was broad-based, led by Asia-Pacific, North American digital sales, and Europe.
- North American digital sales increased 26%, with new customers up 26% and autoship representing 36% of website orders. Management highlighted that autoship customers have more than three times the lifetime value of other customers, while social-commerce revenue rose 177%.
- Gross margin expanded nearly 200 basis points to 73.7%, supported by logistics renegotiations, manufacturing efficiencies, sourcing improvements, and pricing discipline. The company expects margins to remain in the low- to mid-73% range for the rest of 2026.
- Management lowered 2026 guidance because of foreign-exchange changes and a slowdown in China, reducing its sales outlook to $490 million-$500 million from $500 million-$515 million and adjusted EBITDA guidance to $48 million-$52 million from $50 million-$54 million. China sales fell 20% in the quarter, although executives characterized the operational issues as short term.
- The company is beginning investments in its “Vision for Growth,” targeting $1 billion in sales and a 15% EBITDA margin over the long term through digital expansion, geographic growth, product innovation, and selective acquisitions. Planned initiatives include a North American direct-selling overhaul in early 2027, further international expansion, and potential supplement acquisitions that can use the company’s manufacturing capacity.
Nature’s Sunshine Products Price Performance
Nature’s Sunshine Products stock traded up $0.28 during trading hours on Thursday, hitting $20.34. The company had a trading volume of 203,678 shares, compared to its average volume of 120,371. The firm has a market cap of $357.58 million, a PE ratio of 18.49 and a beta of 0.88. Nature’s Sunshine Products has a one year low of $12.97 and a one year high of $28.14. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $20.74 and a 200 day moving average of $23.58.
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Insider Transactions at Nature’s Sunshine Products
In related news, EVP Kevin R. Herbert sold 2,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, June 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $20.68, for a total value of $41,360.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 48,866 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,010,548.88. This represents a 3.93% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, EVP Nathan G. Brower sold 12,015 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $21.84, for a total transaction of $262,407.60. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 43,438 shares in the company, valued at $948,685.92. This represents a 21.67% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 35,696 shares of company stock worth $742,407 over the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 3.10% of the company’s stock.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Nature’s Sunshine Products
Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Jane Street Group LLC acquired a new stake in Nature’s Sunshine Products during the 1st quarter valued at approximately $174,000. Geode Capital Management LLC increased its position in shares of Nature’s Sunshine Products by 9.4% during the second quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 317,731 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,700,000 after acquiring an additional 27,300 shares in the last quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased its holdings in Nature’s Sunshine Products by 16.1% during the 2nd quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 228,698 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,382,000 after purchasing an additional 31,696 shares in the last quarter. Rhumbline Advisers boosted its position in shares of Nature’s Sunshine Products by 9.7% during the second quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 21,180 shares of the company’s stock valued at $313,000 after buying an additional 1,875 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Russell Investments Group Ltd. grew its stake in shares of Nature’s Sunshine Products by 91.9% in the 2nd quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 23,787 shares of the company’s stock worth $348,000 after acquiring an additional 11,389 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 79.40% of the company’s stock.
Nature’s Sunshine Products Company Profile
Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc is a global manufacturer and direct seller of nutritional supplements, herbal remedies, and personal care products. The company’s core business centers on research, development and distribution of vitamins, minerals, botanicals and essential oil-based formulations designed to support overall health and wellness. Operating under a network-marketing model, Nature’s Sunshine works through a network of independent distributors who promote and sell its product line directly to consumers.
The company’s product portfolio spans dietary supplements such as single-ingredient vitamins, proprietary herbal blends, sports nutrition formulas and weight-management solutions, along with skin and hair care items based on botanical extracts and essential oils.
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