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    Earnings call· Jun 2026(Q2 FY26)

    NATURES SUNSHINE PRODUCTS Q2 FY26 earnings call NATR

    Aug 6, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    Nature's Sunshine Q2 FY26 — Digital Growth and Strategic Investments Drive Sales Amidst China Weakness

    Nature's Sunshine delivered a solid second quarter, driven by strong digital expansion and strategic investments under its "Vision for Growth" initiative. While facing headwinds from foreign exchange rates and operational issues in China, the company achieved record Q2 sales and significant gross margin expansion. Leadership changes and plans for direct selling reinvigoration in North America, alongside new market entries, underscore a commitment to accelerating long-term growth towards a $1 billion sales target.

    Highlights

    5

    • Net sales grew 4% in constant currency to $117 million, marking the strongest Q2 in company history.

    • North America digital sales increased 26% year-over-year, with new customers up 26%.

    • Gross margin expanded by nearly 200 basis points to 73.7%, the highest in over 4 years.

    • Synergy Eagle system sales in APAC (excluding China) grew 11% versus last year.

    • European sales increased 4% year-over-year, driven by 12% growth in Eastern Europe.

    Concerns

    5

    • Net sales guidance for FY26 was lowered to $490 million-$500 million from $500 million-$515 million.

    • EBITDA guidance for FY26 was lowered to $48 million-$52 million from $50 million-$54 million.

    • China sales were down 20% due to operational issues, reversing a recent growth trend.

    • North America's direct selling business has been soft for several years, despite digital strength.

    • Net cash used by operating activities was $1.1 million, compared to cash provided of $6.9 million in the prior year.

    Guidance & targets

    9
    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Net Sales
    $490M-$500M
    high materiality
    Medium
    Adjusted EBITDA
    $48M-$52M
    high materiality
    Medium
    Long-term Sales Target
    $1B
    high materiality
    High
    Long-term EBITDA Margin Target
    15%
    high materiality
    High
    Germany Sales
    $1M
    low materiality
    Medium
    New Asian Country Expansion
    Launch
    medium materiality
    Medium
    North America Direct Selling Reinvigoration
    Complete reinvigoration
    medium materiality
    High
    Quarterly SG&A Expenses
    $45M-$47M
    medium materiality
    High
    Gross Margin
    low to mid 73% range
    medium materiality
    High

    Segment performance

    7
    SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
    Total Company
    Strongest second quarter in company history. Grew 4% on a constant currency basis.
    		$117M2%——
    Asia Pacific
    Growth was lower than expected. Outstanding growth in Japan offset by weakness in China.
    Constant currency growth: 5%
    		$53M1%——
    Japan
    Outstanding growth, driven by expansion into Fukuoka.
    		—50%——
    China
    Experienced weakness due to operational issues, reversing a recent growth trend of over 30%.
    		—-20%——
    Synergy Eagle system (ex-China)
    Continued strong momentum in markets like Japan, Taiwan, and Korea.
    		—11%——
    North America
    Strong digital growth, but direct selling business has been soft. Total sales growth of 6% through the first half of the year.
    Digital business growth: 26%New customers (digital): up 26%Autoship accounting for total orders (website): 36%Social commerce growth: 177%Autoship in social commerce revenue: 60%
    		$36M3%——
    Europe
    Solid results driven by Eastern Europe, fueled by improved product availability despite regional unrest.
    Eastern Europe growth: 12%
    		$26.7M4%——

    Operational metrics

    12
    Gross margin
    73.7%up nearly 200 bps YoY
    Q2 FY26

    Represents the benefit of ongoing initiatives.

    Volume incentives as percentage of net sales
    30.6%vs 29.9% YoY
    Q2 FY26

    Primarily due to changes in market mix.

    SG&A expenses
    $44.9Mvs $43.7M YoY
    Q2 FY26

    Growth is a result of investment to fuel Vision for Growth.

    Adjusted EBITDA
    $11.3Mup nearly 1%
    Q2 FY26

    As the company begins to implement planned strategic initiatives.

    Cash and cash equivalents
    $82.5M
    Q2 FY26

    Balance sheet remains clean with zero debt.

    Net cash used by operating activities
    $1.1Mvs cash provided of $6.9M in prior year
    Q2 FY26

    Comparison to prior year period.

    Share repurchase program remaining authorization
    $14.8M
    Q2 FY26

    Remaining amount after repurchases in the first half of the year.

    Shares repurchased
    113,000
    6 months ended Q2 FY26

    Executed during the first half of the year.

    Autoship subscription customer lifetime value
    more than 3x highervs other customers
    Q2 FY26

    Continued improvement in this metric is a leading indicator for future growth and profitability.

    Digital business sales
    $50M
    FY26

    On track to deliver by year-end, 5 years after launching.

    Germany consultants recruited
    150
    per month

    Part of the ramp-up process in the new market.

    Synergy skincare line as percentage of sales
    small single digits
    Q2 FY26

    Recently launched, with country managers aiming for significant growth.

    Industry KPIs

    7
    MetricValueDetails
    Channel mix26%%
    Portfolio rotation—
    Underlying sales growth4%%
    Brand marketing investment—
    Productivity cost savings programnearly 200 bpsbps
    Developed vs emerging market split—
    Underlying operating margin bridge73.7%%

    Product announcements

    3
    ProductTypeDetails
    Live on the Bright Sidelaunch
    New product pipelineroadmap
    Synergy skincare linelaunch

    Risks & headwinds

    4
    China operational issuesQ2 FY26, expected short-term

    down 20%

    Mitigation: Company believes issues are short term in nature and will be worked through in H2 FY26.

    Foreign exchange ratesQ2 FY26 and remainder of FY26

    2% negative impact on net sales

    Mitigation: Reflected in lowered FY26 guidance.

    North America direct selling business softnessOngoing

    soft for several years

    Mitigation: Planning a complete reinvigoration of the direct selling system beginning early 2027, including new product, compensation, and incentives.

    Unrest in Eastern EuropeOngoing

    Despite continued unrest

    Mitigation: Improved product availability to ensure appropriate in-stock levels for key products.

    What to watch in Q3 FY26

    5

    China sales recovery

    H2 FY26
    Currentdown 20% in Q2
    TargetReversal of decline, return to growth

    Why it matters

    China is a significant market, and its recovery is crucial for overall APAC performance and achieving full-year guidance.

    On the one hand, we saw outstanding growth in Japan of 50%. On the other hand, we experienced weakness in China, down 20%, a reversal from its recent growth trend of over 30% over the past year due to a few operational issues. We believe these issues are short term in nature that we will work through in the second half of the year

    Q&A highlights

    3

    How did the core North America business perform alongside strong e-commerce, and what is the progress of the Germany launch?

    North America sales grew 3% overall, with digital performing well while the direct selling business remained soft. A major reinvigoration of the direct selling system is planned for early 2027. Germany's launch is underway, with an expected $1 million in sales this year, and is ramping up consultant recruitment, aiming for significant long-term growth similar to Taiwan's trajectory.

    “North America, in total, North America was up -- which we have 2 numbers in mind, constant dollars, FX dollars about 3% in total North America. And our base direct selling business actually has been soft for several years. And so our digital business continues to perform really well. And a major juncture going forward is early next year, we'll be doing a whole new reinvigoration of our direct selling program, including new product, new compensation plan, new incentives and to really get what is still a very large core business growing as well.”

    asked by Susan Anderson · answered by Kenneth Romanzi

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Vision for Growth Strategic Plan

    Nature's Sunshine has initiated its 'Vision for Growth' strategic plan, aiming to double the company's size to $1 billion in sales and improve EBITDA margin to 15% from just over 10%. This plan is built on four key drivers: continued digital channel expansion, deeper geographic penetration and expansion into new markets, superior marketing and product innovation, and strategic mergers and acquisitions. The company believes these investments, combined with its business model, will lead to sustainable accelerated long-term growth.

    02

    Digital Expansion and Customer Acquisition

    The company's digital business is a significant growth engine, on track to deliver $50 million in sales by the end of 2026, just five years after its launch. North America digital sales increased 26% year-over-year, driven by a 26% rise in new customers. The autoship subscription program accounted for 36% of total website orders, and social commerce grew 177%, with 60% of its revenue from autoship, indicating higher customer lifetime value.

    03

    Geographic Penetration and Expansion

    Nature's Sunshine is focusing on deeper penetration in existing markets, exemplified by Japan, where expansion beyond Tokyo to Fukuoka is driving significant growth, with plans for another city in 2027. In the U.S., a complete reinvigoration of the direct selling system is planned for early 2027, including new products and compensation. Geographically, the company launched in Germany earlier this year and plans to open a new Asian country in 2027 through its Synergy Eagle system, pending government approvals.

    04

    Marketing and Product Innovation

    The company is launching a new consumer campaign called 'Live on the Bright Side' in the fall to differentiate its brand in the nutritional supplements market. A robust new product pipeline is also planned for fall 2026 and early 2027. In APAC, the Synergy brand recently launched a skincare line, which country managers aim to grow to 10-20% of total sales over the next 3-5 years, complementing core products like gut health offerings in North America.

    05

    Strategic M&A and Leadership Appointments

    M&A is identified as a key driver to reach the $1 billion sales goal, with a focus on accretive opportunities in the supplement business that can be absorbed by the existing supply chain and manufacturing facilities. The company also announced key leadership appointments: Ruth Perkins as Chief Financial Officer, bringing experience from Ford, Estée Lauder, and PepsiCo, and Janine Weber as President of North America, a 25-year direct selling veteran from LifeWave and Rodan + Fields, to lead the direct selling reinvigoration.

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