Honest Company, Inc.(HNST)Stock Analysis
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HNST Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score
AI stock analysis and institutional research for Honest Company, Inc. (HNST), a Consumer Discretionary sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores HNST at 46.3/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #1,674 of 2,879 stocks — the bottom half of the AI-ranked universe. Areas of concern include earnings quality (30.0) and revenue scale (32.4), which score below median versus the broader universe. Shareholder dilution risk is elevated at 34.8/100, reflecting ongoing share issuance or stock-based compensation. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q1 2026), Honest Company, Inc. reports quarterly revenue of $78.1M, net income of $-42.0K, an operating margin of -0.8%. Top institutional holders of HNST by reported 13-F value include BlackRock,, MAK CAPITAL ONE, VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, based on the most recent SEC filings. HNST trades on the Nasdaq exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 1530979. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate HNST daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for Honest Company, Inc. directly from SEC EDGAR. Honest Company, Inc.'s 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 34 and 49 since 2024, currently 46.3 — an improving long-term trajectory across 15 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.
Revenue
Q1 2026
$78.1M
Net Income
Q1 2026
$-42.0K
Free Cash Flow
Q1 2026
$3.8M
Operating Margin
Q1 2026
-0.8%
Revenue & Net Income
Earnings Per Share
Key Financials Over Time
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-1.9% YoYNet Income
-156.1% YoYOperating Income
-191.6% YoYEPS (Diluted)
-133.3% YoYTotal Assets
-8.9% YoYOp. Cash Flow
+881.2% YoY| Metric | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $371.3M -1.9% | $378.3M +9.9% | $344.4M +9.8% | $313.7M -1.6% | $318.6M +6.0% | $300.5M |
| Net Income | $-15.7M -156.1% | $-6.1M +84.4% | $-39.2M +20.0% | $-49.0M -26.7% | $-38.7M -167.4% | $-14.5M |
| Operating Income | $-18.5M -191.6% | $-6.3M +83.7% | $-38.9M +21.8% | $-49.8M -35.2% | $-36.8M -172.0% | $-13.5M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $-0.14 -133.3% | $-0.06 +85.7% | $-0.42 +20.8% | $-0.53 -23.3% | $-0.43 +0.0% | $-0.43 |
| Total Assets | $225.4M -8.9% | $247.4M +22.7% | $201.6M -16.2% | $240.6M -11.7% | $272.6M +13.2% | $240.7M |
| Operating Cash Flow | $15.1M +881.2% | $1.5M -92.0% | $19.4M +125.4% | $-76.3M -99.9% | $-38.2M -216.2% | $-12.1M |
AI Insight: HNST Financial Trends
Revenue declined 19% from Q2 2024 to Q1 2026 while profitability deteriorated sharply in Q4 2025.
• Revenue fell from $93M in Q2 2024 to $78M in Q1 2026, a 16% decline over eight quarters.
• Operating income swung from $3M in Q1 2025 to -$24M in Q4 2025, then recovered to -$1M in Q1 2026.
• Equity increased from $130M in Q2 2024 to $169M in Q1 2026 despite operational challenges.
⚠ Operating cash flow remains volatile, swinging from $19M in Q4 2025 to $6M in Q1 2026.
⚠ Q4 2025 showed massive $24M operating loss — largest in the dataset — requires monitoring for recovery.
AI Insight: HNST Ratio Trends
HNST's profitability collapsed in Q4 2025 with operating margin plunging to -27.5% before partially recovering to -0.8% in Q1 2026.
• Operating margin swung from 3.1% in Q2 2025 to -27.5% in Q4 2025, then recovered to -0.8% in Q1 2026.
• ROE deteriorated from 8.3% in Q2 2025 to -55.6% in Q4 2025 before stabilizing near breakeven at -0.1% in Q1 2026.
• ROIC followed similar volatile pattern, dropping from 6.2% in Q2 2025 to -57.0% in Q4 2025.
⚠ Q4 2025's massive profitability collapse suggests significant one-time charges or operational disruption requiring explanation.
⚠ TTM metrics remain deeply negative despite Q1 2026 recovery, indicating sustained profitability challenges.
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Top Institutional Holders of HNST
BlackRock, Inc.
$19.3M6,560,414 shMAK CAPITAL ONE LLC
$14.0M4,776,088 shVANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$12.5M4,248,879 shPortolan Capital Management, LLC
$9.0M3,045,834 shArrowMark Colorado Holdings LLC
$7.5M2,548,546 shGEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
$7.1M2,414,562 shMARSHALL WACE, LLP
$5.6M1,921,143 shSTATE STREET CORP
$5.6M1,894,719 shCITADEL ADVISORS LLC
$5.5M1,887,063 shVANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC
$5.1M1,734,340 sh
| Fund | Value | Shares |
|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | $19.3M | 6,560,414 |
| MAK CAPITAL ONE LLC | $14.0M | 4,776,088 |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $12.5M | 4,248,879 |
| Portolan Capital Management, LLC | $9.0M | 3,045,834 |
| ArrowMark Colorado Holdings LLC | $7.5M | 2,548,546 |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | $7.1M | 2,414,562 |
| MARSHALL WACE, LLP | $5.6M | 1,921,143 |
| STATE STREET CORP | $5.6M | 1,894,719 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | $5.5M | 1,887,063 |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | $5.1M | 1,734,340 |
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