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The Honest CoHNST +2.97%57 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.11 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates HNST with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,524 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The Honest Co ranks better than 82.09% on this metric.
The Honest Co's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.10.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-0.10.
During the past 12 months, The Honest Co's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -320.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 40.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 21.00% per year.
During the past 7 years, The Honest Co's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 48.10% per year. The lowest was -34.30% per year. And the median was 13.35% per year.
The Honest Co (NAS:HNST) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
The Honest Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
The Honest Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Honest Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
HNST vs MAGN, NUS, WALD: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, The Honest Co's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
The Honest Co PE Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Honest Co's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Honest Co's PE Ratio falls into.
The Honest Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
The Honest Co's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.11
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-0.11 mean?
The Honest Co (HNST) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-0.11 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on The Honest Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Honest Co ranks #273 out of 1524 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 17.9%.
Is The Honest Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
The Honest Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.11. Based on the distribution chart, The Honest Co ranks #273 out of 1524 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Honest Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Honest Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to MAGN and NUS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Honest Co ranks #273 out of 1524 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places The Honest Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.30. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 7.30, based on 1,524 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on The Honest Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Honest Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Honest Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Honest Co (HNST) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.03, compared to a current price of $5.20 — trading 71.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.11. The Honest Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Honest Co (HNST), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.11 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is The Honest Co (HNST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Honest Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.20 is trading 71.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.03.
GuruFocus considers The Honest Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HNST:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $-0.11
GF Value™: $3.03 vs. price of $5.20 (71.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HNST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Honest Co Inc is a personal care company dedicated to creating cleanly-formulated and sustainably-designed products for everyone from babies to adults. By combining thoughtful design with science-based innovation, the company delivers personal care products for everyone from babies to adults, spanning categories across wipes, personal care, diapers, and beauty. It has three product categories namely; Diapers and Wipes, Skin and Personal Care, and Household and Wellness, out of which the majority of its revenue is generated from the sale of diapers and wipes. The company operates only in the United States.
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