The chart below shows how BRBR performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, BRBR sees a -3.16% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +4.59% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.42%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Strong Revenue Growth: Net sales for Q1 were $533 million, representing a 24% increase over the prior year, indicating strong revenue growth.
Quarterly EBITDA Performance: Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $125 million, reflecting a 25% increase, with adjusted EBITDA margins at 23.5%, exceeding expectations.
Net Sales Growth: Premier Protein net sales grew 26%, driven by strong volume growth for ready-to-drink shakes and powders, supported by distribution gains and promotional activities.
Gross Profit Surge: Gross profit increased by 35% to $200 million, with gross profit margin rising by 310 basis points to 37.5%, benefiting from pricing actions that offset input cost inflation.
Share Repurchase Commitment: Share repurchases totaled approximately $51 million in Q1 and January, with remaining authorization of $124 million, demonstrating commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Negative
Net Sales Performance Analysis: Net sales for Dymatize increased only 13%, significantly lower than the 24% growth seen in overall net sales, indicating potential challenges in the domestic market.
Rising SG&A Expenses: SG&A expenses rose to $80 million, increasing 270 basis points as a percentage of net sales, primarily due to higher advertising and promotion costs, which may pressure future profitability.
EBITDA Margin Outlook: Despite a strong first quarter, adjusted EBITDA margins are expected to decline modestly in the second quarter due to significantly higher marketing spend, which could impact overall profitability.
Growth Challenges Ahead: The company anticipates a mid single-digit headwind to second half growth due to lapping trade inventory loads from the previous year, suggesting potential challenges in maintaining growth momentum.
Limited Cash Flow Challenges: Cash flow from operations was only $3 million in the first quarter, indicating limited liquidity and potential cash flow challenges moving forward.
BellRing Brands, Inc. (NYSE:BRBR) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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