BellRing Q1 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
BellRing Brands reported net sales of $306.5 million, an increase of 8.5% compared to the prior year period. Operating profit was $50.6 million, and net earnings available to Class A common stockholders were $8.2 million. The company reaffirmed its fiscal year 2022 net sales guidance of $1.36-$1.41 billion and Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $255-$265 million.
Net sales increased by 8.5% to $306.5 million.
Premier Protein net sales increased 4.5%, while Dymatize net sales increased 40.6%.
Operating profit rose by 5.9% to $50.6 million.
The company reaffirmed its fiscal year 2022 net sales and Adjusted EBITDA guidance.
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Forward Guidance
For fiscal year 2022, BellRing management continues to expect net sales and Adjusted EBITDA each to grow 9%-13% over fiscal year 2021 (resulting in a net sales range of $1.36-$1.41 billion and an Adjusted EBITDA range of $255-$265 million) and capital expenditures of approximately $4 million.
Positive Outlook
- Net sales are expected to grow 9-13% over fiscal year 2021.
- Adjusted EBITDA is expected to grow 9-13% over fiscal year 2021.
- Net sales are projected to be in the range of $1.36-$1.41 billion.
- Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be in the range of $255-$265 million.
- Capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $4 million.
Challenges Ahead
- Input and freight inflation are pressuring the supply chain.
- Labor and input availability are pressuring the supply chain.
- Lower than anticipated production and delays in capacity expansion across the broader third party shake contract manufacturer network have resulted in low inventories and missed sales.
- Service levels and fill rates remain below normal levels, and certain products have been placed on allocation.
- Raw material, packaging and freight inflation has been widespread, rapid and significant, and has put downward pressure on profit margins.