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In a recent transaction, Robert Vitale, a director at BellRing Brands, Inc. (NYSE:BRBR), sold a substantial portion of company stock. On February 20, Vitale sold a total of 46,766 shares, amounting to approximately $3.5 million. The shares were sold at prices ranging from $74.33 to $76.24 each, near the stock’s 52-week high of $80.67. The company, currently valued at $9.37 billion, has seen its shares surge 30% over the past six months, according to InvestingPro data.
Following these transactions, Vitale now directly owns 848,180 shares of BellRing Brands. Additionally, he holds indirect ownership of 132,483 shares through a family trust, and his spouse holds 166,021 shares in a separate family trust. The stock sales were conducted to cover tax obligations related to the vesting of performance-based and time-based restricted stock units previously granted to Vitale. Notably, InvestingPro analysis shows 13 analysts have revised their earnings upward for the upcoming period, suggesting strong business momentum. Get access to comprehensive insider trading analysis and 12 additional ProTips with an InvestingPro subscription.
In other recent news, BellRing Brands has reported robust financial performance, with its first-quarter earnings and revenue surpassing expectations. The company experienced a nearly 24% rise in first-quarter revenue, and EBITDA increased by almost 25% to $125.3 million, outperforming estimates by a notable margin. Following these results, BellRing Brands has revised its fiscal year 2025 revenue outlook, now anticipating growth between 13% and 17%, alongside an increased EBITDA forecast.
Mizuho (NYSE:MFG) Securities raised its price target for BellRing Brands to $85, maintaining an Outperform rating, citing strong EBITDA performance and favorable timing of input costs and marketing expenditures. Stifel also increased its price target to $83, retaining a Buy rating, while Jefferies adjusted its target to $86, maintaining a Buy rating despite a slight reduction. DA Davidson, however, held a Neutral rating with a $90 price target, expressing caution due to the stock’s valuation at 22 times the next twelve months EBITDA.
The company’s Premier shakes and Dymatize sales have shown significant growth, with an increase in household penetration and international market presence. Analysts anticipate that whey protein prices will peak in the first half of 2025, potentially limiting downside risks to BellRing Brands’ gross margin. Despite some concerns about valuation multiple expansion, there is strong confidence in the company’s potential for multi-year growth.
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