BellRing Brands lowers FY adjusted EBITDA outlook to $275–$295m on inventory charges
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BellRing Brands cut FY2024 adjusted EBITDA guidance to $275–295m from $315–335m due to $28m of unfavorable inventory impacts, including quality-related ingredient charges and excess packaging inventory. While quarterly sales beat expectations and full-year sales guidance rose, margin pressure and elevated trade spending to clear inventory highlight execution risk. The news is negative for consumer staples/packaged food risk appetite and near-term earnings quality.
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BellRing Brands cut its full-year 2024 adjusted EBITDA forecast to $275–$295m from $315–$335m, citing inventory-related issues. The company said the change reflects $28m in unfavourable inventory impacts, including an $11.3m charge tied to a third-party ingredient that failed its quality requirements and a $10m charge for excess shake-bottle inventory. Net sales for the quarter ended in June rose 4% to $570.4m, but profitability was weighed down by the charges.
