NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces an investigation into BellRing Brands, Inc. (NYSE: BRBR) for potential violations of the federal securities laws. If you invested in BellRing, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases-investigations/bellring-brands-inc-class-action-lawsuit. Why is BellRing Being Investigated? BellRing Brands operates in the convenient nutrition category. The Compa ...

Core Viewpoint - BellRing Brands, Inc. is under investigation for potential violations of federal securities laws, with concerns regarding the sustainability of its sales growth driven by temporary trade inventory loading rather than genuine consumer demand [1][2]. Group 1: Company Overview - BellRing Brands operates in the convenient nutrition category, primarily known for its brands Premier Protein and Dymatize, which offer ready-to-drink protein shakes and powders [2]. - The company reported that Premier Protein achieved an all-time high in household penetration and strong demand across all channels, attributed to distribution expansion and promotional activities [2]. Group 2: Sales Growth Concerns - The sales growth during the relevant period may not be sustainable, as it could have been influenced by temporary trade inventory loading at key retailers [2]. - On May 5, 2025, BellRing disclosed that several key retailers reduced their weeks of supply, which would negatively impact growth in Q3 2025 [3]. Group 3: Stock Performance - Following the May 5 announcement, BellRing's stock price dropped by $13.96, or over 18%, from $77.34 to $63.38 per share [3]. - On August 4, 2025, the company reported disappointing quarterly consumption of Premier Protein RTD Shakes, leading to a further decline in stock price by $17.46, or nearly 33%, from $53.64 to $36.18 per share [4].

Category Performance - The convenient nutrition category demonstrated continued growth, increasing by 12%[1], with ready-to-drink (RTD) products leading with a 19%[1] increase - Ready-to-mix (RTM) products also experienced healthy growth[16] Premier Protein Brand - Premier Protein RTD shakes showed strong dollar growth of 25%[16] compared to Q2 FY2024 - Premier Protein powders experienced strong consumption growth of 22%[16] due to velocity strength and expanded distribution - Premier Protein RTD shakes achieved a new RTD category market share high in March, reaching 30%[16] Distribution and Penetration - Premier Protein RTD shakes reached an all-time high in household penetration at 20.9%[16] - Premier Protein powder distribution saw strong year-over-year growth[37] Dymatize Brand - Dymatize consumption grew by 3%[16] compared to Q2 FY2024, supported by incremental promotion and a new RTD shake launch - Dymatize reached the 4 powder share position[16] - Dymatize TDPs reached an all-time high due to distribution gains[44]