A maker of ready-to-drink protein shakes and sports nutrition, BellRing Brands sells the Premier Protein shakes found in grocery aisles and Dymatize powders favored by gym-goers. The company grew out of cereal maker Post Holdings, which bought the Premier Protein maker in 2013 and Dymatize in 2014, then spun the combined business off in 2022. Its name comes from a company tradition of ringing a bell at headquarters to celebrate successes, big and small.
BellRing Brands reports Q3 FY2026 net sales of $570.4M, up 4.2% YoY, and updates FY2026 outlook.
Third quarter net sales were $570.4 million, up 4.2% year-over-year, driven by 1.7% volume growth and 2.5% price/mix.
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Operating profit was $65.4 million, net earnings were $34.2 million, and Adjusted EBITDA was $78.3 million, each including a pre-tax $10 million inventory-related charge.
Dymatize net sales increased 26.7% year-over-year, while Premier Protein net sales increased 0.7%.
Fiscal year 2026 net sales outlook updated to $2.335-$2.375 billion and Adjusted EBITDA outlook to $275-$295 million, including a $28 million unfavorable impact from inventory-related actions.
During the nine months ended June 30, 2026, BellRing repurchased 4.9 million shares for $133.1 million at an average price of $27.41 per share.
2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
BellRing Brands appoints Michael Axelrod as President and CEO, effective July 29, 2026.
Axelrod will receive an annual base salary of $1,000,000, a target annual cash bonus of 100% of base salary, and a $4,750,000 equity award under the 2019 LTIP.
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Michael Axelrod will become President and CEO and join the Board on July 29, 2026, succeeding Darcy H. Davenport, who will retire and become an advisor.
The company entered into a Severance and Change in Control Agreement with Axelrod, providing severance of 2.0x (non-CIC) or 3.0x (CIC) base salary plus target bonus.
Axelrod is also entitled to a transaction bonus equal to 100% of annual salary upon a change in control, and a gross-up agreement for Section 4999 excise tax.
The appointment follows a comprehensive external search, and Davenport will support the transition in an advisory role.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
BellRing Brands announces Chief Growth Officer Douglas J. Cornille's departure effective June 24, 2026
Cornille will receive benefits under the 2019 Long-Term Incentive Plan and the Severance and Change in Control Agreement for termination without cause.
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Douglas J. Cornille will step down as Chief Growth Officer effective June 24, 2026, and leave the company on September 1, 2026.
The company approved workforce realignment actions on June 24, 2026, to streamline operations and improve financial efficiency.
Expected annualized operating expense savings of approximately $10 to $12 million before taxes, with about $3 million from non-cash stock compensation.
One-time workforce realignment charges are estimated at approximately $6 million, primarily for severance, expected in Q3 fiscal 2026.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 8.01 Other Events
BellRing Brands reports Q2 FY2026 net sales of $598.7M, up 2%, and updates FY2026 outlook.
Second quarter net sales were $598.7 million, up 1.8% year-over-year, driven by a 10.8% volume increase and a 9.0% price/mix decrease.
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Operating profit was $66.0 million, net earnings were $33.9 million, and Adjusted EBITDA was $53.8 million, each impacted by an $11.3 million inventory-related charge.
Gross profit margin fell to 27.0% from 32.3% in the prior year period, with adjusted gross profit margin at 22.7% versus 34.5%.
The company updated its fiscal year 2026 net sales outlook to $2.325-$2.365 billion and Adjusted EBITDA outlook to $315-$335 million.
During the quarter, BellRing repurchased 1.2 million shares for $26.2 million at an average price of $22.11 per share.
2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
BellRing Brands grants retention RSUs to four named executive officers during CEO transition
CFO Paul A. Rode received 29,043 RSUs with a grant date fair value of $551,236.
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On February 19, 2026, BellRing Brands' Corporate Governance and Compensation Committee approved special RSU grants to four named executive officers.
Chief Growth Officer Douglas J. Cornille received 27,209 RSUs valued at $516,427.
Chief Legal Officer Craig L. Rosenthal received 26,349 RSUs valued at $500,104, and Chief Supply Chain Officer Robin Singh received 23,877 RSUs valued at $453,185.
The RSUs vest in full on the first anniversary of the grant date and are intended to promote retention during the previously disclosed CEO transition period.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements
BellRing Brands CEO Darcy H. Davenport to retire; new CEO search underway
Darcy H. Davenport notified the Board on February 2, 2026, of her retirement as President and CEO, effective upon appointment of a new CEO or by September 30, 2026.
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The retirement is not due to any disagreement with the Company on operations, policies, or practices.
BellRing reported Q1 FY2026 net sales of $537.3 million, up 0.8% year-over-year.
The Company narrowed its FY2026 net sales outlook to $2.41-$2.46 billion and Adjusted EBITDA to $425-$440 million.
BellRing repurchased 3.0 million shares for $96.9 million in Q1 FY2026.
2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition · 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
BellRing Brands announces annual meeting stockholder vote results, all director nominees elected.
BellRing Brands held its virtual annual meeting on January 28, 2026, with 100,350,223 shares represented (84.74% quorum).
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All five director nominees were elected: Robert V. Vitale (73.9%), Darcy H. Davenport (98.3%), David I. Finkelstein (98.8%), Chonda J. Nwamu (98.3%), and Elliot H. Stein, Jr. (94.7%).
Stockholders ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditor for fiscal year 2026 with 99.7% votes cast for.
The non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation was approved with 82.4% votes cast for.
The report was filed under Item 5.07 to disclose the final voting results of the annual meeting.
5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
BellRing Brands approves new $600 million share repurchase authorization, cancels existing $400 million plan
As of November 19, 2025, the company had repurchased approximately $123 million of shares under the prior authorization.
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On November 19, 2025, BellRing Brands' Board approved a new $600 million share repurchase authorization effective that date.
The new authorization replaces and cancels the prior $400 million authorization that had been effective since September 2, 2025.
The new authorization runs for two years and allows repurchases through open market, private, forward, derivative, accelerated, or automatic transactions.
The company is not obligated to repurchase any specific amount and may suspend or terminate repurchases at its discretion.
8.01 Other Events · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits