BellRing Brands beat earnings estimates in Feb. 2026 but faces a fraud lawsuit over 2024–2025 statements, as short interest surged.

BellRing Brands Inc. reported stronger-than-expected earnings on February 3, 2026, with $0.37 EPS and $537.3 million in revenue, up 0.8% year-over-year, but faces a securities fraud class action lawsuit over alleged misrepresentations from November 2024 to August 2025, with a March 23 lead-plaintiff deadline. The stock, trading at $17.63 on February 17, saw a 21.1% rise in short interest to 8.4 million shares by January 30, with a 2.0-day cover ratio, while analysts project $2.23 EPS for 2026 and maintain a moderate buy rating with a $38.88 average price target.