Bubs (ASX:BUB) share price rockets 17% on revenue growth

The infant milk and cereal producer saw quarterly revenues surge.

| More on:

You’re reading a free article with opinions that may differ from The Motley Fool’s Premium Investing Services. Become a Motley Fool member today to get instant access to our top analyst recommendations, in-depth research, investing resources, and more. Learn More

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX: BUB) share price is rocketing, up 17% in early trade to 42 cents per share.

This as the All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO) is down 0.2%.

Below we take a look at the company's quarterly report for the first quarter of the 2022 financial year (Q1 FY22), which looks to be driving ASX investor interest.

A baby lying on a pile of one hundred dollar notes

Image source: Getty Images

Bubs share price surges on quarterly revenue leap

The Bubs share price is charging higher after the company reported a 96% year-on-year leap in gross revenue of $18.5 million for the quarter. Revenue was also up 45% from the previous quarter.

Breaking the revenue down, Bubs Infant Formula gross revenue was up 124% over Q1 FY21 and up 64% over the prior quarter. Revenue from its Adult Goat Milk Powder was up 100% year-on-year and up 61% quarter-on-quarter.

Bubs also reported a resurgence in its Chinse business, with a 156% year-on-year increase in revenue.

Overall international revenue was up 489% from Q1 FY21.

The company ended the quarter with a strong balance sheet, holding $28.3 million in cash as at 30 September.

What management said

Commenting on the results Bubs CEO Kristy Carr said:

Bubs has largely put the disruption and challenges of COVID-19 behind us, delivering a turnaround to high growth during the quarter as we revamped our business strategy in response to the rapidly changing market dynamics.

Importantly, there continues to be strong consumer demand for Bubs' quality nutritional products in all key markets with solid performance across our core business segments…

Our global expansion strategy continues to advance with business entities and representation now established in New Zealand, China and North America… The first shipment of Aussie Bubs' products arrived in the USA during the quarter and Bubs is now an official Walmart vendor, with the first online sales expected to be realised in October 2021.

Bubs share price could also be getting a boost from the fairly positive outlook the company provided.

Looking ahead, Bubs executive chair Dennis Lin added:

We are investing in our manufacturing capabilities at our facility in Victoria and have extended the Bubs family to have local representation in New Zealand, China and North America, as we continue to diversify our business model.

Having recovered the ground lost due to COVID-19 disruption, we expect to be able to sustain continued growth momentum, to the extent our go forward approach does not depend on a material improvement in the pandemic setting.

Bubs share price snapshot

The Bubs share price has struggled this year, down 30% in 2021. That compares to a gain of 9% posted by the All Ords.

Over the past month Bubs shares are up 8%.

The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended BUBS AUST FPO. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Bruce Jackson.

More on Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

A businessman wears armour and holds a shield and sword.
Share Market News

Nervous investors turn to ASX 200 defensives as global energy shock drags on

ASX investors sought safety in defensive sectors last week.

Read more »

A smiling woman at a hardware shop selects paint colours from a wall display.
Broker Notes

Wesfarmers shares: Buy, hold or sell?

A leading analyst delivers his verdict on Wesfarmers shares.

Read more »

A couple sits on the bed in their hotel room wearing white robes, both have seen the bad news on their phones.
Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

EVT flags FY26 EBITDA growth amid hotel strength and portfolio changes

EVT expects EBITDA growth for FY26, with hotels leading performance and ongoing portfolio upgrades supporting future results.

Read more »

Happy smiling young woman drinking red wine while standing among the grapevines in a vineyard.
Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is everyone buying this beaten-down ASX wine stock now?

Execution will determine if this rally has legs.

Read more »

Shot of a young businesswoman looking stressed out while working in an office.
Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock is sinking 15% on CEO change

The online furniture retailer has announced a leadership change today.

Read more »

Woman customer and grocery shopping cart in supermarket store, retail outlet or mall shop. Female shopper pushing trolley in shelf aisle to buy discount groceries, sale goods and brand offers.
Broker Notes

Should you buy Woolworths shares for the 'steady dividends'?

A leading analyst provides his outlook for Woolworths rebounding shares.

Read more »

A close up of a casino card dealer's hands shuffling a deck of cards at a professional gambling table with the eager faces of casino patrons in the background.
Share Gainers

Why is everyone buying Tabcorp shares this week?

Here's what is driving the latest price momentum for Tabcorp shares, and what to expect next.

Read more »

A group of people clink wine glasses in an outdoor, late afternoon setting to celebrate the rising Treasury Wine share price
Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why are Treasury Wine shares rocketing 16% today?

Investors are piling into Treasury Wine shares on Wednesday. But why?

Read more »