Why the Bubs (ASX:BUB) share price has gained 28% in a month

Breaking into the US market has so far proven a good move for Bubs Australia shares

| 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 having a great month, despite no news having been released by the company in more than 3 weeks.

Right now, shares in Bubs are trading for 50 cents apiece. This time last month, they were going for 39 cents each. Those figures represent a 28.21% increase in the Bubs share price over the last 30 days.

While that's impressive, perhaps more so is the fact the gains have all come off the back of a single announcement to the market.

Let's take a look at the news driving the Bubs share price.

A young girl and boy drinking milk in a garden setting

Image source: Getty Images

International ambitions

On 18 June, Bubs announced it's set to break into the United States infant nutrition market with its Aussie Bubs range of formulas.

According to the company, the US market is worth around $5.1 billion annually with a projected forecast growth of 4% by 2025. Some 93% of the products within the US infant nutrition market are powder formulations.

What's more, Bubs' product will be the only Australian goat milk formula to be sold in the nation.

On the day of the announcement, the Bubs share price closed a mammoth 28% higher than its previous day's trade.

Bubs' products will be available for purchase in the US through Walmart Inc's online store and Amazon.com Inc.

As part of the shift, Bubs will establish a US subsidiary, Aussie Bubs, to be based in northern California. Its products will be sold on Walmart's online store from September.

Bubs Australia share price snapshot

Despite the month's growth, the Bubs share price is still in the red on the ASX. It has fallen 16.6% since the start of 2021 and 50.5% since this time last year.

The company has a market capitalisation of around $306 million, with approximately 612 million shares outstanding.

John Mackey, CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool’s board of directors. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. owns shares of and has recommended Amazon. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has recommended the following options: long January 2022 $1,920 calls on Amazon and short January 2022 $1,940 calls on Amazon. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Amazon and 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 man sits at his desk wearing a business shirt and tie and has a hearty laugh at something on his mobile phone.
Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

This ASX 200 director bought over $500k of his company's shares just in time for the dividend!

Investors typically draw comfort from seeing board directors spend their own money buying more shares in the ASX 200 companies…

Read more »

Woman thinking in a supermarket.
Opinions

Should I buy Woolworths shares at $37?

Are Woolworths shares worth putting in the shopping basket?

Read more »

A man looks at his laptop waiting in anticipation.
Investing Strategies

Big lesson from reporting season: STAY AWAY from these ASX shares, says expert

Plus the one stock you will want to buy now to hold through the imminent economic turbulence.

Read more »

waving the chequered flag
Broker Notes

Start your engines: Fund backs 2 ASX shares to finish line

This pair of companies reported outstanding results during last month's reporting season. Celeste is predicting further gains.

Read more »

A little girl holds broccoli over her eyes with a big happy smile.
Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Goldman Sachs says buy Woolworths stock for reliable dividends AND 10% share price growth

This broker can't recommend Woolies shares highly enough.

Read more »

A woman is excited as she reads the latest rumour on her phone.
Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Lovisa is a 'phenomenon': broker urges investors to buy shares

This could be one of the best growth shares around according to one leading broker.

Read more »

A middle-aged woman sits in contemplation over a tablet device considering information about ASX shares and deep in thought.
Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

4 directors have been buying up this ASX 200 stock since the company reported

Should insider buying drive investor attention towards this stock?

Read more »

A couple in a supermarket laugh as they discuss which fruits and vegetables to buy
Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Coles stock can deliver golden combo of share price growth plus dividends: Citi

Consumers are still shopping with Coles, helping grow its earnings.

Read more »