Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE:BROS) Given Average Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages

Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE:BROS) has been assigned a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the twenty-four ratings firms that are presently covering the company, Marketbeat.com reports. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation, twenty have given a buy recommendation and one has given a strong buy recommendation to the company. The average 1-year price objective among analysts that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $76.00.

BROS has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. BNP Paribas Exane initiated coverage on shares of Dutch Bros in a report on Monday, March 30th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $73.00 price target on the stock. Citigroup upped their price target on shares of Dutch Bros from $84.00 to $85.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, May 7th. Piper Sandler upped their price target on shares of Dutch Bros from $59.00 to $61.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, May 7th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Dutch Bros in a report on Monday, April 20th. Finally, Morgan Stanley reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a $87.00 target price on shares of Dutch Bros in a research note on Thursday, May 7th.

Dutch Bros Trading Down 0.8%

BROS opened at $55.45 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $9.68 billion, a PE ratio of 86.65, a P/E/G ratio of 1.80 and a beta of 2.36. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $53.65 and its 200 day moving average price is $55.73. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21, a current ratio of 1.33 and a quick ratio of 1.19. Dutch Bros has a 12-month low of $44.58 and a 12-month high of $74.66.

Dutch Bros (NYSE:BROS) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported $0.16 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $0.16. The firm had revenue of $464.41 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $449.70 million. Dutch Bros had a net margin of 4.61% and a return on equity of 9.42%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 30.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.14 earnings per share. As a group, research analysts expect that Dutch Bros will post 0.84 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Dutch Bros News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Dutch Bros this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Reports suggest Dutch Bros is continuing to attract customers even as beverage competition intensifies, with one industry piece saying the chain is “winning traffic,” which supports the case for sustained sales momentum. As Beverage Competition Heats Up, Dutch Bros Keeps Winning Traffic
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage of Dutch Bros bringing “broistas” to four states in June points to continued unit growth and brand expansion, both of which can help support revenue growth expectations. Dutch Bros bringing broistas to these 4 states in June. See locations
• Positive Sentiment: A local report that a Bellingham pizza shop is closing to make room for a proposed Dutch Bros location suggests the company is still securing new real estate for future growth. Bellingham pizza shop closing permanently, making space for proposed Dutch Bros
• Neutral Sentiment: A Zacks article noted Dutch Bros has risen about 4.5% since its last earnings report and asked whether the move can continue, reflecting ongoing debate around valuation and momentum rather than a new catalyst. Dutch Bros (BROS) Up 4.5% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
• Neutral Sentiment: General consumer-focused articles about trying Dutch Bros for the first time add to brand awareness, but they are unlikely to materially change near-term fundamentals. Let’s try Dutch Bros for the first time – is it worth the hype?
• Neutral Sentiment: Commentary that Dutch Bros is not afraid of growing beverage competition reinforces the company’s competitive positioning, but it is mostly narrative-driven and not a direct financial catalyst. Dutch Bros isn’t afraid of growing beverage competition
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple reports highlighted insider share sales, including transactions tied to Travis Boersma and DM Individual Aggregator, which can weigh on investor sentiment if seen as reduced confidence in near-term upside. Travis Boersma Sells 447,299 Shares of Dutch Bros (NYSE:BROS) Stock

Insider Buying and Selling at Dutch Bros

In other Dutch Bros news, major shareholder Dm Individual Aggregator, Llc sold 155,692 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, June 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $58.26, for a total transaction of $9,070,615.92. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 2,932,909 shares in the company, valued at $170,871,278.34. The trade was a 5.04% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, Chairman Travis Boersma sold 447,299 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, June 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $58.26, for a total transaction of $26,059,639.74. Following the sale, the chairman owned 2,932,909 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $170,871,278.34. The trade was a 13.23% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold a total of 2,022,106 shares of company stock worth $115,725,491 over the last 90 days. Insiders own 38.90% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Dutch Bros

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Alyeska Investment Group L.P. bought a new position in shares of Dutch Bros during the fourth quarter worth about $113,880,000. Westfield Capital Management Co. LP bought a new position in shares of Dutch Bros during the fourth quarter worth about $108,948,000. Norges Bank bought a new position in shares of Dutch Bros during the fourth quarter worth about $96,951,000. Balyasny Asset Management L.P. grew its position in shares of Dutch Bros by 196.0% during the third quarter. Balyasny Asset Management L.P. now owns 1,817,201 shares of the company’s stock worth $95,112,000 after acquiring an additional 1,203,338 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Interval Partners LP bought a new position in shares of Dutch Bros during the fourth quarter worth about $57,276,000. Institutional investors own 85.54% of the company’s stock.

About Dutch Bros

Dutch Bros Coffee, trading on the NYSE under the ticker BROS, is an American drive-through coffee chain known for its quick-service model and community-focused brand. Founded in 1992 by brothers Dane and Travis Boersma in Grants Pass, Oregon, the company began as a single coffee stand and has since expanded its footprint across numerous U.S. markets. Dutch Bros specializes in handcrafted espresso drinks, drip coffee, cold brew, energy drinks, smoothies, teas, and a variety of signature “Dutch Freeze” and “Dutch Frost” blended beverages.

The company operates a mix of company-owned and franchised locations, placing a strong emphasis on speed and customer engagement.