Dutch Bros (NYSE:BROS) CEO Sells $2,527,324.03 in Stock

Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE:BROS) CEO Christine Barone sold 42,031 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, June 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $60.13, for a total transaction of $2,527,324.03. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 44,573 shares in the company, valued at $2,680,174.49. This trade represents a 48.53% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Dutch Bros Stock Up 1.4%

Shares of NYSE BROS opened at $65.91 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $11.51 billion, a P/E ratio of 102.99, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.14 and a beta of 2.36. Dutch Bros Inc. has a 52-week low of $44.58 and a 52-week high of $74.65. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21, a quick ratio of 1.19 and a current ratio of 1.33. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $54.88 and its 200-day moving average price is $56.05.

Dutch Bros (NYSE:BROS) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported $0.16 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.16. The firm had revenue of $464.41 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $449.70 million. Dutch Bros had a net margin of 4.61% and a return on equity of 9.42%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 30.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $0.14 EPS. Equities analysts forecast that Dutch Bros Inc. will post 0.84 earnings per share for the current year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Dutch Bros in a research report on Wednesday, May 20th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Dutch Bros in a research note on Monday, April 20th. The Goldman Sachs Group upgraded shares of Dutch Bros from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $75.00 price objective for the company in a research note on Monday, March 2nd. TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $73.00 price objective on shares of Dutch Bros in a research note on Wednesday. Finally, DA Davidson reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $75.00 price objective on shares of Dutch Bros in a research note on Monday, June 1st. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have issued a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Dutch Bros presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $76.00.

Dutch Bros News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Dutch Bros remains a growth story, with analysts such as TD Cowen, RBC, UBS, and KeyCorp maintaining bullish ratings and a consensus target price around $76, implying continued confidence in the company’s expansion and earnings outlook.
• Positive Sentiment: The company’s recent quarterly results showed revenue growth of 30.7% year over year and EPS that matched Wall Street expectations, reinforcing the market’s view that Dutch Bros is still executing well operationally.
• Positive Sentiment: Dutch Bros also highlighted community engagement with a “give back” promotion tied to No Kid Hungry, while continuing to open new shops, which supports the long-term growth narrative.
• Neutral Sentiment: Several insider transactions were disclosed, including CEO Christine Barone selling 42,031 shares and Chairman Travis Boersma selling about 1.5 million shares across two June 10-11 trades, along with a large shareholder trimming roughly 522,000 shares total; all were executed under Rule 10b5-1 plans, which can signal planned diversification rather than a change in outlook.
• Negative Sentiment: The size of the insider selling may weigh on sentiment in the near term, as investors often view heavy executive selling as a caution signal even when the sales are pre-scheduled.
• Negative Sentiment: Short-seller attention has also increased, adding to pressure on BROS by suggesting some traders are betting the stock’s strong run may be overstretched.

Institutional Trading of Dutch Bros

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of BROS. Osterweis Capital Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Dutch Bros in the 2nd quarter valued at $27,000. Brown Lisle Cummings Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Dutch Bros in the 4th quarter valued at $31,000. Rakuten Securities Inc. increased its stake in shares of Dutch Bros by 557.4% in the 2nd quarter. Rakuten Securities Inc. now owns 447 shares of the company’s stock valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 379 shares in the last quarter. Ankerstar Wealth LLC bought a new stake in shares of Dutch Bros in the 4th quarter valued at $31,000. Finally, Quarry LP increased its stake in Dutch Bros by 83.5% during the 4th quarter. Quarry LP now owns 600 shares of the company’s stock valued at $37,000 after purchasing an additional 273 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 85.54% of the company’s stock.

Dutch Bros Company Profile

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.