Dutch Bros Inc. Class A (BROS)
NYSE:BROS
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Rating:60Neutral
Price Target:
$61.00
▲(14.15% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/16/26
The score is driven by improving fundamentals and a strong, guidance-raising earnings outlook, tempered by elevated leverage and margin pressure. The biggest near-term offset is weak technical positioning (price below key moving averages with negative MACD), while valuation is also a headwind due to the very high P/E and no dividend support.
Positive Factors
Revenue & EBITDA Growth
Sustained top-line and EBITDA expansion demonstrates a scalable drive‑thru beverage model. Strong same‑shop comps and raised full‑year guidance reflect durable demand and execution, supporting continued reinvestment, franchise royalties and planned unit growth over the next several years.
Negative Factors
Elevated Leverage
Above‑average leverage reduces balance‑sheet flexibility and raises sensitivity to slower cash flow or higher rates. With meaningful expansion capex needs, elevated debt can constrain strategic options, increase interest burden and force more conservative growth if margins deteriorate.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Revenue & EBITDA Growth
Sustained top-line and EBITDA expansion demonstrates a scalable drive‑thru beverage model. Strong same‑shop comps and raised full‑year guidance reflect durable demand and execution, supporting continued reinvestment, franchise royalties and planned unit growth over the next several years.
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Dutch Bros Inc Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Any
Shops by Type
Categorizes the company's retail locations, providing insight into the business model and growth strategy through the mix of company-owned versus franchised stores.
Categorizes the company's retail locations, providing insight into the business model and growth strategy through the mix of company-owned versus franchised stores.
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Market Cap
$9.32B
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)4.49M
Price to Earnings (P/E)91.5
Beta (1Y)1.95
Revenue Growth28.39%
EPS Growth64.25%
CountryUS
Employees18,000
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryRestaurants
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.64
Shares Outstanding127,292,625
10 Day Avg. Volume3,644,934
30 Day Avg. Volume4,492,652
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.90
Price to Book (P/B)11.27
Price to Sales (P/S)4.68
P/FCF Ratio141.01
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.17
Enterprise Value/Revenue6.25
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit24.81
Enterprise Value/Ebitda38.82
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$76.11Price Target Upside42.41% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering20
EPS Forecast (FY)0.91
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.08B
Dutch Bros Inc Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Dutch Bros Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates and franchises drive-thru shops in the United States. The company operates through Company-Operated Shops and Franchising and Other segments. It serves through company-operated shops and on...
How the Company Makes Money
Dutch Bros makes money primarily by selling beverages and related items to customers through its shop network. Its main revenue stream is company-operated shop sales, where revenue is recognized from transactions at the point of sale for drinks an...
Dutch Bros Inc Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 06, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 12, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call presented strong operational and financial momentum: Q1 revenue and EBITDA grew 31% and 26% respectively, same-shop sales and transactions accelerated, AUVs hit record levels, the food rollout and conversions (Clutch) produced outsized performance, and the company raised full-year guidance. Offsetting factors include margin pressure from elevated coffee and higher occupancy costs due to a shift to build-to-suit leases, some one-time R&M/other cost items, and portions of the fleet that cannot accommodate food. Overall, management signaled confidence in growth trajectory while acknowledging cost headwinds that modestly constrain margin expansion.Positive Updates
Strong Revenue and Profit Growth
Total revenues of $464 million in Q1, up 31% year-over-year; adjusted EBITDA of $79 million, up 26% year-over-year; adjusted EPS $0.16 versus $0.14 in prior-year Q1.
Negative Updates
Higher Commodity and Food-Related COGS
Beverage, food and packaging costs were 26.2% of company-operated shop revenue, up 120 basis points YoY, primarily due to higher coffee costs and food rollout; company now anticipates ~60 basis points of total COGS pressure for 2026.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Revenue and Profit Growth
Total revenues of $464 million in Q1, up 31% year-over-year; adjusted EBITDA of $79 million, up 26% year-over-year; adjusted EPS $0.16 versus $0.14 in prior-year Q1.
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Company Guidance
Management raised full‑year 2026 targets, now forecasting total revenues of $2.05–$2.08 billion (≈25%–27% y/y), system same‑shop sales growth of 4%–6% (with Q2 approaching ~5%), at least 185 system shop openings in 2026 and a clear path to 2,029 shops by 2029, adjusted EBITDA of $370–$380 million (midpoint assumes ~30 bps net adjusted EBITDA margin pressure), and unchanged CapEx guidance of $270–$290 million. The outlook also contemplates roughly 60 bps of total COGS pressure and ~80 bps of full‑year leverage on adjusted SG&A, expects the new food rollout and many Clutch Coffee Bar conversions to be largely complete by end‑of‑Q3 (conversion CapEx incl. purchase allocation ≈$1.4M per shop; Q1 average CapEx per shop ≈$1.3M), and emphasised strong liquidity (~$698M total, including ~$264M cash) supporting execution.Dutch Bros Inc Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
72
Positive
Balance Sheet
58
Neutral
Cash Flow
66
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 1.75B | 1.64B | 1.28B | 965.78M | 739.01M | 497.88M |
| Gross Profit | 440.00M | 423.95M | 340.13M | 251.30M | 180.92M | 153.30M |
| EBITDA | 281.27M | 279.06M | 204.91M | 118.38M | 46.09M | -87.25M |
| Net Income | 80.59M | 79.84M | 35.26M | 1.72M | -4.75M | -12.68M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 3.11B | 3.01B | 2.50B | 1.76B | 1.19B | 553.70M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 263.52M | 269.40M | 293.35M | 133.54M | 20.18M | 18.51M |
| Total Debt | 1.16B | 1.09B | 942.91M | 676.58M | 625.42M | 150.69M |
| Total Liabilities | 2.18B | 2.11B | 1.74B | 1.09B | 934.38M | 339.97M |
| Stockholders Equity | 696.45M | 680.82M | 537.37M | 364.35M | 129.12M | 94.52M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 90.80M | 54.41M | 24.69M | -88.54M | -128.00M | -38.07M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 343.38M | 295.55M | 246.43M | 139.91M | 59.88M | 80.38M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -272.35M | -241.07M | -212.07M | -227.28M | -192.57M | -121.09M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -123.96M | -78.43M | 125.45M | 200.73M | 134.36M | 27.58M |
Dutch Bros Inc Technical Analysis
Positive
53.44
Price Trends
53.31
Positive
54.28
Positive
56.71
Positive
Market Momentum
0.53
Negative
60.57
Neutral
93.02
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For BROS, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 53.44 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 53.89, above the 50-day MA of 53.31, and below the 200-day MA of 56.71, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.53 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 60.57 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 93.02 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for BROS.
Dutch Bros Inc Risk Analysis
Dutch Bros Inc disclosed 66 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Dutch Bros Inc reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Dutch Bros Inc Peers Comparison
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Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
67 Neutral | $197.50B | 22.87 | -433.95% | 2.31% | 6.76% | 6.96% | |
65 Neutral | $41.59B | 28.49 | 48.45% | ― | 5.67% | -4.28% | |
64 Neutral | $114.82B | 75.54 | -18.33% | 2.88% | 5.88% | -52.37% | |
64 Neutral | $41.35B | 23.58 | -23.33% | 1.84% | 9.65% | 23.32% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
60 Neutral | $9.32B | 91.50 | 12.07% | ― | 28.39% | 64.25% | |
50 Neutral | $1.14B | 39.45 | -6.47% | 4.72% | -2.41% | -64.77% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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Dutch Bros Inc Corporate Events
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Dutch Bros Shareholders Back Directors and Governance Proposals
Positive
May 15, 2026
On May 13, 2026, Dutch Bros Inc. held its 2026 annual stockholders’ meeting, at which approximately 95.2% of the company’s voting power was represented remotely or by proxy. Stockholders elected nine directors, including Executive Chai...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Dutch Bros Lifts 2026 Outlook After Strong Q1 Results
Positive
May 6, 2026
Dutch Bros Inc., a fast-growing U.S. drive-thru beverage operator and franchisor, specializes in high-quality, customizable hot and cold drinks served with an emphasis on speed and service. Founded in 1992 in Oregon, the company has expanded to 1,...
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