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Dutch Bros Inc (BROS)
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Dutch Bros Inc (BROS) AI Stock Analysis

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Neutral 65 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:65Neutral
Price Target:
$50.00
▼(-5.41% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:02/14/26
The score is driven primarily by improving fundamentals (profitability inflection and better leverage) and upbeat 2026 guidance for continued rapid growth. These positives are tempered by weak technicals (downtrend across moving averages with negative MACD) and a demanding valuation (very high P/E), which raise execution risk if growth or margins disappoint.
Positive Factors
Revenue scale & profit inflection
Rapid multi-year top-line growth has created a much larger operating base and coincided with a clear profitability inflection in 2024–2025. Lasting scale improves leverage on SG&A and supports reinvestment, making future unit rollouts and margin recovery more durable.
Negative Factors
Structurally lower gross margins
A materially lower gross margin versus earlier years signals persistent cost or mix pressure that limits operating margin upside. Continued commodity-driven COGS headwinds reduce the firm's ability to translate revenue growth into sustained margin expansion and free cash flow.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Revenue scale & profit inflection
Rapid multi-year top-line growth has created a much larger operating base and coincided with a clear profitability inflection in 2024–2025. Lasting scale improves leverage on SG&A and supports reinvestment, making future unit rollouts and margin recovery more durable.
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Dutch Bros Inc (BROS) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

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 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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Any
Shops by Type
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.
Chart InsightsDutch Bros is clearly prioritizing company-operated growth while franchised locations have barely budged—this shift is driving the revenue and same-store sales momentum management touted, fueled by digital adoption and test programs like hot food. That strategy boosts topline control and lifetime value but increases exposure to preopening, labor and commodity cost pressures the company flagged. With management guiding to an accelerated cadence (about 175 new system shops in 2026), watch margin sensitivity: continued company-operated openings can amplify growth but also magnify short-term cost and profitability risk.
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Dutch Bros Inc Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Feb 12, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:May 13, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call emphasized strong top-line growth, record shop economics (record AUV), robust new shop productivity, significant adjusted EBITDA expansion, strong liquidity, and progress on loyalty, digital, and food/CPG initiatives. The major near-term headwinds are elevated coffee costs and some margin pressure (notably in Q1 2026) and limitations on full food-program rollout in legacy shops. Management provided confident 2026 guidance with continued unit growth and profitable scaling, while acknowledging temporary cost pressures.
Positive Updates
Adjusted EBITDA Expansion
Adjusted EBITDA increased 31% for full-year 2025 to $303,000,000, outpacing revenue growth; Q4 adjusted EBITDA was $73,000,000, up 49% year-over-year.
Negative Updates
Elevated Coffee and COGS Pressure
Coffee costs remained elevated through 2025, driving beverage/food/packaging costs to 27% of company-operated revenue (160 bps unfavorable YoY). Management expects roughly 200 bps of total COGS pressure in Q1 2026 and ~80 bps of total COGS pressure for the 2026 midpoint.
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Q4-2025 Updates
Negative
Adjusted EBITDA Expansion
Adjusted EBITDA increased 31% for full-year 2025 to $303,000,000, outpacing revenue growth; Q4 adjusted EBITDA was $73,000,000, up 49% year-over-year.
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Company Guidance
Management guided 2026 to total revenues of $2.00–2.03 billion (up ~22–24% y/y), at least 181 system shop openings (including 20 Clutch conversions for about $20 million), system same‑shop sales growth of ~3–5% (with Q1 expected ~4–6% and roughly 30 system shop openings assumed in Q1), adjusted EBITDA of $355–365 million (midpoint implying about a 60‑bp net adjusted EBITDA margin headwind), and capital expenditures of $270–290 million; they expect roughly 80 bps of full‑year COGS pressure (including ~200 bps in Q1 that eases through the year), anticipate the new food rollout to drive ~4% comp lift in participating shops (noting ~300 legacy shops may not accommodate food), and expect an additional ~70 bps of adjusted SG&A leverage while reiterating a long‑term company‑operated contribution margin target of ~30% as coffee costs normalize.

Dutch Bros Inc Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Strong multi-year revenue scaling and a clear profitability inflection in 2024–2025 (higher operating/EBITDA margins) alongside improved leverage in 2025. Offsetting this are slowing growth in 2025, structurally lower gross margin versus earlier years, and inconsistent/low free-cash-flow conversion with historical FCF volatility.
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
74
Positive
Cash Flow
67
Positive
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue1.64B1.28B965.78M739.01M497.88M
Gross Profit423.95M340.13M251.30M180.92M153.30M
EBITDA276.31M204.91M118.38M46.09M-87.25M
Net Income79.84M35.26M1.72M-4.75M-12.68M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets3.01B2.50B1.76B1.19B553.70M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments269.40M293.35M133.54M20.18M18.51M
Total Debt1.09B942.91M676.58M625.42M150.69M
Total Liabilities2.11B1.74B1.09B934.38M339.97M
Stockholders Equity680.82M537.37M364.35M129.12M94.52M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow54.41M24.69M-88.54M-128.00M-38.07M
Operating Cash Flow295.55M246.43M139.91M59.88M80.38M
Investing Cash Flow-241.07M-212.07M-227.28M-192.57M-121.09M
Financing Cash Flow-78.43M125.45M200.73M134.36M27.58M

Dutch Bros Inc Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Neutral
Last Price52.86
Price Trends
50DMA
52.09
Positive
100DMA
56.08
Negative
200DMA
58.25
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
0.61
Negative
RSI
51.74
Neutral
STOCH
68.87
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For BROS, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 52.86 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 51.53, above the 50-day MA of 52.09, and below the 200-day MA of 58.25, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 0.61 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 51.74 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 68.87 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral 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

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
75
Outperform
$217.15B25.46-336.89%2.31%1.26%2.87%
67
Neutral
$44.40B32.2247.00%7.31%5.26%
65
Neutral
$9.19B96.1012.41%28.93%69.59%
65
Neutral
$44.72B26.98-20.57%1.84%11.60%-4.33%
61
Neutral
$18.38B12.79-2.54%3.03%1.52%-15.83%
51
Neutral
$110.06B83.00-17.22%2.88%2.80%-50.71%
48
Neutral
$1.17B42.31-6.99%4.72%-0.64%-60.71%
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
BROS
Dutch Bros Inc
52.86
-5.03
-8.69%
CMG
Chipotle
34.59
-14.21
-29.12%
MCD
McDonald's
304.51
-0.90
-0.30%
PZZA
Papa John's International
35.01
5.92
20.36%
SBUX
Starbucks
97.48
16.02
19.66%
YUM
Yum! Brands
161.43
19.47
13.72%

Dutch Bros Inc Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Dutch Bros Reports Strong Q4 2025 Results, Growth Outlook
Positive
Feb 12, 2026
Dutch Bros Inc., one of the fastest-growing brands in the U.S. quick service beverage sector, reported strong fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results on February 12, 2026, highlighting robust expansion and profitability. The company opened 55 ne...
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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Feb 14, 2026