Shares of Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE:BROS – Get Free Report) crossed above its 50 day moving average during trading on Wednesday. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $42.80 and traded as high as $43.91. Dutch Bros shares last traded at $42.9440, with a volume of 5,169,845 shares.
Dutch Bros News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Dutch Bros this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Strong same-shop sales are supporting the long-term growth case for Dutch Bros, suggesting healthy customer demand and giving investors confidence in the brand’s ability to expand. Strong Same-Shop Sales Support Dutch Bros’ Long-Term Case
- Positive Sentiment: Dutch Bros continues to grow its footprint, opening 48 new shops in the second quarter of 2026. The expansion reinforces the company’s unit-growth strategy, although it also places importance on maintaining sales productivity and profitability at new locations. Dutch Bros vs. Kimberly-Clark: Which Is the Smarter Buy Today?
- Positive Sentiment: Bank of America Securities issued a Buy rating on BROS, while UBS reiterated its Buy rating. The favorable analyst views provide support for the stock’s long-term outlook after its substantial decline from its 52-week high. Bank of America Securities Issues a Buy Rating on Dutch Bros UBS Remains a Buy on Dutch Bros
- Neutral Sentiment: Investors are looking ahead to Dutch Bros’ earnings report. Earnings are expected to grow, but the latest preview says the company lacks the combination of factors typically associated with a likely earnings beat, increasing the risk of volatility around the results. Dutch Bros Earnings Expected to Grow
- Neutral Sentiment: A proposed Dutch Bros drive-through near a Homewood school has encountered opposition over Raleigh Avenue access and school-traffic concerns. The issue appears location-specific but could delay one development project. Dutch Bros Eyes Homewood Location as School Traffic Concerns Spark Debate
- Negative Sentiment: Traders purchased a large volume of Dutch Bros put options, indicating that some market participants are positioning for downside or protecting against a potential post-earnings decline. Traders Purchase Large Volume of Dutch Bros Put Options
Analyst Ratings Changes
A number of equities analysts recently issued reports on the company. Raymond James Financial set a $59.00 price objective on Dutch Bros in a report on Friday, September 18th. Telsey Advisory Group increased their target price on Dutch Bros from $66.00 to $74.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Freedom Capital raised shares of Dutch Bros to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 1st. Morgan Stanley lowered their target price on shares of Dutch Bros from $88.00 to $71.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, October 15th. Finally, Robert W. Baird cut their price target on shares of Dutch Bros from $82.00 to $60.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, October 2nd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have given a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $67.04.
Read Our Latest Report on BROS
Dutch Bros Stock Up 3.1%
The company’s 50 day moving average price is $42.80 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $53.61. The company has a quick ratio of 1.19, a current ratio of 1.35 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.20. The stock has a market cap of $7.50 billion, a P/E ratio of 59.65, a P/E/G ratio of 1.47 and a beta of 2.31.
Dutch Bros (NYSE:BROS – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $0.33 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.29 by $0.04. Dutch Bros had a return on equity of 10.01% and a net margin of 4.91%. The firm had revenue of $550.85 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $525.38 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.26 earnings per share. Dutch Bros’s quarterly revenue was up 32.5% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, research analysts expect that Dutch Bros Inc. will post 0.88 earnings per share for the current year.
Insider Buying and Selling at Dutch Bros
In other Dutch Bros news, major shareholder Dm Individual Aggregator, Llc sold 50,709 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, October 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $44.01, for a total value of $2,231,703.09. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 2,360,091 shares in the company, valued at approximately $103,867,604.91. This represents a 2.10% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, Director Todd Penegor purchased 2,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 13th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $51.56 per share, for a total transaction of $103,120.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 7,358 shares in the company, valued at approximately $379,378.48. This represents a 37.33% increase in their position. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. 38.90% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
Institutional Trading of Dutch Bros
Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Wellington Management Group LLP increased its stake in Dutch Bros by 38.0% during the 2nd quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 3,090,882 shares of the company’s stock valued at $221,956,000 after purchasing an additional 851,075 shares in the last quarter. Danica Pension Livsforsikringsaktieselskab purchased a new position in shares of Dutch Bros in the first quarter worth $33,569,000. Hyperion Asset Management Ltd raised its holdings in shares of Dutch Bros by 104.4% in the third quarter. Hyperion Asset Management Ltd now owns 1,222,532 shares of the company’s stock worth $47,141,000 after buying an additional 624,488 shares during the last quarter. Bank of America Corp DE lifted its stake in shares of Dutch Bros by 33.4% during the first quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 1,814,815 shares of the company’s stock worth $91,939,000 after buying an additional 454,036 shares during the period. Finally, Bank of New York Mellon Corp lifted its stake in shares of Dutch Bros by 58.1% during the first quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 1,044,545 shares of the company’s stock worth $52,917,000 after buying an additional 384,011 shares during the period. 85.54% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Dutch Bros Company Profile
Dutch Bros Inc is a drive-thru beverage company that operates and franchises coffee shops across the United States. The company is known for its made-to-order drinks, fast service and community-focused brand.
Its menu includes hot, iced and blended coffee beverages, along with specialty drinks such as energy drinks, teas, lemonades, smoothies and other noncoffee refreshments. Dutch Bros also offers packaged products and branded merchandise through select locations and digital channels.
Dutch Bros was founded in 1992 in Grants Pass, Oregon, by brothers Dane and Travis Boersma.
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