Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE:BROS) Receives Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” from Brokerages

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

Several equities research analysts have issued reports on the stock. Morgan Stanley reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a $87.00 target price on shares of Dutch Bros in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Dutch Bros in a research report on Wednesday, May 20th. Telsey Advisory Group assumed coverage on shares of Dutch Bros in a research report on Wednesday, April 8th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $66.00 target price for the company. Oppenheimer assumed coverage on shares of Dutch Bros in a research report on Friday, May 1st. They set an “outperform” rating and a $72.00 target price for the company. Finally, UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Dutch Bros in a research report on Wednesday, May 20th.

Dutch Bros Price Performance

BROS stock opened at $65.91 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $54.88 and a 200-day moving average of $56.05. The company has a current ratio of 1.33, a quick ratio of 1.19 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21. Dutch Bros has a 12 month low of $44.58 and a 12 month high of $74.65. The firm 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 (NYSE:BROS) last announced its 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. Dutch Bros had a net margin of 4.61% and a return on equity of 9.42%. The business had revenue of $464.41 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $449.70 million. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.14 earnings per share. Dutch Bros’s revenue for the quarter was up 30.7% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Dutch Bros will post 0.84 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Key Stories Impacting Dutch Bros

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.

Insider Buying and Selling at Dutch Bros

In other Dutch Bros news, Chairman Travis Boersma sold 750,000 shares of Dutch Bros stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, June 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $63.02, for a total transaction of $47,265,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chairman directly owned 2,410,800 shares in the company, valued at $151,928,616. The trade was a 23.73% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, major shareholder Dm Individual Aggregator, Llc sold 261,055 shares of Dutch Bros stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, June 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $63.02, for a total transaction of $16,451,686.10. Following the sale, the insider owned 2,410,800 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $151,928,616. The trade was a 9.77% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold a total of 4,086,245 shares of company stock worth $243,021,771 over the last three months. 38.90% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Dutch Bros

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Osterweis Capital Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Dutch Bros in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $27,000. Rakuten Securities Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Dutch Bros by 557.4% in the 2nd quarter. Rakuten Securities Inc. now owns 447 shares of the company’s stock worth $31,000 after acquiring an additional 379 shares during the last quarter. Brown Lisle Cummings Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Dutch Bros in the 4th quarter worth approximately $31,000. Ankerstar Wealth LLC bought a new stake in shares of Dutch Bros in the 4th quarter worth approximately $31,000. Finally, Quarry LP lifted its holdings in shares of Dutch Bros by 83.5% in the 4th quarter. Quarry LP now owns 600 shares of the company’s stock worth $37,000 after acquiring an additional 273 shares during the last quarter. 85.54% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

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.