Dutch Bros (NYSE:BROS) Price Target Cut to $70.00 by Analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada

Dutch Bros (NYSE:BROS) had its price target reduced by analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada from $75.00 to $70.00 in a research note issued on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has an “outperform” rating on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada’s target price would suggest a potential upside of 30.89% from the company’s previous close.

A number of other equities analysts have also recently issued reports on BROS. TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating and set a $73.00 price objective on shares of Dutch Bros in a research report on Wednesday, June 10th. Telsey Advisory Group lifted their price target on shares of Dutch Bros from $66.00 to $74.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Morgan Stanley upped their price objective on shares of Dutch Bros from $87.00 to $88.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Citigroup reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Dutch Bros in a report on Thursday. Finally, Barclays lowered their price objective on Dutch Bros from $76.00 to $75.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have assigned a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $77.41.

Dutch Bros Trading Down 18.6%

BROS stock traded down $12.19 during mid-day trading on Thursday, reaching $53.48. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 9,681,130 shares, compared to its average volume of 4,255,001. Dutch Bros has a 12 month low of $44.58 and a 12 month high of $74.65. The company has a current ratio of 1.33, a quick ratio of 1.19 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $65.08 and its 200 day moving average price is $57.57. The company has a market cap of $9.34 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 83.91, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.95 and a beta of 2.32.

Dutch Bros (NYSE:BROS) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $0.33 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.29 by $0.04. Dutch Bros had a net margin of 4.61% and a return on equity of 9.42%. The company had revenue of $550.85 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $525.38 million. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.26 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 32.5% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities research analysts predict that Dutch Bros will post 0.84 EPS for the current year.

Insider Activity

In related news, Chairman Travis Boersma sold 750,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $63.02, for a total value of $47,265,000.00. Following the sale, the chairman directly owned 2,410,800 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $151,928,616. This trade represents a 23.73% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. 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 stock was sold at an average price of $63.02, for a total value of $16,451,686.10. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 2,410,800 shares in the company, valued at approximately $151,928,616. This represents a 9.77% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last quarter, insiders sold 4,086,245 shares of company stock worth $243,021,771. Company insiders own 38.90% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Dutch Bros

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Orca Investment Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Dutch Bros during the second quarter valued at approximately $1,211,000. Hyperion Asset Management Ltd bought a new position in Dutch Bros during the second quarter valued at $42,946,000. Wasatch Advisors LP increased its stake in Dutch Bros by 17.8% in the 2nd quarter. Wasatch Advisors LP now owns 1,038,903 shares of the company’s stock worth $74,604,000 after buying an additional 157,098 shares during the period. Handelsbanken Fonder AB increased its stake in shares of Dutch Bros by 7.1% during the second quarter. Handelsbanken Fonder AB now owns 34,600 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,485,000 after buying an additional 2,300 shares during the period. Finally, Gradient Investments LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Dutch Bros in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $979,000. Institutional investors own 85.54% of the company’s stock.

Dutch Bros News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Dutch Bros reported second-quarter revenue of $550.9 million, up 32.5% year over year and above the roughly $525 million consensus estimate. Adjusted earnings of $0.33 per share also exceeded expectations of $0.29, compared with $0.26 a year earlier. Dutch Bros Second-Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: Company-operated same-shop sales increased 8.3%, while the company opened 48 shops, including 44 company-operated locations. Management highlighted sustained customer traffic, broader food offerings and digital tools that are increasing customer visits and purchase occasions. Dutch Bros Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
• Positive Sentiment: Dutch Bros raised its 2026 outlook, projecting revenue of approximately $2.10 billion to $2.13 billion, and reiterated an aggressive expansion strategy targeting 2,029 shops by 2029. Dutch Bros Raises 2026 Revenue Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Stephens reaffirmed its “overweight” rating and assigned an $80 price target, suggesting analysts see considerable longer-term upside. Stephens Reaffirms Dutch Bros Rating
• Neutral Sentiment: The company agreed to pay $105 million for up to 65 shuttered Salad and Go locations across four states. The sites could accelerate market expansion, but investors will monitor conversion costs, returns and execution. Dutch Bros Salad and Go Deal
• Negative Sentiment: The stock’s reaction suggests that strong results and higher guidance were not enough to overcome profit-taking and valuation concerns. Dutch Bros trades at a high earnings multiple, leaving the shares sensitive to any slowdown in traffic, same-shop sales or margin expansion. Dutch Bros Stock Reaction to Earnings

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.