Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE:BROS) shares are trading higher Friday after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results.
Double Beat, Performance Metrics And Expansion Momentum
Dutch Bros reported adjusted earnings per share of 17 cents, beating the consensus estimate of 10 cents. In addition, the company reported revenue of $443.61 million, beating the consensus estimate of $424.75 million.
Total revenue increased 29.4% year over year to $443.6 million from $342.8 million in the same period of 2024.
Systemwide same shop sales rose 7.7%, while systemwide same shop transactions increased 5.4% compared to the prior-year quarter. Company-operated same shop sales grew 9.7% and company-operated same shop transactions climbed 7.6% year over year.
The company opened 55 new shops during the quarter, 52 of which were company-operated, expanding across 17 states.
CFO Josh Guenser said confidence in achieving the company's goal of 2,029 shops by 2029 has never been higher, citing expansion into seven contiguous states and record average unit volumes of $2.1 million in 2025.
Dutch Bros sees fiscal-year revenue between $2.00 billion and $2.03 billion, versus the consensus estimate of $2.03 billion.
Mixed Short-Term Trend; Bearish Momentum Signals
Currently, Dutch Bros stock is trading approximately 4.5% above its 20-day simple moving average (SMA) but is 0.5% below its 50-day SMA, indicating a mixed short-term trend. Over the past 12 months, shares have decreased by 39.17%, and they are positioned closer to their 52-week highs than lows, which suggests some recovery potential.
The RSI is at 33.22, indicating neutral momentum, while the MACD is below its signal line, suggesting bearish pressure on the stock. This combination of technical indicators reflects a cautious outlook, as the stock navigates through a challenging market environment.
The combination of neutral RSI and bearish MACD suggests mixed momentum, indicating that traders should remain vigilant for potential shifts in market sentiment.
- Key Resistance: $64.00
- Key Support: $58.50
Benzinga Edge Rankings
Below is the Benzinga Edge scorecard for Dutch Bros, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses compared to the broader market:
- Value: Weak (Score: 21.3) — Trading at a steep premium relative to peers.
- Growth: Strong (Score: 89.23) — Indicates robust growth potential.
- Momentum: Weak (Score: 8.11) — Stock is underperforming the broader market.
The Verdict: Dutch Bros’s Benzinga Edge signal reveals a mixed outlook. While the strong growth score indicates potential, the weak value and momentum scores suggest caution for investors considering entry points.
Dutch Bros Stock Soars Higher
BROS Price Action: At the time of publication, Dutch Bros stock is trading 5.45% higher at $53.59, according to data from Benzinga Pro.
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