Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE:BROS) Stock Has Consensus Price Target of $71.88

Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE:BROS) has earned a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the twenty-five analysts that are presently covering the stock, MarketBeat.com reports. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, twenty have issued a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating on the company. The average 1 year price objective among brokers that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $70.62.

BROS has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Jefferies Financial Group reduced their price objective on Dutch Bros from $75.00 to $60.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, September 29th. Piper Sandler lifted their price objective on Dutch Bros from $61.00 to $68.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, June 22nd. Raymond James Financial set a $59.00 target price on Dutch Bros in a report on Friday, September 18th. Melius Research cut their target price on Dutch Bros from $95.00 to $70.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, September 18th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada cut their target price on Dutch Bros from $75.00 to $70.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, August 6th.

Dutch Bros News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Dutch Bros has increased sales by 58% over the past three years and tripled free cash flow. Its drive-through format allows the company to open stores faster and at a lower cost, supporting potential long-term unit growth. Dutch Bros Has Lost a Third of Its Value in 2026. Is It Time to Buy?
• Positive Sentiment: New locations are continuing to expand the brand’s footprint, including a Virginia Beach store and a planned Henderson, Nevada, location. Store openings reinforce the company’s aggressive growth strategy. Dutch Bros will open Virginia Beach location on Friday
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst coverage is comparing Dutch Bros with Aramark as a potential value investment, suggesting the stock’s steep decline has attracted attention from investors seeking discounted restaurant-sector opportunities. ARMK vs. BROS: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
• Neutral Sentiment: Local community coverage, including a Fresno anniversary event and a specialty Oregon location serving ice cream, provides brand visibility but is unlikely to materially affect near-term earnings. Dutch Bros celebrated 20 years in Fresno by giving back to the community
• Negative Sentiment: Morgan Stanley reduced its price target to $71 from $88 while maintaining an Overweight rating. The cut signals more cautious expectations even though the analyst remains positive on the company’s longer-term prospects. Morgan Stanley Adjusts Price Target on Dutch Bros to $71 From $88
• Negative Sentiment: Despite roughly 32% sales growth, investor concerns about operating-cost inflation and whether customer demand can translate into sustainable profits have contributed to falling targets and the stock’s decline. Menu innovation, digital engagement and expansion remain potential offsets. Dutch Bros (BROS) Is Growing Sales 32%. Why Are Targets Falling?

Insider Transactions at Dutch Bros

In other news, Director Todd Penegor purchased 2,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, August 13th. The shares were bought at an average price of $51.56 per share, for a total transaction of $103,120.00. Following the purchase, the director directly owned 7,358 shares in the company, valued at approximately $379,378.48. This trade represents a 37.33% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. 38.90% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of Dutch Bros

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of BROS. Wellington Management Group LLP lifted its stake in shares of Dutch Bros by 38.0% in the second quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 3,090,882 shares of the company’s stock worth $221,956,000 after buying an additional 851,075 shares in the last quarter. Bank of America Corp DE increased its position 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 valued at $91,939,000 after acquiring an additional 454,036 shares in the last quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP raised its holdings in Dutch Bros by 3.2% in the 1st quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 1,204,326 shares of the company’s stock worth $60,994,000 after acquiring an additional 37,683 shares during the last quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp raised its holdings in Dutch Bros by 58.1% in the 1st quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 1,044,545 shares of the company’s stock worth $52,917,000 after acquiring an additional 384,011 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Wasatch Advisors LP lifted its position in Dutch Bros by 17.8% in the 2nd quarter. Wasatch Advisors LP now owns 1,038,903 shares of the company’s stock valued at $74,604,000 after acquiring an additional 157,098 shares in the last quarter. 85.54% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Dutch Bros Stock Up 0.1%

BROS traded up $0.03 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $41.12. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 4,772,142 shares, compared to its average volume of 4,460,099. The firm has a market capitalization of $7.18 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 57.12, a PEG ratio of 1.45 and a beta of 2.31. The company has a current ratio of 1.35, a quick ratio of 1.19 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.20. Dutch Bros has a 1 year low of $36.51 and a 1 year high of $74.02. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $44.02 and its 200-day moving average is $54.19.

Dutch Bros (NYSE:BROS) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $0.33 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.29 by $0.04. Dutch Bros had a net margin of 4.91% and a return on equity of 10.01%. The business 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 earned $0.26 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 32.5% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, research analysts expect that Dutch Bros will post 0.88 EPS for the current year.

Dutch Bros Company Profile

Dutch Bros Inc is a drive-thru beverage company that operates the Dutch Bros coffeehouse brand. The company serves a broad menu of handcrafted beverages, including specialty coffees, cold brews, teas, energy drinks, lemonades, smoothies and flavored sodas, along with a selection of snacks and other food items.

Dutch Bros was founded in 1992 by brothers Dane and Travis Boersma in Grants Pass, Oregon. From its original pushcart operation, the company developed a drive-thru-focused model built around convenience, customized drinks and customer service.