DA Davidson Issues Pessimistic Forecast for Dutch Bros (NYSE:BROS) Stock Price

Dutch Bros (NYSE:BROS) had its price target decreased by analysts at DA Davidson from $85.00 to $60.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Monday, Marketbeat reports. The firm currently has a “buy” rating on the stock. DA Davidson’s price objective points to a potential upside of 57.41% from the company’s previous close.

A number of other equities research analysts also recently commented on the stock. Stephens reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a $80.00 price target on shares of Dutch Bros in a report on Thursday, August 6th. Seaport Research Partners started coverage on shares of Dutch Bros in a research note on Wednesday, September 16th. They set a “buy” rating and a $50.00 price objective on the stock. Piper Sandler raised their target price on shares of Dutch Bros from $61.00 to $68.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, June 22nd. Oppenheimer lifted their target price on shares of Dutch Bros from $72.00 to $82.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 30th. Finally, TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $59.00 target price on shares of Dutch Bros in a research note on Friday, September 18th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have issued a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $73.04.

Dutch Bros Trading Up 1.0%

Dutch Bros stock opened at $38.12 on Monday. The stock has a market cap of $6.66 billion, a PE ratio of 52.94, a P/E/G ratio of 1.34 and a beta of 2.28. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $50.32 and a 200 day moving average price of $55.24. Dutch Bros has a 52 week low of $37.40 and a 52 week high of $74.02. 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 (NYSE:BROS) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $0.33 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.29 by $0.04. The firm had revenue of $550.85 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $525.38 million. Dutch Bros had a net margin of 4.91% and a return on equity of 10.01%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 32.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.26 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that Dutch Bros will post 0.88 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, Director Todd Penegor acquired 2,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 13th. The stock was bought at an average price of $51.56 per share, with a total value of $103,120.00. Following the purchase, the director directly owned 7,358 shares in the company, valued at $379,378.48. The trade was a 37.33% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. 38.90% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Dutch Bros

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. NorthRock Partners LLC acquired a new position in Dutch Bros during the second quarter worth approximately $256,000. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC raised its stake in Dutch Bros by 16.1% during the second quarter. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC now owns 11,004 shares of the company’s stock worth $790,000 after purchasing an additional 1,525 shares during the period. Maven Securities LTD acquired a new position in shares of Dutch Bros in the 2nd quarter valued at $829,000. NewEdge Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Dutch Bros by 12.3% in the 2nd quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 4,810 shares of the company’s stock valued at $345,000 after purchasing an additional 528 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Baird Financial Group Inc. grew its stake in shares of Dutch Bros by 7.4% during the 2nd quarter. Baird Financial Group Inc. now owns 524,569 shares of the company’s stock valued at $37,669,000 after buying an additional 35,925 shares during the period. 85.54% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Stories Impacting Dutch Bros

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

• Positive Sentiment: Continued store expansion supports the growth outlook. Dutch Bros is planning three new Columbus-area locations by early 2027, is opening a new shop in Junction City, and has recently opened a location in Champaign. The expansion indicates ongoing demand and provides additional avenues for revenue growth. New Dutch Bros opening in Junction City Dutch Bros Coffee plans three Columbus-area shops by early 2027 Dutch Bros now open in Champaign
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts still see significant upside. JPMorgan and Jefferies retained “overweight” ratings despite cutting their price targets to $60. DA Davidson also maintained a “buy” rating with a $60 target. Those targets imply substantial upside from recent trading levels, although the reductions signal more cautious expectations.
• Neutral Sentiment: Potential site acquisitions could accelerate expansion. Dutch Bros is reportedly making another attempt to use shuttered Salad and Go locations in Arizona. Reusing existing restaurant infrastructure could lower development time and costs, but the outcome and financial terms remain uncertain. Dutch Bros takes another run at shuttered Salad and Go sites
• Negative Sentiment: Higher capital spending and a dropped deal raise execution concerns. Recent coverage questions whether increased investment needs and the abandoned transaction change Dutch Bros’ long-term growth profile. Investors may worry about cash requirements, returns on new stores, and whether expansion will translate into sufficient earnings growth. Does Dutch Bros’ Bigger Capex And Dropped Deal Reframe The Long-Term Growth Story For BROS?
• Negative Sentiment: Repeated price-target cuts reflect weaker near-term sentiment. JPMorgan, Jefferies, and DA Davidson each lowered their targets from $75–$85 to $60. Although their bullish ratings remain supportive, the revisions suggest analysts are adjusting valuation or growth assumptions downward.

About Dutch Bros

Dutch Bros Inc is a drive-thru beverage company that operates and franchises coffee shops across the United States. Founded in 1992 by brothers Dane and Travis Boersma in Grants Pass, Oregon, the company has expanded from a single coffee cart into a national chain with locations in more than 20 states.

Dutch Bros’ menu includes specialty espresso-based coffees, cold brew, teas, Dutch Bros Blue Rebel energy drinks, smoothies, lemonades, sodas and other flavored beverages. Its shops emphasize drive-thru convenience, customizable drinks and customer-focused service, with some locations also offering walk-up windows or limited indoor seating.

The company combines company-operated shops with franchised locations, although its growth strategy has increasingly emphasized company-operated stores.