Dutch Bros (NYSE:BROS) Major Shareholder Dm Individual Aggregator, Llc Sells 50,709 Shares of Company Stock

Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE:BROS) major shareholder Dm Individual Aggregator, Llc sold 50,709 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, October 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $44.01, for a total value of $2,231,703.09. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 2,360,091 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $103,867,604.91. The trade was a 2.10% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Major shareholders that own more than 10% of a company’s stock are required to disclose their transactions with the SEC.

Dutch Bros Stock Down 1.3%

Shares of BROS opened at $41.70 on Friday. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $43.38 and its 200 day moving average price is $54.01. Dutch Bros Inc. has a 12-month low of $36.51 and a 12-month 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. The firm has a market cap of $7.28 billion, a P/E ratio of 60.37, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.50 and a beta of 2.31.

Dutch Bros (NYSE:BROS) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $0.33 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.29 by $0.04. The company had revenue of $550.85 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $525.38 million. Dutch Bros had a net margin of 4.91% and a return on equity of 10.01%. Dutch Bros’s revenue was up 32.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.26 earnings per share. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Dutch Bros Inc. will post 0.88 earnings per share for the current year.

Key Stories Impacting Dutch Bros

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

• Positive Sentiment: Dutch Bros continues expanding its store footprint, with planned locations in Wichita Falls, Texas, Peoria, Illinois, Jacksonville, Florida, Tacoma, Washington, and Hoover, Alabama. The openings support the company’s long-term revenue-growth strategy and drive-thru model. Dutch Bros Coffee coming to Wichita Falls in 2027
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts at Citi, Wells Fargo, and TD Cowen lowered their price targets but maintained bullish ratings, including “buy” or “overweight.” Their revised targets remain meaningfully above the current share price, suggesting these firms still see recovery potential. Citigroup price target
• Neutral Sentiment: Community initiatives, including fundraising for Silver Rail Elementary and the launch of charity-linked collectible plushies, may strengthen Dutch Bros’ brand engagement but are unlikely to materially affect near-term financial results. Oregon Dutch Bros giveback supports Silver Rail school community
• Negative Sentiment: RBC downgraded BROS from “outperform” to “sector perform” and cut its price target from $70 to $46. RBC expects Dutch Bros to face greater competition in 2027, raising concerns about future traffic, pricing, and growth. RBC Capital downgrades Dutch Bros
• Negative Sentiment: Chairman Travis Boersma sold 145,687 shares for approximately $6.4 million, while a major shareholder sold another 50,709 shares. Both transactions were conducted under pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plans, which reduces their signaling value, but the sales can still weigh on sentiment.
• Negative Sentiment: The stock remains valued at roughly 58 times earnings despite its recent decline. That premium valuation leaves limited room for disappointment if competition increases or expansion produces slower-than-expected returns.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Dutch Bros

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of BROS. Ancora Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Dutch Bros during the second quarter worth about $29,000. Brown Lisle Cummings Inc. lifted its position in shares of Dutch Bros by 63.8% during the first quarter. Brown Lisle Cummings Inc. now owns 819 shares of the company’s stock worth $41,000 after purchasing an additional 319 shares in the last quarter. Archer Investment Corp acquired a new stake in shares of Dutch Bros during the second quarter worth about $101,000. GK Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Dutch Bros in the third quarter valued at approximately $56,000. Finally, Harbor Investment Advisory LLC boosted its stake in shares of Dutch Bros by 77.1% in the second quarter. Harbor Investment Advisory LLC now owns 2,030 shares of the company’s stock valued at $146,000 after purchasing an additional 884 shares during the period. 85.54% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several brokerages have recently commented on BROS. Freedom Capital upgraded shares of Dutch Bros to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 1st. Jefferies Financial Group lowered their price objective on shares of Dutch Bros from $75.00 to $60.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, September 29th. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their target price on shares of Dutch Bros from $70.00 to $55.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday. Royal Bank Of Canada lowered Dutch Bros from an “outperform” rating to a “sector perform” rating and cut their target price for the company from $70.00 to $46.00 in a research report on Thursday. Finally, DA Davidson decreased their price target on Dutch Bros from $85.00 to $60.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, September 28th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have issued a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $68.24.

Dutch Bros Company Profile

Dutch Bros Inc is a drive-thru beverage company that operates and franchises coffee shops across the United States. The company is known for its made-to-order drinks, fast service and community-focused brand.

Its menu includes hot, iced and blended coffee beverages, along with specialty drinks such as energy drinks, teas, lemonades, smoothies and other noncoffee refreshments. Dutch Bros also offers packaged products and branded merchandise through select locations and digital channels.

Dutch Bros was founded in 1992 in Grants Pass, Oregon, by brothers Dane and Travis Boersma.