Dutch Bros Stock Soars Following Impressive Fourth-Quarter Results

Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS) is experiencing a remarkable surge in its stock price on Thursday. By 11:30 a.m. ET, the coffee chain's shares had risen by 26.8%, with an earlier peak increase of 33.5% during the trading day.

The excitement comes after Dutch Bros released its fourth-quarter results following the market's closure yesterday. The performance exceeded expectations, showcasing higher sales and earnings than analysts had predicted. Additionally, the company provided an optimistic outlook for 2025.

Dutch Bros Stock Rises After Strong Q4 Performance

Dutch Bros reported non-GAAP (adjusted) earnings per share of $0.07 and sales of approximately $342.8 million for the fourth quarter. This outcome surpassed Wall Street's average estimates, which had forecasted adjusted earnings per share of $0.02 on sales of $318.8 million.

The revenue for the quarter increased by 34.9% compared to the previous year. The coffee chain opened 32 new locations during this period. The same-store sales also saw a positive trend, rising by 6.9% year over year, while company-operated shops achieved an impressive 9.5% growth in same-store sales.

At the end of the year, Dutch Bros had a total of 982 locations and reported a revenue increase of 33% annually, reaching $1.28 billion. New store openings and a 5.3% increase in same-store sales fueled this growth. Last year, the company opened 151 new shops and has plans to expand even further in 2025.

Future Growth Prospects for Dutch Bros

Looking ahead, Dutch Bros expects to launch at least 160 new stores this year. With these new openings, the company’s capital expenditures are projected between $240 million and $260 million. Same-store sales are anticipated to grow between 2% and 4% throughout the year.

For 2025, Dutch Bros is forecasting revenue between $1.555 billion and $1.575 billion, indicating a growth of approximately 22.2% at the midpoint of this range. The adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) is projected to be between $265 million and $275 million, reflecting a growth of around 17.2% at the midpoint of the target. With solid growth in same-store sales and an ambitious plan for new store openings, Dutch Bros appears well-positioned for continued success in 2025.

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