Retail sales climbed a very impressive seasonally adjusted 0.8% in December when compared to November. And retail sales jumped 5.6% in December year-over-year (YOY), coming in significantly above inflation which is running below 4%. Additionally, the University of Michigan’s index of consumer sentiment rose 21% YOY this month to 78.8. Moreover, the index’s gain in the last two months was the greatest advance over such a period in more than 30 years. So consumers’ confidence is clearly rapidly increasing, ca ...

The Zacks Beverages – Soft Drinks industry has been undergoing a transformative period, shaped by health-conscious choices, sustainability and the need for innovation. The industry participants are well-placed for market share growth over the long term through innovation, adaptability and a focus on consumer well-being. Accelerating digital investments toward e-commerce and direct-to-consumer channels bode well. Companies are expected to gain from the expansion into newer categories and adjacent categories, ...

Up-and-coming coffee chain Dutch Bros (BROS 1.95%) stormed into the public markets back in 2021, raising nearly half a billion dollars in its initial public offering (IPO) with a first-day closing price of $36.92 per share. But Dutch Bros shares have largely languished since then despite strong growth from its underlying business.If you're considering whether Dutch Bros stock might be worthy of a spot in your portfolio, here are three things you'll want to know.1. Dutch Bros' Rewards program is driving mass ...

Has anyone ever asked you to hand them a "Kleenex" instead of a tissue? It's incredible how some brands become so well known that their name often replaces the actual product they sell.In the case of coffee, it's almost a given that Starbucks is the first name that comes to mind. Whether or not you drink their coffee or eat their pastries, chances are that you walk or drive past several Starbucks locations each day.And while Starbucks might be the most recognized brand in craft coffee, consumers have no sho ...

GRANTS PASS, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE: BROS; the “Company” or “Dutch Bros”) one of the fastest-growing brands in the quick service beverage industry in the United States by location count, today announced it intends to expand operations at its Phoenix, Arizona office. The Company anticipates providing further details on the expansion during its Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2023 earnings call in mid-February. “Dutch Bros is a brand built on relationships, whether they’re at the window ...

As a business that had its initial public offering just over two years ago, and one that's fully focused on growth above anything else, Dutch Bros (BROS -1.10%) is certainly catching the attention of investors. Their hope is that as it rapidly expands the number of coffee shops it operates, its sales will climb, and shareholders will achieve massive gains.But if you're looking to add Dutch Bros to your portfolio, it might be best to forget about it. Starbucks (SBUX -1.03%) is a magnificent coffee stock to c ...

DUTCH BROS DUTCH BROS 44175 117 Supplemental Earnings Slides Q3 2023 DISCLAIMER 251 223 35 0 141 203 217 217 217 Non-GAAP Measures. The Company prepares and presents its consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP"). However, management believes that certain non-GAAP financial measures, such as Adjusted EBITDA and Company-operated shop contribution, provide investors with additional useful information in evaluating the Company's c ...

Dutch Bros, Inc. (NYSE:BROS) Q3 2023 Earnings Conference Call November 7, 2023 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Paddy Warren - Director, IR at Corporate Development Jonathan Ricci - CEO & Director Christine Barone - President Charley Jemley - CFO Conference Call Participants Jeffrey Bernstein - Barclays Bank Sara Senatore - Bank of America Merrill Lynch Jeffrey Farmer - Gordon Haskett Rahul Krotthapalli - JPMorgan Chase & Co. Nick Setyan - Wedbush Securities Brian Mullan - Piper Sandler & Co. Gregory Francfo ...

On April 1, 2022, Dutch Bros Inc. entered into an interest rate swap transaction with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. with respect to $70 million of the term loan under the 2022 Credit Facility. The purpose of the floating-to-fixed interest rate swap was to fix the interest base rate charged on the term loan at 2.67% for the $70 million notional amount. The interest rate swap matures on February 28, 2027. There were no changes to the interest rate swap contract resulting from the amendment to our credit facility. ...

Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE:BROS) Q2 2023 Earnings Conference Call August 8, 2023 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Paddy Warren - Director, Investor Relations and Corporate Development Joth Ricci - Chief Executive Officer Christine Barone - President Charley Jemley - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Chris O'Cull - Stifel Sharon Zackfia - William Blair Andrew Charles - Cowen and Company Sara Senatore - Bank of America Jeffrey Bernstein - Barclays David Tarantino - Robert W. Baird Jeff Farmer - G ...