Dutch Bros(US:BROS) ZACKS·2026-02-13 14:46Core Insights - Dutch Bros Inc. (BROS) reported strong fourth-quarter 2025 results, with earnings and revenues exceeding Zacks Consensus Estimates, leading to a 12.3% increase in stock price in after-hours trading [1][3][8] Financial Performance - Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) for Q4 2025 were 17 cents, surpassing the consensus estimate of 10 cents, and up from 7 cents in the prior-year quarter [3][8] - Total revenues reached $443.6 million, exceeding the consensus mark of $427 million, and reflecting a year-over-year increase of 29.4% [3][8] - Company-operated shop revenues were $409.6 million, a 30.4% increase year-over-year, while franchising and other revenues amounted to $34 million, up 19% year-over-year [4] Sales and Transactions - Systemwide same-shop sales rose 7.7% compared to 6.9% in the prior-year quarter, with same-shop transactions increasing by 5.4% from 2.3% in the same period last year [5] - Company-operated same-shop sales advanced 9.7% compared to 9.5% in the year-ago quarter, while same-shop transactions improved 7.6% from 5.2% in the prior-year period [5] Operating Highlights - Total costs and expenses for Q4 were $409.7 million, up from $327 million in the prior-year quarter [6] - Adjusted selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues were 14.7%, down 410 basis points from 18.8% in the prior-year quarter [6] - Adjusted net income totaled $30.1 million, compared to $12.5 million in the prior-year quarter [6] Balance Sheet - As of December 31, 2025, cash and cash equivalents were $269.4 million, down from $293.3 million a year earlier, while long-term debt decreased to $196.3 million from $219.8 million [7] Expansion Plans - In Q4 2025, Dutch Bros opened 55 new shops, including 52 company-operated locations across 17 states, with plans to open a minimum of 181 shops in 2026 [9][11] 2025 Highlights - Total revenues for 2025 were $1.64 billion, up from $1.28 billion in 2024, with adjusted net income of $133.9 million compared to $87.8 million in 2024 [10] - Adjusted EPS for 2025 was 76 cents, compared to 49 cents in the previous year [10] 2026 Outlook - Dutch Bros expects total revenues for 2026 to be between $2 billion and $2.03 billion, with same-shop sales growth projected at 3% to 5% [11] - Adjusted EBITDA is anticipated to be within the range of $355 million to $365 million, with capital expenditures expected between $270 million and $290 million [11]