Insider Selling: Dutch Bros (NYSE:BROS) Major Shareholder Sells $16,451,686.10 in Stock

Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE:BROS) major shareholder Dm Individual Aggregator, Llc sold 261,055 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, June 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $63.02, for a total transaction of $16,451,686.10. Following the sale, the insider owned 2,410,800 shares in the company, valued at $151,928,616. The trade was a 9.77% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Major shareholders that own 10% or more of a company’s shares are required to disclose their transactions with the SEC.

Dm Individual Aggregator, Llc also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Wednesday, June 10th, Dm Individual Aggregator, Llc sold 261,054 shares of Dutch Bros stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $60.37, for a total transaction of $15,759,829.98.
• On Monday, June 1st, Dm Individual Aggregator, Llc sold 155,692 shares of Dutch Bros stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $58.26, for a total transaction of $9,070,615.92.
• On Friday, May 29th, Dm Individual Aggregator, Llc sold 105,362 shares of Dutch Bros stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $58.27, for a total transaction of $6,139,443.74.
• On Thursday, May 28th, Dm Individual Aggregator, Llc sold 71,399 shares of Dutch Bros stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $56.16, for a total value of $4,009,767.84.
• On Wednesday, May 27th, Dm Individual Aggregator, Llc sold 189,655 shares of Dutch Bros stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $56.21, for a total value of $10,660,507.55.

Dutch Bros Trading Up 0.0%

NYSE:BROS opened at $65.91 on Monday. The company has a market capitalization of $11.51 billion, a PE ratio of 102.99, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.14 and a beta of 2.36. The company has a quick ratio of 1.19, a current ratio of 1.33 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21. Dutch Bros Inc. has a 52-week low of $44.58 and a 52-week high of $74.65. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $54.88 and a 200-day simple moving average of $56.07.

Dutch Bros (NYSE:BROS) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported $0.16 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.16. The business had revenue of $464.41 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $449.70 million. Dutch Bros had a return on equity of 9.42% and a net margin of 4.61%.The business’s revenue was up 30.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.14 EPS. On average, equities research analysts expect that Dutch Bros Inc. will post 0.84 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Osterweis Capital Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Dutch Bros during the 2nd quarter valued at about $27,000. Brown Lisle Cummings Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Dutch Bros during the 4th quarter valued at about $31,000. Rakuten Securities Inc. increased its stake in shares of Dutch Bros by 557.4% during the 2nd quarter. Rakuten Securities Inc. now owns 447 shares of the company’s stock valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 379 shares during the last quarter. Ankerstar Wealth LLC acquired a new position in shares of Dutch Bros during the 4th quarter valued at about $31,000. Finally, Quarry LP increased its stake in shares of Dutch Bros by 83.5% during the 4th quarter. Quarry LP now owns 600 shares of the company’s stock valued at $37,000 after acquiring an additional 273 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 85.54% of the company’s stock.

Dutch Bros News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Dutch Bros remains a growth story, with analysts such as TD Cowen, RBC, UBS, and KeyCorp maintaining bullish ratings and a consensus target price around $76, implying continued confidence in the company’s expansion and earnings outlook.
• Positive Sentiment: The company’s recent quarterly results showed revenue growth of 30.7% year over year and EPS that matched Wall Street expectations, reinforcing the market’s view that Dutch Bros is still executing well operationally.
• Positive Sentiment: Dutch Bros also highlighted community engagement with a “give back” promotion tied to No Kid Hungry, while continuing to open new shops, which supports the long-term growth narrative.
• Neutral Sentiment: Several insider transactions were disclosed, including CEO Christine Barone selling 42,031 shares and Chairman Travis Boersma selling about 1.5 million shares across two June 10-11 trades, along with a large shareholder trimming roughly 522,000 shares total; all were executed under Rule 10b5-1 plans, which can signal planned diversification rather than a change in outlook.
• Negative Sentiment: The size of the insider selling may weigh on sentiment in the near term, as investors often view heavy executive selling as a caution signal even when the sales are pre-scheduled.
• Negative Sentiment: Short-seller attention has also increased, adding to pressure on BROS by suggesting some traders are betting the stock’s strong run may be overstretched.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts have recently issued reports on the company. KeyCorp lifted their price target on Dutch Bros from $77.00 to $79.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Telsey Advisory Group started coverage on shares of Dutch Bros in a research note on Wednesday, April 8th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $66.00 target price for the company. Citigroup boosted their target price on shares of Dutch Bros from $84.00 to $85.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $73.00 target price on shares of Dutch Bros in a research note on Wednesday. Finally, Morgan Stanley reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $87.00 target price on shares of Dutch Bros in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have given a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Dutch Bros presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $76.00.

About Dutch Bros

Dutch Bros Coffee, trading on the NYSE under the ticker BROS, is an American drive-through coffee chain known for its quick-service model and community-focused brand. Founded in 1992 by brothers Dane and Travis Boersma in Grants Pass, Oregon, the company began as a single coffee stand and has since expanded its footprint across numerous U.S. markets. Dutch Bros specializes in handcrafted espresso drinks, drip coffee, cold brew, energy drinks, smoothies, teas, and a variety of signature “Dutch Freeze” and “Dutch Frost” blended beverages.

The company operates a mix of company-owned and franchised locations, placing a strong emphasis on speed and customer engagement.