Dutch Bros Surges 3.83% on $200M Volume Ranked 464th as Analysts Back 'Strong Buy' and Defies Retail Sector Slump

On August 18, 2025, Dutch Bros (BROS) surged 3.83% with a trading volume of $0.20 billion, ranking 464th in market activity. The stock has drawn attention from analysts and sector comparisons as potential catalysts for its recent performance.

Brokerage firms have shown strong optimism toward BROS, with 13 of 18 recommendations classified as "Strong Buy" and two as "Buy," resulting in an average brokerage recommendation score of 1.42 on a 1–5 scale. This positive sentiment contrasts with the historical tendency of analysts to exhibit a pro-buy bias, as noted in industry studies. Meanwhile, Dutch Bros has outperformed its Retail-Wholesale peers, gaining 20.3% year-to-date compared to an 8.3% average gain in the sector. Its Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) reflects a 10.4% upward revision in full-year earnings estimates over the past quarter.

The stock’s performance also stands out within its sub-industry. Retail - Restaurants, which includes BROS, has seen a 2.8% decline year-to-date, while Dutch Bros has bucked the trend. Analysts attribute this to stronger-than-expected earnings revisions and a more favorable outlook for the company’s profitability compared to its peers.

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