Dutch Bros Q1 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Dutch Bros Inc. reported a 54% increase in total revenues to $152.2 million for the first quarter of 2022, driven by new shop openings and same shop sales growth. However, the company experienced a net loss of $16.3 million and margin pressure due to record inflation, leading to a revised full-year outlook with a more conservative stance on adjusted EBITDA.
Opened 34 new shops, all company-operated, marking the second-highest quarterly opening count on record.
Total revenues increased by 54.0% to $152.2 million compared to the same period in 2021.
System same shop sales grew by 6.0% in the first quarter, and company-operated same shop sales grew by 5.1%.
Revised full-year 2022 outlook includes plans to open at least 130 new shops and projects total revenues between $700 million and $715 million.
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Forward Guidance
For the full year 2022, Dutch Bros expects to open at least 130 total system shops, with at least 110 being company-operated. Total revenues are projected to be in the range of $700 million to $715 million. Same shop sales growth is estimated to be approximately flat, and adjusted EBITDA is expected to be at least $90 million. Capital expenditures are still estimated to be in the range of $175 million and $200 million including the new roasting facility.
Positive Outlook
- Total system shop openings are expected to increase to at least 130, with at least 110 shops being company-operated.
- Total revenues are projected to remain in the range of $700 million to $715 million.
- Focus on continued expansion in shop openings.
- Capital expenditures include investment in a new roasting facility expected to open in 2023.
- Continued commitment to people-first culture and community involvement.
Challenges Ahead
- Same shop sales growth is now estimated to be approximately flat.
- Adjusted EBITDA is now estimated to be at least $90 million, reflecting near-term margin pressure in company-operated shops.
- Decision to take modest price increases during the year.
- Macro-economic headwinds impacting consumer discretionary income and gas prices.
- April same shop sales were (3.7)% in 2022 compared to 22.6% in 2021.
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