DRVNThe company shows solid fundamentals and strong thematic presence in automotive services, but ongoing losses and mixed technical signals suggest a cautious approach for investors.
Driven Brands is well positioned in the automotive services sector with a broad portfolio of brands and services supporting steady market presence and potential for expansion.
While revenue growth and operating income are positive, ongoing net losses and a weak balance sheet reflect financial challenges that require attention.
Technical indicators present a mixed but more positive outlook, with several moving averages signaling buy but oscillators indicating potential near-term overbought conditions.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Market Leadership & Dominance | 80 |
| Sector Resilience | 70 |
| Innovation & Training | 75 |
| Regulatory Environment | 65 |
| ESG & Sustainability | 60 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 35 |
| Profitability | 40 |
| Growth | 60 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 30 |
| Cash Flow | 50 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 75 |
| Momentum | 55 |
| Volume Confirmation | 60 |
| Support & Resistance | 65 |
Consistent Earnings Surprises
The company has reported positive earnings surprises in most recent quarters with EPS exceeding estimates by up to 67.51%, indicating strong earnings momentum and management's ability to beat expectations.
Improving Net Margins and Profitability
Recent quarters show improvement in net income and net margin, with quarterly net margin reaching positive 4.9% in 2024 Q2 and returning to profitability in 2025 Q1, reflecting operational improvements.
Negative Trailing EPS and Net Income
Trailing twelve months EPS stands negative at -1.78 with net income losses of approximately $321 million, signaling ongoing profitability challenges despite recent quarterly improvements.
High Debt Levels and Negative Free Cash Flow
The company’s long-term debt remains high at nearly $4 billion with recent quarters showing negative free cash flow, suggesting liquidity constraints and potential financial risk.
August 2025
5
Next Earnings Date
H: $0.37
A: $0.33
L: $0.29
H: 551.44M
A: 540.13M
L: 532.30M
Driven Brands Holdings Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides automotive services to retail and commercial customers in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It offers various services, such as paint, collision, glass, repair, car wash, oil change, and maintenance services. The company also distributes automotive parts, including radiators, air conditioning components, and exhaust products to automotive repair shops, auto parts stores, body shops, and other auto repair outlets; windshields and glass accessories through a network of distribution centers; and consumable products, such as oil filters and wiper blades, as well as training services to repair and maintenance, and paint and collision shops. It sells its products and services under the CARSTAR, IMO, MAACO, Meineke Car Care Centers, PH Vitres D'Autos, Take 5 Oil Change, Take 5 Car Wash, Auto Glass Now, Fix Auto USA, and 1-800-Radiator & A/C, Spire Supply, and Automotive Training Institute brands. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
21.31 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for DRVN have a max estimate of 25.00 and a min estimate of 17.00.