Driven Brands (DRVN) News Today

Driven Brands Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: DRVN) News Summary

• Positive Sentiment: Second-quarter results showed EPS of $0.36 beating consensus by $0.02 and revenue of $551.0 million topping estimates of $540.1 million, with system-wide sales up 3.1% year-over-year. BusinessWire: Q2 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Driven Brands outlined 2025 revenue targets of $2.05–$2.15 billion and highlighted ongoing Take 5 expansion and deleveraging initiatives, signaling growth and balance-sheet improvement. MSN: 2025 Outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: The company updated its full-year 2025 EPS guidance to $1.15–$1.25 (versus consensus 1.228) and revenue guidance to $2.1–$2.2 billion (versus consensus $2.1 billion), keeping its outlook largely in line with Street expectations.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts and media noted that DRVN stock is up on the heels of recent beats and its refreshed outlook. MSN: Stock Is Up
• Neutral Sentiment: A full transcript of the Q2 2025 earnings call is now available, detailing commentary from CEO Daniel Rivera, CFO Michael Diamond, and others on margin drivers and strategic priorities. Seeking Alpha: Earnings Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks published an analysis comparing Q2 metrics with estimates and year-ago figures, noting the beat but not identifying significant upside surprises. Zacks: Key Metrics
• Neutral Sentiment: A preliminary “Earnings To Watch” preview from Yahoo Finance reminded investors of the upcoming Q2 report, though the actual results have since driven the latest price action. Yahoo: Earnings Preview
• Negative Sentiment: The lower bound of full-year EPS guidance at $1.15 sits below the $1.228 consensus, which may raise caution if the company underdelivers relative to the midpoint of its range.