William Blair has upgraded Driven Brands Holdings Inc (DRVN) to Outperform from Market Perform as of December 2, 2025. This change underscores a more optimistic outlook on the company's prospects.
Driven Brands, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, operates in the diversified consumer services industry, providing a range of automotive services. The company employs approximately 10,700 full-time staff and went public on January 15, 2021. Its segments include Take 5, Franchise Brands, and Car Wash, with offerings that cater to both retail and commercial customers.
The current share price stands at $15.39, with a market capitalization of $2.3 billion. Driven Brands has shown resilience in its recent earnings performance, reporting earnings per share (EPS) of $0.34 for Q3 2025, exceeding estimates by 9.6%. The company has consistently delivered positive earnings surprises over the past year, indicating strong operational performance.
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This upgrade follows a series of analyst actions, including a recent maintenance of ratings from other firms, highlighting a generally positive sentiment towards Driven Brands as it navigates the competitive automotive services landscape.