Driven Brands Holdings Inc. Stock Price, News & Analysis

Driven Brands Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: DRVN) announced a secondary offering of 7,000,000 shares of common stock by certain stockholders affiliated with Roark Capital Management. The Selling Stockholders will receive all proceeds from this offering, which Driven Brands is not participating in and will not receive any funds from it. BofA Securities and Morgan Stanley are acting as underwriters. The offering details are available through a preliminary prospectus supplement filed with the SEC.

Driven Brands has acquired Auto Glass Fitters, expanding its presence in the $5 billion U.S. auto glass market, and becoming the second-largest player in the sector. This acquisition enhances Driven's mobile capabilities and increases its East Coast footprint, serving over 160 locations and almost 700 mobile units across 41 states. The auto glass services market has shown robust growth, with Auto Glass Fitters reporting a 25% year-over-year sales increase. Driven Brands aims to leverage shared services and deepen its business-to-business relationships, positioning it for further growth.

Driven Brands Holdings (NASDAQ: DRVN) will present at the Goldman Sachs 29th Annual Retailing Conference on September 7, 2022, at approximately 9:35 a.m. Eastern Time. The live audio webcast can be accessed through the Driven Brands’ Investor Relations webpage, with a replay available until September 21, 2022.

Driven Brands is the largest automotive services company in North America, servicing over 50 million vehicles annually. With over 4,500 locations in 14 countries, it generates more than $1.7 billion in annual revenue from over $5.0 billion in system-wide sales.

Driven Brands (NASDAQ: DRVN) reported Q2 2022 revenue of $508.6 million, a 36% increase year-over-year. System-wide sales rose 22% to $1.4 billion, with a consolidated same-store sales growth of 13.2% and net store growth of 80 locations. Despite a net loss of $57 million due to a one-time impairment charge of $125.5 million, adjusted earnings per diluted share were $0.35. The company raised its fiscal 2022 guidance, forecasting $2 billion in revenue and $495 million in adjusted EBITDA, supported by growth strategies and M&A activities.

Driven Brands Holdings (NASDAQ: DRVN) will announce its Q2 2022 earnings on July 27, 2022, before the market opens. The management will discuss the financial and operational performance during a conference call at 9:00 a.m. ET, accessible via live webcast on their Investor Relations webpage. Driven Brands is the largest automotive services company in North America, with over 4,500 locations and annual revenue exceeding $1.6 billion from more than $4.7 billion in system-wide sales. An archived replay of the call will be available until October 25, 2022.

Driven Brands (NASDAQ: DRVN) announces the election of Jose Tomás to its Board of Directors, effective July 11, 2022. His addition is significant as it ensures a majority of independent directors within the board, reinforcing the company's commitment to governance. Tomás, who currently serves as Chief Administrative Officer for TelevisaUnivision, brings extensive experience from various leading firms. The board has also restructured its Compensation and Nominating Committees to consist solely of independent directors, with Tomás participating in both.

Driven Brands Holdings (NASDAQ: DRVN) will participate in the William Blair 42nd Annual Growth Stock Conference on June 7, 2022. The presentation will feature CEO Jonathan Fitzpatrick and CFO Tiffany Mason at approximately 8:40 AM CT / 9:40 AM ET. Investors can access the live webcast on the company’s Investor Relations page, with a replay available until July 5, 2022. Driven Brands is a leading automotive services provider in North America, operating over 4,500 locations and generating more than $1.6 billion in annual revenue.

Driven Brands Holdings (NASDAQ: DRVN) reported strong Q1 2022 results, achieving revenue of $468.3 million, a 42% increase year-over-year. System-wide sales reached $1.3 billion, reflecting a 26% rise, with same-store sales growing by 15.6%. The company added 114 net new stores, and adjusted earnings per diluted share rose 47% to $0.28. With total liquidity of $667.9 million, Driven Brands remains optimistic for 2022, projecting revenue of approximately $1.9 billion and adjusted EBITDA of around $465 million.

Driven Brands Holdings (NASDAQ: DRVN) will announce its first-quarter 2022 financial results on April 27, 2022, before market opening. A conference call is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss these results, accessible via a live webcast on the company's Investor Relations page. A replay of the call will be available until July 26, 2022. Driven Brands is North America's largest automotive services provider, with over 4,400 locations across 15 countries, serving more than 50 million vehicles annually and generating $1 billion in revenue.