Dutch Bros has emerged as one of the fastest-growing food and beverage brands in the U.S., with 982 shops as of the end of 2024, more than double the 471 locations at the company's 2021 initial public offering ( IPO ).

Shares of Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS) were soaring after the coffeehouse operator reported strong fourth-quarter results and issued upbeat guidance. Let's take a closer look at Dutch Bros' results and whether or not it is too late to buy the stock.

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