Black Rock Coffee Bar (NASDAQ:BRCB – Get Free Report) had its price objective reduced by investment analysts at DA Davidson from $15.00 to $10.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a “buy” rating on the stock. DA Davidson’s target price would indicate a potential upside of 21.51% from the stock’s current price.
Several other research firms have also weighed in on BRCB. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Black Rock Coffee Bar from a “sell (e)” rating to a “sell (d-)” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 11th. Stifel Nicolaus dropped their target price on Black Rock Coffee Bar from $27.00 to $18.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, May 13th. Morgan Stanley downgraded Black Rock Coffee Bar from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating and decreased their price target for the stock from $22.00 to $9.00 in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Wall Street Zen upgraded Black Rock Coffee Bar from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Sunday, June 7th. Finally, Raymond James Financial set a $13.00 price objective on shares of Black Rock Coffee Bar in a report on Wednesday. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $11.80.
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Black Rock Coffee Bar Trading Up 19.1%
Black Rock Coffee Bar (NASDAQ:BRCB – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 11th. The company reported $0.06 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.07 by ($0.01). The firm had revenue of $63.00 million for the quarter. Equities research analysts anticipate that Black Rock Coffee Bar will post 0.22 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Insider Buying and Selling
In other Black Rock Coffee Bar news, COO Clay Howard Geyer bought 45,080 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 21st. The stock was purchased at an average price of $6.51 per share, for a total transaction of $293,470.80. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief operating officer directly owned 57,580 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $374,845.80. This trade represents a 360.64% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, insider Michael Ryan Schmidt acquired 7,100 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 20th. The shares were bought at an average price of $6.98 per share, for a total transaction of $49,558.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the insider owned 7,100 shares in the company, valued at $49,558. This trade represents a ? increase in their position. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. In the last ninety days, insiders have purchased 13,698,923 shares of company stock valued at $73,357,952. 32.04% of the stock is owned by insiders.
Institutional Trading of Black Rock Coffee Bar
Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of BRCB. Russell Investments Group Ltd. bought a new stake in shares of Black Rock Coffee Bar during the 4th quarter worth $29,000. Franklin Resources Inc. bought a new position in shares of Black Rock Coffee Bar during the 3rd quarter valued at $36,000. Strs Ohio bought a new position in shares of Black Rock Coffee Bar during the 4th quarter valued at $65,000. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. purchased a new position in Black Rock Coffee Bar in the 4th quarter worth $88,000. Finally, US Bancorp DE bought a new stake in Black Rock Coffee Bar in the third quarter worth $89,000.
Key Headlines Impacting Black Rock Coffee Bar
Here are the key news stories impacting Black Rock Coffee Bar this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Raised growth outlook: Management signaled 2026 adjusted EBITDA of approximately $34 million to $35 million and increased its new-store target to at least 38 locations. Full-year revenue guidance of $255 million to $257 million is slightly above the $254.3 million analyst consensus, supporting the company’s expansion narrative. Black Rock Coffee Bar signals 2026 adjusted EBITDA and store target
- Positive Sentiment: Revenue and operating performance improved: Second-quarter revenue rose 25% year over year to $63.0 million, gross profit increased 28% to $19.1 million, and operating profit climbed 25.6% to $4.1 million. Same-store sales grew 4.2%, the company opened 10 stores, and operating cash flow increased substantially to $12.4 million. Black Rock Coffee Bar reports second-quarter 2026 results
- Positive Sentiment: Insider buying may bolster confidence: Reported open-market activity over the past six months showed purchases by several insiders, including the chief operating officer and principal accounting officer, with no reported insider sales in the cited data.
- Neutral Sentiment: Profitability was close to expectations: Adjusted quarterly EPS was $0.06, versus the $0.07 consensus estimate, while net income attributable to common shareholders was $1.2 million. The modest EPS miss was partly offset by the company’s improved operating metrics and cash generation. Black Rock Coffee Bar quarterly earnings
- Negative Sentiment: Revenue missed estimates: Quarterly sales of $63.0 million were below the approximately $65.8 million analyst estimate, highlighting execution risk as the company invests heavily in new locations.
- Negative Sentiment: Class-action litigation remains an overhang: Multiple law firms are publicizing a pending securities lawsuit alleging that Black Rock Coffee Bar’s September 2025 IPO disclosures and subsequent statements understated store-cannibalization and expansion-strategy risks. The lead-plaintiff deadline is August 17, 2026. The allegations have not been proven, but potential legal costs, reputational damage, and scrutiny of management could pressure the stock. Black Rock Coffee Bar pending class action lawsuit
About Black Rock Coffee Bar
Our Mission: To Fuel People Forward – One Connection, One Moment, One Cup at a Time We are a high-growth operator of guest-centric, drive-thru coffee bars offering premium caffeinated beverages and an elevated in-store experience crafted by our engaging baristas. Black Rock Coffee Bar was founded in 2008 in Beaverton, Oregon, by our co-founders Daniel Brand and Jeff Hernandez. What started as a single 160 square foot coffee bar in 2008 is now one of the fastest growing beverage companies in the United States by revenue and the largest fully company-owned coffee retailer in the country, with 158 locations spanning seven states as of June 30, 2025, from the Pacific Northwest to Texas.
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