
NASDAQ:DRVN
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Driven Brands Holding Inc. (DRVN) operates primarily in the auto services sector, focusing on essential services such as quick oil changes, which have proven to be resilient even during economic downturns. The company is currently ranked #3 in its field, indicating a solid market presence with plans for expansion through new locations. The management's strategy to divest certain business segments aims to streamline operations and shift the focus to its core oil change services, which are viewed positively by analysts. Although the company has a heavy balance sheet, the anticipated proceeds from asset sales could significantly aid in reducing debt. If the management's strategy succeeds, it may lead to an expansion of valuation multiples and increased interest from institutional investors, although it's worth noting there is no dividend offered. Current analyst price targets suggest a potential upside from the current valuation, estimated at $21.92.
Most important brand is Take 5, offering a quick oil change. Take 5 has limited products, so customers appreciate the lack of upselling. That scaled-down concept also means you don't need highly trained technicians, which means lower labour costs. Also owns CARSTAR collision repair and car washes in Europe. Selling assets to eventually be just Take 5.
Only 1000 stores, so more room to grow than competition. Taking market share. Recession resistant. No dividend.
Driven Brands Holding Inc. is a American stock, trading under the symbol DRVN (previously DRVN-Q on Stockchase) on the NASDAQ (DRVN). It is usually referred to as NASDAQ:DRVN or DRVN
In the last year, 1 stock analyst issued a Buy, Sell, or Hold rating on DRVN (previously DRVN-Q on Stockchase). 1 analyst recommended to BUY and 0 analysts recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst rating is TOP PICK. Read the latest stock experts' ratings for Driven Brands Holding Inc..
Driven Brands Holding Inc. was recommended as a Top Pick by James Telfser on 2025-10-14. Read the latest stock experts ratings for Driven Brands Holding Inc..
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Driven Brands Holding Inc. is followed by 18 investors on Stockchase and is a trending stock that is worth watching.
On 2026-08-14, Driven Brands Holding Inc. (DRVN) stock closed at a price of $12.94.
Consumer and commercial auto services such as oil changes, windshields, car washes. Quick oil changes are the great part of the business, as they're necessary but quick. Recession-proof. Will continue to open up locations and be a formidable player, currently #3.
(Analysts’ price target is $21.92)Other divisions have been clouding the great story of oil changes. Management will be divesting some businesses, resulting in pure-play oil changes. Heavy balance sheet, but proceeds from asset sales will help pay down debt. If successful, multiple should expand and institutional investors will be more interested. No dividend.