Dec 30, 2025 • Stock Titan
BULLISH
Auto repair shops turn everyday car fixes into $6M for cystic fibrosis
Driven Brands Collision Group, encompassing Abra, CARSTAR, and Fix Auto USA, has surpassed a significant milestone, raising over $6 million for cystic fibrosis research, care, and advocacy. This extensive fundraising effort, which began more than 25 years ago with CARSTAR, has involved numerous community events and, more recently, the "Gift of Repair" initiative. The group raised over $152,000 this past year alone, demonstrating a continued commitment to improving the lives of individuals with cystic fibrosis.
Dec 26, 2025 • Finimize
SOMEWHAT-BEARISH
Driven Brands Looks Cheap, But The Debt Load Looms Large
Driven Brands Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: DRVN) appears undervalued based on sales multiples and free cash flow yield, but faces significant challenges from persistent negative operating margins and an extremely high debt load. While the company is growing sales and generating cash, its profitability issues and high leverage, compounded by the long-term risk of EV adoption, create investor caution. Optimistic analysts see upside through margin recovery and consolidation, but conservative investors may await clearer signs of a turnaround.
Dec 25, 2025 • Sahm
NEUTRAL
Reassessing Driven Brands (DRVN) Valuation After Timothy Johnson’s Appointment to the Board and Audit Committee
Driven Brands Holdings (DRVN) has appointed Timothy Johnson to its Board and Audit Committee amidst weak returns and shareholder frustration. Despite recent governance changes and a modest one-month share price return, the company still faces a deeply negative three-year record. Investors are now questioning whether DRVN is undervalued, with some narratives suggesting significant upside based on future earnings and operational leverage, while the price-to-sales ratio hints at value but also flags slow revenue growth and recent losses.
Dec 24, 2025 • PR Newswire
BEARISH
HALPER SADEH LLC ENCOURAGES DRIVEN BRANDS HOLDINGS INC. SHAREHOLDERS TO CONTACT THE FIRM TO DISCUSS THEIR RIGHTS
Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether certain officers and directors of Driven Brands Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: DRVN) breached their fiduciary duties to shareholders. The firm encourages long-term shareholders to contact them to discuss potential legal rights and options, including corporate governance reforms or the return of funds to the company. Halper Sadeh LLC handles these actions on a contingent fee basis.
Dec 23, 2025 • Investing.com Australia
SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Timothy Johnson to join Driven Brands board as independent director By Investing.com
Driven Brands Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:DRVN) announced the appointment of Timothy Johnson as an independent director to its Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2026. Johnson, previously CFO of Victoria's Secret and executive at Big Lots, brings over 30 years of retail and consumer executive experience. This announcement comes as Driven Brands is considered undervalued by InvestingPro analysts, with an average price target 41% above current levels.
Dec 23, 2025 • Investing.com Nigeria
SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Timothy Johnson to join Driven Brands board as independent director By Investing.com
Driven Brands Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:DRVN) has appointed Timothy Johnson as an independent director to its Board, effective January 1, 2026. Johnson brings over 30 years of executive experience from global retail and consumer companies, including a recent role as CFO of Victoria’s Secret. This appointment comes as Driven Brands, currently undervalued according to InvestingPro, also recently announced the sale of its international car wash business, IMO, to support its debt reduction goals.