Driven Brands Misses Q4 Earnings Estimates

The automotive aftermarket services company fell short of analyst projections for the quarter.

Feb. 27, 2026 at 12:24am

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Driven Brands (NASDAQ:DRVN) reported its fourth-quarter earnings results on Wednesday, posting earnings per share of $0.30, which missed analysts' consensus estimate of $0.32 by $0.02. The company's revenue for the quarter came in at $457.33 million, also falling short of the expected $459.50 million.

Why it matters

Driven Brands is a major player in the North American automotive aftermarket services industry, operating a network of franchised and company-owned locations under brands like Meineke, Maaco, and Take 5 Oil Change. The company's earnings miss reflects the ongoing challenges facing the industry, including supply chain disruptions and inflationary pressures.

The details

Driven Brands reported a negative net margin of 9.14% and a positive return on equity of 25.31% for the quarter. The company's stock price fell $0.15, or 1.3%, to $11.45 on Thursday following the earnings release.

  • Driven Brands reported its Q4 2026 earnings results on Wednesday, February 27, 2026.

The players

Driven Brands

A leading North American provider of automotive aftermarket services, operating a network of franchised and company-owned locations under brands like Meineke, Maaco, and Take 5 Oil Change.

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The takeaway

Driven Brands' earnings miss highlights the ongoing challenges facing the automotive aftermarket services industry, including supply chain disruptions and inflationary pressures. As a major player in the sector, the company's performance is closely watched by investors and industry analysts.