Dutch Bros trades at a P/E ratio of 58, more than double the S&P 500's 26, but the article argues its growth prospects still make it a rewarding investment for growth investors. The beverage chain has posted 13 straight quarters of same-store sales growth, including 5.8% comps in the second quarter, with same-shop transactions up 1.7% year over year. Diluted EPS in the second quarter rose 40% to $0.28. It started the year with 1,136 locations in 25 states, added 89 stores in the first half of the year (48 in the latest quarter), and expects to add at least 185 locations this year.
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