On August 2, 2023, Driven Brands announced weak second quarter 2023 results and issued weaker than expected third quarter 2023 guidance and lowered full year 2023 guidance. During the earnings call, management blamed increased competition in the car wash business over the prior two years. In addition, management said it is now “a few quarters behind” integrating the two auto glass acquisitions.
On this news, Driven Brands’ stock price fell $10.63 per share, or 41.15%, to close at $15.20 per share on August 2, 2023.