Driven Brands Holdings Inc.·Consumer Cyclical

Driven Brands Holdings is downgraded from buy to hold as the equity story loses clarity despite balance sheet improvements. Take 5's Q4 SSSG remains healthy at 4.3%, but post-quarter moderation—especially among value-oriented customers—raises concerns about growth durability. Franchise Brands continues to underperform, with negative SSSG and persistent weakness in discretionary collision repairs, notably Maaco.