European Wax CenterEWCZ
EWCZ
About: European Wax Center Inc is a franchisor and operator of OOH waxing services. Its product sales consist of revenue earned from sales of proprietary wax. Its services include Brazilian Waxing, Brow Waxing, Body Waxing, Facial Waxing, All Waxing Services, Eyebrow Tinting, Laser Hair Removal, Men's Waxing Services and others.
Employees: 203
0
Funds holding %
of 7,419 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
27,660% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $9.72M | Put options by funds: $35K
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 3 [Q3] → 3 (+0) [Q4]
0.62% less ownership
Funds ownership: 92.94% [Q3] → 92.32% (-0.62%) [Q4]
7% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 43 | Existing positions reduced: 46
6% less funds holding
Funds holding: 127 [Q3] → 119 (-8) [Q4]
9% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $302M [Q3] → $276M (-$26.3M) [Q4]
26% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 23 | Existing positions closed: 31
Research analyst outlook
4 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$4
22%
upside
Avg. target
$4.75
45%
upside
High target
$5
52%
upside
4 analyst ratings
1 positive
25%
2 neutral
50%
1 negative
25%
Truist Securities Scot Ciccarelli 41% 1-year accuracy 24 / 59 met price target | 52%upside $5 | Buy Maintained | 8 Apr 2025 |
Morgan Stanley Simeon Gutman 53% 1-year accuracy 19 / 36 met price target | 22%upside $4 | Underweight Maintained | 12 Mar 2025 |
Baird Jonathan Komp 24% 1-year accuracy 5 / 21 met price target | 52%upside $5 | Neutral Maintained | 12 Mar 2025 |
Telsey Advisory Group Dana Telsey 26% 1-year accuracy 47 / 181 met price target | 52%upside $5 | Market Perform Maintained | 12 Mar 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 7 articles about EWCZ published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 day ago
Elevated Risks Justify A Cautious Approach To European Wax Center
European Wax Center, a US-based franchisor, has seen revenue growth but faces potential location declines in 2025, raising concerns about its attractiveness as an investment. The company's Wax Pass program boosts customer loyalty and recurring revenue, with 60% of transactions using these passes. Despite profitability and cash flow growth, declining transactions and profitability among franchisees have led to paused expansion plans and anticipated net closures.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
4 Cosmetic Stocks to Keep an Eye On Despite Market Challenges
Despite ongoing macroeconomic challenges, companies like EL, COTY, HELE and EWCZ remain well-positioned, backed by digital innovation and strategic brand initiatives.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 weeks ago
European Wax Center, Inc. Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
PLANO, Texas, April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ: EWCZ) (the “Company” or “European Wax Center”), the leading franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services in the United States, announced that effective as of April 7, 2025, and in connection with the previously announced appointment of Thomas Kim as the Company's Chief Financial Officer, the Company's Board of Directors approved grants of (i) restricted stock units (“RSUs”) covering 200,000 shares of the Company's Class A common stock (the “Kim RSUs”), (ii) non-qualified stock option awards to purchase 310,000 shares of the Company's Class A common stock with an exercise price of $3.51, which is equal to the closing price of the Company's Class A common stock on the Nasdaq Stock Market on April 7, 2025, (iii) non-qualified stock option awards to purchase 212,500 shares of the Company's Class A common stock with an exercise price of $9.00, and (iv) non-qualified stock option awards to purchase 212,500 shares of the Company's Class A common stock with an exercise price of $12.00 ((ii), (iii) and (iv) collectively, the “Kim Options”).
Neutral
PRNewsWire
3 weeks ago
European Wax Center Unveils Innovative Face & Body Bi-Phase Moisturizer
All-in-one moisturizer unlocks the solution to smoother-looking skin, while visibly reducing hair thickness between waxes PLANO, Texas , April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ: EWCZ), the leading franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services, is excited to announce the launch of the EWC SLOW® Face & Body Bi-Phase Moisturizer, the latest addition to its renowned SLOW line. Ideal for guests who regularly receive face waxing services, the bi-phase moisturizer is infused with Narcissus Bulb Extract to help maintain smoother-looking skin and visibly reduce hair thickness between waxes, leaving skin feeling soft and smooth for longer.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
3 weeks ago
European Wax Center, Inc. Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
PLANO, Texas, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ: EWCZ) (the “Company” or “European Wax Center”), the leading franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services in the United States, announced that effective as of March 31, 2025, the Company's Board of Directors approved grants of (i) restricted stock units covering 84,000 shares of the Company's Class A common stock (the “RSUs”), (ii) non-qualified stock option awards to purchase 130,000 shares of the Company's Class A common stock with an exercise price of $3.95, which is equal to the closing price of the Company's Class A common stock on the Nasdaq Stock Market on March 31, 2025, (iii) non-qualified stock option awards to purchase 95,000 shares of the Company's Class A common stock with an exercise price of $9.00, and (iv) non-qualified stock option awards to purchase 95,000 shares of the Company's Class A common stock with an exercise price of $12.00 ((ii), (iii) and (iv) collectively, the “Options”) to one new employee.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
4 weeks ago
European Wax Center Named One of America's Most Trusted Brands in 2025
USA Today and Plant-A Insights Group name waxing industry leader as one of the most trusted brands in the United States PLANO, Texas , March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ: EWCZ), the leading franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services in the United States, has been named one of America's Most Trusted Brands in 2025 by USA Today. In partnership with Plant-A Insights Group, America's Most Trusted Brands 2025 recognizes brands in the United States that consumers trust most, based on a range of relevant metrics.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
4 weeks ago
European Wax Center's EWC TREAT® Brightening Ingrown Hair Wipes Wins 2025 NewBeauty Award
PLANO, Texas , March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ: EWCZ), the leading franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services, is proud to announce its NewBeauty Award win. The brand's EWC TREAT® Brightening Ingrown Hair Wipes has been named "Best Ingrown Hair Treatment" in the 2025 NewBeauty Awards.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
European Wax Center, Inc. Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
PLANO, Texas, March 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ: EWCZ) (the “Company” or “European Wax Center”), the leading franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services in the United States, announced that on March 21, 2025, and in connection with the previously announced appointment of Katie Mullen as the Company's Chief Commercial Officer, the Company's Board of Directors approved grants of (i) restricted stock units (“RSUs”) covering 160,000 shares of the Company's Class A common stock (the “Mullen RSUs”), (ii) non-qualified stock option awards to purchase 220,000 shares of the Company's Class A common stock with an exercise price of $3.99, which is equal to the closing price of the Company's Class A common stock on the Nasdaq Stock Market on March 21, 2025, (iii) non-qualified stock option awards to purchase 180,000 shares of the Company's Class A common stock with an exercise price of $9.00, and (iv) non-qualified stock option awards to purchase 180,000 shares of the Company's Class A common stock with an exercise price of $12.00 ((ii), (iii) and (iv) collectively, the “Mullen Options”).
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
European Wax Center (EWCZ) Upgraded to Strong Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?
European Wax Center (EWCZ) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Compared to Estimates, European Wax Center (EWCZ) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
The headline numbers for European Wax Center (EWCZ) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended December 2024, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
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