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European Wax Center

6.57 USD
-0.25
3.67%
At close Feb 21, 4:00 PM EST
After hours
6.57
+0.00
0.00%
1 day
-3.67%
5 days
-9.38%
1 month
-4.37%
3 months
11.54%
6 months
1.39%
Year to date
3.30%
1 year
-57.23%
5 years
-69.28%
10 years
-69.28%
 

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.

Employees: 204

0
Funds holding %
of 7,139 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings 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]

0.79% less ownership

Funds ownership: 92.98% [Q3] → 92.19% (-0.79%) [Q4]

7% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 43 | Existing positions reduced: 46

7% less funds holding

Funds holding: 127 [Q3] → 118 (-9) [Q4]

9% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $302M [Q3] → $275M (-$26.8M) [Q4]

29% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 22 | Existing positions closed: 31

Research analyst outlook

2 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$6
9%
downside
Avg. target
$6.50
1%
downside
High target
$7
7%
upside

2 analyst ratings

positive
0%
neutral
100%
negative
0%
Telsey Advisory Group
Dana Telsey
49% 1-year accuracy
94 / 190 met price target
9%downside
$6
Market Perform
Maintained
14 Jan 2025
Piper Sandler
Korinne Wolfmeyer
27% 1-year accuracy
13 / 49 met price target
7%upside
$7
Neutral
Downgraded
6 Jan 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 5 articles about EWCZ published over the past 30 days

Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
EWCZ or ELF: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Investors interested in stocks from the Cosmetics sector have probably already heard of European Wax Center, Inc. (EWCZ) and e.l.f. Beauty (ELF).
EWCZ or ELF: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Will European Wax Center (EWCZ) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
European Wax Center (EWCZ) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
Will European Wax Center (EWCZ) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 weeks ago
Bravo's Summer House Star Ciara Miller Hosts Exclusive Galentine's Day Celebration with European Wax Center
PLANO, Texas , Feb. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ: EWCZ), the leading franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services, recently hosted an exclusive Galentine's Day Celebration with popular Bravo TV Celebrity Ciara Miller. Taking place at one of its 85 New York locations, the intimate event highlighted European Wax Center's dedication to empowering guests to reveal their most beautiful skin while highlighting popular Valentine's Day waxing services and products.
Bravo's Summer House Star Ciara Miller Hosts Exclusive Galentine's Day Celebration with European Wax Center
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
EWCZ vs. ELF: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Investors interested in Cosmetics stocks are likely familiar with European Wax Center, Inc. (EWCZ) and e.l.f. Beauty (ELF).
EWCZ vs. ELF: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
4 weeks ago
Zacks Industry Outlook The Estee Lauder, Helen of Troy and European Wax Center
The Estee Lauder, Helen of Troy and European Wax Center have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.
Zacks Industry Outlook The Estee Lauder, Helen of Troy and European Wax Center
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
European Wax Center (EWCZ) Surges 8.0%: Is This an Indication of Further Gains?
European Wax Center (EWCZ) witnessed a jump in share price last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions for the stock doesn't suggest further strength down the road.
European Wax Center (EWCZ) Surges 8.0%: Is This an Indication of Further Gains?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
3 Resilient Cosmetic Stocks to Monitor in a Challenging Market
Despite facing macroeconomic challenges, companies like EL, HELE and EWCZ look well-positioned on digital innovation and strategic initiatives.
3 Resilient Cosmetic Stocks to Monitor in a Challenging Market
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month ago
European Wax Center Named #1 Franchise in Category in 2025 Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 List
PLANO, Texas , Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- European Wax Center (NASDAQ: EWCZ), the leading franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services in the United States, has been recognized in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500® as the #1 franchise in the waxing category for the fourth year in a row. As the world's first and most comprehensive franchise ranking, the annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500® has been a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry and recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees.
European Wax Center Named #1 Franchise in Category in 2025 Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 List
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
European Wax Center, Inc. Provides Update Ahead of the 2025 ICR Conference
Reports fiscal 2024 net new center openings Updates fiscal 2024 financial outlook
European Wax Center, Inc. Provides Update Ahead of the 2025 ICR Conference
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
European Wax Center, Inc. Announces Participation in the 2025 ICR Conference
PLANO, Texas, Dec. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ: EWCZ), the leading franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services in the United States, today announced that members of its management team will participate in meetings with institutional investors during the 2025 ICR Conference in Orlando, Florida on January 13, 2025.
European Wax Center, Inc. Announces Participation in the 2025 ICR Conference
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