European Wax Center, Inc.

European Wax Center, Inc.

EWCZยทNASDAQ

$5.82

+0.0000%
Consumer DefensiveHousehold & Personal Products

European Wax Center, Inc. operates as the franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services in the United States. The company offers body and facial waxing services; and pre- and post-service products, including ingrown hair serums, exfoliating gels, brow shapers, and skin treatments. As of March 26, 2022, it had a portfolio of centers operating in 874 locations across 44 states, including 868 franchised centers and six corporate-owned centers. European Wax Center, Inc. was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Plano, Texas.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$319.14M
EPS0.2000
P/E Ratio17.43
Earnings Date05/20/2026
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European Wax Center, Inc. Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that EWCZ stock may see slight declines over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 5.80, with estimates ranging from a low of 5.80 to a high of 5.80.

Lowest Target
5.80
-0.34%
Consensus Target
5.80
-0.34%
Highest Target
5.80
-0.34%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 5.80, with estimates ranging from a low of 5.80 to a high of 5.80.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

-0.3%

Fair value territory. Stock trading near consensus target suggests limited near-term catalysts. Focus on fundamental developments.

Analyst Agreement

0.0% spread

High analyst agreement. Narrow target range indicates strong consensus on valuation, suggesting clear investment thesis and predictable outlook.

Risk-Reward Profile

1.00x

Balanced risk-reward. Upside and downside potential relatively symmetric. Suitable for moderate risk tolerance with conviction in thesis.

Analyst Conviction

Moderate

Neutral sentiment. Fair value pricing with moderate agreement suggests wait-and-see approach or catalyst-driven opportunity.

Market Sentiment Insight

Efficient pricing: Stock trading at fair value with strong consensus suggests market has priced in expectations. Look for fundamental inflection points or new catalysts to drive meaningful moves.

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European Wax Center, Inc. Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
206.63M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
207.57M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
206.99M - 208.15M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+0.5%

Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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European Wax Center, Inc. Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
8.56M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
30.34M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
24.46M - 36.23M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+254.5%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread39%

Wide estimate range reveals significant forecast uncertainty and potential volatility.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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European Wax Center, Inc. Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
0.20
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$0.69
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$0.56 - $0.83
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+243.8%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage4 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread39%

Wide estimate range reveals significant forecast uncertainty and potential volatility.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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European Wax Center, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
43.13M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
56.95M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
56.79M - 57.11M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+32.1%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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European Wax Center, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
63.53M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
74.11M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
73.91M - 74.32M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+16.7%

Solid growth trajectory indicates healthy business performance and competitive positioning.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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European Wax Center, Inc. Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
89.26M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
90.67M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
90.42M - 90.92M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+1.6%

Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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European Wax Center, Inc. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have sold $953K worth of EWCZ shares, with no buying activity reported.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

51.8K

952.92K

Net Activity

-953K

-$953K

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

Top Buyers

No buying activity

Top Sellers

1
LJ

Larkin Joel

Officer: See Remarks

51.8K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$953K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $953K net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.00:1

Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$953K

Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchasesโ€”may warrant investigation into company developments.

Insider Participation

High Selling

1 insider sellers vs. 0 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.

Insider Activity Insight

Persistent selling pressure: Consistent insider selling with weak buy/sell ratio suggests insiders may be capitalizing on current valuation. Exercise caution and review recent earnings quality and management commentary.