NASDAQ:EWCZ European Wax Center (EWCZ) Stock Price, News & Analysis $6.89 +0.11 (+1.62%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$6.66▼$7.1050-Day Range$5.06▼$10.1452-Week Range$4.80▼$18.28Volume871,053 shsAverage Volume713,854 shsMarket Capitalization$419.12 millionP/E Ratio27.56Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$8.79 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get European Wax Center alerts: Email Address European Wax Center MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.57 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside27.5% Upside$8.79 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy9.31% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews SentimentN/AInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth29.17%From $0.24 to $0.31 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.88 out of 5 starsConsumer Staples Sector44th out of 136 stocksPersonal Services Industry2nd out of 10 stocks 4.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingEuropean Wax Center has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.57, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageEuropean Wax Center has been the subject of 7 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about European Wax Center's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted9.31% of the float of European Wax Center has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverEuropean Wax Center has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in European Wax Center has recently decreased by 37.66%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldEuropean Wax Center does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthEuropean Wax Center does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for EWCZ. Previous Next 1.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentEuropean Wax Center has a news sentiment score of -0.02. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.59 average news sentiment score of Consumer Staples companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for European Wax Center this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added European Wax Center to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, European Wax Center insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 6.14% of the stock of European Wax Center is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions82.14% of the stock of European Wax Center is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about European Wax Center's insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for European Wax Center are expected to grow by 29.17% in the coming year, from $0.24 to $0.31 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of European Wax Center is 27.56, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 127.71.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of European Wax Center is 27.56, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 22.24.Price to Earnings Growth RatioEuropean Wax Center has a PEG Ratio of 2.36. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioEuropean Wax Center has a P/B Ratio of 3.53. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about European Wax Center's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Deal MakerThe solution to fast food’s wage hike crisisShake Shack will be closing six California locations in response to the recent $20/hour minimum wage increase, according to the NY Post. With a sky-high 150% turnover rate, the fast food industry is already grappling with labor issues before taking into account these wage hikes. The industry will need a projected 1 million new workers every year through 2032.Learn more about this much-needed advancement and investment opportunity here. About European Wax Center Stock (NASDAQ:EWCZ)European Wax Center, Inc. operates as the franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services in the United States. It offers body and facial waxing services; and pre- and post-service products, including ingrown hair serums, exfoliating gels, brow shapers, and skin treatments. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Plano, Texas.Read More EWCZ Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart EWCZ Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 3, 2024 | prnewswire.comSHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of European Wax Center, Inc. - EWCZAugust 30, 2024 | stockhouse.comStockholders Are Encouraged To Join The Schall Law Firm In Looking Into European Wax Center Inc's Potentially Fraudulent PracticesSeptember 7, 2024 | Deal Maker (Ad)The solution to fast food’s wage hike crisisShake Shack will be closing six California locations in response to the recent $20/hour minimum wage increase, according to the NY Post. With a sky-high 150% turnover rate, the fast food industry is already grappling with labor issues before taking into account these wage hikes. The industry will need a projected 1 million new workers every year through 2032.August 29, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comEuropean Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ:EWCZ) Receives $8.79 Consensus PT from AnalystsAugust 27, 2024 | globenewswire.comEuropean Wax Center, Inc. (EWCZ) Investigation: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Encourages Investors to Seek Compensation for Alleged WrongdoingsAugust 27, 2024 | globenewswire.comEuropean Wax Center, Inc. Announces Participation in the 2024 Piper Sandler Growth Frontiers ConferenceAugust 26, 2024 | globenewswire.comBragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Is Investigating Ibotta and European Wax and Encourages Investors to Contact the FirmAugust 26, 2024 | prnewswire.comSHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of European Wax Center, Inc. - EWCZSeptember 7, 2024 | Deal Maker (Ad)The solution to fast food’s wage hike crisisShake Shack will be closing six California locations in response to the recent $20/hour minimum wage increase, according to the NY Post. With a sky-high 150% turnover rate, the fast food industry is already grappling with labor issues before taking into account these wage hikes. The industry will need a projected 1 million new workers every year through 2032.August 25, 2024 | prnewswire.comEuropean Wax Center, Inc. (EWCZ) Investigation: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Encourages Investors to Seek Compensation for Alleged WrongdoingsAugust 24, 2024 | stockhouse.comInvestors With Losses In European Wax Center Inc. Are Invited By The Schall Law Firm To Join An Investigation Into Securities Law ViolationsAugust 22, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEuropean Wax Center's (NASDAQ:EWCZ) Performance Is Even Better Than Its Earnings SuggestAugust 22, 2024 | tmcnet.comEWCZ Investors Have Opportunity to Join European Wax Center, Inc. Securities Fraud Investigation with the Schall Law FirmAugust 21, 2024 | globenewswire.comEuropean Wax Center, Inc. (EWCZ) Investigation: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Encourages Investors to Seek Compensation for Alleged WrongdoingsAugust 17, 2024 | prnewswire.comSHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of European Wax Center, Inc. - EWCZAugust 16, 2024 | prnewswire.comEuropean Wax Center, Inc. (EWCZ) Investigation: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Encourages Investors to Seek Compensation for Alleged WrongdoingsAugust 16, 2024 | msn.comCitigroup Downgrades European Wax Center (EWCZ)August 15, 2024 | globenewswire.comEUROPEAN WAX ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating European Wax Center, Inc. on Behalf of European Wax Stockholders and Encourages Investors to Contact the FirmSee More Headlines Receive EWCZ Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for European Wax Center and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings8/14/2024Today9/07/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)11/13/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorConsumer Staples Industry Personal services Sub-IndustryPersonal Services Current SymbolNASDAQ:EWCZ CUSIPN/A CIK1856236 Webwww.waxcenter.com Phone469-264-8123FaxN/AEmployees110Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$8.79 High Stock Price Target$16.00 Low Stock Price Target$5.00 Potential Upside/Downside+27.5%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.57 Research Coverage7 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.25 Trailing P/E Ratio27.56 Forward P/E Ratio28.71 P/E Growth2.36Net Income$8.93 million Net Margins5.61% Pretax Margin10.94% Return on Equity13.84% Return on Assets2.29% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio3.18 Current Ratio3.49 Quick Ratio2.72 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$223.79 million Price / Sales1.87 Cash Flow$0.56 per share Price / Cash Flow12.29 Book Value$1.95 per share Price / Book3.53Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares60,830,000Free Float57,095,000Market Cap$419.12 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.13 20 High-Yield Dividend Stocks that Could Ruin Your RetirementAlmost everyone loves strong dividend-paying stocks, but high yields can signal danger. Discover 20 high-yield dividend stocks paying an unsustainably large percentage of their earnings. Enter your email to get this report and avoid a high-yield dividend trap.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. David P. Berg (Age 63)Executive Chairman of the Board Comp: $1.02MMr. David L. Willis CPA (Age 52)CEO & Director Comp: $812.61kMr. Gavin M. O'Connor (Age 54)Chief Administrative Officer Comp: $583.92kMs. Andrea L. Wasserman (Age 45)Chief Commercial Officer Comp: $565.1kMs. Stacie R. Shirley (Age 55)Chief Financial Officer Ms. Cindy ThomasseeChief Accounting Officer & ControllerMr. Mike BreezeChief Information OfficerMr. Amir YeganehjooVP, FP&A, Investor Relations & TreasuryCarly TietzerVice President of MarketingMr. Joel Larkin (Age 56)Chief Franchise & Development Officer More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsRCI HospitalityNASDAQ:RICKEXFONASDAQ:EXFOCarriage ServicesNYSE:CSVLindblad ExpeditionsNASDAQ:LINDXponential FitnessNYSE:XPOFView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsPoint72 Asset Management L.P.Bought 28,165 shares on 8/19/2024Ownership: 0.373%Algert Global LLCBought 13,547 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.022%Millennium Management LLCBought 164,688 shares on 8/15/2024Ownership: 0.886%Mcmorgan & Co. LLCBought 43,375 shares on 8/15/2024Ownership: 0.412%Dark Forest Capital Management LPBought 12,757 shares on 8/15/2024Ownership: 0.021%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions EWCZ Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have EWCZ shares performed this year? European Wax Center's stock was trading at $13.59 at the start of the year. Since then, EWCZ shares have decreased by 49.3% and is now trading at $6.89. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were European Wax Center's earnings last quarter? European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ:EWCZ) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August, 14th. The company reported $0.12 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.07 by $0.05. The firm had revenue of $59.87 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $61.27 million. European Wax Center had a net margin of 5.61% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.84%. When did European Wax Center IPO? European Wax Center (EWCZ) raised $175 million in an initial public offering (IPO) on Thursday, August 5th 2021. The company issued 10,600,000 shares at $15.00-$18.00 per share. Who are European Wax Center's major shareholders? European Wax Center's top institutional investors include Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (5.23%), American Century Companies Inc. (3.94%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.23%) and Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (0.95%). Insiders that own company stock include Atlantic Genpar (Ew) General, Cindy Thomassee, David L Willis, Jyoti A Lynch, Ewc Holdings, Inc and David P Berg. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of European Wax Center? Shares of EWCZ stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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