First Watch Restaurant Group (FWRG) News Today $17.78 -0.56 (-3.05%) As of 01/17/2025 04:00 PM Eastern Add Compare Share Share Headlines Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends All Sources Trusted Sources MarketBeat Benzinga Bloomberg GuruFocus MarketWatch Motley Fool NASDAQ PR Newswire Reuters Seeking Alpha TalkMarkets The Street TipRanks The Wall Street Journal Wall Street Zen Yahoo Finance Source Sentiment refers to the positivity or negativity of each headline according to our language processing algorithm. Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 May 2022 April 2022 March 2022 February 2022 Time Period First Watch Restaurant Group (NASDAQ:FWRG) Stock Price Down 3.5% - Should You Sell?First Watch Restaurant Group (NASDAQ:FWRG) Stock Price Down 3.5% - Should You Sell?January 17 at 3:06 PM | marketbeat.comFirst Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG) Receives $23.30 Average Target Price from AnalystsJanuary 16 at 3:45 AM | americanbankingnews.comFirst Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. Reports Preliminary Operational Metrics for the Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024January 13, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comFirst Watch issues a guidance update ahead of its ICR presentationJanuary 13, 2025 | seekingalpha.comFirst Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG) Given Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" by BrokeragesShares of First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG - Get Free Report) have been given an average recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by the ten ratings firms that are currently covering the stock, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, sevenJanuary 13, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG) Shares Bought by JPMorgan Chase & Co.JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted its holdings in First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG - Free Report) by 22.6% in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 1,986,425 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 36January 7, 2025 | marketbeat.comGeode Capital Management LLC Increases Position in First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG)Geode Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG - Free Report) by 13.5% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 769,608 shaJanuary 1, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG) Sees Large Growth in Short InterestFirst Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG - Get Free Report) was the target of a large growth in short interest in December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 4,310,000 shares, a growth of 19.7% from the November 30th total of 3,600,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 743,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 5.8 days. Currently, 10.7% of the shares of the stock are short sold.December 29, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG) Stake Increased by State Street CorpState Street Corp increased its holdings in shares of First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG - Free Report) by 13.6% during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 664,310 shares of the cDecember 27, 2024 | marketbeat.comBarclays PLC Increases Holdings in First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG)Barclays PLC grew its holdings in First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG - Free Report) by 505.3% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 172,515 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 144,014 shares during the qDecember 25, 2024 | marketbeat.comFranklin Resources Inc. Has $16.02 Million Stock Holdings in First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG)Franklin Resources Inc. lifted its position in First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG - Free Report) by 14.0% in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,114,974 shares of the company's stock after buyingDecember 21, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG) Given Average Rating of "Moderate Buy" by BrokeragesShares of First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG - Get Free Report) have been given an average rating of "Moderate Buy" by the ten brokerages that are currently covering the stock, MarketBeat reports. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, seven have assigned a bDecember 19, 2024 | marketbeat.comM&T Bank Corp Makes New $514,000 Investment in First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG)M&T Bank Corp purchased a new stake in First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG - Free Report) in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 32,887 shares of the company's stock, valued at apDecember 18, 2024 | marketbeat.comWellington Management Group LLP Grows Stock Position in First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG)Wellington Management Group LLP grew its position in shares of First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG - Free Report) by 7.9% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 813,670 shares of the company's stockDecember 15, 2024 | marketbeat.comCharles Schwab Investment Management Inc. Increases Stake in First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG)Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. raised its holdings in shares of First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG - Free Report) by 21.9% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 251,40December 15, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG) Stock Holdings Boosted by Fmr LLCFmr LLC increased its stake in First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG - Free Report) by 9.5% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 625,523 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 5December 12, 2024 | marketbeat.comIs It Too Late To Consider Buying First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG)?December 9, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comPoint72 Asset Management L.P. Invests $4.72 Million in First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG)Point72 Asset Management L.P. bought a new position in shares of First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG - Free Report) during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 302,529 shares of thDecember 9, 2024 | marketbeat.com328,201 Shares in First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG) Purchased by ArrowMark Colorado Holdings LLCArrowMark Colorado Holdings LLC purchased a new stake in First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG - Free Report) during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 328,201 shares of tDecember 3, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG) Shares Purchased by The Manufacturers Life Insurance CompanyThe Manufacturers Life Insurance Company raised its position in shares of First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG - Free Report) by 14.4% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 1,533,290 shares of the compDecember 1, 2024 | marketbeat.comVictory Capital Management Inc. Reduces Stake in First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG)Victory Capital Management Inc. lowered its holdings in First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG - Free Report) by 69.6% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 18,033 shares oDecember 1, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG) Sees Significant Decline in Short InterestFirst Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG - Get Free Report) was the target of a significant decrease in short interest during the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totalling 3,780,000 shares, a decrease of 21.7% from the October 31st total of 4,830,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 707,500 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 5.3 days. Approximately 9.4% of the shares of the company are short sold.November 30, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG) Receives Average Rating of "Moderate Buy" from AnalystsFirst Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG - Get Free Report) has been given an average rating of "Moderate Buy" by the ten brokerages that are currently covering the stock, MarketBeat.com reports. Two analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation, seven have given a buy recommendatNovember 24, 2024 | marketbeat.comB. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. Holding AG Takes Position in First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG)B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. Holding AG purchased a new position in shares of First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG - Free Report) in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm purchased 100,367 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $November 23, 2024 | marketbeat.comMutual of America Capital Management LLC Purchases New Position in First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG)Mutual of America Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG - Free Report) during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor purchased 369,014 shares of the company's stock, valued atNovember 20, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Watch Restaurant: Between Hurricanes And Acquisitions, The Sun ShinesNovember 18, 2024 | seekingalpha.comFirst Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG) Major Shareholder Advent Partners Gpe Viii Limit Sells 8,000,000 SharesNovember 16, 2024 | insidertrades.comInsider Selling: First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG) Major Shareholder Sells 8,000,000 Shares of StockFirst Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG - Get Free Report) major shareholder Advent Partners Gpe Viii Limit sold 8,000,000 shares of First Watch Restaurant Group stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, November 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $19.76, for a total transaction of $158,080,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider now directly owns 19,189,784 shares of the company's stock, valued at $379,190,131.84. The trade was a 29.42 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Major shareholders that own more than 10% of a company's stock are required to disclose their sales and purchases with the SEC.November 15, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. Announces Pricing of Secondary Offering of Common StockNovember 12, 2024 | globenewswire.comFirst Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. Announces Secondary Offering of Common StockNovember 12, 2024 | globenewswire.comFirst Watch Restaurant price target raised to $24 from $22 at BarclaysNovember 11, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comFirst Watch Inspires Acts of Kindness with ‘Sweet’ Gesture on World Kindness DayNovember 11, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Watch strikes deal to acquire 16 franchise restaurants in North Carolina and South CarolinaNovember 11, 2024 | msn.comFirst Watch Restaurant agreed to acquire 16 franchise restaurants for $49MNovember 11, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comFirst Watch Stock In Focus After Bid To Add 16 East Coast Restaurants: Retail Sentiment BrightensNovember 11, 2024 | msn.comFirst Watch Inspires Acts of Kindness with ‘Sweet' Gesture on World Kindness DayNovember 11, 2024 | globenewswire.comFirst Watch Restaurant Group (NASDAQ:FWRG) Price Target Raised to $23.00Piper Sandler boosted their target price on First Watch Restaurant Group from $22.00 to $23.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research note on Monday.November 11, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (FWRG) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call TranscriptNovember 10, 2024 | seekingalpha.comBank of America Securities Remains a Buy on First Watch Restaurant Group (FWRG)November 9, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comFirst Watch Restaurant Group (FWRG) Receives a Buy from Benchmark Co.November 9, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comTD Cowen Issues Positive Forecast for First Watch Restaurant Group (NASDAQ:FWRG) Stock PriceTD Cowen lifted their price objective on First Watch Restaurant Group from $18.00 to $21.00 and gave the stock a "hold" rating in a report on Friday.November 8, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Watch Restaurant Group (NASDAQ:FWRG) Posts Quarterly Earnings Results, Misses Estimates By $0.02 EPSFirst Watch Restaurant Group (NASDAQ:FWRG - Get Free Report) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday. The company reported $0.03 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.05 by ($0.02). The business had revenue of $251.61 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $256.17 million. First Watch Restaurant Group had a return on equity of 4.24% and a net margin of 2.51%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 14.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.09 earnings per share.November 8, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Watch Restaurant Group (NASDAQ:FWRG) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Barclays Analyst SaysBarclays increased their price objective on shares of First Watch Restaurant Group from $18.00 to $22.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research note on Friday.November 8, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Watch Restaurant Group (NASDAQ:FWRG) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Raymond James Analyst SaysRaymond James lifted their target price on First Watch Restaurant Group from $22.00 to $25.00 and gave the company a "strong-buy" rating in a research note on Friday.November 8, 2024 | marketbeat.comStephens Increases First Watch Restaurant Group (NASDAQ:FWRG) Price Target to $25.00Stephens increased their price objective on First Watch Restaurant Group from $20.00 to $25.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research note on Friday.November 8, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Watch Restaurant Group: Balancing Challenges and Opportunities Amidst Sales SoftnessNovember 8, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comFirst Watch Restaurant Group (NASDAQ:FWRG) Stock Price Up 12.3% - Here's WhyFirst Watch Restaurant Group (NASDAQ:FWRG) Shares Up 12.3% - Still a Buy?November 7, 2024 | marketbeat.comA Peek at First Watch Restaurant Gr's Future EarningsNovember 7, 2024 | benzinga.comFirst Watch (NASDAQ:FWRG) Misses Q3 Revenue EstimatesNovember 7, 2024 | theglobeandmail.comFirst Watch Restaurant Group Inc (FWRG) Q3 2024 Earnings Report Preview: What to ExpectNovember 7, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com Get First Watch Restaurant Group News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for FWRG and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 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