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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
European Wax Center, Inc. stock logo
EWCZ
European Wax Center
$11.51
-0.7%
$13.12
$10.82
$20.00
$699.46M1.25526,742 shs293,237 shs
Franchise Group, Inc. stock logo
FRG
Franchise Group
$29.88
$29.83
$22.45
$37.89
$1.05B1.69777,279 shsN/A
Medifast, Inc. stock logo
MED
Medifast
$33.46
-0.3%
$37.20
$30.95
$109.52
$364.71M1.14376,908 shs323,644 shs
Scholastic Co. stock logo
SCHL
Scholastic
$36.08
-1.8%
$37.55
$32.50
$45.98
$1.03B1.05249,812 shs113,866 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
European Wax Center, Inc. stock logo
EWCZ
European Wax Center
-1.70%+6.72%-8.45%-25.51%-37.89%
Franchise Group, Inc. stock logo
FRG
Franchise Group
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%+6.71%
Medifast, Inc. stock logo
MED
Medifast
+0.34%+5.22%-6.42%-38.88%-63.05%
Scholastic Co. stock logo
SCHL
Scholastic
+0.52%+5.76%-3.21%-7.85%+0.11%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
European Wax Center, Inc. stock logo
EWCZ
European Wax Center
3.0255 of 5 stars
3.40.00.00.03.22.52.5
Franchise Group, Inc. stock logo
FRG
Franchise Group
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Medifast, Inc. stock logo
MED
Medifast
3.6805 of 5 stars
3.01.00.01.90.02.53.1
Scholastic Co. stock logo
SCHL
Scholastic
4.2217 of 5 stars
0.03.02.54.42.63.32.5

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
European Wax Center, Inc. stock logo
EWCZ
European Wax Center
2.75
Moderate Buy$17.0047.70% Upside
Franchise Group, Inc. stock logo
FRG
Franchise Group
2.00
Hold$30.000.40% Upside
Medifast, Inc. stock logo
MED
Medifast
2.00
Hold$61.0082.31% Upside
Scholastic Co. stock logo
SCHL
Scholastic
N/AN/AN/AN/A

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest FRG, EWCZ, MED, and SCHL Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
3/6/2024
European Wax Center, Inc. stock logo
EWCZ
European Wax Center
Telsey Advisory Group
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$18.00
2/28/2024
European Wax Center, Inc. stock logo
EWCZ
European Wax Center
Telsey Advisory Group
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$18.00
2/21/2024
Medifast, Inc. stock logo
MED
Medifast
DA Davidson
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Lower Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$67.00 ➝ $40.00
(Data available from 4/25/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
European Wax Center, Inc. stock logo
EWCZ
European Wax Center
$221.02M3.16$0.55 per share20.99$1.92 per share5.99
Franchise Group, Inc. stock logo
FRG
Franchise Group
$4.31B0.24$11.19 per share2.67$6.40 per share4.67
Medifast, Inc. stock logo
MED
Medifast
$1.07B0.34$10.86 per share3.08$18.50 per share1.81
Scholastic Co. stock logo
SCHL
Scholastic
$1.70B0.61$5.78 per share6.24$34.88 per share1.03

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
European Wax Center, Inc. stock logo
EWCZ
European Wax Center
$8.93M$0.1767.7125.021.964.04%6.69%1.16%5/8/2024 (Estimated)
Franchise Group, Inc. stock logo
FRG
Franchise Group
-$68.57M-$7.83N/A9.641.21-6.52%11.30%1.15%N/A
Medifast, Inc. stock logo
MED
Medifast
$99.42M$9.113.6710.69N/A9.27%56.06%33.14%4/29/2024 (Confirmed)
Scholastic Co. stock logo
SCHL
Scholastic
$86.30M$1.4524.8811.99N/A3.16%5.57%3.33%7/18/2024 (Estimated)

Latest FRG, EWCZ, MED, and SCHL Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
4/29/2024N/A
Medifast, Inc. stock logo
MED
Medifast
$0.58N/A-$0.58N/AN/AN/A  
3/21/2024Q3 2024
Scholastic Co. stock logo
SCHL
Scholastic
-$0.80-$0.80N/A-$0.69$329.21 million$323.70 million      
3/6/2024Q4 2023
European Wax Center, Inc. stock logo
EWCZ
European Wax Center
$0.06$0.07+$0.01$0.09$53.98 million$56.33 million
2/20/2024Q4 2023
Medifast, Inc. stock logo
MED
Medifast
$0.99$1.09+$0.10$1.63$184.17 million$191.02 million    

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
European Wax Center, Inc. stock logo
EWCZ
European Wax Center
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Franchise Group, Inc. stock logo
FRG
Franchise Group
$2.508.37%N/AN/A N/A
Medifast, Inc. stock logo
MED
Medifast
N/AN/A+3.08%N/A1 Years
Scholastic Co. stock logo
SCHL
Scholastic
$0.802.22%+10.06%55.17%N/A

Latest FRG, EWCZ, MED, and SCHL Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
3/20/2024
Scholastic Co. stock logo
SCHL
Scholastic
Quarterly$0.202.11%4/29/20244/30/20246/17/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
European Wax Center, Inc. stock logo
EWCZ
European Wax Center
3.19
2.52
1.98
Franchise Group, Inc. stock logo
FRG
Franchise Group
6.77
1.37
0.60
Medifast, Inc. stock logo
MED
Medifast
N/A
2.43
1.84
Scholastic Co. stock logo
SCHL
Scholastic
N/A
1.20
0.73

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
European Wax Center, Inc. stock logo
EWCZ
European Wax Center
82.14%
Franchise Group, Inc. stock logo
FRG
Franchise Group
88.75%
Medifast, Inc. stock logo
MED
Medifast
95.51%
Scholastic Co. stock logo
SCHL
Scholastic
82.57%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
European Wax Center, Inc. stock logo
EWCZ
European Wax Center
5.90%
Franchise Group, Inc. stock logo
FRG
Franchise Group
36.00%
Medifast, Inc. stock logo
MED
Medifast
2.06%
Scholastic Co. stock logo
SCHL
Scholastic
18.62%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
European Wax Center, Inc. stock logo
EWCZ
European Wax Center
12060.77 million57.19 millionOptionable
Franchise Group, Inc. stock logo
FRG
Franchise Group
14,23735.19 million22.52 millionNot Optionable
Medifast, Inc. stock logo
MED
Medifast
63410.90 million10.67 millionOptionable
Scholastic Co. stock logo
SCHL
Scholastic
6,76028.60 million23.28 millionOptionable

FRG, EWCZ, MED, and SCHL Headlines

SourceHeadline
Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ:SCHL) Looks Like A Good Stock, And Its Going Ex-Dividend SoonScholastic Corporation (NASDAQ:SCHL) Looks Like A Good Stock, And It's Going Ex-Dividend Soon
finance.yahoo.com - April 25 at 8:47 AM
‘They scammin the babies’: Mom calls out Scholastic book fair after what they sold her daughter‘They scammin the babies’: Mom calls out Scholastic book fair after what they sold her daughter
dailydot.com - April 24 at 4:01 PM
USVI Chess Federation Hosts Territorial Scholastic Chess TournamentUSVI Chess Federation Hosts Territorial Scholastic Chess Tournament
stthomassource.com - April 24 at 10:59 AM
DCHS senior earns Two Double Key Honors from the Scholastic Arts and Writing AwardsDCHS senior earns Two Double Key Honors from the Scholastic Arts and Writing Awards
wevv.com - April 23 at 12:45 AM
Orange High School, Excel Tecc students win Scholastic Art awardsOrange High School, Excel Tecc students win Scholastic Art awards
clevelandjewishnews.com - April 22 at 2:43 PM
Iole Lucchese Sells 400,000 Shares of Scholastic Co. (NASDAQ:SCHL) StockIole Lucchese Sells 400,000 Shares of Scholastic Co. (NASDAQ:SCHL) Stock
americanbankingnews.com - April 21 at 4:20 AM
Baseball: Burlington County Scholastic League stat leaders for April 18Baseball: Burlington County Scholastic League stat leaders for April 18
msn.com - April 20 at 10:45 PM
Saint James School Art Students Win Scholastic Art AwardsSaint James School Art Students Win Scholastic Art Awards
montgomeryindependent.com - April 20 at 7:37 AM
Scholastic Co. (NASDAQ:SCHL) EVP Iole Lucchese Sells 400,000 SharesScholastic Co. (NASDAQ:SCHL) EVP Iole Lucchese Sells 400,000 Shares
insidertrades.com - April 20 at 7:12 AM
Insider Selling: Scholastic Co. (NASDAQ:SCHL) EVP Sells 400,000 Shares of StockInsider Selling: Scholastic Co. (NASDAQ:SCHL) EVP Sells 400,000 Shares of Stock
marketbeat.com - April 19 at 6:44 PM
Batesville student wins awards at Scholastic Art CompetitionBatesville student wins awards at Scholastic Art Competition
panolian.com - April 19 at 4:15 PM
Seven Chatham High School students recognized by Scholastic Writing AwardsSeven Chatham High School students recognized by Scholastic Writing Awards
newjerseyhills.com - April 19 at 4:15 PM
All Scholastic Sports Team 2024: Katherine BoundsAll Scholastic Sports Team 2024: Katherine Bounds
wtok.com - April 18 at 11:10 PM
Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award Winners HonoredFranklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award Winners Honored
circlevilleherald.com - April 17 at 12:56 PM
Tinnermeier receives All-Scholastic AwardTinnermeier receives All-Scholastic Award
galioninquirer.com - April 17 at 12:56 PM
Cornercap Investment Counsel Inc. Purchases New Position in Scholastic Co. (NASDAQ:SCHL)Cornercap Investment Counsel Inc. Purchases New Position in Scholastic Co. (NASDAQ:SCHL)
marketbeat.com - April 16 at 8:27 AM
Meet Greater Fall Rivers High School Girls Basketball All-Scholastic TeamMeet Greater Fall River's High School Girls Basketball All-Scholastic Team
heraldnews.com - April 16 at 7:59 AM
St. Thomas/St. John Youth Scholastic Chess Club place at National Youth Chess tournamentSt. Thomas/St. John Youth Scholastic Chess Club place at National Youth Chess tournament
virginislandsdailynews.com - April 15 at 9:57 PM
Pennsylvania Scholastic Esports League to Host Collegiate Showcase on April 20Pennsylvania Scholastic Esports League to Host Collegiate Showcase on April 20
unionvilletimes.com - April 15 at 4:56 PM
Phocas Financial Corp. Sells 60,795 Shares of Scholastic Co. (NASDAQ:SCHL)Phocas Financial Corp. Sells 60,795 Shares of Scholastic Co. (NASDAQ:SCHL)
marketbeat.com - April 15 at 8:20 AM
Kids use Strategy and Skill at Scholastic Chess TourneyKids use Strategy and Skill at Scholastic Chess Tourney
msn.com - April 14 at 1:50 AM
Former BHS basketball player earns Hawks’ Scholastic Coach of the YearFormer BHS basketball player earns Hawks’ Scholastic Coach of the Year
thebrunswicknews.com - April 13 at 10:48 AM
Ceremony recognizes 52 students with Nebraska Scholastic Writing AwardsCeremony recognizes 52 students with Nebraska Scholastic Writing Awards
theindependent.com - April 13 at 10:48 AM
Baseball: Burlington County Scholastic League stat leaders for April 11Baseball: Burlington County Scholastic League stat leaders for April 11
msn.com - April 12 at 8:18 AM

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Company Descriptions

European Wax Center logo

European Wax Center

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.
Franchise Group logo

Franchise Group

NASDAQ:FRG
Franchise Group, Inc. owns and operates franchised and franchisable businesses. It operates through six segments: Vitamin Shoppe, Pet Supplies Plus, Badcock, American Freight, Buddy's, and Sylvan. The Vitamin Shoppe segment operates as an omnichannel specialty retailer of vitamins, minerals, herbs, specialty supplements, sports nutrition, and other health and wellness products. The Pet Supplies Plus segment operates as an omnichannel retail chain and franchisor of pet supplies and services that includes premium brands, proprietary private labels, and specialty products, as well as offers grooming, pet wash, and other services. The Badcock segment operates as a specialty retailer of furniture, appliances, bedding, electronics, home office equipment, accessories, and seasonal items in a showroom format; and offers multiple and flexible payment solutions and credit options through its consumer financing services. The American Freight segment operates a retail chain the provides in-store and online access to furniture, mattresses, new and out-of-box home appliances, and home accessories; and serves as a liquidation channel for appliance vendors. The Buddy's segment operates as a specialty retailer of consumer electronic, residential furniture, appliances, and household accessories through rent-to-own agreements. The Sylvan segment establishes and grows as a franchisor of supplemental education for Pre-K-12 students and families in the United States and Canada. The company was formerly known as Liberty Tax, Inc., and changed its name to Franchise Group, Inc. in September 2019. Franchise Group, Inc. was incorporated in 2010 and is headquartered in Delaware, Ohio.
Medifast logo

Medifast

NYSE:MED
Medifast, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of weight loss, weight management, and healthy living products in the United States and the Asia-Pacific. It offers bars, puffs, cereal, crunchers, drinks, hearty choices, oatmeal, pancakes, pudding, soft serve, shakes, smoothies, soft bakes, and soups under the OPTAVIA, OPTAVIA ACTIVE, and Optimal Health brand names. The company markets its products through point-of-sale transactions, as well as through ecommerce platform. Medifast, Inc. was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland.
Scholastic logo

Scholastic

NASDAQ:SCHL
Scholastic Corporation publishes and distributes children's books worldwide. It operates in three segments: Children's Book Publishing and Distribution, Education Solutions, and International. The Children's Book Publishing and Distribution segment engages in publication and distribution of children's books, eBooks, media, and interactive products through its school book clubs and fair channels, and trade channel. Its original publications include the Harry Potter, Hunger Games, Bad Guys, Baby-Sitters Club graphic novels, Magic School Bus, Captain Underpants, Dog Man, Wings of Fire, Cat Kid Comic Club, Goosebumps, and Clifford The Big Red Dog; and licensed properties comprise the Peppa Pig and Pokemon. In addition, this segment publishes and creates books plus and novelty products for children, including titles, such as the Pastel Studio, Mini Clay World Candy Cart, LEGO Gear Bots, Never Touch series, and other titles under the Klutz and the Make Believe Ideas names; and non-fiction books under the Children's Press and Franklin Watts names. The Education Solutions segment publishes and distributes classroom magazines under the Scholastic News, Scholastic Scope, Storyworks, Let's Find Out, and Junior Scholastic names; supplemental and classroom materials and programs, and related support services; and print and on-line reference, and non-fiction products, as well as consulting services. The International segment publishes and distributes English and French language children's books; and operates school-based marketing channels, as well as supply original and licensed children's books, and supplemental educational materials including professional books for teachers. The company distributes its products and services directly to schools and libraries through retail stores and the Internet. Scholastic Corporation was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in New York, New York.