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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
$11.77
+0.1%
$12.79
$10.82
$20.00
$715.29M1.25517,326 shs304,272 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
$26.36
-4.3%
$35.52
$25.92
$109.52
$288.32M1.14405,041 shs980,741 shs
Waldencast plc stock logo
WALD
Waldencast
$5.05
+3.7%
$6.38
$4.71
$12.00
$543.23M-0.5370,780 shs89,101 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
+0.94%-0.25%-9.40%-20.75%-38.30%
Franchise Group, Inc. stock logo
FRG
Franchise Group
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%+1.46%
Medifast, Inc. stock logo
MED
Medifast
-22.45%-17.59%-28.11%-49.59%-69.58%
Waldencast plc stock logo
WALD
Waldencast
-3.94%-9.14%-25.08%-30.92%-45.28%

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
2.7642 of 5 stars
3.40.00.00.02.42.52.5
Franchise Group, Inc. stock logo
FRG
Franchise Group
0.7172 of 5 stars
1.00.01.70.00.03.31.9
Medifast, Inc. stock logo
MED
Medifast
4.0894 of 5 stars
3.01.00.01.92.22.53.1
Waldencast plc stock logo
WALD
Waldencast
1.5727 of 5 stars
3.30.00.00.00.90.82.5

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$17.0044.44% 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$53.50103.00% Upside
Waldencast plc stock logo
WALD
Waldencast
2.50
Moderate Buy$8.0058.42% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest FRG, EWCZ, MED, and WALD Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
5/1/2024
Waldencast plc stock logo
WALD
Waldencast
Telsey Advisory Group
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Lower Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$10.00 ➝ $8.00
4/30/2024
Medifast, Inc. stock logo
MED
Medifast
DA Davidson
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Lower Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$40.00 ➝ $25.00
3/22/2024
Waldencast plc stock logo
WALD
Waldencast
Telsey Advisory Group
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Lower Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$12.00 ➝ $10.00
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
2/1/2024
Waldencast plc stock logo
WALD
Waldencast
Telsey Advisory Group
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$12.00
(Data available from 5/1/2021 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
$221.02M3.24$0.57 per share20.74$1.92 per share6.13
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
$1.07B0.27$8.06 per share3.27$18.50 per share1.42
Waldencast plc stock logo
WALD
Waldencast
$166.13M3.27N/AN/A$7.44 per share0.68

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$0.1769.2425.591.934.04%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$6.204.258.42N/A7.55%37.47%22.91%8/5/2024 (Estimated)
Waldencast plc stock logo
WALD
Waldencast
-$116.62MN/A0.0020.20N/AN/AN/AN/A7/30/2024 (Estimated)

Latest FRG, EWCZ, MED, and WALD Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
4/29/2024Q1 2024
Medifast, Inc. stock logo
MED
Medifast
$0.78$0.66-$0.12$0.56$168.90 million$174.74 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
Waldencast plc stock logo
WALD
Waldencast
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

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
Waldencast plc stock logo
WALD
Waldencast
N/AN/AN/A

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%
Waldencast plc stock logo
WALD
Waldencast
41.97%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
European Wax Center, Inc. stock logo
EWCZ
European Wax Center
6.14%
Franchise Group, Inc. stock logo
FRG
Franchise Group
36.00%
Medifast, Inc. stock logo
MED
Medifast
2.06%
Waldencast plc stock logo
WALD
Waldencast
N/A

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
European Wax Center, Inc. stock logo
EWCZ
European Wax Center
12060.77 million57.04 millionOptionable
Franchise Group, Inc. stock logo
FRG
Franchise Group
14,23735.19 million22.52 millionNot Optionable
Medifast, Inc. stock logo
MED
Medifast
63410.94 million10.67 millionOptionable
Waldencast plc stock logo
WALD
Waldencast
272107.57 millionN/ANot Optionable

FRG, EWCZ, MED, and WALD Headlines

SourceHeadline
Waldencast Announces Participation in CreatorIQ Connect EuropeWaldencast Announces Participation in CreatorIQ Connect Europe
globenewswire.com - May 1 at 4:05 PM
Waldencast (NASDAQ:WALD) Price Target Cut to $8.00Waldencast (NASDAQ:WALD) Price Target Cut to $8.00
marketbeat.com - May 1 at 7:16 AM
Waldencast (NASDAQ:WALD) Hits New 1-Year Low at $5.00Waldencast (NASDAQ:WALD) Hits New 1-Year Low at $5.00
marketbeat.com - April 30 at 12:31 PM
Waldencast Reports Fiscal Year 2023 Financial ResultsWaldencast Reports Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results
globenewswire.com - April 30 at 6:45 AM
Exclusive: Why Milk Makeup is levelling up its expansionExclusive: Why Milk Makeup is levelling up its expansion
cosmeticsbusiness.com - April 26 at 2:16 AM
Waldencast (NASDAQ:WALD)  Shares Down 4.1% Waldencast (NASDAQ:WALD) Shares Down 4.1%
marketbeat.com - April 24 at 3:36 PM
Waldencast (NASDAQ:WALD) Shares Gap Down to $5.52Waldencast (NASDAQ:WALD) Shares Gap Down to $5.52
marketbeat.com - April 23 at 3:43 PM
Israeli military intelligence chief resigns over Hamas attackIsraeli military intelligence chief resigns over Hamas attack
reformer.com - April 22 at 5:45 PM
Waldencast (NASDAQ:WALD) Stock Price Up 5.7%Waldencast (NASDAQ:WALD) Stock Price Up 5.7%
marketbeat.com - April 22 at 2:54 PM
ROSEN, NATIONALLY REGARDED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Waldencast plc Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - WALD, WALDWROSEN, NATIONALLY REGARDED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Waldencast plc Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - WALD, WALDW
prnewswire.com - April 21 at 6:30 PM
Waldencast (NASDAQ:WALD) Stock Price Down 3.9%Waldencast (NASDAQ:WALD) Stock Price Down 3.9%
marketbeat.com - April 18 at 1:56 PM
ROSEN, A TOP RANKED LAW FIRM, Encourages Waldencast plc Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - WALD, WALDWROSEN, A TOP RANKED LAW FIRM, Encourages Waldencast plc Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - WALD, WALDW
markets.businessinsider.com - April 16 at 10:57 PM
Waldencast (NASDAQ:WALD) Shares Gap Down to $6.27Waldencast (NASDAQ:WALD) Shares Gap Down to $6.27
marketbeat.com - April 15 at 12:53 PM
TOP RANKED ROSEN LAW FIRM Encourages Waldencast plc Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - WALD, WALDWTOP RANKED ROSEN LAW FIRM Encourages Waldencast plc Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - WALD, WALDW
prnewswire.com - April 15 at 11:51 AM
Waldencast (NASDAQ:WALD) Stock Price Up 3.9%Waldencast (NASDAQ:WALD) Stock Price Up 3.9%
marketbeat.com - April 8 at 11:38 AM
Stocks Settle Higher as a Strong US Labor Market Powers the EconomyStocks Settle Higher as a Strong US Labor Market Powers the Economy
msn.com - April 7 at 6:38 PM
ROSEN, TRUSTED NATIONAL TRIAL COUNSEL, Encourages Waldencast plc Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - WALD, WALDWROSEN, TRUSTED NATIONAL TRIAL COUNSEL, Encourages Waldencast plc Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - WALD, WALDW
markets.businessinsider.com - March 30 at 9:55 PM
Waldencast Regains Compliance with Nasdaq Filing RequirementsWaldencast Regains Compliance with Nasdaq Filing Requirements
globenewswire.com - March 25 at 5:05 PM
ROSEN, NATIONAL TRIAL LAWYERS, Encourages Waldencast plc Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - WALD, WALDWROSEN, NATIONAL TRIAL LAWYERS, Encourages Waldencast plc Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - WALD, WALDW
prnewswire.com - March 24 at 9:30 AM
Johnson Fistel, LLP is Investigating Waldencast for Violation of Securities Laws; WALD, WALDWJohnson Fistel, LLP is Investigating Waldencast for Violation of Securities Laws; WALD, WALDW
stockhouse.com - March 21 at 12:54 PM
Waldencast plc.: Waldencast Reports First Half 2023 ResultsWaldencast plc.: Waldencast Reports First Half 2023 Results
finanznachrichten.de - March 21 at 7:04 AM
Waldencast Reports First Half 2023 ResultsWaldencast Reports First Half 2023 Results
globenewswire.com - March 20 at 10:00 PM
ROSEN, LEADING INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Waldencast plc Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - WALD, WALDWROSEN, LEADING INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Waldencast plc Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - WALD, WALDW
prnewswire.com - March 17 at 2:00 PM
BATH & BODY WORKS AND NETFLIX JOIN FORCES TO BRING FRAGRANCE AND BELOVED STORIES TO LIFE FOR CONSUMERS AND FANSBATH & BODY WORKS AND NETFLIX JOIN FORCES TO BRING FRAGRANCE AND BELOVED STORIES TO LIFE FOR CONSUMERS AND FANS
finance.yahoo.com - March 14 at 6:10 PM

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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.
Waldencast logo

Waldencast

NASDAQ:WALD
Waldencast plc operates in the beauty and wellness business. The company engages in developing, acquiring, accelerating, and scaling various brands. It provides cosmetic, over-the-counter, and prescription products under the Obagi Medical, Obagi Clinical, and Obagi Professional brands; and a Skintrinsiq device for use in facial treatments that is used by physicians' offices, spas, and aestheticians. The company also offers clean makeup products under the Milk Makeup brand. It sells its products to dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and other physicians who focuses on aesthetic and therapeutic skincare, including physicians on site at medical spas, through its direct sales force, as well as through distribution partners. The company is headquartered in White Plains, New York.