European Wax Center (EWCZ) to Release Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday

Key Points

• European Wax Center will report Q1 2026 results before the market opens on Wednesday, May 13, with analysts expecting EPS $0.13 and $51.5M in revenue; the earnings call is scheduled for 8:00 AM ET.
• Shares trade around $5.80 (opened $5.81) with a market cap of $316.9M, a 52-week range of $3.12–$6.51 and a P/E of 27.7, while analysts' consensus rating is Reduce with a $5.84 target and multiple "hold"/"sell" ratings.
• Hedge funds and other institutional investors own about 82.14% of the stock, and the company has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 3.57, signaling significant leverage.

European Wax Center (NASDAQ:EWCZ - Get Free Report) is expected to be announcing its Q1 2026 results before the market opens on Wednesday, May 13th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.13 per share and revenue of $51.50 million for the quarter. Investors are encouraged to explore the company's upcoming Q1 2026 earning overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET.

European Wax Center Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:EWCZ opened at $5.81 on Wednesday. The business's 50 day simple moving average is $5.78 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $4.64. The firm has a market cap of $316.88 million, a P/E ratio of 27.67, a PEG ratio of 0.67 and a beta of 1.23. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.57, a quick ratio of 2.29 and a current ratio of 2.70. European Wax Center has a 52-week low of $3.12 and a 52-week high of $6.51.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts have issued reports on EWCZ shares. Morgan Stanley set a $5.80 price target on European Wax Center and gave the stock an "equal weight" rating in a report on Wednesday, February 11th. Truist Financial downgraded European Wax Center from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating and decreased their price target for the company from $6.00 to $5.80 in a research report on Tuesday, February 10th. Telsey Advisory Group reaffirmed a "market perform" rating and set a $5.80 price target on shares of European Wax Center in a research report on Thursday, March 5th. Zacks Research downgraded European Wax Center from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Friday, March 13th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a "sell (d+)" rating on shares of European Wax Center in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, European Wax Center presently has an average rating of "Reduce" and a consensus target price of $5.84.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On European Wax Center

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Brooklyn Investment Group purchased a new position in shares of European Wax Center in the third quarter valued at $47,000. Orion Porfolio Solutions LLC purchased a new position in shares of European Wax Center in the third quarter valued at $48,000. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV purchased a new position in shares of European Wax Center in the third quarter valued at $56,000. Jain Global LLC purchased a new position in shares of European Wax Center in the fourth quarter valued at $58,000. Finally, Bayesian Capital Management LP purchased a new position in shares of European Wax Center in the second quarter valued at $110,000. 82.14% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About European Wax Center

European Wax Center is a national provider of hair removal services and related beauty products. The company operates through a network of company-owned and franchised locations, delivering professional waxing treatments for both women and men. Its core service offerings include facial waxing, bikini and Brazilian waxes, arm and leg treatments, back and chest services, and specialized body waxing. In addition to waxing services, European Wax Center markets a range of proprietary retail products such as pre- and post-wax skincare lotions, exfoliating treatments, and moisturizers designed to enhance client comfort and results.

Founded in 2004, European Wax Center introduced a standardized approach to the waxing experience, focusing on consistent training, customer education, and hygienic protocols.

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