Mister Car Wash (MCW) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Mister Car Wash, traded on the NYSE under the ticker MCW, is a leading provider of vehicle cleaning services in the United States. The company specializes in a tiered range of wash offerings, including express exterior washes, full-service interior and exterior cleaning, and premium detailing services. In addition to one-time washes, Mister Car Wash markets unlimited monthly membership plans that grant customers access to recurring washes at participating locations.

Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Mister Car Wash has grown from a single facility to one of the largest car wash chains in the country. The company has pursued a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions to expand its footprint. In February 2021, it completed a business combination with a special purpose acquisition company, marking its public listing on the NYSE and enabling further capital deployment to support network expansion and operational investments.

Today, Mister Car Wash operates more than 350 locations across over 20 states, serving both retail customers and commercial fleets. Its service portfolio is complemented by a digital platform that allows members to manage subscriptions, locate nearby washes and make contactless payments via a mobile app. The company also partners with various fleet operators to provide customized cleaning programs tailored to businesses with multiple vehicles.

Led by a Houston-based management team with deep experience in operations, marketing and customer service, Mister Car Wash continues to invest in technology and environmental initiatives. The company has introduced water-recycling systems and energy-efficient equipment at many sites, reflecting a broader commitment to reducing its environmental footprint while enhancing convenience and quality for its customers.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $5.27 to $5.38
• 50-Day Range: $5.32 to $6.82
• 52-Week Range: $5.27 to $8.60
• Volume: 1.41 million shs
• Average Volume: 1.57 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.76 billion
• P/E Ratio: 24.46
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $8.09
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Mister Car Wash Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Mister Car Wash scored higher than 75% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 28th out of 88 stocks in the auto/tires/trucks sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 4.2 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Mister Car Wash has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.42, and is based on 6 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Upside Potential

Mister Car Wash has a consensus price target of $8.09, representing about 50.4% upside from its current price of $5.38.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Mister Car Wash has been the subject of 9 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 30.30%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Mister Car Wash are expected to grow by 30.30% in the coming year, from $0.33 to $0.43 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Mister Car Wash is 24.46, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 280.68.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Mister Car Wash is 24.46, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Auto/Tires/Trucks sector average P/E ratio of about 18.09.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Mister Car Wash has a PEG Ratio of 1.65. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Mister Car Wash has a P/B Ratio of 1.74. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

16.16% of the float of Mister Car Wash has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Mister Car Wash has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 9.3.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Mister Car Wash has recently increased by 4.01%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Mister Car Wash does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Mister Car Wash does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

16.16% of the float of Mister Car Wash has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Mister Car Wash has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 9.3.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Mister Car Wash has recently increased by 4.01%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.36

News Sentiment

Mister Car Wash has a news sentiment score of 1.36. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.86 average news sentiment score of Auto/Tires/Trucks companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Mister Car Wash this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

4 people have searched for MCW on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 300% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Mister Car Wash insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $905,262.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

70.00% of the stock of Mister Car Wash is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

MCW Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have MCW shares performed this year?

Mister Car Wash's stock was trading at $7.29 at the beginning of the year. Since then, MCW shares have decreased by 26.2% and is now trading at $5.38.

How were Mister Car Wash's earnings last quarter?

Mister Car Wash, Inc. (NYSE:MCW) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July, 30th. The company reported $0.11 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.13 by $0.02. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 4.1% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did Mister Car Wash IPO?

Mister Car Wash (MCW) raised $600 million in an initial public offering (IPO) on Friday, June 25th 2021. The company issued 37,500,000 shares at a price of $15.00-$17.00 per share.

Who are Mister Car Wash's major shareholders?

Mister Car Wash's top institutional investors include Greenhouse Funds LLLP (4.71%), Brown Advisory Inc. (3.93%), The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (1.88%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (0.78%). Insiders that own company stock include John Lo-Minn Lai, Mayra Idali Chimienti, Joseph Duane Matheny, Jedidiah Marc Gold, Jodi Taylor, Veronica Rogers, Mary Lyn Porter, Markus Hartmann and Casey Penn Lindsay.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Mister Car Wash?

Shares of MCW 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.

What other stocks do shareholders of Mister Car Wash own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Mister Car Wash investors own include American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), AU Optronics (AUOTY), The RMR Group (RMR), iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC) and Triple Flag Precious Metals (TFPM).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 7/30/2025
• Today: 9/16/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/29/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Auto/Tires/Trucks
• Industry: Automotive repair, services & parking
• Sub-Industry: Personal Services
• Current Symbol: NYSE:MCW
• CIK: 1853513
• Web: mistercarwash.com
• Phone: 520-615-4000
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 6,350
• Year Founded: 1969

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Mister Car Wash: $8.09
• High Price Target: $10.00
• Low Price Target: $6.25
• Potential Upside/Downside: +52.1%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.42
• Research Coverage: 12 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.27
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 24.18
• Forward P/E Ratio: 16.12
• P/E Growth: 1.65
• Net Income: $80.13 million
• Net Margins: 7.06%
• Pretax Margin: 10.32%
• Return on Equity: 10.49%
• Return on Assets: 3.36%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.92
• Current Ratio: 0.53
• Quick Ratio: 0.24

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $1.03 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.69
• Cash Flow: $0.40 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 13.17
• Book Value: $3.10 per share
• Price / Book: 1.72

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 327,275,000
• Free Float: 96,675,000
• Market Cap: $1.74 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.48