NASDAQ:EWCZ European Wax Center (EWCZ) Stock Price, News & Analysis $8.83 +0.13 (+1.49%) (As of 07/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$8.72▼$8.9950-Day Range$8.70▼$11.8352-Week Range$8.63▼$20.00Volume699,365 shsAverage Volume560,972 shsMarket Capitalization$537.13 millionP/E Ratio35.32Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$15.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get European Wax Center alerts: Email Address European Wax Center MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.83 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside69.9% Upside$15.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy17.97% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.85Based on 5 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth46.67%From $0.30 to $0.44 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.28 out of 5 starsConsumer Staples Sector28th out of 136 stocksPersonal Services Industry2nd out of 9 stocks 4.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingEuropean Wax Center has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.83, and is based on 5 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageEuropean Wax Center has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about European Wax Center's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted17.97% of the float of European Wax Center has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverEuropean Wax Center has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 9.7.Change versus previous monthShort interest in European Wax Center has recently decreased by 16.89%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldEuropean Wax Center does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthEuropean Wax Center does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for EWCZ. Previous Next 3.2 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentEuropean Wax Center has a news sentiment score of 0.85. 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 0.50 average news sentiment score of Consumer Staples companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for European Wax Center this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.MarketBeat Follows1 people have added European Wax Center to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, European Wax Center insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 6.14% of the stock of European Wax Center is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions82.14% of the stock of European Wax Center is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about European Wax Center's insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for European Wax Center are expected to grow by 46.67% in the coming year, from $0.30 to $0.44 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of European Wax Center is 35.32, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 143.45.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of European Wax Center is 35.32, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 22.27.Price to Earnings Growth RatioEuropean Wax Center has a PEG Ratio of 1.74. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioEuropean Wax Center has a P/B Ratio of 4.60. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about European Wax Center's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Unstoppable Prosperity“Generational Bull Run” IncomingLIVE Cash Flow Workshop Event / Hosted Virtually Weds @ 7PM EST Everyone who attends will also receive 3 special FREE Gifts during the event.You can find out what they are by clicking here now. About European Wax Center Stock (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.Read More EWCZ Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart EWCZ Stock News HeadlinesJuly 19, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comIs It Time To Consider Buying European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ:EWCZ)?June 20, 2024 | globenewswire.comEuropean Wax Center, Inc. Publishes 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance ReportJuly 26, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)J.P. Morgan’s DIRE WarningWhen the largest bank in the U.S. says a crisis is coming - you NEED to listen. The Wall Street Journal warns, "America's bonds are getting harder to sell."June 18, 2024 | prnewswire.comEuropean Wax Center Recognized by Entrepreneur and Featured in July/August Issue as a Top Franchise for Multi-Unit Owners and Best of the Best FranchiseJune 5, 2024 | prnewswire.comEuropean Wax Center's EWC TREAT® Get Smooth Skin Clearing Body Polish WINS 2024 SELF Healthy Beauty AwardMay 28, 2024 | prnewswire.comEuropean Wax Center's TREAT® Brightening Ingrown Hair Wipes WINS 2024 Men's Health Grooming AwardsMay 22, 2024 | globenewswire.comEuropean Wax Center, Inc. Announces Participation in the Baird 2024 Global Consumer, Technology & Services ConferenceMay 16, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Consumer Cyclical Companies: Cracker Barrel (CBRL) and European Wax Center (EWCZ)July 26, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)J.P. Morgan’s DIRE WarningWhen the largest bank in the U.S. says a crisis is coming - you NEED to listen. The Wall Street Journal warns, "America's bonds are getting harder to sell."May 16, 2024 | msn.comThese Analysts Slash Their Forecasts On European Wax Center After Q1 ResultsMay 16, 2024 | msn.comEuropean Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ:EWCZ) Q1 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptMay 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEuropean Wax Center Inc (EWCZ) (Q1 2024) Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Strategic Growth ...May 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ1 2024 European Wax Center Inc Earnings CallMay 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEuropean Wax Center's (NASDAQ:EWCZ) Q1 Earnings Results: Revenue In Line With ExpectationsMay 15, 2024 | prnewswire.comEuropean Wax Center EWC TREAT® Brightening Ingrown Hair Wipes WINS 2024 Cosmopolitan Holy Grail Beauty AwardMay 15, 2024 | globenewswire.comEuropean Wax Center, Inc. Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 ResultsMay 14, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWhat To Expect From European Wax Center's (EWCZ) Q1 EarningsMay 12, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comThere's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For European Wax Center's (NASDAQ:EWCZ) Returns On CapitalSee More Headlines Receive EWCZ Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for European Wax Center and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings5/15/2024Today7/26/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)8/14/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorConsumer Staples Industry Personal services Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:EWCZ CUSIPN/A CIK1856236 Webwww.waxcenter.com Phone469-264-8123FaxN/AEmployees120Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$15.00 High Stock Price Target$16.00 Low Stock Price Target$12.00 Potential Upside/Downside+69.9%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.83 Research Coverage6 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.25 Trailing P/E Ratio35.32 Forward P/E Ratio29.43 P/E Growth1.74Net Income$8.93 million Net Margins5.50% Pretax Margin11.26% Return on Equity11.01% Return on Assets1.88% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio3.10 Current Ratio2.95 Quick Ratio2.31 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$223.01 million Price / Sales2.41 Cash Flow$0.57 per share Price / Cash Flow15.53 Book Value$1.92 per share Price / Book4.60Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares60,830,000Free Float57,095,000Market Cap$537.13 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.18 5G Stocks: The Path Forward is ProfitableClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to investing in 5G and which 5G stocks show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. David P. Berg (Age 63)Executive Chairman of the Board Comp: $1.02MMr. David L. Willis CPA (Age 52)CEO & Director Comp: $812.61kMr. Gavin M. O'Connor (Age 54)Chief Administrative Officer Comp: $583.92kMs. Andrea L. Wasserman (Age 45)Chief Commercial Officer Comp: $565.1kMs. Stacie R. Shirley (Age 55)Chief Financial Officer Ms. Cindy ThomasseeChief Accounting Officer & ControllerMr. Mike BreezeChief Information OfficerMr. Amir YeganehjooVP, FP&A, Investor Relations & TreasuryCarly TietzerVice President of MarketingMr. Joel Larkin (Age 56)Chief Franchise & Development Officer More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsLindblad ExpeditionsNASDAQ:LINDCarriage ServicesNYSE:CSVRCI HospitalityNASDAQ:RICKEXFONASDAQ:EXFOXponential FitnessNYSE:XPOFView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsBank of New York Mellon CorpSold 81,627 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 1.225%Teachers Retirement System of The State of KentuckyBought 13,497 shares on 5/28/2024Ownership: 0.157%Woodson Capital Management LPSold 72,932 shares on 5/17/2024Ownership: 1.020%California State Teachers Retirement SystemSold 2,030 shares on 5/16/2024Ownership: 0.058%Bayesian Capital Management LPSold 2,260 shares on 5/16/2024Ownership: 0.017%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions EWCZ Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have EWCZ shares performed this year? European Wax Center's stock was trading at $13.59 at the beginning of the year. Since then, EWCZ shares have decreased by 35.0% and is now trading at $8.83. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were European Wax Center's earnings last quarter? European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ:EWCZ) announced its earnings results on Wednesday, May, 15th. The company reported $0.10 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.04 by $0.06. The business earned $51.87 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $51.88 million. European Wax Center had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.01% and a net margin of 5.50%. When did European Wax Center IPO? European Wax Center (EWCZ) raised $175 million in an initial public offering (IPO) on Thursday, August 5th 2021. The company issued 10,600,000 shares at $15.00-$18.00 per share. Who are European Wax Center's major shareholders? European Wax Center's top institutional shareholders include Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.23%). Insiders that own company stock include Atlantic Genpar (Ew) General, Cindy Thomassee, David L Willis, Jyoti A Lynch, Ewc Holdings, Inc, David P Berg and Dorvin D Lively. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of European Wax Center? Shares of EWCZ 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here. This page (NASDAQ:EWCZ) was last updated on 7/26/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our Partners625,000% GainImagine swapping your daily coffee expense for a future free of financial worries. 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