NASDAQ:EWCZ European Wax Center (EWCZ) Stock Price, News & Analysis → The AI Defense Stock Set to Soar (From Behind the Markets) (Ad) Free EWCZ Stock Alerts $12.73 +0.40 (+3.24%) (As of 03/27/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$12.44▼$12.8150-Day Range$12.28▼$15.8152-Week Range$11.97▼$20.19Volume520,886 shsAverage Volume625,869 shsMarket Capitalization$773.60 millionP/E Ratio74.88Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$17.80 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get European Wax Center alerts: Email Address European Wax Center MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.60 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside39.8% Upside$17.80 Price TargetShort InterestBearish17.80% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.54Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$17,712 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth53.33%From $0.30 to $0.46 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.3.60 out of 5 starsConsumer Defensive Sector5th out of 8 stocksHousehold & Personal Products Industry1st out of 1 stocks 3.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingEuropean Wax Center has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.60, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $17.80, European Wax Center has a forecasted upside of 39.8% from its current price of $12.73.Amount of Analyst CoverageEuropean Wax Center has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted17.80% 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 9.6.Change versus previous monthShort interest in European Wax Center has recently increased by 20.51%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing 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 3.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentEuropean Wax Center has a news sentiment score of 0.54. 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 0.38 average news sentiment score of Consumer Defensive companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for European Wax Center this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.MarketBeat Follows3 people have added European Wax Center to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, European Wax Center insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $17,712.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 5.90% 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. Previous Next 3.1 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for European Wax Center are expected to grow by 53.33% in the coming year, from $0.30 to $0.46 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of European Wax Center is 74.88, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 148.14.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of European Wax Center is 74.88, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Defensive sector average P/E ratio of about 276.80.Price to Earnings Growth RatioEuropean Wax Center has a PEG Ratio of 2.12. 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 6.63. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Behind the MarketsThe Small Biotech with a BIG Cancer SolutionThere's a new cancer treatment so precise, it's been called a "smart bomb." One that can deliver a toxic payload directly to tumors while bypassing healthy cells.Get the full story here >>> 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 HeadlinesMarch 13, 2024 | insidertrades.comEuropean Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ:EWCZ) CAO Cindy Thomassee Sells 1,200 SharesMarch 22, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Consumer Cyclical Companies: European Wax Center (EWCZ), Vail Resorts (MTN) and Lululemon Athletica (LULU)March 28, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)The Small Biotech with a BIG Cancer SolutionThere's a new cancer treatment so precise, it's been called a "smart bomb." One that can deliver a toxic payload directly to tumors while bypassing healthy cells.March 20, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comEuropean Wax Center (NASDAQ:EWCZ) & Park Lawn (OTCMKTS:PRRWF) Head-To-Head AnalysisMarch 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEuropean Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ:EWCZ) Just Reported Yearly Earnings: Have Analysts Changed Their Mind On The Stock?March 8, 2024 | seekingalpha.comEuropean Wax Center, Inc. (EWCZ) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptMarch 7, 2024 | realmoney.thestreet.comEuropean Wax Center price target raised by $1 at Truist, here's whyMarch 7, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEuropean Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ:EWCZ) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptMarch 28, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)The Small Biotech with a BIG Cancer SolutionThere's a new cancer treatment so precise, it's been called a "smart bomb." One that can deliver a toxic payload directly to tumors while bypassing healthy cells.March 7, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEuropean Wax Center Inc (EWCZ) Reports Growth Amidst Challenges in FY 2023March 7, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ4 2023 European Wax Center Inc Earnings CallMarch 6, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEuropean Wax Center (EWCZ) Shares Skyrocket, What You Need To KnowMarch 6, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEuropean Wax Center's (NASDAQ:EWCZ) Q4 Sales Beat Estimates But Full-Year Sales Guidance Misses ExpectationsMarch 6, 2024 | globenewswire.comEuropean Wax Center, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 ResultsMarch 5, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWhat To Expect From European Wax Center’s (EWCZ) Q4 EarningsMarch 5, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEuropean Wax Center, Inc. Announces Participation in the BofA Securities 2024 Consumer & Retail ConferenceMarch 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEuropean Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ:EWCZ) Shares Could Be 27% Below Their Intrinsic Value EstimateFebruary 22, 2024 | prnewswire.comEUROPEAN WAX CENTER RANKED AMONG THE TOP FRANCHISES IN ENTREPRENEUR'S HIGHLY COMPETITIVE FRANCHISE 500® 2024February 21, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEuropean Wax Center, Inc. to Report Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results on March 6thFebruary 21, 2024 | globenewswire.comEuropean Wax Center, Inc. to Report Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results on March 6thFebruary 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEWCZ Mar 2024 10.000 callFebruary 14, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comHas Aramark (ARMK) Outpaced Other Consumer Staples Stocks This Year?February 10, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comIs There Now An Opportunity In European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ:EWCZ)?January 11, 2024 | benzinga.comForecasting The Future: 4 Analyst Projections For European Wax CenterJanuary 11, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comPiper Sandler Keeps Their Buy Rating on European Wax Center (EWCZ)January 10, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWhat European Wax Center, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:EWCZ) ROE Can Tell UsDecember 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comEuropean Wax Center's (NASDAQ:EWCZ) Returns On Capital Are Heading HigherSee 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 Today3/27/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/08/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorConsumer Defensive Industry Household & Personal Products 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$17.80 High Stock Price Target$21.00 Low Stock Price Target$14.00 Potential Upside/Downside+39.8%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.60 Research Coverage5 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.17 Trailing P/E Ratio74.88 Forward P/E Ratio42.43 P/E Growth2.12Net Income$8.93 million Net Margins4.04% Pretax Margin8.41% Return on Equity6.69% Return on Assets1.16% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio3.19 Current Ratio2.52 Quick Ratio1.98 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$221.02 million Price / Sales3.50 Cash Flow$0.56 per share Price / Cash Flow22.54 Book Value$1.92 per share Price / Book6.63Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares60,770,000Free Float57,186,000Market Cap$773.60 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.28 Beginner's Guide to Pot Stock InvestingClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to pot stock investing and which pot companies show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. David P. Berg (Age 63)Executive Chairman of the Board Comp: $1.46MMr. David L. Willis CPA (Age 52)CEO & Director Comp: $733.08kMr. Gavin M. O'Connor (Age 54)Chief Administrative Officer Comp: $603.99kMs. 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 MarketingMs. Julie A. Hauser-Blanner (Age 53)Chief Franchise Officer Mr. Joel LarkinChief Development OfficerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsXponential FitnessNYSE:XPOFRCI HospitalityNASDAQ:RICKLindblad ExpeditionsNASDAQ:LINDTarget HospitalityNASDAQ:THCarriage ServicesNYSE:CSVView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsVanguard Group Inc.Bought 64,123 shares on 3/11/2024Ownership: 2.978%Cindy ThomasseeSold 1,200 sharesTotal: $17,712.00 ($14.76/share)Wellington Management Group LLPBought 77,334 shares on 3/5/2024Ownership: 3.651%Teachers Retirement System of The State of KentuckyBought 21,054 shares on 2/26/2024Ownership: 0.131%Nuveen Asset Management LLCSold 5,931 shares on 2/15/2024Ownership: 0.883%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions EWCZ Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell European Wax Center stock right now? 5 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for European Wax Center in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" EWCZ shares. View EWCZ analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is European Wax Center's stock price target for 2024? 5 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1-year price targets for European Wax Center's shares. Their EWCZ share price targets range from $14.00 to $21.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $17.80 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 39.8% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for EWCZ or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have EWCZ shares performed in 2024? European Wax Center's stock was trading at $13.59 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, EWCZ shares have decreased by 6.3% and is now trading at $12.73. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting European Wax Center? European Wax Center saw a increase in short interest in March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 5,700,000 shares, an increase of 20.5% from the February 29th total of 4,730,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 592,700 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 9.6 days. Currently, 17.8% of the shares of the stock are short sold. View European Wax Center's Short Interest. When is European Wax Center's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 8th 2024. View our EWCZ earnings forecast. What guidance has European Wax Center issued on next quarter's earnings? European Wax Center updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Wednesday, March, 6th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $225.0 million-$232.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $233.9 million. 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 a price of $15.00-$18.00 per share. Who are European Wax Center's major shareholders? European Wax Center's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Wellington Management Group LLP (3.65%), Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (3.53%), Vanguard Group Inc. (2.98%), Vanguard Group Inc. (2.98%), Federated Hermes Inc. (2.18%) and TimesSquare Capital Management LLC (1.90%). Insiders that own company stock include Atlantic Genpar (Ew) General, Cindy Thomassee, David L Willis, David P Berg, Dorvin D Lively, Ewc Holdings, Inc and Jyoti A Lynch. 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. 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