Mister Car Wash’s (MCW) Equal Weight Rating Reaffirmed at Wells Fargo & Company

Wells Fargo & Company reaffirmed their equal weight rating on shares of Mister Car Wash (NYSE:MCW) in a report published on Wednesday morning,Benzinga reports. They currently have a $7.00 price target on the stock.

MCW has been the topic of several other reports. Raymond James Financial restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $8.00 price target on shares of Mister Car Wash in a research report on Thursday, October 30th. William Blair downgraded Mister Car Wash from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Zacks Research upgraded Mister Car Wash from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, November 24th. Stephens raised their price objective on Mister Car Wash from $6.25 to $7.50 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 11th. Finally, Mizuho set a $8.00 price objective on Mister Car Wash in a report on Thursday, October 30th. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Mister Car Wash currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $7.17.

Mister Car Wash Stock Up 16.1%

MCW opened at $6.98 on Wednesday. The business has a 50 day moving average of $5.83 and a 200-day moving average of $5.52. The stock has a market capitalization of $2.29 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 31.73, a P/E/G ratio of 1.65 and a beta of 1.46. The company has a current ratio of 0.53, a quick ratio of 0.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.92. Mister Car Wash has a 1-year low of $4.61 and a 1-year high of $8.60.

Institutional Trading of Mister Car Wash

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of MCW. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Mister Car Wash by 75.5% in the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 7,038 shares of the company’s stock worth $42,000 after acquiring an additional 3,027 shares in the last quarter. Quarry LP raised its position in Mister Car Wash by 65.7% in the 3rd quarter. Quarry LP now owns 7,604 shares of the company’s stock valued at $41,000 after purchasing an additional 3,016 shares during the last quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. boosted its stake in Mister Car Wash by 1,104.8% in the fourth quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 8,217 shares of the company’s stock worth $46,000 after purchasing an additional 7,535 shares in the last quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. grew its holdings in shares of Mister Car Wash by 18,260.0% during the third quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 8,262 shares of the company’s stock worth $44,000 after purchasing an additional 8,217 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Tower Research Capital LLC TRC increased its stake in shares of Mister Car Wash by 140.0% in the second quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 9,700 shares of the company’s stock valued at $58,000 after buying an additional 5,659 shares in the last quarter.

Key Mister Car Wash News

Here are the key news stories impacting Mister Car Wash this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Leonard Green & Partners agreed to buy the remaining public shares for $7.00 in cash, establishing a clear near‑term floor and giving minority holders a cash exit. The bidder already owns ~67% of MCW, increasing the deal’s likelihood of closing. Mister Car Wash to Be Taken Private
• Positive Sentiment: Q4 and full‑year results showed revenue growth (Q4 net revenues +4%, FY >$1B), UWC memberships +7% (≈2.3M members), adjusted EBITDA +10% in Q4 and an EPS beat (reported $0.11 vs $0.10 consensus) — evidence of continued subscription momentum and margin improvement. Management canceled the call because of the transaction. Q4 and Full Year 2025 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Wells Fargo reaffirmed an “equal weight” rating with a $7.00 price target, essentially aligning Street expectations with the deal price but offering little incremental upside for hold‑period traders. Wells Fargo Rating
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple law firms announced investigations into whether public shareholders are receiving a fair price and into fiduciary duties related to the sale — this can delay closing, increase transaction scrutiny and create legal/transactional uncertainty. M&A Class Action Firm Investigation Ademi Firm Investigation
• Negative Sentiment: Balance‑sheet items raise questions: cash fell to ~$28.5M (from ~$67.5M) and management declined to provide a 2026 outlook or host the earnings call because of the transaction — both reduce visibility for public investors absent deal closure. Quarterly Report / Financials

About Mister Car Wash

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.