European Wax Center, Inc. (EWCZ)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol EWCZ
  • Rev/Share 4.9992
  • Book/Share 2.2751
  • PB 2.8764
  • Debt/Equity 0.1092
  • CurrentRatio 2.7139
  • ROIC 0.0589

 

  • MktCap 202829328.0
  • FreeCF/Share 1.3242
  • PFCF 3.5374
  • PE 21.3561
  • Debt/Assets 0.0108
  • DivYield 0
  • ROE 0.1316

 

  • Rating A-
  • Score 4
  • Recommendation Buy
  • P/E Score 3
  • DCF Score 5
  • P/B Score 2
  • D/E Score 4

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Reiterated EWCZ Telsey Advisory Group -- Market Perform $6 $5 March 12, 2025
Downgrade EWCZ Piper Sandler Overweight Neutral $9 $7 Jan. 6, 2025
Downgrade EWCZ Telsey Advisory Group Outperform Market Perform -- $6 Dec. 19, 2024

News

Is EWCZ Fixing Its Overbuilt Network With Smarter Expansion?
EWCZ
Published: July 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

European Wax Center shifts from rapid growth to strategic pruning, closing underperformers and upgrading its site selection tools.

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EWCZ vs. SBH: Which Beauty Retail Stock is a Better Buy Now?
EWCZ, SBH
Published: July 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

European Wax Center EWCZ and Sally Beauty Holdings SBH cater to the evolving needs of the beauty and personal care industry, each targeting different yet complementary segments. While EWCZ emphasizes a service-driven model with its franchised waxing centers, offering specialized grooming experiences, SBH focuses on retail by supplying professional-grade beauty products to both consumers and salon professionals.

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European Wax Center Leans on Digital Ads-Will It Pay Off?
EWCZ
Published: July 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

EWCZ's digital-first marketing revamp is lowering acquisition costs and fueling new guest growth in 2025.

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European Wax Center Justifies An Upgrade
EWCZ
Published: July 23, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Upgrading European Wax Center (EWCZ) from 'hold' to a soft 'buy' due to improved clarity on future growth and robust cash flows. Despite a projected net decline in locations for 2025, management expects a return to unit growth and modest same-store sales increases next year. Profitability metrics like adjusted net profit and operating cash flow have improved, while the stock still trades at attractive low multiples.

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EWCZ vs. ELF: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
ELF, EWCZ
Published: July 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors with an interest in Cosmetics stocks have likely encountered both European Wax Center, Inc. (EWCZ) and e.l.f. Beauty (ELF).

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EWCZ Stock Skyrockets 54% in 3 Months: Is it Too Late to Buy?
EWCZ
Published: July 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

EWCZ is gaining ground, with rising profits, strong guest trends, and smart expansion plans fueling investor confidence.

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EWCZ EBITDA Expansion Shows Early Wins: Can Margins Stay Strong?
EWCZ
Published: July 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

European Wax Center posts 7.2% EBITDA growth and margin gains, but timing boosts raise questions about long-term sustainability.

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Best Growth Stocks to Buy for July 14th
ADRNY, DELL, EWCZ
Published: July 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

EWCZ, DELL and ADRNY made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on July 14, 2025.

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EWCZ Marketing Shift Shows Early Wins: Can Growth Reignite Fast?
EWCZ
Published: July 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

European Wax Center's digital-first marketing revamp is showing early gains as it eyes stronger traffic and sales in late 2025.

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Best Growth Stocks to Buy for July 9th
EWCZ, OPRX, QFIN
Published: July 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

OPRX, EWCZ and QFIN made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on July 9, 2025.

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EWCZ or ELF: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
ELF, EWCZ
Published: July 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors interested in Cosmetics stocks are likely familiar with European Wax Center, Inc. (EWCZ) and e.l.f. Beauty (ELF).

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Best Growth Stocks to Buy for June 27th
EWCZ, GLDD, UIS
Published: June 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here are three stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today June 27th:

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3 Cosmetic Stocks Holding Steady Despite Market Challenges
COTY, EL, EWCZ
Published: June 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

EL, COTY and EWCZ are defying cosmetics industry headwinds with innovation, digital growth and strategic focus.

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Best Growth Stocks to Buy for June 23rd
EWCZ, GLDD, STRT
Published: June 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

GLDD, STRT and EWCZ made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on June 23, 2025.

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All You Need to Know About European Wax Center (EWCZ) Rating Upgrade to Strong Buy
EWCZ
Published: June 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

European Wax Center (EWCZ) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

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Best Momentum Stocks to Buy for June 18th
CABGY, EWCZ
Published: June 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

EWCZ and CABGY made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on June 18, 2025.

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EWCZ vs. ELF: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
ELF, EWCZ
Published: June 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors interested in Cosmetics stocks are likely familiar with European Wax Center, Inc. (EWCZ) and e.l.f. Beauty (ELF).

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Best Growth Stocks to Buy for June 6th
EHC, EWCZ, LTM
Published: June 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

LTM, EHC and EWCZ made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on June 6, 2025.

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Best Growth Stocks to Buy for June 3rd
EWCZ, GLDD, LTM
Published: June 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

LTM, GLDD and EWCZ made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on June 3, 2025.

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Best Value Stocks to Buy for June 3rd
CPA, EWCZ, OPBK
Published: June 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CPA, OPBK and EWCZ made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on June 3, 2025.

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New Strong Buy Stocks for June 3rd
CPA, EWCZ, FTK, INSE, PRM
Published: June 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

EWCZ, PRM, INSE, FTK and CPA have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on June 3, 2025.

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Wall Street Analysts Predict a 27.7% Upside in European Wax Center (EWCZ): Here's What You Should Know
EWCZ
Published: June 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The average of price targets set by Wall Street analysts indicates a potential upside of 27.7% in European Wax Center (EWCZ). While the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric is questionable, the positive trend in earnings estimate revisions might translate into an upside in the stock.

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Surging Earnings Estimates Signal Upside for European Wax Center (EWCZ) Stock
EWCZ
Published: May 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

European Wax Center (EWCZ) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.

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EWCZ vs. ELF: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
ELF, EWCZ
Published: May 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors with an interest in Cosmetics stocks have likely encountered both European Wax Center, Inc. (EWCZ) and e.l.f. Beauty (ELF).

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Best Growth Stocks to Buy for May 29th
EHC, EWCZ, JNPR
Published: May 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

EHC, JNPR and EWCZ made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on May 29, 2025.

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Best Growth Stocks to Buy for May 22nd
EWCZ, STRT, SWX
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

EWCZ, SWX and STRT made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on May 22, 2025.

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European Wax Center, Inc. (EWCZ) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
EWCZ
Published: May 14, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ:EWCZ ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 14, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Bethany Johns - Director of Investor Relations Chris Morris - Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Tom Kim - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Dana Telsey - Telsey Advisory Group Jonathan Komp - Baird John Heinbockel - Guggenheim Securities Korinne Wolfmeyer - Piper Sandler Kelly Crago - Citigroup Simeon Gutman - Morgan Stanley Scot Ciccarelli - Truist Securities Operator Good morning ladies and gentlemen and thank you for standing by. Welcome to European Wax Center's First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Earnings Call.

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European Wax Center (EWCZ) Q1 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
EWCZ
Published: May 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for European Wax Center (EWCZ) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended March 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

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Best Growth Stocks to Buy for May 14th
EWCZ, STRT, SWX
Published: May 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

STRT, EWCZ and SWX made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on May 14, 2025.

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EWCZ or ELF: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
ELF, EWCZ
Published: May 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors looking for stocks in the Cosmetics sector might want to consider either European Wax Center, Inc. (EWCZ) or e.l.f. Beauty (ELF).

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About European Wax Center, Inc. (EWCZ)

  • IPO Date 2021-08-05
  • Website https://waxcenter.com
  • Industry Household & Personal Products
  • CEO Christopher D. Morris
  • Employees 124

European Wax Center, Inc. operates as the franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services in the United States. The company offers body and facial waxing services; and pre- and post-service products, including ingrown hair serums, exfoliating gels, brow shapers, and skin treatments. As of March 26, 2022, it had a portfolio of centers operating in 874 locations across 44 states, including 868 franchised centers and six corporate-owned centers. European Wax Center, Inc. was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Plano, Texas.