European Wax Center, Inc. operates as a holding company for EWC Ventures, LLC that franchises and operates out-of-home waxing services in the United States. The company also sells facial and body waxing products to franchisees, as well as sells skincare products through website. As of March 27, 2021, it had a portfolio of centers operating in 808 locations, including 803 are franchised centers and 5 corporate-owned centers. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Plano, Texas.
IPO Year: 2021
Exchange: NASDAQ
Website: waxcenter.com
| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11/2026 | $5.80 | Underweight → Equal-Weight | Morgan Stanley |
| 2/10/2026 | $5.80 | Buy → Hold | Truist |
| 3/12/2025 | $6.00 → $5.00 | Market Perform | Telsey Advisory Group |
| 1/6/2025 | $9.00 → $7.00 | Overweight → Neutral | Piper Sandler |
| 12/19/2024 | $6.00 | Outperform → Market Perform | Telsey Advisory Group |
| 11/15/2024 | $5.00 | Equal-Weight → Underweight | Morgan Stanley |
| 8/15/2024 | $16.00 → $5.50 | Buy → Neutral | Citigroup |
| 9/21/2023 | $19.00 → $22.00 | Neutral → Overweight | Piper Sandler |
| 4/5/2023 | $21.00 | Outperform → Neutral | Robert W. Baird |
| 8/30/2022 | $22.00 | Neutral | Piper Sandler |
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Morgan Stanley upgraded European Wax Center from Underweight to Equal-Weight and set a new price target of $5.80
Truist downgraded European Wax Center from Buy to Hold and set a new price target of $5.80
Telsey Advisory Group reiterated coverage of European Wax Center with a rating of Market Perform and set a new price target of $5.00 from $6.00 previously
Piper Sandler downgraded European Wax Center from Overweight to Neutral and set a new price target of $7.00 from $9.00 previously
Telsey Advisory Group downgraded European Wax Center from Outperform to Market Perform and set a new price target of $6.00
Morgan Stanley downgraded European Wax Center from Equal-Weight to Underweight and set a new price target of $5.00
Citigroup downgraded European Wax Center from Buy to Neutral and set a new price target of $5.50 from $16.00 previously
Piper Sandler upgraded European Wax Center from Neutral to Overweight and set a new price target of $22.00 from $19.00 previously
Robert W. Baird downgraded European Wax Center from Outperform to Neutral and set a new price target of $21.00
Piper Sandler initiated coverage of European Wax Center with a rating of Neutral and set a new price target of $22.00
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PHILADELPHIA, March 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kaskela Law LLC is actively investigating the adequacy of the European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ:EWCZ) ("European Wax") shareholder buyout proposal to determine whether shareholders may be able to obtain a higher price for their shares. Click here for additional information: https://kaskelalaw.com/case/european-wax-center/ BACKGROUND: On February 10, 2026, European Wax reported that it had agreed to be acquired by private investment firm General Atlantic at a price of just $5.80 per share. Following the closing of the proposed transaction, EWCZ shareholders will be cashed out of their investment position and the company's shares will n
MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pro Cheer League presented by Varsity Spirit — the first professional organization for elite cheer athletes ages 18+ — has signed European Wax Center as the Official Wax Partner of its inaugural season, featuring them at league events, digital platforms, and fan activations. This new sponsorship combines European Wax Center's long‑standing focus on confidence, empowerment, and helping individuals feel their best with the Pro Cheer League's desire to help athletes, families, and cheer fans show up confident and ready for the spotlight.
Fiscal Year 2025 versus 2024 1,047 total centers in 44 states, a 1.9% decrease versus 1,067 centers in the prior year period.System-wide sales of $947.3 million decreased 0.4%Total revenue of $206.6 million decreased 4.7%Same-store sales increased 0.2%GAAP net income of $11.9 million decreased 19.2%Adjusted Net Income of $36.2 million decreased 11.6%Adjusted EBITDA of $73.3 million decreased 3.0% PLANO, Texas, March 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ:EWCZ), the leading franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services in the United States, reports financial results for the 13 and 52 weeks ended January 3, 2026. Results for the Fourth Quarter of
New product builds on successful partnership with bath and body care companyPLANO, Texas, March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ:EWCZ), the leading franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services, announced today the launch of the Spongellé for EWC SLOW® Aloe Body Buffer, the newest addition to its popular EWC SLOW® product line, designed to help guests maintain smoother-looking skin between waxes. Building on the success of the EWC TREAT® Get Smooth Body Buffer, this latest collaboration with bath and body care company, Spongellé®, combines Europ
PLANO, Texas, Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ:EWCZ), a leading franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services in the United States, today announced that it plans to report fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. In light of the Company's entry into a definitive agreement to be taken private by General Atlantic, European Wax Center, Inc. will not be hosting a conference call or providing financial guidance in conjunction with its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 results. About European Wax Center, Inc.European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ:EWCZ) is the leading franchisor and operat
PLANO, Texas, Feb. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ:EWCZ) (the "Company" or "European Wax Center"), a leading franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services in the United States, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be taken private by General Atlantic, a leading global investor, in an all-cash transaction with an implied equity value of approximately $330 million. General Atlantic has been a strategic partner to the Company since its initial investment in 2018 and is currently the beneficial owner of approximately 42% of the Company's outstanding shares of the Company's common stock. Under the terms of the agreement, Ge
Leading out-of-home waxing provider secures top spot for the fifth year in a row PLANO, Texas, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ:EWCZ), the leading franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services, has earned the #1 ranking in the waxing category on Entrepreneur Magazine's highly anticipated 47th Annual 2026 Franchise 500®. This edition, which Entrepreneur notes is its most competitive ranking year to date, marks the fifth year in a row that European Wax Center has won the top spot. Placement in the Franchise 500® is one of the most sought-a
Reports fiscal 2025 net center closings Updates fiscal 2025 financial outlook PLANO, Texas, Jan. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ:EWCZ), the leading franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services in the United States, provides an update on fiscal 2025 expected performance ahead of meetings at the 2026 ICR Conference in Orlando, Florida. Chris Morris, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of European Wax Center, Inc., stated: "We are pleased with the progress made in 2025 across our key business priorities, which has helped establish a stronger foundation for the company. As we look ahead to 2026, we remain focused on the areas within our contro
Reiterates fiscal 2025 financial outlook Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 versus 2024 1,053 total centers in 44 states, a 1.0% decrease versus 1,064 centers in the prior year period.System-wide sales of $238.2 million decreased 0.8%Total revenue of $54.2 million decreased 2.2%Same-store sales increased 0.2%GAAP net income of $5.4 million increased 164.4%Adjusted Net Income of $10.7 million increased 14.2%Adjusted EBITDA of $20.2 million increased 9.6% PLANO, Texas, Nov. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ:EWCZ), the leading franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services in the United States, reports financial results for the 13 and 39 weeks ended Octo
PLANO, Texas, Oct. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ:EWCZ), the leading franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services in the United States, today announced that it plans to report third quarter fiscal 2025 financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Following the release, the Company's management will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET/7:00 a.m. CT to review the results. To access the conference call dial-in information, analysts should click here to register online at least 15 minutes before the start of the call. All other participants are asked to access the earnings webcast at https://investors.waxcenter.com/. A
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PLANO, Texas, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ:EWCZ) (the "Company" or "European Wax Center"), the leading franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services in the United States, announced that effective as of August 18, 2025, and in connection with the previously announced appointment of Angela Jaskolski as the Company's Chief Operating Officer, the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board") approved grants of (i) restricted stock units ("RSUs") covering 125,000 shares of the Company's Class A common stock (the "Jaskolski RSUs"), (ii) non-qualified stock option awards to purchase 195,000 shares of the Company's Class A common stock with an exercise
PLANO, Texas, April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ:EWCZ) (the "Company" or "European Wax Center"), the leading franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services in the United States, announced that effective as of April 7, 2025, and in connection with the previously announced appointment of Thomas Kim as the Company's Chief Financial Officer, the Company's Board of Directors approved grants of (i) restricted stock units ("RSUs") covering 200,000 shares of the Company's Class A common stock (the "Kim RSUs"), (ii) non-qualified stock option awards to purchase 310,000 shares of the Company's Class A common stock with an exercise price of $3.51, which is eq
PLANO, Texas, March 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ:EWCZ) (the "Company" or "European Wax Center"), the leading franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services in the United States, announced that on March 21, 2025, and in connection with the previously announced appointment of Katie Mullen as the Company's Chief Commercial Officer, the Company's Board of Directors approved grants of (i) restricted stock units ("RSUs") covering 160,000 shares of the Company's Class A common stock (the "Mullen RSUs"), (ii) non-qualified stock option awards to purchase 220,000 shares of the Company's Class A common stock with an exercise price of $3.99, which is equal to
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ:EWCZ) (the "Company" or "European Wax Center"), the largest and fastest-growing franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services in the United States, announced the appointment of Julia Hunter to its Board of Directors ("Board"), effective August 1, 2024. Ms. Hunter will serve on the Nominating and Governance committee. Ms. Hunter joins the European Wax Center Board currently serving as the CEO of luxury California lifestyle and fashion brand Jenni Kayne. During her ten-year tenure as CEO, Jenni Kayne has grown revenue forty times over through both its e-commerce platform and its expanding brick
PLANO, Texas, May 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- European Wax Center, Inc. (the "Company" or "European Wax Center") (NASDAQ:EWCZ), the largest and fastest-growing franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services in the United States, today announced the appointment of Andrea Wasserman as Chief Commercial Officer effective May 30, 2023. "We are excited to deepen our executive leadership team and welcome Andrea Wasserman as our first Chief Commercial Officer. In this newly created role, Andrea will lead the Marketing, Merchandising, Loyalty, Customer Relationship Management, eCommerce, and Data Insights teams and work across functions to drive revenue and profitable growth derived from
Current Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer David Willis Promoted to President Consumer Industry Veteran Stacie Shirley Appointed to Chief Financial Officer PLANO, Texas, March 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- European Wax Center, Inc. (the "Company" or "European Wax Center") (NASDAQ:EWCZ), the largest and fastest-growing franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services in the United States, today announced the appointment of Stacie Shirley to Chief Financial Officer effective March 27, 2023. Stacie Shirley succeeds David Willis who has been promoted to President effective March 27, 2023. Mr. Willis will retain his role as Chief Operating Officer of the Company. "Today
PLANO, Texas, Nov. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ:EWCZ), a leading personal care franchise brand that offers expert wax services, today announced the appointment of Nital Scott to its Board of Directors. With the appointment of Ms. Scott, the European Wax Center Board of Directors now has seven members. "We are thrilled to have Nital join the European Wax Center team. Her deep experience in retail and consumer-facing beauty spaces will be invaluable as we continue to execute on our strategic priorities of new center openings and same-store sales growth. I look forward to partnering with her to enhance value for all European Wax Center stakeholders," said Da
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Fiscal Year 2025 versus 2024 1,047 total centers in 44 states, a 1.9% decrease versus 1,067 centers in the prior year period.System-wide sales of $947.3 million decreased 0.4%Total revenue of $206.6 million decreased 4.7%Same-store sales increased 0.2%GAAP net income of $11.9 million decreased 19.2%Adjusted Net Income of $36.2 million decreased 11.6%Adjusted EBITDA of $73.3 million decreased 3.0% PLANO, Texas, March 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ:EWCZ), the leading franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services in the United States, reports financial results for the 13 and 52 weeks ended January 3, 2026. Results for the Fourth Quarter of
PLANO, Texas, Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ:EWCZ), a leading franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services in the United States, today announced that it plans to report fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. In light of the Company's entry into a definitive agreement to be taken private by General Atlantic, European Wax Center, Inc. will not be hosting a conference call or providing financial guidance in conjunction with its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 results. About European Wax Center, Inc.European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ:EWCZ) is the leading franchisor and operat
Reiterates fiscal 2025 financial outlook Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 versus 2024 1,053 total centers in 44 states, a 1.0% decrease versus 1,064 centers in the prior year period.System-wide sales of $238.2 million decreased 0.8%Total revenue of $54.2 million decreased 2.2%Same-store sales increased 0.2%GAAP net income of $5.4 million increased 164.4%Adjusted Net Income of $10.7 million increased 14.2%Adjusted EBITDA of $20.2 million increased 9.6% PLANO, Texas, Nov. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ:EWCZ), the leading franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services in the United States, reports financial results for the 13 and 39 weeks ended Octo
PLANO, Texas, Oct. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ:EWCZ), the leading franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services in the United States, today announced that it plans to report third quarter fiscal 2025 financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Following the release, the Company's management will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET/7:00 a.m. CT to review the results. To access the conference call dial-in information, analysts should click here to register online at least 15 minutes before the start of the call. All other participants are asked to access the earnings webcast at https://investors.waxcenter.com/. A
Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 versus 2024 1,059 total centers in 44 states was flatSystem-wide sales of $257.6 million decreased 1.0%Total revenue of $55.9 million decreased 6.6%Same-store sales increased 0.3%GAAP net income of $5.4 million decreased 9.0%Adjusted Net Income of $11.8 million increased 5.6%Adjusted EBITDA of $21.6 million increased 4.7% PLANO, Texas, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ:EWCZ), the leading franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services in the United States, reports financial results for the 13 and 26 weeks ended July 5, 2025. Chris Morris, Chairman and CEO of European Wax Center, Inc., stated: "In the second quart
PLANO, Texas, July 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ:EWCZ), the leading franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services in the United States, today announced that it plans to report second quarter fiscal 2025 financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Following the release, the Company's management will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET/7:00 a.m. CT to review the results. To access the conference call dial-in information, analysts should click here to register online at least 15 minutes before the start of the call. All other participants are asked to access the earnings webcast at https://investors.waxcenter.com/. A r
First Quarter Fiscal 2025 versus 2024 Net new centers increased 1.0% to 1,062 total centers in 45 statesSystem-wide sales of $225.9 million increased 2.1%Total revenue of $51.4 million decreased 0.9%Same-store sales increased 0.7%GAAP net income of $2.6 million decreased 29.7%Adjusted Net Income, as now defined, of $9.5 million increased 10.3%Adjusted EBITDA of $18.8 million increased 7.2% PLANO, Texas, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ:EWCZ), the leading franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services in the United States, reports financial results for the 13 weeks ended April 5, 2025 as compared to the 13 weeks ended April 6, 2024.
PLANO, Texas, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ:EWCZ), the leading franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services in the United States, today announced that it plans to report first quarter fiscal 2025 financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Following the release, the Company's management will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET/7:00 a.m. CT to review the results. To access the conference call dial-in information, analysts should click here to register online at least 15 minutes before the start of the call. All other participants are asked to access the earnings webcast at https://investors.waxcenter.com/. A repl
Issues fiscal 2025 outlook Fiscal Year 2024 versus 2023 Net new centers increased 2.2% to 1,067 total centers in 45 statesSystem-wide sales of $951.0 million decreased 0.4% and increased 1.2% on a 52-week basisTotal revenue of $216.9 million decreased 1.9% and was flat on a 52-week basisSame-store sales increased 0.2%GAAP net income of $14.7 million increased 21.9%Adjusted Net Income of $25.6 million increased 15.2%Adjusted EBITDA of $75.5 million decreased 0.7% PLANO, Texas, March 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ:EWCZ), the leading franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services in the United States, reports financial results for the 13 and
PLANO, Texas, Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ:EWCZ), the leading franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services in the United States, today announced that it plans to report fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Following the release, the Company's management will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET/7:00 a.m. CT to review the results. To access the conference call dial-in information, analysts should click here to register online at least 15 minutes before the start of the call. All other participants are asked to access the earnings webcast at https://investors.waxcenter.com
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