European Wax Center, Inc. - Class A Common Stock (EWCZ)

Shares of beauty and waxing service franchise European Wax Center (NASDAQ:EWCZ) fell 4.3% in the morning session after the stock's negative momentum continued as the company reported third-quarter results that showed declining year-over-year revenue and a net reduction in its store count, signaling underlying business weakness. 

Beauty and waxing service franchise European Wax Center (NASDAQ:EWCZ) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, but sales fell by 2.2% year on year to $54.19 million. The company expects the full year’s revenue to be around $207 million, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.16 per share was 60% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Shares of beauty and waxing service franchise European Wax Center (NASDAQ:EWCZ) jumped 15.8% in the morning session after the company reported third-quarter 2025 financial results that surpassed Wall Street's expectations on profit and revenue. Although revenue declined 2.2% year on year to $54.2 million, the figure still topped analysts' forecasts. The company's profitability was a key highlight for the quarter. GAAP earnings per share of $0.09 was more than double the consensus estimate of $0.04. Furthermore, adjusted EBITDA, a key measure of profitability, came in at $20.2 million, handily beating expectations of $15.7 million. While the company reaffirmed its full-year revenue outlook, its full-year EBITDA guidance was slightly below analysts' projections. Overall, the strong bottom-line performance appeared to outweigh the mixed guidance, driving investor optimism.

Beauty and waxing service franchise European Wax Center (NASDAQ:EWCZ) reported Q3 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, but sales fell by 2.2% year on year to $54.19 million. The company expects the full year’s revenue to be around $207 million, close to analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $0.09 per share was significantly above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Beauty and waxing service franchise European Wax Center (NASDAQ:EWCZ) will be reporting earnings this Wednesday before market hours. Here’s what to expect.

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Shares of beauty and waxing service franchise European Wax Center (NASDAQ:EWCZ) jumped 3.1% in the afternoon session after a cooler-than-expected inflation report fueled optimism for potential Federal Reserve rate cuts. The September Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.0% year-over-year, coming in just below the 3.1% analysts had forecast. While still above the Federal Reserve's 2% target, investors interpreted the slight cooling as a sign that inflationary pressures may be easing, potentially giving the central bank room to consider interest rate cuts in the near future. Sectors that are typically sensitive to interest rates, such as real estate and utilities, saw a notable lift. Lower rates can reduce borrowing costs and increase the appeal of dividend-paying stocks, boosting investor confidence in these areas.

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Even though European Wax Center (currently trading at $3.53 per share) has gained 7% over the last six months, it has lagged the S&P 500’s 23.2% return during that period. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

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A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after a confluence of negative economic data pointed to a weak economy. The latest Survey of Consumer Expectations from the New York Fed revealed that households' short-term inflation expectations rose, while their outlook on the labor market deteriorated. Consumers expressed greater concern about potential job losses and expected lower earnings growth, factors that directly impact discretionary spending. 

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A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report came in largely as expected, reinforcing investor hopes for an upcoming Federal Reserve interest rate cut. 

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after markets pulled back, reversing early gains, as investor sentiment remained cautious despite a softer-than-expected inflation reading. 

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after a surprisingly weak August jobs report fueled concerns of a cooling economy but also raised expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. 

Shares of beauty and waxing service franchise European Wax Center (NASDAQ:EWCZ) fell 2.6% in the afternoon session after the stock traded lower amid broader market headwinds, as September is historically a challenging month for stocks. 

A number of stocks fell in the morning session after markets continued to decline, as investors grew cautious ahead of a key speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The move came as U.S. equity markets recorded a fifth consecutive day of losses for major indexes like the S&P 500, with technology stocks experiencing the largest declines. Investors have grown wary that the sharp rally in the tech sector since April may have advanced too far. The market-wide caution is largely driven by the upcoming Jackson Hole symposium, a meeting of central bankers, where traders are anxiously awaiting Fed Chair Powell's speech on Friday for guidance on the future path of interest rates.

Beauty and waxing service franchise European Wax Center (NASDAQ:EWCZ) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales falling 6.6% year on year to $55.91 million. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $207 million at the midpoint came in 2.6% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.18 per share was 11.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Beauty and waxing service franchise European Wax Center (NASDAQ:EWCZ) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales falling 6.6% year on year to $55.91 million. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $207 million at the midpoint came in 2.6% below analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $0.09 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.