Why European Wax Center (EWCZ) Stock Is Falling TodayShares of beauty and waxing service franchise European Wax Center (
NASDAQ:EWCZ) fell 3% in the afternoon session after the company announced a shake-up in its executive leadership team, appointing a new Chief Operating Officer and Chief Development Officer. European Wax Center named Angela Jaskolski as its new COO and Kurt Smith as Chief Development Officer. Jaskolski previously served as Chief Store Officer at hair care brand Madison Reed, while Smith comes from Yum! Brands, where he was a Vice President and General Manager for Pizza Hut. The appointments are part of a broader strategy to enhance operations and drive growth.
The stock's decline may reflect investor reaction to the management changes during what the company has called a "transitional year." European Wax Center is facing a challenging consumer environment for discretionary spending and plans to close between 40 and 60 centers in 2025. The leadership overhaul introduces new variables as the company works to stabilize its franchisee network and return to net unit growth.
European Wax Center, Inc. Strengthens Executive Leadership Team with Key AppointmentsAngela Jaskolski appointed Chief Operating Officer and Kurt Smith named Chief Development Officer, bringing deep consumer industry experience in franchise operations and development
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EWCZ Q1 Earnings Call: Revenue Flat, Profitability Beats Expectations Amid Strategic ResetBeauty and waxing service franchise European Wax Center (
NASDAQ:EWCZ) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales flat year on year at $51.43 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.13 per share was significantly above analysts’ consensus estimates.
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NASDAQ:EWCZ) jumped 14.7% in the morning session after the company reported impressive first quarter 2025 results, which blew past analysts' sales, earnings, and EBITDA estimates.
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NASDAQ:EWCZ) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q1 CY2025, but sales were flat year on year at $51.43 million. The company expects the full year’s revenue to be around $212 million, close to analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $0.04 per share was $0.02 above analysts’ consensus estimates.
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NASDAQ:EWCZ) will be reporting results tomorrow before market hours. Here’s what to expect.
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European Wax Center, Inc. to Report First Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results on May 14thPLANO, 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.
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His comments signaled to markets that both sides might be motivated to seek common ground, raising expectations for reduced tariffs and more stability across markets.
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European Wax Center, Inc. Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)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 equal to the closing price of the Company’s Class A common stock on the Nasdaq Stock Market on April 7, 2025, (iii) non-qualified stock option awards to purchase 212,500 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock with an exercise price of $9.00, and (iv) non-qualified stock option awards to purchase 212,500 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock with an exercise price of $12.00 ((ii), (iii) and (iv) collectively, the “Kim Options”).
European Wax Center, Inc. Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)PLANO, Texas, March 31, 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 March 31, 2025, the Company’s Board of Directors approved grants of (i) restricted stock units covering 84,000 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock (the “RSUs”), (ii) non-qualified stock option awards to purchase 130,000 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock with an exercise price of $3.95, which is equal to the closing price of the Company’s Class A common stock on the Nasdaq Stock Market on March 31, 2025, (iii) non-qualified stock option awards to purchase 95,000 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock with an exercise price of $9.00, and (iv) non-qualified stock option awards to purchase 95,000 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock with an exercise price of $12.00 ((ii), (iii) and (iv) collectively, the “Options”) to one new employee.
Q4 Rundown: European Wax Center (NASDAQ:EWCZ) Vs Other Leisure Facilities StocksAs the Q4 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the leisure facilities industry, including European Wax Center (
NASDAQ:EWCZ) and its peers.
