The chart below shows how EWCZ performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, EWCZ sees a +11.97% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +3.90% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -2.65%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Revenue Decline Analysis: Total revenue of $55.4 million decreased half a percentage point, primarily due to guests pulling back on retail products in a challenged macro environment.
Center Growth Achievement: We ended Q3 with 1,064 centers representing a 3.7% growth year-over-year.
Net Center Openings: We had 12 gross openings during the quarter offset by seven closures resulting in a net add of five new centers.
Gross Margin Improvement: Cost savings continue to drive gross margin which increased 110 basis points versus the same quarter last year to 72.9%.
Strong Operating Cash Flow: Net cash provided by operating activities was $14.8 million compared to approximately $60,000 in investing outflows, highlighting one of our biggest strengths.
Negative
Revenue Decline Analysis: Total revenue of $55.4 million decreased half a percentage point, primarily due to guests pulling back on retail products in a challenged macro environment.
Same-Store Sales Decline: Same-store sales also decreased 0.5 percentage point compared to a 3.4% increase in the same quarter last year.
Adjusted EBITDA Decline: Adjusted EBITDA of $18.4 million decreased 4.4% from $19.3 million in the prior year period.
EBITDA Margin Decline: Adjusted EBITDA margin decreased to 33.2% from 34.6%.
Net Income Decline: Adjusted net income decreased to $5.5 million.
European Wax Center, Inc. (EWCZ) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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