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Jan 06, 2024

European Wax Center Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Reported a strong fourth quarter and full year performance, driven by new center openings and consistent demand from core guests.

Key Takeaways

European Wax Center reported a 5.2% increase in total revenue to $56.3 million and a 59.1% increase in net income to $3.6 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023. The company ended the year with 1,044 centers, representing a 10.6% increase year-over-year.

Franchisees opened 18 net new centers, ending the year with 1,044 centers, a 10.6% increase year-over-year.

System-wide sales increased by 7.2% to $241.7 million, driven by new center openings and increased guest spending.

Total revenue grew by 5.2% to $56.3 million.

Net income increased by 59.1% to $3.6 million.

Total Revenue
$56.3M
Previous year: $53.5M
+5.2%
EPS
$0.12
Previous year: $1.08
-88.9%
System-Wide Sales
$242M
Adjusted EBITDA
$19.3M
Gross Profit
$35.7M
Cash and Equivalents
$59.2M
Free Cash Flow
$16.7M
Total Assets
$736M

European Wax Center

European Wax Center

European Wax Center Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

The Company provides the following outlook for fiscal year 2024: New Center Openings, Net 75 to 80; System-Wide Sales $1,000 million to $1,025 million; Total Revenue $225 million to $232 million; Same-Store Sales 2% to 5%; Adjusted Net Income(2) $22 million to $25 million; Adjusted EBITDA(3) $75 million to $80 million

Positive Outlook

  • New Center Openings, Net 75 to 80
  • System-Wide Sales $1,000 million to $1,025 million
  • Total Revenue $225 million to $232 million
  • Same-Store Sales 2% to 5%
  • Adjusted Net Income(2) $22 million to $25 million

Challenges Ahead

  • Adjusted EBITDA(3) $75 million to $80 million
  • Fiscal 2022 and Fiscal 2023 each included a 53rd week in the fourth quarter.
  • The Company estimates the 53rd week contribution to the top and bottom line is approximately equal to the contribution from an average fourth quarter week.
  • The Company’s current outlook assumes no meaningful change in consumer behavior driven by inflationary pressures
  • The Company’s current outlook assumes no further impacts from incremental tightening in the labor market beyond what we see today.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income