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Jan 04

European Wax Center Q4 2024 Earnings Report

European Wax Center reported a decline in revenue but maintained profitability.

Key Takeaways

European Wax Center reported a total revenue of $49.7 million for Q4 FY24, marking an 11.7% decrease compared to the prior year. Net income stood at $3.1 million, down 13.1% year-over-year. However, Adjusted Net Income saw a strong increase of 37.0% to $8.1 million. Adjusted EBITDA remained relatively stable at $19.0 million, representing a 1.6% decline.

Total revenue fell 11.7% to $49.7 million due to the prior year's 14-week period.

Net income declined 13.1% to $3.1 million, reflecting increased SG&A expenses.

Adjusted Net Income rose 37.0% to $8.1 million, supported by operational efficiencies.

Adjusted EBITDA was $19.0 million, a slight decrease of 1.6% year-over-year.

Total Revenue
$49.7M
Previous year: $56.3M
-11.7%
EPS
$0.16
Previous year: $0.12
+33.3%
System-wide Sales
$229M
Previous year: $242M
-5.1%
Same-store Sales Growth
0.7%
0
Adjusted EBITDA
$19M
Previous year: $19.3M
-1.6%
Gross Profit
$31.9M
Previous year: $35.7M
-10.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$49.7M
Previous year: $59.2M
-16.0%
Free Cash Flow
$16.3M
Previous year: $16.7M
-2.5%
Total Assets
$707M
Previous year: $736M
-3.9%

European Wax Center

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European Wax Center Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

European Wax Center anticipates fiscal 2025 to be a transitional year with moderate revenue growth and strategic center openings.

Positive Outlook

  • Projected system-wide sales between $940M and $960M.
  • Total revenue expected to range from $210M to $214M.
  • Same-store sales growth anticipated between 0.0% and 2.0%.
  • Adjusted Net Income guidance of $16M to $18M.
  • Adjusted EBITDA forecasted between $69M and $71M.

Challenges Ahead

  • Franchisees expected to open only 10-12 new centers.
  • Projected closure of 40-60 centers in fiscal 2025.
  • Potential decline in net store count between 28 and 50 locations.
  • Ongoing pressure on four-wall profitability impacting franchisees.
  • Transition period expected to moderate near-term earnings growth.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income