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Mar 31, 2024

Mister Car Wash Q1 2024 Earnings Report

Mister Car Wash's financial performance was in line with expectations, driven by resilient subscription business and new location openings.

Key Takeaways

Mister Car Wash reported a 6% increase in net revenues to $239.2 million. Comparable-store sales increased by 0.9%, and the Unlimited Wash Club memberships grew by 5% year-over-year, reaching 2.1 million members. The company opened six new greenfield locations and managed expenses to deliver strong cash flow and $75.2 million of adjusted EBITDA.

Net revenues increased by 6% to $239.2 million.

Comparable-store sales increased by 0.9%.

Unlimited Wash Club (UWC) memberships increased by 5% year-over-year, totaling 2.1 million members.

Six new greenfield locations were opened, bringing the total to 482 locations.

Total Revenue
$239M
Previous year: $226M
+5.9%
EPS
$0.08
Previous year: $0.08
+0.0%
UWC Sales Percentage
74%
Previous year: 69%
+7.2%
Comparable Store Sales Growth
0.9%
Location Count
482
Previous year: 439
+9.8%
Gross Profit
$148M
Previous year: $159M
-7.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$10.7M
Previous year: $69.9M
-84.7%
Free Cash Flow
-$23.9M
Previous year: -$5.04M
+373.1%
Total Assets
$2.93B
Previous year: $2.72B
+7.7%

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Forward Guidance

The Company reiterates the guidance previously provided for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024:

Positive Outlook

  • Net revenues $988 to $1,016 million
  • Comparable-store sales growth % 0.5% to 2.5%
  • Adjusted net income $99 to $111 million
  • Adjusted EBITDA $291.5 to $308 million
  • Diluted adjusted net income per share $0.30 to $0.34

Challenges Ahead

  • Interest expense, net $81 million
  • Rent expense, net Approx. $111 million
  • Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted, full year 330 million
  • New greenfield locations Approx. 40
  • Capital expenditures(1) $364 to $405 million