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Sep 30, 2023

Mister Car Wash Q3 2023 Earnings Report

Mister Car Wash's financial performance remained solid, marked by revenue growth and UWC membership increases.

Key Takeaways

Mister Car Wash reported a 7.6% increase in net revenues to $234.1 million. Comparable store sales increased by 1.7%, and UWC membership grew by 11.3% to approximately 2.1 million members. Net income was reported at $19.5 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, while adjusted net income was $25.5 million, or $0.08 per diluted share.

Net revenues increased by 7.6% to $234.1 million.

Comparable store sales saw a 1.7% increase.

UWC membership increased by 11.3% year-over-year, reaching approximately 2.1 million members.

The company opened eight new greenfield locations and acquired five locations, bringing the total to 462 car wash locations.

Total Revenue
$234M
Previous year: $218M
+7.6%
EPS
$0.08
Previous year: $0.09
-11.1%
UWC Sales Percentage
71.5%
Previous year: 69%
+3.6%
Comparable Store Sales Growth
1.7%
Previous year: 2.9%
-41.4%
Location Count
462
Previous year: 420
+10.0%
Gross Profit
$161M
Previous year: $149M
+8.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$62.1M
Previous year: $74.9M
-17.0%
Free Cash Flow
-$12.8M
Previous year: -$4.78M
+167.3%
Total Assets
$2.86B
Previous year: $2.63B
+8.7%

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Forward Guidance

Mister Car Wash is reiterating its outlook for all financial projections for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, with the exception of capital expenditures.

Positive Outlook

  • Net revenues are expected to be between $913 to $936 million.
  • Comparable stores sales growth is projected at -1.0% to 1.0%.
  • Adjusted net income is anticipated to be $94 to $103 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA is forecasted to be $270 to $283 million.
  • Approximately 35 new greenfield locations are planned.

Challenges Ahead

  • Interest expense, net is expected to be $75 million.
  • Rent expense, net is approximated at $100 million.
  • Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted, full year is expected to be 330 million.
  • Sale leasebacks are projected to be $110 to $130 million.
  • Capital expenditures are expected to be $312 to $335 million.