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Mister Car Wash (MCW) Tops Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
ZACKS· 2024-10-30 23:10
Mister Car Wash (MCW) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.09 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.08 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.08 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 12.50%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this car wash operator would post earnings of $0.09 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.11, delivering a surprise of 22.22%. Over the last four quarters, t ...
Mister Car Wash(MCW) - 2024 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2024-08-02 10:14
Growth and Expansion - As of June 30, 2024, Mister Car Wash operates 491 locations, an increase from 449 locations as of June 30, 2023, representing a growth of approximately 9.4%[78] - In the first half of 2024, Mister Car Wash opened 15 greenfield locations, contributing to its growth strategy focused on expanding Express Exterior Locations[76] - The company added 42 new locations year-over-year, contributing to the growth in car wash sales and UWC membership[84] Financial Performance - Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was $22.1 million, down from $27.1 million in the same period of 2023, resulting in a net income margin of 8.7%[80] - Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was $88.7 million, compared to $73.9 million for the same period in 2023, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 34.8%[80] - Net revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2024, were $255,043, an increase of 8% compared to $236,894 for the same period in 2023[85] - For the six months ended June 30, 2024, net revenues were $494,226, an increase of 7% from $462,854 in the same period of 2023[93] - The company reported a net income of $22,091 for the three months ended June 30, 2024, down from $27,132 in the prior year, reflecting a net income margin of 9%[84] Membership and Sales - The number of Unlimited Wash Club (UWC) Members reached approximately 2.1 million as of June 30, 2024, reflecting a growth of about 3% from the previous year[81] - UWC sales accounted for 72% of total wash sales for the three months ended June 30, 2024, up from 69% in the same period of 2023[82] - UWC sales as a percentage of total wash sales for the six months ended June 30, 2024, were 73%, compared to 69% for the same period in 2023, indicating a growing penetration of the subscription model[82] Operating Costs and Expenses - Store operating costs for the three months ended June 30, 2024, included labor and chemical costs of $72,691, representing 29% of net revenues, a slight decrease from 30% in the prior year[86] - Other store operating expenses increased by 10% to $99,543, accounting for 39% of net revenues, driven by inflationary pressures and the addition of new locations[87] - General and administrative expenses decreased by 10% to $24,912, representing 10% of net revenues, primarily due to reduced marketing and corporate travel expenses[88] - Total costs and expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2024, were $200,043, maintaining a consistent 78% of net revenues compared to the previous year[89] Tax and Other Financial Impacts - The income tax provision for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was $12,655, a 76% increase from $7,205 in the prior year, reflecting unfavorable tax impacts from equity awards[90] - The income tax provision increased by 57% to $21.846 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to unfavorable income tax impacts from equity awards[98] Cash Flow and Liquidity - For the six months ended June 30, 2024, net cash provided by operating activities was $118.9 million, compared to $117.1 million for the same period in 2023, reflecting a year-over-year increase of $1.8 million[101] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased from $19.0 million as of December 31, 2023, to $3.6 million as of June 30, 2024, indicating a significant reduction in liquidity[99] - The company had $291.7 million of available borrowing capacity under its Revolving Commitment as of June 30, 2024[99] Debt and Interest Expenses - Total other expense, net increased by 3% to $36.971 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, driven by increased interest expense of approximately $4.2 million due to higher long-term debt and interest rates[97] - General and administrative expenses rose by 5% to $54.622 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to $4.2 million in third-party costs related to debt refinancing[96] - As of June 30, 2024, the company had $925.0 million of variable rate debt outstanding, with a potential interest expense fluctuation of approximately $9 million for a 100 basis point change in interest rates[110]
Mister Car Wash(MCW) - 2024 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2024-08-01 03:23
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales increased by 8% to $255 million in Q2 2024, with comparable store sales rising by 2.4% [4][15] - Adjusted EBITDA rose by 20% to $89 million, with the adjusted EBITDA margin increasing by 360 basis points to nearly 35% [4][16] - Adjusted net income was $37 million, translating to adjusted net income per diluted share of $0.11 [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The subscription business remained resilient, with the Titanium membership adoption at 20% of the member base, equating to over 400,000 members [4][13] - UWC sales accounted for 72% of total wash sales, with a net addition of 15,000 UWC members in the quarter [15] - Average Express revenue per member increased to $28.14 from $25.87 year-over-year [15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Retail transactions continued to face downward pressure, with retail sales down in low double digits, although this was an improvement compared to Q1 [21][14] - The company experienced delays in new store openings, impacting revenue expectations for the year [14][53] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to continue investing in people, technology, and stores while maintaining tight control over expenses [8] - A focus on upgrading existing members to premium programs, specifically Titanium and Platinum, is prioritized [23] - The marketing strategy aims to broaden reach and drive customer acquisition through targeted campaigns [8][47] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the potential for retail traffic recovery, although timing remains uncertain [57] - The company anticipates that the competitive landscape will ease as fewer new units are expected in the market [57] - Guidance for full-year revenue is expected to be at the low end of the range due to store closures from Hurricane Beryl and delayed openings [18] Other Important Information - The company completed three sale-leaseback transactions for $14 million during the quarter [17] - Employee engagement survey results indicated that 85% of team members recommend the company as a great place to work [10] Q&A Session Summary Question: Retail transaction pressure and improving trends - Management confirmed that retail sales declines moderated compared to Q1, with higher average ticket prices contributing positively [21] Question: UWC member accounts in mature locations - Management noted that while new member growth has been modest, existing members are being upgraded to premium programs [23] Question: Titanium membership penetration - Titanium membership remained steady at 20%, with most members now paying full price, contributing to increased revenue per member [25] Question: Retail traffic and marketing spend - Management indicated that retail traffic growth is essential for overall membership growth, and they are focusing on targeted marketing strategies [29][47] Question: Future pricing strategy for base membership - Management acknowledged the potential for future price increases but emphasized the importance of maintaining value for customers [54] Question: Correlation between retail traffic and market share - Management stated that while there is no direct correlation, higher market share does lead to elevated average unit volumes [46]
Mister Car Wash (MCW) Reports Q2 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
ZACKS· 2024-08-01 01:05
Mister Car Wash (MCW) reported $255.04 million in revenue for the quarter ended June 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 7.7%. EPS of $0.11 for the same period compares to $0.09 a year ago. The reported revenue represents a surprise of -0.63% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $256.65 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $0.09, the EPS surprise was +22.22%. While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to det ...
Mister Car Wash (MCW) Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates
ZACKS· 2024-07-31 23:15
Mister Car Wash (MCW) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.11 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.09 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.09 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 22.22%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this car wash operator would post earnings of $0.08 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.08, delivering no surprise. Over the last four quarters, the compan ...
Mister Car Wash(MCW) - 2024 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2024-05-03 11:00
[Forward-Looking Statements](index=2&type=section&id=FORWARD-LOOKING%20STATEMENTS) This section provides a cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements and their inherent uncertainties [Forward-Looking Statements](index=2&type=section&id=FORWARD-LOOKING%20STATEMENTS) This section details forward-looking statements, emphasizing that actual results may differ due to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties - Key risks and uncertainties include **economic health decline**, **customer retention**, **competition**, **growth strategy implementation**, **supply chain disruptions**, **increased operating costs**, **personnel challenges**, **leased property liabilities**, **regulatory compliance**, **intellectual property protection**, and **stock price volatility**[11](index=11&type=chunk) [PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION](index=4&type=section&id=PART%20I.%20FINANCIAL%20INFORMATION) This section presents the company's unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and management's discussion and analysis for the period [Financial Statements (Unaudited)](index=4&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Financial%20Statements%20(Unaudited)) The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for Q1 2024 show total assets of $2.93 billion, net revenues of $239.2 million, and a net income of $16.6 million [Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=4&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) Total assets increased to $2.93 billion as of March 31, 2024, driven by property and equipment, while cash and cash equivalents decreased Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights (in thousands) | Account | March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Assets** | | | | Cash and cash equivalents | $10,701 | $19,047 | | Total current assets | $52,736 | $60,894 | | Property and equipment, net | $773,230 | $725,121 | | Goodwill | $1,134,734 | $1,134,734 | | **Total assets** | **$2,925,261** | **$2,881,536** | | **Liabilities & Equity** | | | | Total current liabilities | $174,669 | $169,561 | | Long-term portion of debt, net | $913,350 | $897,424 | | **Total liabilities** | **$1,996,537** | **$1,966,501** | | **Total stockholders' equity** | **$928,724** | **$915,035** | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations](index=6&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Operations) Net revenues increased to $239.2 million in Q1 2024, but net income declined to $16.6 million due to higher costs and debt extinguishment loss Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands, except per share data) | Metric | Three Months Ended Mar 31, 2024 | Three Months Ended Mar 31, 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net revenues | $239,183 | $225,960 | | Total costs and expenses | $196,638 | $180,378 | | Operating income | $42,545 | $45,582 | | Interest expense, net | $20,024 | $17,748 | | Loss on extinguishment of debt | $1,882 | - | | Net income | $16,637 | $21,136 | | Diluted EPS | $0.05 | $0.06 | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=7&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) Operating cash flow decreased to $58.0 million in Q1 2024, while investing activities used $76.9 million, and financing activities provided $10.7 million Summary of Cash Flows (in thousands) | Cash Flow Activity | Three Months Ended Mar 31, 2024 | Three Months Ended Mar 31, 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash provided by operating activities | $57,990 | $67,017 | | Net cash used in investing activities | $(76,944) | $(63,160) | | Net cash provided by financing activities | $10,652 | $894 | | **Net change in cash** | **$(8,302)** | **$4,751** | [Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements](index=10&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) Notes detail accounting policies, including a March 2024 debt refinancing, a $5.2 million Employee Retention Credit, and 482 car wash locations - As of March 31, 2024, the company operated **482 car washes** in 21 states[26](index=26&type=chunk) - In March 2024, the company qualified for a **$5.2 million Employee Retention Credit (ERC)** for March 13, 2020, to December 31, 2020, recorded as 'Other income'[39](index=39&type=chunk) - In March 2024, the company refinanced its term loans with **$925 million in new commitments** maturing in March 2031, resulting in a **$1.9 million loss on extinguishment of debt**[66](index=66&type=chunk) - During Q1 2024, the company completed one sale-leaseback transaction for a car wash location, receiving **$4.9 million** and recognizing a **net gain of $1.7 million**[87](index=87&type=chunk) [Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=27&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Management's%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Management discusses a 5.8% revenue increase driven by UWC memberships and new locations, despite a net income decrease due to higher operating costs Key Performance Indicators | Indicator | Q1 2024 | Q1 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Location count (end of period) | 482 | 439 | | Comparable store sales growth | 0.9% | (1.6)% | | UWC Members (in thousands) | 2,112 | 2,006 | | UWC sales as a % of total wash sales | 74% | 69% | | Adjusted EBITDA ($ thousands) | $75,172 | $70,976 | - The company's growth strategy increasingly focuses on **greenfield development**, with **six new locations** opened in Q1 2024, expected to drive future unit growth[128](index=128&type=chunk) - Net revenues increased by **$13.2 million (6%)** year-over-year, primarily due to growth in **UWC Members** and the addition of **43 locations**[151](index=151&type=chunk) - General and administrative expenses rose by **23% to $29.7 million**, largely due to **$4.2 million in third-party costs** related to the March debt refinancing[155](index=155&type=chunk) [Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=41&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk) The company's primary market risks are interest rate fluctuations, with a 100-basis-point change impacting annual interest expense by approximately $9 million - The company holds **$925.0 million in variable-rate debt** under its First Lien Term Loan as of March 31, 2024[176](index=176&type=chunk) - A **100 basis point** increase or decrease in the effective interest rate would cause an approximate **$9 million change in annual interest expense**[176](index=176&type=chunk) [Controls and Procedures](index=41&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2024, with no material changes to internal controls - Management concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were **effective** as of March 31, 2024[178](index=178&type=chunk) - There were **no material changes** in internal control over financial reporting during Q1 2024[179](index=179&type=chunk) [PART II. OTHER INFORMATION](index=43&type=section&id=PART%20II.%20OTHER%20INFORMATION) This section covers legal proceedings, risk factors, equity sales, other information, and a list of exhibits filed with the report [Legal Proceedings](index=43&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Legal%20Proceedings) The company is involved in various legal proceedings, including a settled class action lawsuit against a subsidiary, pending final court approval - A class action lawsuit against subsidiary Prime Shine LLC in California has been **settled**, with the agreement pending final court approval, and the accrued financial amount is **not material**[182](index=182&type=chunk) [Risk Factors](index=43&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) No material changes have occurred to the risk factors previously disclosed in the company's 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K - **No material changes** to the risk factors described in the 2023 Form 10-K have occurred[183](index=183&type=chunk) [Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=43&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%20and%20Use%20of%20Proceeds) The company reported no unregistered sales of equity securities or use of proceeds during the first quarter - **None**[184](index=184&type=chunk) [Other Information](index=43&type=section&id=Item%205.%20Other%20Information) No directors or officers adopted, modified, or terminated Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangements during the first quarter of 2024 - **No directors or officers** adopted, modified, or terminated a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan during the quarter ended March 31, 2024[187](index=187&type=chunk) [Exhibits](index=44&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Exhibits) This section lists all exhibits filed, including debt agreement amendments, CEO/CFO certifications, and Inline XBRL documents - The list of exhibits includes **Amendment No. 5 to the First Lien Term Loan Agreement**, **CEO and CFO certifications** pursuant to Sarbanes-Oxley Act Sections 302 and 906, and **XBRL data files**[191](index=191&type=chunk)
Compared to Estimates, Mister Car Wash (MCW) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
Zacks Investment Research· 2024-05-02 00:36
For the quarter ended March 2024, Mister Car Wash (MCW) reported revenue of $239.18 million, up 5.9% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.08, compared to $0.08 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $244.06 million, representing a surprise of -2.00%. The company has not delivered EPS surprise, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.08.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how th ...
Mister Car Wash (MCW) Meets Q1 Earnings Estimates
Zacks Investment Research· 2024-05-01 23:21
Mister Car Wash (MCW) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.08 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. This compares to earnings of $0.08 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.A quarter ago, it was expected that this car wash operator would post earnings of $0.07 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.07, delivering no surprise.Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates just once.Mister Car Wash, which belongs ...
Mister Car Wash(MCW) - 2024 Q1 - Quarterly Results
2024-05-01 20:08
Exhibit 99.1 Mister Car Wash Announces First Quarter 2024 Financial Results Net revenues increased 6% Comparable-store sales increased 0.9% Unlimited Wash Club® ("UWC") memberships increased 5% year-over-year Opened six new greenfield locations Reiterating previously provided Fiscal 2024 outlook figures Tucson, Ariz., May 1, 2024 – Mister Car Wash, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: MCW), the nation's largest car wash brand, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. "Our overall r ...
PTVE vs. MCW: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Zacks Investment Research· 2024-04-29 16:45
Investors with an interest in Consumer Services - Miscellaneous stocks have likely encountered both Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (PTVE) and Mister Car Wash (MCW) . But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now? Let's take a closer look.The best way to find great value stocks is to pair a strong Zacks Rank with an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system. The Zacks Rank is a proven strategy that targets companies with positive earnings estimate ...