European Wax Center(US:EWCZ) ZACKSยท2025-05-09 14:20Core Viewpoint - European Wax Center, Inc. (EWCZ) is expected to report a quarterly earnings per share (EPS) of $0.05, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 61.5%, with revenues projected at $49.4 million, down 4.8% from the previous year [1]. Earnings Projections - The consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged over the last 30 days, indicating that analysts have not reassessed their initial estimates during this period [2]. - Changes in earnings projections are crucial for predicting investor reactions, as empirical studies show a strong correlation between earnings estimate trends and short-term stock price movements [3]. Revenue Estimates - Analysts predict 'Revenue- Marketing fees' will reach $6.78 million, indicating a year-over-year decline of 4.5% [4]. - 'Revenue- Royalty fees' is estimated to be $12.26 million, reflecting a year-over-year change of -1.5% [5]. - The consensus for 'Revenue- Product sales' is $27.69 million, showing a decline of 6.1% from the prior-year quarter [5]. - The average prediction for 'Ending center count' is 1,061, compared to 1,051 from the previous year [5]. Stock Performance - Over the past month, shares of European Wax Center have decreased by 1.4%, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite has increased by 13.7% [6]. - EWCZ currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting its performance may align with the overall market in the near future [6].