Mister Car Wash (NYSE:MCW) Sees Strong Trading Volume on Better-Than-Expected Earnings

Mister Car Wash, Inc. (NYSE:MCW) shares saw unusually-high trading volume on Thursday following a better than expected earnings announcement. Approximately 3,011,764 shares were traded during trading, an increase of 29% from the previous session’s volume of 2,330,270 shares.The stock last traded at $6.9950 and had previously closed at $6.98.

The company reported $0.11 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.10 by $0.01. Mister Car Wash had a return on equity of 10.49% and a net margin of 7.06%.The company had revenue of $261.24 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $262.35 million. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.09 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.0% compared to the same quarter last year.

More Mister Car Wash News

Here are the key news stories impacting Mister Car Wash this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Leonard Green & Partners agreed to take Mister Car Wash private at $7.00 per share, implying a ~$3.1B enterprise value — this creates a clear near-term floor for the stock and drove buying interest. Mister Car Wash to Be Taken Private by Leonard Green & Partners for $7.00 Per Share
• Positive Sentiment: Q4/FY2025 results: revenue and adjusted EBITDA grew (net revenues +4% Q4; full-year revenue topped $1B for the first time), EPS beat estimates, Unlimited Wash Club membership increased ~7% — signals steady operating performance and subscription momentum. Mister Car Wash Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Wells Fargo reaffirmed an “equal weight” rating with a $7.00 price target, effectively aligning street expectations with the buyout price and limiting upside from new coverage. Wells Fargo reaffirms rating on MCW
• Neutral Sentiment: Press coverage highlighted the transaction and related NYSE/market reporting; broader media attention can increase trading volume but doesn’t change the deal terms. Mister Car Wash Jumps on NYSE Composite Merger News
• Negative Sentiment: William Blair downgraded MCW, adding analyst skepticism about public-shareholder value and potential transaction-related risks — a headwind for any incremental upside. William Blair downgrades Mister Car Wash (MCW)
• Negative Sentiment: Two shareholder law firms announced investigations into whether the buyout provides fair value and whether fiduciary duties were observed; potential litigation or shareholder objections could delay closing or increase transaction costs. Monteverde shareholder alert on MCW Ademi LLP shareholder alert on MCW
• Negative Sentiment: The company canceled its earnings call and did not provide a 2026 outlook because of the transaction — that reduces near-term transparency and can raise short-term uncertainty for investors. MCW Q4 in line; call canceled

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities analysts recently commented on the stock. UBS Group restated a “neutral” rating and issued a $7.00 price target on shares of Mister Car Wash in a research note on Thursday. Raymond James Financial reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $8.00 price objective on shares of Mister Car Wash in a research note on Thursday, October 30th. BMO Capital Markets downgraded Mister Car Wash from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating and set a $7.00 price target for the company. in a report on Thursday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price objective on Mister Car Wash from $8.50 to $8.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, November 7th. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded shares of Mister Car Wash from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, November 24th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $7.19.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Quarry LP grew its holdings in Mister Car Wash by 65.7% in the third quarter. Quarry LP now owns 7,604 shares of the company’s stock worth $41,000 after purchasing an additional 3,016 shares during the period. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of Mister Car Wash by 75.5% in the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 7,038 shares of the company’s stock worth $42,000 after purchasing an additional 3,027 shares in the last quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. increased its position in Mister Car Wash by 18,260.0% during the 3rd quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 8,262 shares of the company’s stock valued at $44,000 after buying an additional 8,217 shares in the last quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. raised its stake in Mister Car Wash by 1,104.8% during the fourth quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 8,217 shares of the company’s stock valued at $46,000 after buying an additional 7,535 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Focus Partners Advisor Solutions LLC bought a new position in shares of Mister Car Wash during the fourth quarter valued at $56,000.

Mister Car Wash Trading Up 0.1%

The stock has a market cap of $2.29 billion, a PE ratio of 31.75, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.65 and a beta of 1.46. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $5.83 and a 200-day moving average price of $5.52. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.92, a quick ratio of 0.24 and a current ratio of 0.53.

Mister Car Wash Company Profile

Mister Car Wash, traded on the NYSE under the ticker MCW, is a leading provider of vehicle cleaning services in the United States. The company specializes in a tiered range of wash offerings, including express exterior washes, full-service interior and exterior cleaning, and premium detailing services. In addition to one-time washes, Mister Car Wash markets unlimited monthly membership plans that grant customers access to recurring washes at participating locations.

Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Mister Car Wash has grown from a single facility to one of the largest car wash chains in the country.