In a report released yesterday, David Lantz from Wells Fargo maintained a Buy rating on Mister Car Wash (MCW – Research Report), with a price target of $9.00.
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David Lantz has given his Buy rating due to a combination of factors including Mister Car Wash’s strong Q4 performance and positive future outlook. The company’s Q4 results showed improvements, with same-store sales and adjusted EBITDA exceeding expectations. Additionally, there was a slight positive shift in retail trends for the first time since early 2022, suggesting that the fiscal year 2025 outlook might be conservative.
Moreover, the company is expected to benefit from strategic initiatives such as price increases and marketing efforts, which could support growth. While challenges such as higher interest rates and slightly slower unit growth remain, the overall narrative appears optimistic with the planned Base membership price hike and category rationalization. These factors contribute to a forecast of achievable financial guidance for FY25, further supporting the Buy recommendation.
In another report released yesterday, J.P. Morgan also reiterated a Buy rating on the stock with a $10.00 price target.
MCW’s price has also changed moderately for the past six months – from $6.380 to $7.480, which is a 17.24% increase.