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Highlights
• Analysts set an average 12-month price target of USD 8.09 for MCW shares
• One sell, five hold, and six buy ratings reflect a mixed analyst outlook
• Latest quarterly EPS missed estimates, but revenue rose 4.1% year-over-year

Mister Car Wash, Inc. (NYSE: MCW) has received an average rating of “Hold” from twelve research firms currently covering the stock, according to MarketBeat.com. The consensus reflects one analyst assigning a sell rating, five maintaining a hold, and six giving buy recommendations. The average 12-month price target for MCW stands at USD 8.09, suggesting moderate upside from recent trading levels.

Several equity research analysts have recently updated their views on MCW. BTIG Research initiated coverage on June 30 with a “neutral” rating. Mizuho revised its price target from USD 11.00 to USD 9.00 while maintaining an “outperform” stance in its August 4 report. Piper Sandler cut its price target from USD 11.00 to USD 8.00 and kept an “overweight” rating in late July. Guggenheim set an USD 8.00 target and issued a “buy” rating. Meanwhile, Morgan Stanley lowered its price target from USD 9.00 to USD 7.50, setting an “equal weight” rating.

Mister Car Wash last reported quarterly results on July 30. The company posted earnings per share (EPS) of USD 0.11, falling short of analyst expectations of USD 0.13 by USD 0.02. Revenue for the quarter reached USD 265.42 million, slightly below the consensus estimate of USD 271.83 million, but representing a 4.1% increase compared with the same period a year earlier. Return on equity was 10.49% and net margin came in at 7.06%. The company reaffirmed its FY 2025 EPS guidance at USD 0.420–0.430, while analysts forecast full-year EPS at USD 0.33.

Mister Car Wash operates conveyorized car wash locations across the United States, offering express exterior and interior cleaning services to retail and corporate customers. Founded as Hotshine Holdings, Inc., it rebranded to Mister Car Wash, Inc. in March 2021.