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Mister Car Wash (MCW) investor relations material
Mister Car Wash Q1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Executive summary
Net revenues for Q1 2026 were $277.9 million, up 6% year-over-year, driven by growth in Unlimited Wash Club (UWC) members and new locations.
Net income increased 26.7% to $34.2 million, with a net income margin of 12.3%.
Adjusted EBITDA rose 13% to $96.7 million, representing a 34.8% margin.
The company operated 549 locations in 21 states as of March 31, 2026, with two new greenfield openings.
A pending merger with MCW Parent, LP is expected to close in the first half of 2026, after which the company will become privately held.
Financial highlights
Comparable store sales growth was 3.9% for Q1 2026, compared to 6.0% in Q1 2025.
UWC members grew to 2.5 million, up 11% year-over-year and now representing 76% of total wash sales.
Operating income was $59.0 million, up from $53.0 million in Q1 2025.
Cash and cash equivalents increased to $54.6 million as of March 31, 2026, more than doubling from year-end.
Free cash flow totaled $33.0 million, with free cash flow excluding growth capex at $74.1 million.
Outlook and guidance
Management expects continued growth through greenfield development and UWC membership expansion.
The merger is anticipated to close in Q2 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.
Existing liquidity and capital resources are expected to be sufficient for at least the next 12 months.
No forward-looking guidance or outlook was provided in the reported materials.
- 2025 revenue topped $1B, memberships and EBITDA rose, but 2026 guidance withheld pending a deal.MCW
Q4 2025 - Annual meeting to vote on directors, auditor, and executive pay, with strong governance oversight.MCW
Proxy Filing - Stockholders will vote on director elections, auditor ratification, and executive pay approval.MCW
Proxy Filing - Q2 2025 saw 4% revenue growth, strong UWC gains, and reaffirmed expansion plans.MCW
Q2 2025 - Q3 revenue up 7%, adjusted EBITDA up 10%, and guidance raised on strong membership growth.MCW
Q3 2024 - Q2 revenue up 8% to $255M, adjusted EBITDA rose 20%, UWC and premium memberships grew.MCW
Q2 2024 - Plans to triple footprint and boost membership with operational excellence and new premium offerings.MCW
The 44th Annual William Blair Growth Stock Conference - Record Q1 revenue, EBITDA, and membership growth drive raised 2025 outlook.MCW
Q1 2025 - Record 2024 results, strong subscription growth, and robust cash flow support 2025 expansion.MCW
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