First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. to Report First Quarter 2026 Financial Results on May 5, 2026
Rhea-AI Summary
First Watch Restaurant Group (NASDAQ: FWRG) will release its first quarter 2026 financial results on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, before the market opens. A conference call and webcast will follow the same day at 8:00 AM ET, hosted by CEO Chris Tomasso and CFO Mel Hope.
Listeners can dial 201-389-0914, pre-register using the Call Me™ link, or join the live webcast at the company investor site. The webcast will be archived shortly after the call concludes; participants are advised to connect at least 10 minutes early.
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News Market Reaction – FWRG
On the day this news was published, FWRG declined 1.56%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction. Our momentum scanner triggered 5 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $13M from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $836.25M at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Peers on Argus
Peers show mixed moves: SG +1.16%, KRUS +2.78%, CBRL +5.05% versus HDL -2.07% and BH -5.00%, suggesting stock-specific focus on FWRG’s upcoming earnings date rather than a clear sector trend.
Previous Earnings date Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10 | Earnings date set | Neutral | -1.7% | Announced timing and access details for Q4 and FY 2025 results call. |
Prior earnings-date announcement saw a modest negative move, suggesting limited but noticeable sensitivity to scheduling updates.
Over recent months, First Watch has combined growth communication with leadership changes and detailed financial disclosures. Preliminary 2025 operational metrics and full-year 2025 results highlighted revenue growth and unit expansion. An earlier earnings date announcement on Feb 10, 2026 preceded fourth quarter and fiscal 2025 results and drew a -1.72% move. Today’s first quarter 2026 earnings-date release fits this pattern of regular, structured investor communication.
Historical Comparison
In the past 6 months, FWRG has issued 1 prior earnings-date update, which saw an average move of -1.72%. Today’s first quarter 2026 scheduling news is consistent with that pattern of modest reaction.
Earnings-date disclosures progressed from scheduling Q4 and FY 2025 results to now setting the first quarter 2026 release and call details.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement sets expectations for First Watch’s first quarter 2026 results, with details on the May 5, 2026 release and an 8:00 AM ET call. It continues a pattern of structured investor communication following 2025 results, operational updates, and governance filings. Investors may focus on how upcoming figures compare with prior revenue growth, unit expansion, and recent leadership developments when assessing the company’s trajectory.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
Conference call and webcast to be held the same day at 8:00 AM ET
BRADENTON, Fla., April 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FWRG) (“First Watch” or the “Company”), the leading Daytime Dining concept serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, today announced that it plans to release its first quarter 2026 financial results on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, before the market opens.
A conference call and webcast will follow at 8:00 AM ET, hosted by Chris Tomasso, Chief Executive Officer and President, and Mel Hope, Chief Financial Officer.
Interested parties may listen to the conference call via any one of three options:
- Dial 201-389-0914, which will be answered by an operator
- Pre-register by entering your information at this Call Me™ link
- Join the webcast at https://investors.firstwatch.com/news-and-events/events
The webcast will be archived shortly after the call has concluded. For the dial-in and webcast options, the conference call should be accessed at least 10 minutes prior to its scheduled start.
About First Watch
First Watch is the leading Daytime Dining concept serving made-to-order breakfast, brunch and lunch using the freshest ingredients available. Guided by its “Follow the Sun” culinary philosophy, First Watch's chef-driven menu rotates five times a year to feature the highest-quality flavors at their peak, offering elevated executions of classic favorites, fresh juices like the Kale Tonic, and fan favorites such as the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Quinoa Power Bowl and signature Million Dollar Bacon. For every kid’s meal served, First Watch proudly donates a portion to organizations and causes making a positive impact in our communities – raising more than
Investor Relations Contact
Steven L. Marotta
941-500-1918
investors@firstwatch.com
Media Relations Contact:
Jenni Glester
407-864-5823
jglester@firstwatch.com
