European Wax Center Inc amendment to Schedule 13G/A reports 2,193,916 shares of Class A Stock beneficially owned by BlackRock, Inc., representing 4.98% of the class. The filing states BlackRock has sole voting power over 2,163,779 shares and sole dispositive power over 2,193,916 shares. The cover lists the issuer address and CUSIP 29882P106. The filing is signed by Spencer Fleming as Managing Director on 04/27/2026 and includes Exhibit 24 and Exhibit 99.
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Insights
BlackRock holds a sub-5% passive stake in EWCZ with sole voting and dispositive power shown.
BlackRock reports beneficial ownership of 2,193,916 shares, equal to 4.98% of Class A stock. The filing attributes voting authority to BlackRock with 2,163,779 shares under sole voting power.
Holdings are disclosed under Schedule 13G/A amendment language; this filing reflects reported ownership by specified business units and does not identify additional parties with >5% interests.
This is an amended passive investor filing under SEC scheduling rules, not an active acquisition notice.
The form cites SEC Release No. 34-39538 to explain aggregation across Reporting Business Units. The amendment structure and Exhibits (Power of Attorney, Item 7) are standard for parent/subsidiary attribution.
Cash‑flow treatment and intent (active vs. passive) are not specified beyond the Schedule 13G/A classification; subsequent filings would show any change in status.
Key Figures
Shares beneficially owned:2,193,916 sharesPercent of class:4.98%Sole voting power:2,163,779 shares+3 more
Percent of class4.98%Item 4 percent of Class A stock
Sole voting power2,163,779 sharesItem 4(i) sole power to vote
Sole dispositive power2,193,916 sharesItem 4(iii) sole power to dispose
CUSIP29882P106Cover page identifier
Signature date04/27/2026Signed by Spencer Fleming, Managing Director
Key Terms
Beneficially owned, Sole dispositive power, Schedule 13G/A, Reporting Business Units
4 terms
Beneficially ownedregulatory
"reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
Sole dispositive powerregulatory
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 2193916"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
Schedule 13G/Aregulatory
"In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538... Schedule 13G/A"
A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.
Reporting Business Unitsother
"beneficially owned by certain business units (collectively, the "Reporting Business Units")"
BlackRock reports beneficial ownership of 2,193,916 shares, equal to 4.98% of Class A Stock. The filing lists sole voting power over 2,163,779 shares and sole dispositive power over 2,193,916 shares, per the Schedule 13G/A amendment.
Does the Schedule 13G/A indicate BlackRock is an active holder of EWCZ?
The filing classifies ownership under Schedule 13G/A amendment language, typically used by passive investors. It states aggregation by Reporting Business Units under SEC Release No. 34-39538, without disclosing active trading intent or plans.
What documents accompany this Schedule 13G/A amendment for EWCZ?
The amendment is signed and attaches Exhibit 24 (Power of Attorney) and Exhibit 99 (Item 7 subsidiary information). The signature block shows Spencer Fleming as Managing Director with date 04/27/2026.
How is voting and dispositive power reported for BlackRock in EWCZ?
The filing reports sole voting power for 2,163,779 shares and sole dispositive power for 2,193,916 shares. No shared voting or dispositive powers are listed in Item 4.
What is the CUSIP and class referenced in the filing?
The Schedule 13G/A identifies the security as Class A Stock with CUSIP 29882P106. The issuer is listed as EUROPEAN WAX CENTER INC with the principal office address included on the cover.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 1)
EUROPEAN WAX CENTER INC
(Name of Issuer)
Class A Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
29882P106
(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
29882P106
1
Names of Reporting Persons
BlackRock, Inc.
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
2,163,779.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
2,193,916.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
2,193,916.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
4.98 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
EUROPEAN WAX CENTER INC
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
5830 GRANITE PARKWAY, 3RD FLOOR PLANO TX 75024
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
BlackRock, Inc.
In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by certain business units (collectively, the "Reporting Business Units") of BlackRock, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates. It does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other business units whose beneficial ownership of securities are disaggregated from that of the Reporting Business Units in accordance with such release.
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
BlackRock, Inc., 50 Hudson Yards New York, NY 10001
(c)
Citizenship:
See Item 4 of Cover Page
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Class A Stock
(e)
CUSIP No.:
29882P106
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
2193916
(b)
Percent of class:
4.98 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
2163779
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
2193916
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
Various persons have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of the common stock of EUROPEAN WAX CENTER INC. No one person's interest in the common stock of EUROPEAN WAX CENTER INC is more than five percent of the total outstanding common shares.
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
See Exhibit 99
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
