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Profit jumps at Mister Car Wash (NASDAQ: MCW) on Q1 2026 growth

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Mister Car Wash reported solid first quarter 2026 growth. Net revenues rose 6% to $277.9 million from $261.7 million a year earlier, driven by a 3.9% increase in comparable-store sales and continued expansion of its Unlimited Wash Club subscription program.

Net income increased 26.7% to $34.2 million, with diluted earnings per share up to $0.10 from $0.08. Adjusted EBITDA grew 13% to $96.7 million. The company ended the quarter with about 2.5 million Unlimited Wash Club members, up 11% year over year, and operated 549 locations, a 6% increase. Cash and cash equivalents were $54.6 million, and free cash flow was $33.0 million.

Positive

  • Strong earnings growth: Net income rose 26.7% to $34.2 million and adjusted EBITDA increased 13% to $96.7 million, outpacing 6% revenue growth and indicating improved profitability.
  • Expanding subscription base and footprint: Unlimited Wash Club memberships grew 11% to about 2.5 million and locations increased 6% to 549, reinforcing recurring revenue and scale benefits.

Negative

  • None.

Insights

Mister Car Wash delivered healthy Q1 2026 revenue and profit growth with strong subscription and unit expansion.

Mister Car Wash grew net revenues by 6% to $277.9M, while net income increased 26.7% to $34.2M. Comparable-store sales grew 3.9%, and adjusted EBITDA rose 13% to $96.7M, indicating operating leverage as the network scales.

Subscription strength is notable: Unlimited Wash Club memberships reached approximately 2.5 million, up 11% year over year and representing 76% of total wash sales. Location count rose to 549, a 6% increase. Cash and cash equivalents improved to $54.6M, and free cash flow was $33.0M, supporting ongoing growth investments.

Net cash provided by operating activities declined to $79.7M from $87.6M, while free cash flow excluding growth capital expenditures eased slightly to $74.1M. The company reported no sale-leaseback transactions in the quarter and noted a 7% increase in rent expense to $31.8M with 493 car wash leases. The company will not host an earnings call because of a separately announced transaction with Leonard Green & Partners.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Net revenues $277.9 million Three months ended March 31, 2026; up 6% from $261.7 million
Net income $34.2 million Q1 2026; up 26.7% from $27.0 million
Diluted EPS $0.10 per share Q1 2026; increased from $0.08 in Q1 2025
Adjusted EBITDA $96.7 million Q1 2026; 13% growth from $85.6 million
Comparable-store sales growth 3.9% Q1 2026 same-store performance
Unlimited Wash Club members Approx. 2.5 million As of March 31, 2026; up 11% year over year
Location count 549 locations As of March 31, 2026; 6% increase from 518
Free cash flow $33.0 million Three months ended March 31, 2026; versus $32.5 million in 2025
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"Adjusted EBITDA(1) increased 13% to $96.7 million from $85.6 million"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
Unlimited Wash Club market
"Unlimited Wash Club® (“UWC”) memberships increased 11%"
Free cash flow financial
"Free cash flow(2) totaled $33.0 million compared to $32.5 million"
Free cash flow is the amount of money a company has left over after paying all its expenses and investing in its business, like buying equipment or updating facilities. It shows how much cash is available to reward shareholders, pay down debt, or save for future growth. This helps investors understand if a company is financially healthy and able to grow.
Non-GAAP financial measures financial
"This press release includes references to non-GAAP financial measures"
Non-GAAP financial measures are numbers companies use to show their financial performance that exclude certain expenses or income. They help investors see how the company might perform without one-time costs or other unusual items, giving a different perspective from official reports. However, since they can be adjusted, they don’t always tell the full story and should be looked at alongside standard financial figures.
Sale-leasebacks financial
"In the first quarter of 2026, the Company had no sale-leaseback transactions."
A sale-leaseback is a financial move where a company sells an asset it owns—often real estate or equipment—and then rents the same asset from the new owner, like selling your house and signing a long-term lease to keep living there. Investors care because it converts tied-up assets into immediate cash, which can fund growth or pay debt, but it also adds ongoing rental expenses and removes ownership from the balance sheet, affecting future cash flow and risk.
Operating lease right of use assets financial
"Operating lease right of use assets, net | 930,870"
Net revenues $277.9 million +6% YoY
Net income $34.2 million +26.7% YoY
Diluted EPS $0.10 +25.5% YoY (from $0.08)
Adjusted EBITDA $96.7 million +13% YoY
Comparable-store sales 3.9% Q1 2026 growth rate
Unlimited Wash Club members Approx. 2.5 million +11% YoY (up 241 thousand)
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 29, 2026

 

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Mister Car Wash, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

Delaware

001-40542

47-1393909

(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

 

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

 

 

 

 

222 E. 5th Street

 

Tucson, Arizona

 

85705

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (520) 615-4000

 

N/A

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

 

Trading Symbol(s)

 

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock, par value $0.01 per share

 

MCW

 

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 


Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 29, 2026, Mister Car Wash, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. A copy of the Company’s press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

 

 

Exhibit No.

 

 

Description

99.1

 

Press Release issued by Mister Car Wash, Inc., dated April 29, 2026

104

 

Cover Page Interactive Data File – the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline Instance XBRL document

 


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

Mister Car Wash, Inc.

 

 

 

 

Date:

April 29, 2026

By:

/s/ Jedidiah Gold

 

 

 

Jedidiah Gold
Chief Financial Officer

 


Exhibit 99.1

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Mister Car Wash Announces First Quarter 2026 Results

Net revenues increased 6%

Comparable-store sales increased 3.9%

Unlimited Wash Club® (“UWC”) memberships increased 11%

Opened 2 new greenfield locations

Tucson, Ariz., April 29, 2026 – Mister Car Wash, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: MCW), the nation’s leading car wash brand, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.

First Quarter 2026 Highlights:

Net revenues increased 6% to $277.9 million, up from $261.7 million in the first quarter of 2025.
Comparable-store sales increased 3.9% during the quarter.
UWC sales represented 76% of total wash sales compared to 73% in the first quarter of 2025.
Ended the quarter with approximately 2.5 million UWC members, representing a year-over-year increase of 241 thousand members or 11%.
Opened 2 new greenfield locations, bringing the total net number of car wash locations operated to 549 as of March 31, 2026, an increase of 6% compared to 518 car wash locations as of March 31, 2025.
Net income increased 26.7% to $34.2 million from $27.0 and net income per diluted share increased 25.5% to $0.10 from $0.08.
Adjusted net income(1) and adjusted net income per diluted share(1) were $44.3 million and $0.13, respectively.
Adjusted EBITDA(1) increased 13% to $96.7 million from $85.6 million in the first quarter of 2025.

 

(1) Adjusted net income, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net income per diluted share are non-GAAP financial measures. See Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures and GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations disclosures included below in this press release.

Location Count

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Beginning location count

 

 

548

 

 

 

514

 

Greenfield locations opened

 

 

2

 

 

 

4

 

Closures

 

 

(1

)

 

 

 

Ending location count

 

 

549

 

 

 

518

 

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Highlights:

As of March 31, 2026, cash and cash equivalents totaled $54.6 million, compared to $28.5 million as of December 31, 2025. There were no borrowings under the Company’s Revolving Commitment as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025.
Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $79.7 million compared to $87.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
Free cash flow(2) totaled $33.0 million compared to $32.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
Free cash flow excluding growth capital expenditures(2) totaled $74.1 million compared to $77.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

(2) Free cash flow and free cash flow excluding growth capital expenditures are non-GAAP financial measures. See Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures and GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations disclosures included below in this press release.

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Sale-Leasebacks and Rent Expense:

In the first quarter of 2026, the Company had no sale-leaseback transactions.
With 493 car wash leases as of March 31, 2026, versus 474 car wash leases as of March 31, 2025, rent expense increased 7% to $31.8 million, compared to the first quarter of 2025.

Conference Call Details

In light of the separately announced transaction with Leonard Green & Partners, the Company will not be hosting an earnings conference call to discuss the Company’s financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026.

About Mister Car Wash® | Inspiring People to Shine®

Headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, Mister Car Wash, Inc. (Nasdaq: MCW) operates approximately 550 locations and has the largest car wash subscription program in North America. With a passionate team of professionals, advanced technology, and a commitment to exceptional customer experiences, Mister Car Wash is dedicated to providing a clean, shiny, and dry vehicle every time. The Mister brand is deeply rooted in delivering quality service, fostering friendliness, and demonstrating a genuine commitment to the communities it serves while prioritizing responsible environmental practices and resource management. To learn more, visit www.mistercarwash.com.  

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release includes references to non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income, adjusted net income per diluted share, free cash flow, and free cash flow excluding growth capital expenditures (the “Company’s Non-GAAP Financial Measures”). These non-GAAP financial measures are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles and should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP, and may be different from similarly titled non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. In addition, the Company’s Non-GAAP Financial Measures should be read in conjunction with the Company’s financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. The reconciliations of the Company’s Non-GAAP Financial Measures to the corresponding GAAP measures should be carefully evaluated.

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income before interest expense, net, income tax provision, depreciation and amortization expense, (gain) loss on sale of assets, net, stock-based compensation expense and related taxes, acquisition expenses, non-cash rent expense, debt refinancing costs, and other nonrecurring charges.

Adjusted net income is defined as net income before (gain) loss on sale of assets, net, stock-based compensation expense, acquisition expenses, debt refinancing costs, other nonrecurring charges, income tax impact of stock award exercises and the tax impact of adjustments to net income. Adjusted net income per share is defined as basic net income per share before (gain) loss on sale of assets, net, stock-based compensation expense and related taxes, acquisition expenses, loss on extinguishment of debt, other nonrecurring charges, income tax impact of stock award exercises and the tax impact of adjustments to basic net income per share. Adjusted net income per diluted share is defined as diluted net income per share before (gain) loss on sale of assets, net, stock-based compensation expense, acquisition expenses, debt refinancing costs, other nonrecurring charges, income tax impact of stock award exercises and the tax impact of adjustments to basic net income per share.

Free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by operating activities less purchases of property and equipment in a period. Free cash flow excluding growth capital expenditures is defined as operating cash flows less purchases of maintenance property and equipment. Free cash flow includes the impact of capital expenditures, providing a supplemental view of cash generation. Free cash flow excluding growth capital expenditures includes purchases of maintenance property and equipment, which are uses of cash that are necessary to maintain the Company's existing business operations, including its washes and support functions. Free cash flow excluding growth capital expenditures provides a supplemental view of cash flow generation before investments in growth capital, which expand future business operations, including the opening or improvement of washes and service capabilities. Free cash flow and free cash flow excluding growth capital expenditures have certain limitations, including that they do not reflect adjustments for certain non-discretionary cash expenditures, such as debt repayments or payments made for business acquisitions.

Management believes the Company’s Non-GAAP Financial Measures assist investors and analysts in comparing the Company’s operating performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that management does not believe are indicative of the Company’s ongoing operating performance. Investors are encouraged to evaluate these adjustments and the reasons the Company considers them appropriate for supplemental analysis. In evaluating the Company’s Non-GAAP Financial Measures, investors should be aware that in the future the Company may incur expenses that are the same as or similar to some of the adjustments in the Company’s presentation of the Company’s Non-GAAP Financial Measures. There can be no assurance that the Company will not modify the presentation of the Company’s Non-GAAP Financial Measures in future periods, and any such modification may be material.

Management believes that the Company’s Non-GAAP Financial Measures are helpful in highlighting trends in the Company’s core operating performance compared to other measures, which can differ significantly depending on long-term strategic decisions regarding capital structure, the tax jurisdictions in which the Company operates, and capital investments. Management also uses

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adjusted EBITDA in connection with establishing discretionary annual incentive compensation; to supplement U.S. GAAP measures of performance in the evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company’s business strategies; to make budgeting decisions, and because the Company’s credit agreement uses measures similar to adjusted EBITDA to measure the Company’s compliance with certain covenants.

The Company’s Non-GAAP Financial Measures have limitations as analytical tools, and investors should not consider these measures in isolation or as substitutes for analysis of the Company’s results as reported under U.S. GAAP. Some of these limitations include, for example, adjusted EBITDA does not reflect: the Company’s cash expenditure or future requirements for capital expenditures or contractual commitments; the Company’s cash requirements for the Company’s working capital needs; the interest expense and the cash requirements necessary to service interest or principal payments on the Company’s debt, cash requirements for replacement of assets that are being depreciated and amortized, and the impact of certain cash charges or cash receipts resulting from matters management does not find indicative of the Company’s ongoing operations. Free cash flow and discretionary free cash flow also have certain limitations, including that they do not reflect adjustments for certain non-discretionary cash expenditures, such as mandatory debt repayments or payments made for business acquisitions.

Contacts

Investor Relations

IR@mistercarwash.com
 

Media

media@mistercarwash.com

 

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Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Net revenues

 

$

277,913

 

 

$

261,656

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Costs and expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of labor and chemicals

 

 

76,702

 

 

 

74,252

 

Other store operating expenses

 

 

113,319

 

 

 

109,667

 

General and administrative

 

 

28,756

 

 

 

24,659

 

Loss on sale of assets, net

 

 

125

 

 

 

111

 

Total costs and expenses

 

 

218,902

 

 

 

208,689

 

Operating income

 

 

59,011

 

 

 

52,967

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

12,283

 

 

 

16,023

 

Total other expense

 

 

12,283

 

 

 

16,023

 

Income before taxes

 

 

46,728

 

 

 

36,944

 

Income tax provision

 

 

12,546

 

 

 

9,944

 

Net income

 

$

34,182

 

 

$

27,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gain on interest rate swap

 

 

785

 

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income

 

$

34,967

 

 

$

27,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.10

 

 

$

0.08

 

Diluted

 

$

0.10

 

 

$

0.08

 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

328,477,910

 

 

 

324,200,282

 

Diluted

 

 

334,309,927

 

 

 

331,479,048

 

 

4


 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

34,182

 

 

$

27,000

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization expense

 

 

23,434

 

 

 

20,917

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

6,838

 

 

 

6,843

 

Loss on sale of assets, net

 

 

125

 

 

 

111

 

Amortization of deferred debt issuance costs

 

 

262

 

 

 

285

 

Non-cash lease expense

 

 

14,652

 

 

 

13,535

 

Deferred income tax

 

 

10,978

 

 

 

7,484

 

Changes in assets and liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

 

(211

)

 

 

354

 

Other receivables

 

 

(2,069

)

 

 

1,965

 

Inventory, net

 

 

430

 

 

 

490

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

(315

)

 

 

2,356

 

Accounts payable

 

 

(2,002

)

 

 

5,677

 

Accrued expenses

 

 

4,069

 

 

 

10,480

 

Deferred revenue

 

 

1,821

 

 

 

1,266

 

Operating lease liability

 

 

(12,791

)

 

 

(11,604

)

Other noncurrent assets and liabilities

 

 

257

 

 

 

391

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

$

79,660

 

 

$

87,550

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of property and equipment

 

 

(46,686

)

 

 

(55,081

)

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

 

 

187

 

 

 

120

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

$

(46,499

)

 

$

(54,961

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from issuance of common stock under employee plans

 

 

372

 

 

 

1,587

 

Payments on debt borrowings

 

 

(7,000

)

 

 

(62,307

)

Principal payments on finance lease obligations

 

 

(212

)

 

 

(193

)

Net cash used in financing activities

 

$

(6,840

)

 

$

(60,913

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash during period

 

 

26,321

 

 

 

(28,324

)

Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period

 

 

28,511

 

 

 

67,612

 

Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period

 

$

54,832

 

 

$

39,288

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash to the consolidated balance sheets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

54,627

 

 

 

39,133

 

Restricted cash, included in prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

205

 

 

 

155

 

Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

 

$

54,832

 

 

$

39,288

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for interest

 

$

12,327

 

 

$

7,032

 

Cash paid for income taxes

 

$

40

 

 

$

60

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment in accounts payable

 

$

5,833

 

 

$

11,416

 

Property and equipment accrued in other accrued expenses

 

$

4,453

 

 

$

4,223

 

Stock option exercise proceeds in other receivables

 

$

 

 

$

113

 

 

5


 

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

As of

 

 

 

March 31, 2026

 

 

December 31, 2025

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

54,627

 

 

$

28,450

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

 

850

 

 

 

639

 

Other receivables

 

 

17,554

 

 

 

15,485

 

Inventory, net

 

 

5,054

 

 

 

5,485

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

10,700

 

 

 

9,619

 

Total current assets

 

 

88,785

 

 

 

59,678

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

930,371

 

 

 

914,022

 

Operating lease right of use assets, net

 

 

930,870

 

 

 

942,664

 

Other intangible assets, net

 

 

110,385

 

 

 

110,822

 

Goodwill

 

 

1,134,830

 

 

 

1,134,830

 

Other assets

 

 

10,801

 

 

 

11,122

 

Total assets

 

$

3,206,042

 

 

$

3,173,138

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

25,742

 

 

$

27,824

 

Accrued payroll and related expenses

 

 

27,116

 

 

 

25,074

 

Other accrued expenses

 

 

36,709

 

 

 

41,540

 

Current maturities of operating lease liability

 

 

54,543

 

 

 

53,625

 

Current maturities of finance lease liability

 

 

903

 

 

 

879

 

Deferred revenue

 

 

37,725

 

 

 

35,904

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

182,738

 

 

 

184,846

 

Long-term debt, net

 

 

790,043

 

 

 

796,893

 

Operating lease liability

 

 

895,298

 

 

 

906,371

 

Financing lease liability

 

 

12,109

 

 

 

12,344

 

Deferred tax liabilities, net

 

 

148,787

 

 

 

137,547

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

 

1,877

 

 

 

2,124

 

Total liabilities

 

 

2,030,852

 

 

 

2,040,125

 

Stockholders’ equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, $0.01 par value, 1,000,000,000 shares authorized,
   328,685,816 and 328,282,533 shares outstanding as of
   March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively

 

 

3,292

 

 

 

3,288

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

869,301

 

 

 

862,095

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

492

 

 

 

(293

)

Retained earnings

 

 

302,105

 

 

 

267,923

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

 

1,175,190

 

 

 

1,133,013

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

3,206,042

 

 

$

3,173,138

 

 

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GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Reconciliation of net income to adjusted EBITDA

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

34,182

 

 

$

27,000

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

12,283

 

 

 

16,023

 

Income tax provision

 

 

12,546

 

 

 

9,944

 

Depreciation and amortization expense

 

 

23,434

 

 

 

20,917

 

Loss on sale of assets, net

 

 

125

 

 

 

111

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

6,932

 

 

 

7,116

 

Acquisition expenses

 

 

864

 

 

 

1,414

 

Non-cash rent expense

 

 

1,819

 

 

 

1,966

 

Other

 

 

4,478

 

 

 

1,158

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

96,663

 

 

$

85,649

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Reconciliation of net income to adjusted net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

34,182

 

 

$

27,000

 

Loss on sale of assets, net

 

 

125

 

 

 

111

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

6,932

 

 

 

7,116

 

Acquisition expenses

 

 

864

 

 

 

1,414

 

Other

 

 

4,478

 

 

 

1,158

 

Income tax impact of stock award exercises

 

 

229

 

 

 

328

 

Tax impact of adjustments to net income

 

 

(2,548

)

 

 

(2,078

)

Adjusted net income

 

$

44,262

 

 

$

35,049

 

Diluted adjusted net income per Share

 

$

0.13

 

 

$

0.11

 

Adjusted weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted

 

 

334,309,927

 

 

 

331,479,048

 

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Free cash flow

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

$

79,660

 

 

$

87,550

 

Adjustments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of property and equipment

 

 

(46,686

)

 

 

(55,081

)

Free cash flow

 

$

32,974

 

 

$

32,469

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Free cash flow excluding growth capital expenditures

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

$

79,660

 

 

$

87,550

 

Adjustments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of maintenance property and equipment

 

 

(5,542

)

 

 

(10,461

)

Free cash flow excluding growth capital expenditures

 

$

74,118

 

 

$

77,089

 

 

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FAQ

How did Mister Car Wash (MCW) perform financially in Q1 2026?

Mister Car Wash delivered higher revenue and profit in Q1 2026. Net revenues increased 6% to $277.9 million, while net income rose 26.7% to $34.2 million and diluted EPS improved to $0.10 from $0.08 a year earlier.

How many locations does Mister Car Wash (MCW) operate after Q1 2026?

Mister Car Wash operated 549 locations as of March 31, 2026. This reflects two new greenfield openings and one closure during the quarter, and represents a 6% increase from 518 locations a year earlier.

What was Mister Car Wash (MCW) adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net income in Q1 2026?

Adjusted EBITDA was $96.7 million in Q1 2026, up 13% from $85.6 million. Adjusted net income totaled $44.3 million, with diluted adjusted net income per share of $0.13, compared with $35.0 million and $0.11, respectively, in Q1 2025.

How strong was Mister Car Wash (MCW) cash flow and liquidity in Q1 2026?

Cash and cash equivalents were $54.6 million as of March 31, 2026. Net cash provided by operating activities was $79.7 million, free cash flow totaled $33.0 million, and free cash flow excluding growth capital expenditures reached $74.1 million for the quarter.

Will Mister Car Wash (MCW) hold an earnings call for Q1 2026 results?

Mister Car Wash will not host an earnings conference call for Q1 2026. The company cited a separately announced transaction with Leonard Green & Partners as the reason for not holding the usual results discussion.

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