Mister Car Wash, Inc. · Consumer Discretionary · Auto & Truck Dealerships
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$7.13
+$0.10 (+1.42%) 4:00 PM ET
After hours$7.12
−$0.01 (−0.14%) 9:55 PM ET
Prev closePrevC$7.03
OpenOpen$7.01
Day highHigh$7.14
Day lowLow$7.01
VolumeVol2,886,496
Avg volAvgVol3,213,277
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Mkt cap
$2.34B
P/E ratio
26.41
FY Revenue
$1.04B
EPS
0.27
Gross Margin
100.00%
Sector
Consumer Discretionary
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BULLISH
MCW
Mister Car Wash, Inc.
Mister Car Wash, Inc. shows firm short- to medium-term price momentum supported by bullish technical patterns and elevated recent volume, while the announced $7.00 per share take-private transaction provides a clear price reference. Fundamentally, the company combines solid operating margins and positive earnings growth with thin free cash flow margins and constrained liquidity. Valuation appears moderate on earnings and EBITDA metrics but demanding relative to current free cash flow, with short interest and sentiment indicating a mixed but not extreme risk backdrop.
AI summarized at 10:52 AM ET, 2026-02-18
AI summary scores
INTRADAY:63SWING:71LONG:58
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
−41% (Below avg)
Vol/Avg: 0.59×
RSI
74.57(Overbought)
Overbought (>70)
0255075100
MACD momentum
Intraday
+0.00 (Strong)
MACD: 0.01 Signal: 0.01
Short-Term
+0.09 (Strong)
MACD: 0.34 Signal: 0.25
Long-Term
+0.10 (Strong)
MACD: 0.39 Signal: 0.29
Intraday trend score
73.73
LOW61.73HIGH80.73
Latest news
MCW•12 articles•Positive: 3Neutral: 2Negative: 5
NegativeGlobeNewswire Inc.• Bfa Law
MCW Investigation: BFA Law Urges Mister Car Wash, Inc. Shareholders to Contact the Firm about its Ongoing Investigation into the Board over Take Private Deal
BFA Law is investigating potential fiduciary duty breaches by Mister Car Wash's board and controlling shareholder Leonard Green & Partners (LGP) in connection with a $7 per share take-private deal. LGP, which owns 66% of MCW, has the ability to unilaterally approve the transaction, raising concerns that the offer price may be unfairly low due to conflicts of interest.
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Sentiment note
The company is under investigation for potential fiduciary duty breaches by its board and controlling shareholder in connection with an allegedly underpriced take-private acquisition at $7 per share, which may harm public shareholders.
NASDAQ: MCW: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP is Investigating Proposed Take Private Transaction and Encourages Mister Car Wash, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCW) Investors to Contact the Firm
Law firm Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check has launched an investigation into Mister Car Wash's board of directors and controlling stockholder Leonard Green & Partners over potential fiduciary duty breaches. The controlling shareholder plans to take the company private at $7 per share without requiring a minority stockholder vote.
The company is under investigation for potential fiduciary duty breaches by its board and controlling shareholder in connection with a take-private transaction at $7 per share. The lack of required minority stockholder approval and legal scrutiny indicate governance concerns and potential undervaluation of the company.
NegativeBenzinga• Prnewswire
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Is Investigating The Merger--KW, MASI, MCW, and JFB
Monteverde & Associates PC, a class action law firm, is investigating four merger and acquisition transactions: Kennedy-Wilson Holdings' sale to a consortium for $10.90/share, Masimo Corporation's acquisition by Danaher for $180.00/share, Mister Car Wash's sale to MCW Parent LP for $7.00/share, and JFB Construction's merger with Xtend AI Robotics where JFB shareholders will own approximately 19.9% of the combined entity.
Company faces class action investigation regarding its merger, suggesting potential shareholder concerns about deal adequacy or process.
NegativeGlobeNewswire Inc.• Juan Monteverde, Monteverde & Associates Pc
$HAREHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Is Investigating The Merger—MCW, JFB, VRME, and TPH
Monteverde & Associates PC is investigating four major M&A transactions on behalf of shareholders: Mister Car Wash's $7.00 per share sale to MCW Parent LP, JFB Construction's merger with Xtend AI Robotics where shareholders will own 19.9% of the combined entity, VerifyMe's merger with Open World Ltd where shareholders will own 10%, and Tri Pointe Homes' $47.00 per share sale to Sumitomo Forestry. The firm is encouraging shareholders to contact them with concerns.
$MCW Stock Notice: Mister Car Wash, Inc. Hit with Investigation After Take Private Offer Announced – Current Shareholders Urged to Contact BFA Law
Securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announced an investigation into Mister Car Wash's board of directors and controlling stockholder Leonard Green & Partners (LGP) for potential breaches of fiduciary duties. LGP, which owns over 66% of MCW, agreed to acquire the company for $7 per share in a take-private deal. The investigation questions whether the price is unfairly low and whether conflicts of interest influenced the transaction.
The company is under investigation for potential fiduciary duty breaches by its board and controlling shareholder in connection with a take-private deal at $7 per share, which may represent an unfairly low valuation. This creates legal and reputational risks for shareholders.
NeutralBenzinga• Caroline Ryan
Deal Dispatch: Starboard Targets TripAdvisor, His & Hers Expands, Mister Car Wash Goes Private
Major M&A activity continues across multiple sectors: Starboard Value pushes TripAdvisor toward a sale, Hims & Hers acquires Eucalyptus for $1.15B to expand internationally, Danaher buys Masimo for $9.9B, Mister Car Wash goes private via Leonard Green for $3.1B, and Devon Energy completes a $21.4B merger with Coterra Energy. Meanwhile, Saks Global struggles with vendor shipments during bankruptcy, and Warner Bros. Discovery rejects Paramount's hostile bid.
Going private via Leonard Green at $7 per share represents a transaction completion but removal from public markets, neither clearly positive nor negative for remaining shareholders.
PositiveBenzinga• Akanksha Bakshi
Leonard Green To Take Mister Car Wash Private In $3.1 Billion Deal
Mister Car Wash stock surged 16.39% after Leonard Green & Partners announced it will take the company private in a $3.1 billion all-cash deal at $7.00 per share, representing a 29% premium to the 90-day average price. The acquisition comes after the company achieved record financial results in 2025, surpassing $1 billion in annual revenue for the first time with 6% revenue growth and 8% adjusted EBITDA growth.
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Sentiment note
Strong positive sentiment driven by the acquisition announcement at a 29% premium to recent trading prices, combined with record financial performance including $1 billion+ in annual revenue, 6% revenue growth, and 8% EBITDA growth. The deal provides clarity and upside for shareholders.
PositiveThe Motley Fool• John Rosevear
Why Mister Car Wash Stock Surged This Morning
Mister Car Wash stock surged 16.4% after announcing a definitive merger agreement to be taken private by Leonard Green & Partners at $7.00 per share, representing a 29% premium to the 90-day volume-weighted average price. The company also reported solid Q4 earnings with adjusted EPS of 11 cents slightly beating expectations and 4% year-over-year revenue growth to $261.2 million.
Stock surged 16.4% following announcement of acquisition at $7.00 per share (29% premium to 90-day average), combined with solid Q4 earnings that beat expectations. The deal provides shareholders with a clear exit at an attractive valuation.
PositiveGlobeNewswire Inc.• Na
Mister Car Wash to Be Taken Private by Leonard Green & Partners for $7.00 Per Share
Mister Car Wash has agreed to be acquired by Leonard Green & Partners (LGP) in an all-cash transaction valued at $3.1 billion, with shareholders receiving $7.00 per share—a 29% premium to the 90-day volume-weighted average price. The deal was unanimously approved by an independent special committee and the board. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. The company reported Q4 2025 results showing 4% revenue growth, 1.6% comparable-store sales increase, and 7% growth in unlimited wash club memberships.
The company is receiving a significant 29% premium to recent trading prices in an all-cash deal, providing certain value to public shareholders. Additionally, Q4 2025 results show solid operational performance with revenue growth, comparable-store sales increases, and strong membership growth in their core subscription business.
NeutralThe Motley Fool• Matt Dilallo
Meet the Newest Member of this Magnificent Group of Dividend Stocks
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Sentiment note
The article mentions Mister Car Wash as one of NNN REIT's largest tenants, but does not provide any additional information about the company.
UnknownZacks Investment Research• Zacks Equity Research
Aaron's (AAN) Surges 33.4%: Is This an Indication of Further Gains?
Aaron's (AAN) saw its shares surge in the last session with trading volume being higher than average. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions may not translate into further price increase in the near term.
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UnknownZacks Investment Research• Zacks Equity Research
Compared to Estimates, Mister Car Wash (MCW) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Mister Car Wash (MCW) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended March 2024, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
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