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European Wax Center, Inc.

European Wax Center, Inc.

EWCZNASDAQConsumer Defensive
$5.82
+$0.00(+0.00%)
Market Cap$319137820
P/E Ratio
52W High$6.515
52W Low$3.24

European Wax Center, Inc. (EWCZ) Shares Outstanding — Overview

Basic and diluted weighted average shares, YoY change, float context, and historical trend from SEC filings and FMP.

EWCZ · shares outstanding · updated Jun 8, 2026

Key metrics

Basic Shares Outstanding · Weighted average · fiscal year
43.4M -7.38% YoY Change
FY · as of Jan 3, 2026 · Reported in USD
vs 46.8M in FY 2025
Diluted Shares Outstanding
43.5M
incl. options, RSUs, convertibles
Dilution Spread
+0.22%
Diluted vs Basic
YoY Change
-7.38%
year-over-year
Float (Free Float)
21.7M
publicly tradable shares
39.5% of total
Source: FMP /income-statement · /shares-float · SEC 10-K / 10-QUpdated: 2026-06-08

Shares Outstanding Growth Rate

3-Year CAGRincreasing
+2.7%
2022 → 2026
5-Year CAGRincreasing
+6.7%
2020 → 2026
10-Year CAGR

Negative CAGR typically indicates share buyback or retirement activity. Interpret alongside Splits and Financials tabs. Splits / Financials

Shares outstanding history

↓ Decrease — typically buyback / retirement
↑ Increase — issuance / equity compensation
Latest
* most recent reported · FMP /income-statement · weightedAverageShsOut

Annual shares outstanding by year

FY 2026Latest
Diluted Shares: 43.5M
43.4M
-7.38%
FY 2025
Diluted Shares: 46.9M
46.8M
-5.39%
FY 2024
Diluted Shares: 49.6M
49.5M
+23.74%
FY 2022
Diluted Shares: 40.2M
40.0M
+8.33%
FY 2021
Diluted Shares: 36.9M
36.9M
+17.73%
FMP /income-statement · weightedAverageShsOut · weightedAverageShsOutDilUnit: Billions (B)

Consumer Defensive sector shares outstanding comparison

Shares Outstanding for similar companies or competitors in the Consumer Defensive sector.

#SymbolCompanyShares (Basic)vs EWCZ
#1
Walmart Inc.WMT
Walmart Inc.
7.983B+>999%
#2
The Coca-Cola CompanyKO
The Coca-Cola Company
4.303B+>999%
#3
The Procter & Gamble CompanyPG
The Procter & Gamble Company
2.454B+>999%
#4
Philip Morris International Inc.PM
Philip Morris International Inc.
1.556B+>999%
#5
PepsiCo, Inc.PEP
PepsiCo, Inc.
1.367B+>999%
#6
Costco Wholesale CorporationCOST
Costco Wholesale Corporation
444.0M+923.3%
#7
European Wax Center, Inc.EWCZ
European Wax Center, Inc.YOU
43.4M

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Understanding Shares Outstanding

What Are Shares Outstanding? (Basic)

European Wax Center, Inc. (EWCZ) shares outstanding is the total number of issued shares held by shareholders — the basis for Basic EPS and market capitalization. As of January 3, 2026, European Wax Center, Inc. reports 43.4M basic shares outstanding (weighted average).

Basic vs. Diluted Shares Outstanding

European Wax Center, Inc.'s basic shares outstanding (43.4M) represents currently issued shares. Diluted shares outstanding (43.5M) also includes potential shares from stock options, RSUs, and convertibles. Dilution spread: +0.22%.

Shares Outstanding vs. Float (Free Float)

European Wax Center, Inc.'s float is 21.7M (39.5% of total shares outstanding) — shares freely available for public trading, excluding insider-held and restricted shares.

Float21.7M(39.5%)
Outstanding54.8M

Float data from /shares-float reflects the most recent SEC filing period-end. The weighted average shares (from /income-statement) may differ — this is a normal reporting window difference, not a data error.

FMP /income-statement · /shares-float · SEC EDGAR · USD

About shares outstanding & methodology

European Wax Center, Inc. (EWCZ) shares outstanding history from 2019 to 2026. Shares outstanding can be defined as the total number of shares held by all shareholders — including institutional investors, retail investors, and company insiders — assuming conversion of all convertible debt, securities, warrants, and options. This metric excludes the company's treasury shares.

European Wax Center, Inc. shares outstanding for the fiscal year ending January 3, 2026 were 43.4M, a 7.38% decline year-over-year. European Wax Center, Inc. FY 2026 shares outstanding were 43.4M, a -7.38% decline from FY 2025.

European Wax Center, Inc. is a leading company operating in the Consumer Defensive sector. The company's share count trajectory — with a 10-year CAGR of — — is a key signal for investors evaluating capital return policy, EPS accretion, and long-term shareholder value creation.

Figures tie to SEC 10-K/10-Q income statement disclosures and FMP /income-statement · /shares-float where noted.

Frequently asked questions

EWCZ shares outstanding · 4 questions

As of January 3, 2026, European Wax Center, Inc. (EWCZ) has approximately 43.4M basic shares outstanding and 43.5M diluted shares outstanding. This represents a -7.38% year-over-year change from FY 2025 (46.8M). European Wax Center, Inc.'s declining share count is primarily driven by its share buyback program. For the complete historical data table, see the history table above.

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Data: FMP /income-statement · /shares-float · SEC EDGAR · weighted average basis · European Wax Center, Inc. SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Last updated: 2026-06-08