Mister Car Wash CEO sells $280,959 in stock

Published 04/06/2025, 00:58
Mister Car Wash CEO sells $280,959 in stock

John Lai, the Chief Executive Officer of Mister Car Wash , Inc. (NYSE:MCW), recently sold shares of the company, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. On June 2, 2025, Lai sold 41,997 shares of Mister Car Wash’s common stock at a weighted average price of approximately $6.69 per share, amounting to a total value of $280,959. These shares were sold in multiple transactions, with prices ranging from $6.63 to $6.69. The sale comes as the stock, currently trading at $6.59, has declined nearly 8% in the past week. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company’s shares appear overvalued at current levels.

Additionally, on June 1, Lai acquired 94,831 shares of common stock through the vesting of restricted stock units, although these acquisitions were not associated with a monetary transaction. As a result of these transactions, Lai now holds 4,532,254 shares directly. Furthermore, Lai is associated with indirect ownership of 2,498,330 shares through The JLKL 2020 Family Trust.

These transactions provide insight into the CEO’s current holdings and stock activity within Mister Car Wash, reflecting both acquisitions and sales of company stock.

In other recent news, Mister Car Wash Inc. reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2025. The company exceeded expectations with an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.11, surpassing the forecast of $0.10, and recorded a revenue of $261.7 million, beating the anticipated $257.84 million. This performance reflects a 9% increase in revenue and a 14% growth in adjusted EBITDA, highlighting the company’s robust operational capabilities. Furthermore, Mister Car Wash raised its full-year guidance for revenue and adjusted EBITDA, indicating confidence in its strategic initiatives and market positioning.

In another development, Goldman Sachs analysts downgraded Mister Car Wash’s stock rating to ’Sell’ with a price target of $6.25. The analysts expressed concerns about the competitive landscape and potential challenges in the near term, including the impact of planned price increases on customer retention. Despite these concerns, they acknowledged the company’s strong long-term growth potential. These recent developments provide investors with a comprehensive understanding of Mister Car Wash’s current financial health and market challenges.

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