Net revenues increased 7.4% during the
quarter
Comparable-store sales increased 0.7% during
the quarter
Unlimited Wash Club memberships increased
10.3%
Opened a record 35 new greenfield locations in
2023
Provides Fiscal 2024 Initial Outlook
In the Fiscal 2024 Outlook table, the "Comparable-store sales
growth %" row under the "2024 Initial Outlook" column should read:
0.5% to 2.5% (instead of -0.5% to 2.5%).
The updated release reads:
MISTER CAR WASH ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND
FISCAL YEAR 2023 FINANCIAL RESULTS
Net revenues increased 7.4% during the
quarter
Comparable-store sales increased 0.7% during
the quarter
Unlimited Wash Club memberships increased
10.3%
Opened a record 35 new greenfield locations in
2023
Provides Fiscal 2024 Initial Outlook
Mister Car Wash, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: MCW), the nation’s
largest car wash brand, today announced its financial results for
the quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
“Fourth quarter and full-year results reflect continued strong
performance. In line with our expectations, we generated positive
comparable-store sales and opened a record 35 new greenfields,
while simultaneously implementing our new Titanium offering," said
John Lai, Chairman and CEO of Mister Car Wash. “Our team has
entered 2024 with positive momentum and a commitment to expand the
Mister brand. As always, we will do this with a clear focus on
managing our business to deliver quality, profitable growth that
will create lasting shareholder value.”
Fourth Quarter 2023 Highlights:
- Net revenues increased 7.4% to $230.1 million, up from $214.3
million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
- Comparable-store sales increased 0.7%.
- Unlimited Wash Club® (“UWC”) sales represented 73.8% of total
wash sales compared to 70.9% in the fourth quarter of 2022. The
Company added six thousand net new UWC members in the fourth
quarter and had approximately 2.1 million members as of December
31, 2023.
- The Company opened 14 new greenfield locations in the fourth
quarter of 2023, a quarterly record, bringing the total number of
car wash locations operated to 476 as of December 31, 2023,
compared to 436 car wash locations as of December 31, 2022, an
increase of 9.2%.
- Net income and net income per diluted share were $12.4 million
and $0.04, respectively.
- Adjusted net income(1) and diluted adjusted net income per
share(1) were $24.0 million and $0.07, respectively.
- Adjusted EBITDA(1) increased 5.0% to $69.5 million from $66.2
million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Full Year Highlights:
- Net revenues increased 5.8% to $927.1 million, up from $876.5
million in the prior year.
- Comparable-store sales increased 0.3%.
- The Company added approximately 194 thousand UWC members and
UWC membership increased 10.3% on a year-over-year basis.
- The Company opened a record 35 new greenfield locations during
2023.
- Net income and net income per diluted share were $80.1 million
and $0.24, respectively.
- Adjusted net income(1) and diluted adjusted net income per
share(1) were $105.2 million and $0.32, respectively.
- Adjusted EBITDA(1) increased approximately 1.5% to $285.9
million from $281.6 million in the prior year.
(1) See Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures and GAAP to Non-GAAP
Reconciliations disclosures included below in this press
release.
Store Count
Three Months Ended December
31,
Year Ended December
31,
2023
2022
2023
Beginning location count
462
420
436
Locations acquired
-
3
6
Greenfield locations opened
14
13
35
Closures
-
-
1
Ending location count
476
436
476
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Highlights
- As of December 31, 2023, cash and cash equivalents totaled
$19.0 million, compared to cash and cash equivalents of $65.2
million as of December 31, 2022. There were no borrowings under the
Company’s Revolving Commitment as of December 31, 2023 and
2022.
- Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $204.7
million for the fiscal year 2023, compared to $229.2 million for
the fiscal year 2022.
Sale-Leasebacks and Rent Expense
- In the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company completed five
separate sale-leaseback transactions involving a total of five car
wash locations for aggregate consideration of $23.8 million.
- With 427 car wash leases at the end of the year versus 382
leases at the end of the prior year, rent expense increased 14.7%
to $27.5 million, compared to the fourth quarter of 2022.
Fiscal 2024 Outlook
The Company’s initial outlook for the fiscal year ending
December 31, 2024 compared to actual results of fiscal 2023 is as
follows:
2024 Initial Outlook
2023 Actual
Net revenues
$988 to $1,016 million
$927.1 million
Comparable-store sales growth %
0.5% to 2.5%
0.3%
Adjusted net income
$99 to $111 million
$105.2 million
Adjusted EBITDA
$291.5 to $308 million
$285.9 million
Diluted adjusted net income per share
$0.30 to $0.34
$0.32
Interest expense, net
$81 million
$75.1 million
Rent expense, net
Approx. $111 million
$100.3 million
Weighted average common shares
outstanding, diluted, full year
330 million
328.2 million
New greenfield locations
Approx. 40
35
Capital expenditures
$364 to $405 million
$328.1 million
Sale leasebacks
$135 to $150 million
$123.5 million
Other outlook related commentary:
- Total capital expenditures for the fiscal year ending December
31, 2024 are expected to consist of approximately $314 million to
$350 million of new store growth capital expenditures and $50
million to $55 million of other capital expenditures related to
store-level maintenance, productivity improvements and the
integration of acquired locations.
Conference Call Details
A conference call to discuss the Company’s financial results for
the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and to
provide a business update is scheduled for today, February 21,
2024, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Investors and analysts interested
in participating in the call are invited to dial 855-209-8213
(international callers please dial 1-412-542-4146) approximately 10
minutes prior to the start of the call. A live audio webcast of the
conference call will be available online at
https://ir.mistercarwash.com/.
A recorded replay of the conference call will be available
within approximately three hours of the conclusion of the call and
can be accessed online at https://ir.mistercarwash.com/ for 90
days.
About Mister Car Wash® | Inspiring People to Shine®
Headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, Mister Car Wash, Inc. (NYSE:
MCW) operates over 450 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, and
Diluted adjusted net income per share (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.
The Company’s Non-GAAP Financial Measures are non-GAAP measures
of the Company’s operating performance and should not be considered
as an alternative to net income as a measure of financial
performance or any other performance measure derived in accordance
with U.S. GAAP and should not be construed as an inference that the
Company’s future results will be unaffected by unusual or
nonrecurring items. 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, expenses associated with the
Company’s initial public offering (the “IPO”), 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, non-cash rent expense, expenses
associated with the IPO, 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, non-cash rent expense, expenses associated with the IPO,
other nonrecurring charges, income tax impact of stock award
exercises and the tax impact of adjustments to basic net income per
share. Diluted adjusted net income per share is defined as diluted
net income per share before (gain) loss on sale of assets, net,
stock-based compensation expense, acquisition expenses, non-cash
rent expense, expenses associated with the IPO, other nonrecurring
charges, income tax impact of stock award exercises and the tax
impact of adjustments to basic net income per share.
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 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 facilities use 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.
The Company is not providing a reconciliation of the fiscal 2024
outlook for Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income and Diluted
adjusted net income per share because we are unable to predict with
reasonable certainty the reconciling items that may affect the most
directly comparable GAAP financial measures without unreasonable
efforts. The amounts that are necessary for such reconciliations,
including acquisition expenses, other expenses and the other
adjustments reflected are uncertain, depend on various factors and
could significantly impact, either individually or in the
aggregate, the GAAP measures.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within
the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by
the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained
in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All
statements contained in this press release other than statements of
historical fact, including, without limitation, statements
regarding Mister Car Wash’s expansion efforts and expected growth
and financial and operational results for fiscal 2023 are
forward-looking statements. Words including “anticipate,”
“believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,”
“may,” “might,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “seek,” or
“should,” or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or
comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking
statements, though not all forward-looking statements use these
words or expressions. In addition, any statements or information
that refer to expectations, beliefs, plans, projections,
objectives, performance or other characterizations of future events
or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are
forward-looking.
These forward-looking statements are based on management’s
current expectations and beliefs. These statements are neither
promises nor guarantees, but involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other important factors that may cause the
Company’s actual results, performance or achievements to be
materially different from those expressed or implied by the
forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: our
inability to attract new customers, retain existing customers and
maintain or grow the number of UWC members, which could adversely
affect our business, financial condition and results of operations
and rate of growth; our failure to acquire, or open and operate new
locations in a timely and cost-effective manner, and enter into new
markets or leverage new technologies, may materially and adversely
affect our competitive advantage or financial performance; our
inability to successfully implement our growth strategies on a
timely basis or at all; we are subject to a number of risks and
regulations related to credit card and debit card payments we
accept; an overall decline in the health of the economy and other
factors impacting consumer spending, such as natural disasters and
fluctuations in inflation, may affect consumer purchases, reduce
demand for our services and materially and adversely affect our
business, results of operations and financial condition; inflation,
supply chain disruption and other increased operating costs could
materially and adversely affect our results of operations; our
locations may experience difficulty hiring and retaining qualified
personnel, resulting in higher labor costs; we lease or sublease
the land and buildings where a number of our locations are
situated, which could expose us to possible liabilities and losses;
our indebtedness could adversely affect our financial health and
competitive position; our business is subject to various laws and
regulations and changes in such laws and regulations, or failure to
comply with existing or future laws and regulations, may result in
litigation, investigation or claims by third parties or employees
that could adversely affect our business; our locations are subject
to certain environmental laws and regulations; we are subject to
data security and privacy risks that could negatively impact our
results of operations or reputation; we may be unable to adequately
protect, and we may incur significant costs in enforcing or
defending, our intellectual property and other proprietary rights;
stockholders’ ability to influence corporate matters may be limited
because a small number of stockholders beneficially own a
substantial amount of our common stock and continue to have
substantial control over us; our stock price may be volatile or may
decline regardless of our operating performance, resulting in
substantial losses for investors purchasing shares of our common
stock; and the other important factors discussed under the caption
“Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, as such factors may be updated
from time to time in its other filings with the SEC accessible on
the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and the Investors Relations
section of the Company’s website at www.mistercarwash.com.
Any forward-looking statement that the Company makes in this
press release speaks only as of the date hereof. Except as required
by law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to update or
revise, or to publicly announce any update or revision to, any of
the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise.
Condensed Consolidated
Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
(Amounts in thousands, except
share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended December
31,
Year Ended December
31,
2023
2022
2023
2022
Net revenues
$
230,140
$
214,352
$
927,070
$
876,506
Cost of labor and chemicals
68,999
65,350
279,375
268,467
Other store operating expenses
93,400
83,241
363,717
322,414
General and administrative
27,270
24,815
105,708
98,855
Loss (gain) on sale of assets, net
3,595
2,387
125
(949
)
Total costs and expenses
193,264
175,793
748,925
688,787
Operating income
36,876
38,559
178,145
187,719
Other expense:
Interest expense, net
19,961
14,867
75,104
41,895
Total other expense
19,961
14,867
75,104
41,895
Income before taxes
16,915
23,692
103,041
145,824
Income tax provision
4,538
5,936
22,911
32,924
Net income
$
12,377
$
17,756
$
80,130
$
112,900
Total comprehensive income
$
12,377
$
17,756
$
80,130
$
112,900
Net income per share:
Basic
$
0.04
$
0.06
$
0.26
$
0.37
Diluted
$
0.04
$
0.05
$
0.24
$
0.34
Weighted-average common shares
outstanding:
Basic
314,550,061
305,545,143
311,035,122
303,372,095
Diluted
328,122,154
326,903,609
328,239,604
327,560,407
Condensed Consolidated Balance
Sheets
(Amounts in thousands, except
share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
As of
(Amounts in thousands, except share and
per share data)
December 31, 2023
December 31, 2022
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
19,047
$
65,152
Restricted cash
72
70
Accounts receivable, net
6,304
3,941
Other receivables
14,714
15,182
Inventory, net
8,952
9,174
Prepaid expenses and other current
assets
11,805
12,618
Total current assets
60,894
106,137
Property and equipment, net
725,121
560,874
Operating lease right of use assets,
net
833,547
776,689
Other intangible assets, net
117,667
123,615
Goodwill
1,134,734
1,109,815
Other assets
9,573
9,102
Total assets
$
2,881,536
$
2,686,232
Liabilities and stockholders’
equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$
33,641
$
25,649
Accrued payroll and related expenses
19,771
17,218
Other accrued expenses
38,738
41,196
Current maturities of operating lease
liability
43,979
40,367
Current maturities of finance lease
liability
746
668
Deferred revenue
32,686
29,395
Total current liabilities
169,561
154,493
Long-term debt, net
897,424
895,830
Operating lease liability
809,409
759,775
Financing lease liability
14,033
14,779
Long-term deferred tax liabilities
71,657
53,395
Other long-term liabilities
4,417
6,832
Total liabilities
1,966,501
1,885,104
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value,
1,000,000,000 shares authorized, 315,192,401 and 306,626,530 shares
outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively
3,157
3,072
Additional paid-in capital
817,271
783,579
Accumulated other comprehensive income
—
—
Retained earnings
94,607
14,477
Total stockholders’ equity
915,035
801,128
Total liabilities and stockholders’
equity
$
2,881,536
$
2,686,232
Condensed Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Year Ended December
31,
2023
2022
Cash flows from operating
activities:
Net income
$
80,130
$
112,900
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense
69,991
61,580
Stock-based compensation expense
24,001
22,305
Loss (gain) on sale of assets, net
125
(949
)
Amortization of deferred debt issuance
costs
1,698
1,698
Non-cash lease expense
45,084
41,099
Non-cash interest income
—
(302
)
Deferred income tax
18,137
29,382
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net
(2,363
)
(2,668
)
Other receivables
960
7,640
Inventory, net
357
(2,661
)
Prepaid expenses and other current
assets
810
(4,324
)
Accounts payable
(113
)
5,633
Accrued expenses
6,065
2,387
Deferred revenue
3,195
1,129
Operating lease liability
(40,434
)
(42,637
)
Other noncurrent assets and
liabilities
(2,990
)
(3,011
)
Net cash provided by operating
activities
$
204,653
$
229,201
Cash flows from investing
activities:
Purchases of property and equipment
(328,124
)
(191,615
)
Acquisition of car wash operations, net of
cash
(51,218
)
(86,703
)
Proceeds from sale of property and
equipment
119,977
88,187
Net cash used in investing activities
$
(259,365
)
$
(190,131
)
Cash flows from financing
activities:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
under employee plans
9,777
8,971
Payments on debt borrowings
—
(2,100
)
Principal payments on finance lease
obligations
(668
)
(577
)
Other financing activities
(500
)
—
Net cash provided by financing
activities
$
8,609
$
6,294
Net change in cash and cash equivalents,
and restricted cash during period
(46,103
)
45,364
Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted
cash at beginning of period
65,222
19,858
Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted
cash at end of period
$
19,119
$
65,222
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow
information:
Cash paid for interest
$
75,737
$
40,605
Cash paid for income taxes
$
4,221
$
2,221
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash
investing and financing activities:
Property and equipment in accounts
payable
$
17,907
$
9,816
Property and equipment accrued in other
accrued expenses
$
13,303
$
18,772
Stock option exercise proceeds in other
receivables
$
-
$
25
GAAP to Non-GAAP
Reconciliations
(Amounts in thousands, except
share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended December
31,
Year Ended December
31,
2023
2022
2023
2022
Reconciliation of net income to Adjusted
EBITDA:
Net income
$
12,377
$
17,756
$
80,130
$
112,900
Interest expense, net
19,961
14,867
75,104
41,895
Income tax provision
4,538
5,936
22,911
32,924
Depreciation and amortization expense
18,573
16,306
69,991
61,580
Loss (gain) on sale of assets, net
3,595
2,387
125
(949
)
Stock-based compensation expense
6,434
5,346
24,310
22,305
Acquisition expenses
820
1,107
3,471
3,648
Non-cash rent expense
1,420
972
5,043
2,792
Expenses associated with initial public
offering
—
—
—
272
Other
1,772
1,512
4,839
4,279
Adjusted EBITDA
$
69,490
$
66,189
$
285,924
$
281,646
Three Months Ended December
31,
Year Ended December
31,
2023
2022
2023
2022
Reconciliation of net income to Adjusted
Net Income:
Net income
$
12,377
$
17,756
$
80,130
$
112,900
Loss (gain) on sale of assets, net
3,595
2,387
125
(949
)
Stock-based compensation expense
6,434
5,346
24,310
22,305
Acquisition expenses
820
1,107
3,471
3,648
Non-cash rent expense
1,420
972
5,043
2,792
Expenses associated with initial public
offering
—
—
—
272
Other
1,772
1,512
4,839
4,279
Income tax impact of stock award
exercises
1,058
(342
)
(3,274
)
(6,338
)
Tax impact of adjustments to net
income
(3,510
)
(2,831
)
(9,447
)
(8,087
)
Adjusted Net Income
$
23,966
$
25,907
$
105,197
$
130,822
Diluted Adjusted Net Income per Share
$
0.07
$
0.08
$
0.32
$
0.40
Adjusted weighted-average common shares
outstanding - diluted
328,122,154
326,903,609
328,239,604
327,560,407
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