First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (FWRG)
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First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (FWRG) Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates
First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (FWRG) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.03 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.07 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.14 per share a year ago.
Analysts Estimate First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (FWRG) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for
First Watch Restaurant Group (FWRG) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
New Strong Sell Stocks for July 11th
HOFT, FWRG and SAIA have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on July 11, 2025.
First Watch Restaurant: Breakfast Slump Scrambles The Stock
First Watch's Q1 results were disappointing, with EPS of -$0.01 and revenue of $282.3 million, missing Wall Street estimates and causing a stock drop. Breakfast traffic has declined significantly, impacting First Watch's high price points and elaborate food offerings, making it hard to thrive in a value-driven environment. Rising food and labor costs, particularly for eggs and dairy, are squeezing margins, with restaurant-level margins dropping 430 basis points year-over-year to 16.5%.
First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (FWRG) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FWRG ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 6, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Steven Marotta - Vice President, Investor Relations Chris Tomasso - President and Chief Executive Officer Mel Hope - Chief Financial Officer Matt Eisenacher - Chief Brand Officer Conference Call Participants Andrew Charles - TD Cowen Jim Salera - Stephens Inc Brian Vaccaro - Raymond James Jeffrey Bernstein - Barclays Sara Senatore - Bank of America Jon Tower - Citi Todd Brooks - The Benchmark Company Andy Barish - Jefferies Brian Mullan - Piper Sandler Gregory Francfort - Guggenheim Securities Operator Thank you for standing by, and welcome to the First Watch Restaurant Group Inc. First Quarter Earnings Conference Call occurring today, May 6, 2025 at 8 AM Eastern Time. Please note that, all participants are currently in a listen-only mode.
Compared to Estimates, First Watch Restaurant Group (FWRG) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for First Watch Restaurant Group (FWRG) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended March 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (FWRG) Reports Q1 Loss, Lags Revenue Estimates
First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (FWRG) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.01 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.04. This compares to earnings of $0.12 per share a year ago.
FWRG Expands Portfolio With Strategic Acquisitions in Missouri
First Watch Restaurant drives growth by acquiring three franchise locations and development rights in Missouri.
First Watch Restaurant Group: A First-Rate Small-Cap Growth Stock
First Watch Restaurant Group NASDAQ: FWRG is a first-rate small-cap growth stock on track to triple in size over the next ten years. The company stands out among restaurants in the sit-down breakfast category, serving above-average-quality traditional breakfast alongside an eclectic menu of appetizing choices.
First Watch Sees Brighter 2025 With Improved Marketing, Lower Egg Costs, Says Analyst
First Watch Restaurant Group Inc's FWRG same-store sales performance is likely to improve in 2025, given signs of headwinds dissipating in 2024 and more effective marketing, according to TD Cowen.
First Watch Restaurant: Why Daytime Meals Aren't My Bet For Q1
First Watch's traffic and same-store sales are declining, with breakfast seeing the steepest drop, raising concerns about its premium positioning and value-per-dollar equation. Despite revenue growth driven by new openings, First Watch faces negative free cash flow and increasing debt, complicating its financial stability and ability to return capital to shareholders. FWRG stock is not cheap, trading at high multiples with a PEG ratio that doesn't justify its growth prospects, making it a hold rather than a buy.
First Watch Q4 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y
FWRG's fiscal fourth-quarter top line reflects benefits from new restaurant openings and menu price increases.
