Mister Car Wash (MCW) Free Cash Flow (2020 - 2026)
Mister Car Wash (MCW) recorded quarterly Free Cash Flow of $33.0 million in Q1 2026, down 47.94% quarter-over-quarter from $63.3 million in Q4 2025, and up 1.56% on a YoY basis from $32.5 million in Q1 2025.
Mister Car Wash (MCW) Free Cash Flow (2020 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Mister Car Wash's Free Cash Flow history runs 7 years deep, the most recent figure standing at $33.0 million for Q1 2026.
- In Q1 2026, Free Cash Flow rose 1.56% year-over-year to $33.0 million; the TTM figure through Mar 2026 stood at $280.3 million (up 1215.12% YoY), while the FY2025 annual figure was $279.8 million, up 443.48% from the prior year.
- Free Cash Flow was $33.0 million for Q1 2026 at Mister Car Wash, down from $63.3 million in the prior quarter.
- In the past five years, Free Cash Flow ranged from a high of $195.2 million in Q3 2025 to a low of -$158.8 million in Q3 2024.
- Historically, Free Cash Flow has averaged $26.8 million across 5 years, with a median of $32.5 million in 2025.
- Biggest YoY gain for Free Cash Flow was 3471.68% in 2023; the steepest drop was 1083.55% in 2023.
- A 5-year view of Free Cash Flow shows it stood at -$15.9 million in 2022, then soared by 329.78% to $36.4 million in 2023, then tumbled by 156.01% to -$20.4 million in 2024, then jumped by 410.46% to $63.3 million in 2025, then sank by 47.94% to $33.0 million in 2026.
- The last three Free Cash Flow figures came in at $33.0 million (Q1 2026), $63.3 million (Q4 2025), and $195.2 million (Q3 2025), per Business Quant data.
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Free Cash Flow (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uxin | 18.05 Bn | 18.09 Bn | 11.57 Mn | - |
| 2 | Carvana | 9.49 Bn | 7.89 Bn | 1.27 Bn | 56.00 Mn |
| 3 | Carmax | 6.94 Bn | 6.35 Bn | 605.26 Mn | -687.29 Mn |
| 4 | Lithia Motors | 6.76 Bn | 6.78 Bn | 1.42 Bn | -205.50 Mn |
| 5 | Autonation | 6.51 Bn | 6.45 Bn | 1.21 Bn | -34.20 Mn |
| 6 | Rush Enterprises Inc \Tx\ | 5.19 Bn | 4.97 Bn | 343.80 Mn | -5.63 Mn |
| 7 | Valvoline | 4.57 Bn | 4.48 Bn | 187.00 Mn | 37.60 Mn |
| 8 | Openlane | 3.88 Bn | 3.84 Bn | 256.20 Mn | 146.50 Mn |
| 9 | Group 1 Automotive | 3.69 Bn | 3.65 Bn | 877.90 Mn | 8.40 Mn |
| 10 | Mister Car Wash | 2.33 Bn | 2.28 Bn | 164.59 Mn | 32.97 Mn |
Historic Data
Download Data| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | 32.97 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 32.97 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 63.34 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 63.34 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 195.18 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 195.18 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2025 | -11.20 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2025 | -11.20 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 32.47 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 32.47 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2024 | -20.40 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2024 | -20.40 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2024 | -158.82 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2024 | -158.82 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 121.62 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 121.62 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | -23.85 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | -23.85 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 36.43 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 36.43 Mn |