First Watch (FWRG) Stock Analysis: AI Score & Alternative Data
FWRG alt-data: revenue climbing, job postings lagging
Is First Watch a buy right now? The alternative data says hold. This FWRG stock analysis is built on the 25+ alternative data signals AltIndex tracks on First Watch every day — hiring, web traffic, sentiment, social reach — rolled into an AI Score of 58/100: a Hold. The stock trades at $10.43 with a $701M market cap.
The bullish side of the 90-day ledger: revenue up 12.9% YoY to $350M, and Instagram followers up 5.4% to 293K followers. The drag: job postings down 88.4% to 10 open roles, and just 59% of employees report a positive business outlook. That tension is what keeps the score mid-range.
FWRG’s broader alt-data profile also covers headcount (5K employees, according to LinkedIn), web traffic (1.8M monthly visits), and sentiment (100/100). Every signal links to its own page with full history, the FWRG technical analysis covers RSI, moving averages, and support and resistance, and the full table of everything AltIndex tracks on FWRG is just below.
First Watch AI Stock Analysis
First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FWRG) operates a portfolio of restaurants specializing in breakfast, brunch, and lunch offerings. Known for its fresh, high-quality meals and commitment to a customer-friendly environment, First Watch has emerged as a popular destination in the casual dining space.
Analysis generated September 2, 2026.
Recent First Watch Stock Alerts
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First Watch | September 15 Business Outlook among employees is down by 3.3% over the last month. |
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First Watch | September 15 Price is down by -6.2% in the last 24h. |
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First Watch | September 9 Price is down by -6% in the last 24h. |
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First Watch | August 19 Price is up by 6.3% in the last 24h. |
First Watch Alternative Data
| Alternative Data | Value | 3m Change | Trend |
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| Webpage Traffic | 1.8M | 1.0% | |
| Job Posts | 10 | 88.4% | |
| LinkedIn Employees | 5K | 2.9% | |
| Employee Recommend | 60 | 3.2% | |
| Business Outlook | 59 | 3.3% | |
| Sentiment | 100 | 0% | |
| Reddit Mentions | 0 | N/A | |
| X Mentions | 2 | 71.4% | |
| Stocktwits Mentions | 7 | 600.0% | |
| News Mentions | 1 | N/A | |
| Stocktwits Subscribers | 337 | 6.0% | |
| 4chan Mentions | 0 | N/A | |
| X Followers | 4K | 0% | |
| Instagram Followers | 293K | 5.4% | |
| Facebook Followers | 241K | 4.3% | |
| Facebook Engagement | 8K | 5.2% |
About First Watch (FWRG)
First Watch is an American restaurant chain based in Bradenton, Florida. As of June 2021, the chain has more than 420 locations in 28 states and 9,000 employees.
| Price | $10.43 |
| Target Price | $387.74 |
| Volume | 63,420,177 |
| Market Cap | $701M |
| Year Range | $10 – $19 |
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
| PE Ratio | 40.6 |
| Analyst Rating | 38% buy |
| Industry | Restaurants |
Latest First Watch News
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/C O R R E C T I O N -- First Watch Restaurants/September 15 - PRNewswire |
Five Women Leading at First WatchAugust 11 - Fsrmagazine.com |
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First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. Q2 2026 Earnings Call SummaryAugust 4 - Biztoc.com |
First Watch Restaurant Group Q2 Earnings Call HighlightsAugust 4 - MarketBeat |
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First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. Announces Appointment of Ashlee Weisser to Chief Financial OfficerJune 8 - GlobeNewswire |
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View all earnings →First Watch Insider Trading Activity
View all →| Wolszczak Jay Anthony filed to sell 228,930 shares at $0.0. Mar 17 '26 |
| HOPE H MELVILLE III filed to sell 111,787 shares at $0.0. Mar 17 '26 |
| Sorensen Laura Anne filed to sell 237,353 shares at $0.0. Mar 17 '26 |
| Hartman Eric Richard filed to sell 244,530 shares at $0.0. Mar 17 '26 |
| Jones John Daniel filed to sell 84,725 shares at $0.0. Mar 17 '26 |
First Watch Congress Trading
View all →| Politician | Filing Date | Type | Size |
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| Josh Gottheimer |
May 20, 26 | Buy | $8K+ |
| Josh Gottheimer |
Apr 9, 26 | Sell | $8K+ |
| Gilbert Cisneros |
Dec 16, 25 | Buy | $8K+ |
| Gilbert Cisneros |
Jun 9, 25 | Buy | $8K+ |
| Josh Gottheimer |
Sep 11, 24 | Buy | $8K+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions: First Watch (FWRG)
First Watch has an AltIndex AI Score of 58/100 (Hold). The score reflects mixed alternative data signals. All investments carry risk.
58/100. The AI Score combines 25+ alternative data signals including job postings, employee sentiment, social media, web traffic, and financials. Scores above 60 = buy, 40–59 = hold, below 40 = sell. Updated daily.
Currently, the price of one share of First Watch (FWRG) stock is $10.43 with a market cap of $701M.
As of today, First Watch’s PE (Price to Earnings) ratio is 40.6.
View the latest First Watch insider transactions to see recent buying and selling activity by company executives and directors.
Check the First Watch congress trading page for the latest disclosed trades by U.S. senators and representatives.
AltIndex tracks 25+ signals including job postings, web traffic, employee sentiment, Reddit mentions, Stocktwits activity, insider transactions, congressional trades, Google Trends, app downloads, and more.
The FWRG stock price chart above shows First Watch’s performance over time alongside its AI Score. Investors can identify patterns, trends, and potential support or resistance levels. View the full First Watch technical analysis for RSI, moving averages, and more.
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