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Wingstop Earnings

This section highlights Wingstop's earnings, including key dates, EPS, earnings reports, and earnings call transcripts.

Next Earnings Date

Date: May 07, 2025
Time: Before Market
Est. EPS: $0.84
Status: Unconfirmed

Last Earnings Results

Date: February 19, 2025
EPS: $0.88
Est. EPS: $0.89
Revenue: $161.82M

Earnings Call Transcripts

Transcript Quarter Year Date Estimated EPS Actual EPS
Read Transcript Q4 2024 2025-02-19 $0.89 $0.88
Read Transcript Q3 2024 2024-10-30 $0.96 $0.88
Read Transcript Q2 2024 2024-07-31 $0.82 $0.93
Read Transcript Q1 2024 2024-05-01 $0.76 $0.98
Read Transcript Q4 2023 2024-02-21 $0.57 $0.64
Read Transcript Q3 2023 2023-11-01 $0.52 $0.69
Read Transcript Q2 2023 2023-08-02 $0.51 $0.57
Read Transcript Q1 2023 2023-05-03 $0.45 $0.59

Wingstop Inc. (WING)

Wingstop Inc., together with its subsidiaries, franchises and operates restaurants under the Wingstop brand name. Its restaurants offer classic wings, boneless wings, and tenders that are cooked-to-order, and hand-sauced-and-tossed in various flavors. As of December 25, 2021, the company had 1,695 franchised restaurants and 36 company-owned restaurants in 44 states and 7 countries worldwide. Wingstop Inc. was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Addison, Texas.

Consumer Cyclical Restaurants

$220.08

Stock Price

$6.31B

Market Cap

1.33K

Employees

Addison, TX

Location

Financial Statements

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Annual Income Statement

Breakdown December 28, 2024 December 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 December 25, 2021 December 26, 2020
Revenue $625.81M $460.06M $357.52M $282.50M $248.81M
Cost of Revenue $324.94M $237.23M $187.40M $141.41M $118.01M
Gross Profit $300.87M $222.83M $170.12M $141.10M $130.80M
Gross Profit Ratio 48.08% 48.40% 47.58% 49.90% 52.57%
Research and Development Expenses $- $- $- $- $-
General and Administrative Expenses $- $- $- $- $68.98M
Selling and Marketing Expenses $- $- $- $- $-
Selling General and Administrative Expenses $116.80M $96.90M $67.06M $62.90M $68.98M
Other Expenses $18.45M $13.33M $10.90M $7.94M $7.52M
Operating Expenses $135.25M $110.23M $77.96M $70.84M $76.50M
Cost and Expenses $460.19M $347.46M $265.36M $212.24M $194.51M
Interest Income $- $- $21.23M $14.98M $16.78M
Interest Expense $21.29M $18.23M $21.23M $14.98M $16.78M
Depreciation and Amortization $19.49M $13.24M $10.90M $7.94M $7.52M
EBITDA $187.97M $125.78M $101.44M $81.83M $51.24M
EBITDA Ratio 30.04% 27.34% 28.93% 27.73% 24.84%
Operating Income $165.62M $112.59M $91.93M $73.76M $57.39M
Operating Income Ratio 26.46% 24.47% 25.71% 26.11% 23.07%
Total Other Income Expenses Net $-18.43M $-18.28M $-22.62M $-14.85M $-30.45M
Income Before Tax $147.19M $94.31M $69.32M $58.91M $26.94M
Income Before Tax Ratio 23.52% 20.50% 19.39% 20.85% 10.83%
Income Tax Expense $38.47M $24.14M $16.37M $16.25M $3.64M
Net Income $108.72M $70.17M $52.95M $42.66M $23.31M
Net Income Ratio 17.37% 15.25% 14.81% 15.10% 9.37%
EPS $3.72 $2.36 $1.77 $1.43 $0.79
EPS Diluted $3.70 $2.35 $1.77 $1.42 $0.78
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding 29.26M 29.77M 29.89M 29.77M 29.60M
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding Diluted 29.38M 29.86M 29.96M 29.94M 29.80M
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Breakdown December 28, 2024 September 28, 2024 June 29, 2024 March 30, 2024 December 30, 2023 September 30, 2023 July 01, 2023 April 01, 2023 December 31, 2022 September 24, 2022 June 25, 2022 March 26, 2022 December 25, 2021 September 25, 2021 June 26, 2021 March 27, 2021 December 26, 2020 September 26, 2020 June 27, 2020 March 28, 2020
Revenue $161.82M $162.50M $155.70M $145.79M $127.06M $117.10M $107.17M $108.72M $104.87M $92.67M $83.78M $76.20M $72.03M $65.78M $74.00M $70.69M $63.28M $63.99M $66.11M $55.44M
Cost of Revenue $83.92M $85.33M $27.83M $74.46M $65.52M $60.00M $55.37M $56.34M $54.34M $18.56M $44.58M $38.84M $37.15M $31.44M $37.51M $35.31M $29.86M $30.07M $31.98M $26.10M
Gross Profit $77.90M $77.17M $127.86M $71.33M $61.54M $57.10M $51.80M $52.38M $50.52M $74.11M $39.19M $37.36M $34.88M $34.35M $36.49M $35.38M $33.42M $33.92M $34.13M $29.34M
Gross Profit Ratio 48.14% 47.50% 82.10% 48.90% 48.40% 48.80% 48.30% 48.20% 48.20% 80.00% 46.80% 49.00% 48.40% 52.20% 49.30% 50.10% 52.81% 53.01% 51.63% 52.92%
Research and Development Expenses $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $-
General and Administrative Expenses $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $20.95M $17.28M $13.19M $14.31M
Selling and Marketing Expenses $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $-51.78M $18.27M $18.59M $14.92M
Selling General and Administrative Expenses $31.23M $32.29M $86.64M $25.18M $28.08M $23.05M $22.13M $23.64M $18.34M $49.79M $13.95M $18.09M $18.02M $15.02M $16.07M $13.79M $20.95M $17.28M $13.19M $14.31M
Other Expenses $4.83M $5.05M $471.00K $303.00K $66.00K $19.00K $46.00K $2.99M $3.29M $-290.00K $-26.00K $2.23M $113.00K $22.00K $1.52M $1.79M $2.23M $-15.93M $-17.19M $-13.37M
Operating Expenses $36.06M $37.35M $86.64M $28.59M $31.73M $26.43M $25.35M $26.63M $21.63M $49.79M $16.50M $20.31M $20.59M $17.08M $17.59M $15.58M $23.18M $19.62M $14.59M $15.87M
Cost and Expenses $119.98M $122.68M $114.48M $103.05M $97.24M $86.43M $80.72M $82.97M $75.97M $68.35M $61.08M $59.15M $57.74M $48.52M $55.10M $50.89M $53.05M $49.69M $46.57M $41.97M
Interest Income $- $- $- $- $- $4.52M $4.24M $4.57M $5.31M $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $-
Interest Expense $6.42M $5.13M $5.20M $4.54M $4.89M $4.52M $4.24M $4.57M $5.31M $5.74M $5.99M $4.19M $3.75M $3.72M $3.72M $3.78M $4.02M $4.41M $4.21M $4.14M
Depreciation and Amortization $5.87M $5.05M $5.16M $3.41M $3.65M $3.38M $3.22M $2.99M $3.29M $2.84M $2.55M $2.23M $2.56M $2.06M $1.52M $1.79M $2.23M $2.33M $1.40M $1.55M
EBITDA $49.00M $45.67M $46.85M $46.45M $33.53M $35.35M $29.72M $28.47M $31.97M $26.63M $24.89M $17.95M $16.89M $22.91M $20.43M $21.60M $-1.35M $16.64M $20.93M $15.03M
EBITDA Ratio 30.28% 28.11% 29.79% 31.86% 26.39% 29.10% 27.73% 26.26% 30.64% 29.30% 30.10% 25.21% 23.55% 29.41% 27.60% 30.55% 19.70% 26.00% 31.67% 27.11%
Operating Income $41.84M $39.82M $41.22M $42.74M $29.81M $30.65M $26.46M $25.67M $28.87M $24.32M $22.37M $16.61M $14.22M $20.83M $18.90M $19.80M $10.08M $14.30M $19.54M $13.47M
Operating Income Ratio 25.86% 24.50% 26.47% 29.31% 23.47% 26.18% 24.69% 23.61% 27.53% 26.24% 26.71% 21.79% 19.74% 31.67% 25.54% 28.01% 15.93% 22.35% 29.55% 24.30%
Total Other Income Expenses Net $-5.13M $-4.33M $-4.73M $-4.24M $-4.82M $-4.50M $-4.20M $-4.76M $-5.50M $-6.03M $-6.01M $-5.07M $-3.64M $-3.70M $-3.72M $-3.78M $-17.68M $-4.41M $-4.21M $-4.14M
Income Before Tax $36.71M $35.49M $36.49M $38.50M $24.99M $26.15M $22.26M $20.91M $23.37M $18.05M $16.36M $11.54M $10.58M $17.13M $15.18M $16.02M $-7.60M $9.90M $15.32M $9.33M
Income Before Tax Ratio 22.69% 21.84% 23.44% 26.41% 19.67% 22.33% 20.77% 19.23% 22.28% 19.48% 19.53% 15.14% 14.68% 26.04% 20.51% 22.66% -12.01% 15.47% 23.18% 16.82%
Income Tax Expense $9.96M $9.76M $9.01M $9.75M $6.18M $6.64M $6.08M $5.24M $5.77M $4.68M $3.06M $2.86M $3.68M $5.84M $3.87M $2.86M $-1.19M $-185.00K $3.78M $1.23M
Net Income $26.75M $25.73M $27.48M $28.75M $18.81M $19.51M $16.18M $15.67M $17.60M $13.37M $13.31M $8.68M $6.90M $11.29M $11.31M $13.16M $-6.41M $10.08M $11.54M $8.10M
Net Income Ratio 16.53% 15.84% 17.65% 19.72% 14.81% 16.66% 15.10% 14.41% 16.78% 14.43% 15.88% 11.39% 9.57% 17.16% 15.29% 18.62% -10.13% 15.75% 17.46% 14.60%
EPS $0.92 $0.88 $0.94 $0.98 $0.64 $0.66 $0.54 $0.52 $0.59 $0.45 $0.45 $0.29 $0.23 $0.38 $0.38 $0.44 $-0.22 $0.34 $0.39 $0.27
EPS Diluted $0.92 $0.88 $0.93 $0.98 $0.64 $0.65 $0.54 $0.52 $0.59 $0.45 $0.44 $0.29 $0.23 $0.38 $0.38 $0.44 $-0.21 $0.34 $0.39 $0.27
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding 29.09M 29.27M 29.34M 29.35M 29.41M 29.75M 29.97M 29.95M 29.92M 29.91M 29.88M 29.85M 29.83M 29.80M 29.74M 29.71M 29.69M 29.64M 29.59M 29.49M
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding Diluted 29.21M 29.38M 29.46M 29.48M 29.51M 29.82M 30.05M 30.03M 30.00M 29.97M 29.91M 29.97M 29.97M 29.96M 29.87M 29.84M 29.84M 29.85M 29.79M 29.74M
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Annual Balance Sheet

Breakdown December 28, 2024 December 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 December 25, 2021 December 26, 2020
Cash and Cash Equivalents $315.91M $90.22M $184.50M $48.58M $40.86M
Short Term Investments $- $- $- $- $-
Cash and Short Term Investments $315.91M $90.22M $184.50M $48.58M $40.86M
Net Receivables $19.66M $12.41M $9.46M $5.08M $4.04M
Inventory $- $535.00K $389.00K $484.00K $396.00K
Other Current Assets $60.05M $41.19M $32.33M $16.00M $27.32M
Total Current Assets $395.62M $144.34M $226.67M $70.15M $72.62M
Property Plant Equipment Net $175.00M $91.29M $66.85M $54.50M $27.95M
Goodwill $74.72M $67.71M $62.51M $56.88M $53.69M
Intangible Assets $- $40.44M $41.72M $43.00M $44.30M
Goodwill and Intangible Assets $74.72M $108.15M $104.23M $99.88M $97.99M
Long Term Investments $- $- $- $-12.19M $-4.48M
Tax Assets $- $- $4.18M $12.19M $4.48M
Other Non-Current Assets $70.91M $34.04M $22.26M $24.67M $13.01M
Total Non-Current Assets $320.63M $233.48M $197.52M $179.05M $138.94M
Other Assets $- $- $- $- $-
Total Assets $716.25M $377.82M $424.19M $249.20M $211.56M
Account Payables $6.94M $4.72M $5.22M $5.41M $3.66M
Short Term Debt $- $2.38M $9.58M $13.82M $5.99M
Tax Payables $- $2.95M $6.40M $1.81M $-
Deferred Revenue $38.88M $4.85M $6.04M $5.01M $4.58M
Other Current Liabilities $41.62M $56.10M $36.73M $26.35M $37.61M
Total Current Liabilities $87.44M $71.00M $62.41M $39.68M $50.47M
Long Term Debt $58.17M $730.13M $706.85M $469.39M $472.41M
Deferred Revenue Non-Current $- $30.14M $27.05M $28.02M $24.96M
Deferred Tax Liabilities Non-Current $1.08M $3.72M $4.18M $7.43M $4.48M
Other Non-Current Liabilities $1.25B $17.99M $14.56M $14.20M $551.00K
Total Non-Current Liabilities $1.30B $764.19M $752.64M $519.05M $502.40M
Other Liabilities $- $- $- $- $-
Total Liabilities $1.39B $835.19M $815.05M $558.73M $552.88M
Preferred Stock $- $- $- $- $-
Common Stock $287.00K $293.00K $300.00K $299.00K $297.00K
Retained Earnings $-676.94M $-459.99M $-393.32M $-310.03M $-342.03M
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss $-501.00K $-341.00K $-637.00K $-256.00K $-
Other Total Stockholders Equity $1.57M $2.68M $2.80M $463.00K $421.00K
Total Stockholders Equity $-675.59M $-457.37M $-390.86M $-309.52M $-341.31M
Total Equity $-675.59M $-457.37M $-390.86M $-309.52M $-341.31M
Total Liabilities and Stockholders Equity $716.25M $377.82M $424.19M $249.20M $211.56M
Minority Interest $- $- $- $- $-
Total Liabilities and Total Equity $716.25M $377.82M $424.19M $249.20M $211.56M
Total Investments $- $-3.72M $- $-12.19M $-4.48M
Total Debt $59.23M $714.71M $714.15M $469.39M $470.53M
Net Debt $-256.68M $624.49M $529.65M $420.81M $429.68M


Balance Sheet Charts

Breakdown December 28, 2024 September 28, 2024 June 29, 2024 March 30, 2024 December 30, 2023 September 30, 2023 July 01, 2023 April 01, 2023 December 31, 2022 September 24, 2022 June 25, 2022 March 26, 2022 December 25, 2021 September 25, 2021 June 26, 2021 March 27, 2021 December 26, 2020 September 26, 2020 June 27, 2020 March 28, 2020
Cash and Cash Equivalents $315.91M $83.96M $139.96M $108.31M $90.22M $77.98M $188.50M $196.20M $184.50M $200.86M $165.82M $287.01M $48.58M $50.12M $43.50M $39.99M $40.86M $48.23M $45.77M $31.03M
Short Term Investments $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $-
Cash and Short Term Investments $315.91M $83.96M $139.96M $108.31M $90.22M $77.98M $188.50M $196.20M $184.50M $200.86M $165.82M $287.01M $48.58M $50.12M $43.50M $39.99M $40.86M $48.23M $45.77M $31.03M
Net Receivables $19.66M $16.94M $16.06M $13.64M $12.41M $11.95M $10.75M $10.14M $9.46M $8.83M $7.23M $6.38M $5.08M $6.05M $5.85M $5.95M $4.04M $5.38M $5.58M $5.14M
Inventory $- $- $- $45.15M $535.00K $37.00M $33.39M $40.01M $389.00K $- $30.79M $- $484.00K $28.47M $26.22M $26.98M $396.00K $23.05M $11.99M $15.30M
Other Current Assets $60.05M $65.34M $49.98M $48.93M $41.19M $5.91M $38.94M $43.07M $32.33M $40.75M $36.42M $30.84M $16.00M $32.62M $35.35M $35.20M $27.32M $28.68M $16.11M $16.68M
Total Current Assets $395.62M $166.24M $162.79M $170.88M $144.34M $132.84M $238.18M $249.40M $226.67M $223.09M $209.48M $324.23M $70.15M $88.80M $84.71M $81.14M $72.62M $82.28M $67.46M $52.85M
Property Plant Equipment Net $175.00M $176.87M $163.12M $99.34M $91.29M $84.34M $78.57M $71.52M $66.85M $63.24M $60.85M $57.31M $54.50M $49.15M $39.60M $30.47M $27.95M $27.20M $27.22M $28.43M
Goodwill $74.72M $74.75M $68.73M $67.71M $67.71M $65.17M $65.17M $62.51M $62.51M $58.57M $56.88M $56.88M $56.88M $56.88M $53.69M $53.69M $53.69M $53.29M $50.16M $50.19M
Intangible Assets $- $39.49M $39.81M $40.12M $40.44M $40.76M $41.08M $41.40M $41.72M $42.04M $42.36M $42.68M $43.00M $43.33M $43.65M $43.98M $44.30M $44.63M $44.95M $45.28M
Goodwill and Intangible Assets $74.72M $114.24M $108.54M $107.83M $108.15M $105.93M $106.25M $103.91M $104.23M $100.61M $99.24M $99.56M $99.88M $100.20M $97.34M $97.67M $97.99M $97.92M $95.11M $95.47M
Long Term Investments $- $- $35.18M $-5.63M $-15.64M $- $-3.15M $- $-15.50M $- $- $-6.94M $-12.19M $- $-5.42M $-5.38M $- $-6.09M $-6.04M $-5.99M
Tax Assets $- $- $4.63M $5.63M $15.64M $- $3.15M $3.38M $15.50M $- $- $6.94M $12.19M $- $5.42M $5.38M $- $6.09M $6.04M $5.99M
Other Non-Current Assets $70.91M $27.41M $-22.43M $34.20M $34.04M $28.55M $28.21M $23.09M $26.44M $24.10M $25.79M $26.19M $12.48M $22.24M $12.62M $8.49M $13.01M $12.29M $11.32M $11.76M
Total Non-Current Assets $320.63M $318.52M $289.03M $241.38M $233.48M $218.83M $213.03M $201.90M $197.52M $187.94M $185.88M $183.06M $179.05M $171.60M $149.56M $136.63M $138.94M $137.41M $133.66M $135.67M
Other Assets $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $-
Total Assets $716.25M $484.76M $451.82M $412.25M $377.82M $351.68M $451.22M $451.30M $424.19M $411.04M $395.36M $507.30M $249.20M $260.40M $234.26M $217.77M $211.56M $219.69M $201.11M $188.51M
Account Payables $6.94M $10.30M $5.75M $6.44M $4.72M $5.10M $6.11M $6.85M $5.22M $3.50M $3.12M $4.93M $5.41M $4.38M $3.81M $3.67M $3.66M $2.34M $2.89M $3.88M
Short Term Debt $- $7.07M $8.12M $- $37.38M $- $- $-19.43M $9.58M $7.30M $6.67M $4.85M $13.82M $- $-20.36M $-17.52M $5.99M $-2.93M $8.14M $4.74M
Tax Payables $- $- $- $- $2.95M $- $- $- $6.40M $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $-
Deferred Revenue $38.88M $- $32.93M $31.54M $6.77M $- $28.30M $27.67M $6.04M $- $- $26.89M $5.01M $- $26.16M $25.27M $4.58M $23.09M $22.28M $22.12M
Other Current Liabilities $41.62M $101.52M $70.66M $72.39M $56.10M $62.23M $52.68M $37.50M $36.73M $49.86M $42.87M $161.59M $28.16M $54.93M $20.48M $14.45M $37.61M $15.99M $6.41M $3.29M
Total Current Liabilities $87.44M $118.89M $84.54M $78.83M $71.00M $67.33M $58.79M $79.31M $62.41M $60.66M $52.66M $171.37M $39.68M $59.31M $51.65M $48.18M $50.47M $57.42M $47.58M $45.29M
Long Term Debt $58.17M $774.14M $767.20M $730.62M $712.33M $728.04M $726.33M $720.73M $706.85M $708.18M $725.21M $726.32M $469.39M $481.59M $473.29M $470.68M $472.41M $316.63M $317.88M $318.06M
Deferred Revenue Non-Current $- $37.01M $32.93M $31.54M $30.14M $28.77M $28.30M $27.67M $27.05M $26.94M $27.06M $26.89M $28.02M $27.15M $26.16M $25.27M $24.96M $23.09M $22.28M $22.12M
Deferred Tax Liabilities Non-Current $1.08M $2.10M $4.63M $5.63M $3.72M $2.98M $3.15M $3.38M $4.18M $6.76M $5.90M $6.94M $7.43M $6.47M $5.42M $5.38M $4.48M $6.09M $6.04M $5.99M
Other Non-Current Liabilities $1.25B $90.00K $71.00K $- $17.99M $- $- $- $14.56M $15.10M $- $- $14.20M $- $- $- $551.00K $- $- $-
Total Non-Current Liabilities $1.30B $813.34M $804.83M $767.80M $764.19M $759.79M $757.78M $751.78M $752.64M $756.98M $758.17M $760.15M $519.05M $515.22M $504.86M $501.32M $502.40M $345.81M $346.21M $346.17M
Other Liabilities $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $-
Total Liabilities $1.39B $932.23M $889.36M $846.63M $835.19M $827.12M $816.57M $831.09M $815.05M $817.63M $810.83M $931.52M $558.73M $574.53M $556.51M $549.50M $552.88M $403.23M $393.79M $391.46M
Preferred Stock $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $-
Common Stock $287.00K $292.00K $293.00K $294.00K $293.00K $294.00K $300.00K $300.00K $300.00K $299.00K $299.00K $299.00K $299.00K $299.00K $298.00K $298.00K $297.00K $297.00K $296.00K $296.00K
Retained Earnings $-676.94M $-449.34M $-439.33M $-435.23M $-459.99M $-476.41M $-367.33M $-380.41M $-393.32M $-406.90M $-415.82M $-424.61M $-310.03M $-315.33M $-323.03M $-332.05M $-342.03M $-184.33M $-193.01M $-203.46M
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss $-501.00K $63.00K $-377.00K $-365.00K $-341.00K $-561.00K $-362.00K $-490.00K $-637.00K $-984.00K $-593.00K $-322.00K $-256.00K $-172.00K $-109.00K $- $- $- $- $-
Other Total Stockholders Equity $1.57M $1.51M $1.87M $918.00K $2.68M $1.24M $2.04M $809.00K $2.80M $991.00K $646.00K $409.00K $463.00K $1.07M $594.00K $26.00K $421.00K $496.00K $43.00K $219.00K
Total Stockholders Equity $-675.59M $-447.47M $-437.54M $-434.38M $-457.37M $-475.44M $-365.35M $-379.79M $-390.86M $-406.60M $-415.47M $-424.23M $-309.52M $-314.13M $-322.24M $-331.73M $-341.31M $-183.54M $-192.67M $-202.95M
Total Equity $-675.59M $-447.47M $-437.54M $-434.38M $-457.37M $-475.44M $-365.35M $-379.79M $-390.86M $-406.60M $-415.47M $-424.23M $-309.52M $-314.13M $-322.24M $-331.73M $-341.31M $-183.54M $-192.67M $-202.95M
Total Liabilities and Stockholders Equity $716.25M $484.76M $451.82M $412.25M $377.82M $351.68M $451.22M $451.30M $424.19M $411.04M $395.36M $507.30M $249.20M $260.40M $234.26M $217.77M $211.56M $219.69M $201.11M $188.51M
Minority Interest $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $-
Total Liabilities and Total Equity $716.25M $484.76M $451.82M $412.25M $377.82M $351.68M $451.22M $451.30M $424.19M $411.04M $395.36M $507.30M $249.20M $260.40M $234.26M $217.77M $211.56M $219.69M $201.11M $188.51M
Total Investments $- $-2.10M $35.18M $-5.63M $-15.64M $- $-3.15M $- $-15.50M $- $- $-6.94M $- $- $-5.42M $-5.38M $- $-6.09M $-6.04M $-5.99M
Total Debt $59.23M $777.68M $771.26M $712.79M $714.71M $711.87M $711.41M $712.78M $714.15M $715.48M $716.22M $715.77M $469.39M $469.08M $469.97M $470.86M $470.53M $327.24M $326.85M $326.46M
Net Debt $-256.68M $693.72M $631.30M $604.49M $624.49M $633.88M $522.91M $516.59M $529.65M $514.62M $550.40M $428.75M $420.81M $418.96M $426.47M $430.86M $429.68M $279.01M $281.08M $295.43M

Annual Cash Flow

Breakdown December 28, 2024 December 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 December 25, 2021 December 26, 2020
Net Income $108.72M $70.17M $52.95M $42.66M $23.31M
Depreciation and Amortization $19.49M $13.24M $10.90M $7.94M $7.52M
Deferred Income Tax $-1.81M $-1.55M $-3.25M $2.95M $-4.00K
Stock Based Compensation $22.06M $15.56M $4.20M $9.63M $8.56M
Change in Working Capital $8.04M $22.04M $7.53M $-12.21M $14.01M
Accounts Receivables $-7.25M $-2.95M $-2.47M $-2.13M $246.00K
Inventory $- $669.00K $- $-2.47M $-999.00K
Accounts Payables $2.93M $10.63M $5.10M $-268.00K $1.51M
Other Working Capital $12.37M $13.69M $4.89M $-7.34M $13.26M
Other Non Cash Items $1.11M $2.14M $3.92M $-2.10M $12.14M
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities $157.61M $121.60M $76.24M $48.88M $65.53M
Investments in Property Plant and Equipment $-51.93M $-40.83M $-23.94M $-28.02M $-6.05M
Acquisitions Net $- $-10.83M $-7.81M $-4.88M $-6.74M
Purchases of Investments $-500.00K $-808.00K $-997.00K $-4.16M $-
Sales Maturities of Investments $- $- $- $- $-
Other Investing Activities $-10.05M $320.00K $4.06M $7.21M $4.80M
Net Cash Used for Investing Activities $-62.48M $-52.15M $-28.68M $-29.85M $-7.99M
Debt Repayment $500.00M $-3.65M $246.97M $-2.40M $162.40M
Common Stock Issued $- $- $- $- $-
Common Stock Repurchased $-314.66M $-125.40M $-315.00K $- $-
Dividends Paid $-28.87M $-24.91M $-141.28M $-19.82M $-163.79M
Other Financing Activities $-11.70M $-1.53M $-2.13M $-1.92M $-18.98M
Net Cash Used Provided by Financing Activities $144.76M $-155.49M $103.25M $-23.39M $-19.45M
Effect of Forex Changes on Cash $- $- $- $- $-
Net Change in Cash $239.90M $-86.04M $150.81M $-4.36M $38.09M
Cash at End of Period $359.57M $119.68M $205.72M $54.91M $59.27M
Cash at Beginning of Period $119.68M $205.72M $54.91M $59.27M $21.18M
Operating Cash Flow $157.61M $121.60M $76.24M $48.88M $65.53M
Capital Expenditure $-51.93M $-40.83M $-23.94M $-28.02M $-6.05M
Free Cash Flow $105.68M $80.77M $52.30M $20.86M $59.48M

Cash Flow Charts

Breakdown December 28, 2024 September 28, 2024 June 29, 2024 March 30, 2024 December 30, 2023 September 30, 2023 July 01, 2023 April 01, 2023 December 31, 2022 September 24, 2022 June 25, 2022 March 26, 2022 December 25, 2021 September 25, 2021 June 26, 2021 March 27, 2021 December 26, 2020 September 26, 2020 June 27, 2020 March 28, 2020
Net Income $26.75M $25.73M $27.48M $28.75M $18.81M $19.51M $16.18M $15.67M $17.60M $13.37M $13.31M $8.68M $6.90M $11.29M $11.31M $13.16M $-6.41M $10.08M $11.54M $8.10M
Depreciation and Amortization $5.87M $5.05M $5.16M $3.41M $3.65M $3.38M $3.22M $2.99M $3.29M $2.84M $2.55M $2.23M $2.56M $2.06M $1.52M $1.79M $2.23M $2.33M $1.40M $1.55M
Deferred Income Tax $-185.00K $-2.53M $-1.01M $1.91M $-351.00K $-170.00K $-230.00K $-800.00K $-2.58M $859.00K $-1.04M $-490.00K $786.00K $1.23M $39.00K $897.00K $-381.00K $-1.34M $217.00K $1.50M
Stock Based Compensation $6.05M $7.27M $4.93M $3.81M $5.54M $3.13M $3.55M $3.35M $2.08M $1.53M $-1.60M $2.19M $2.81M $2.05M $2.46M $2.32M $2.25M $3.01M $1.97M $1.33M
Change in Working Capital $-30.29M $32.98M $-907.00K $6.26M $9.69M $9.40M $-10.95M $13.90M $1.98M $4.36M $-4.94M $6.13M $-18.64M $9.02M $2.14M $-4.74M $6.90M $7.91M $-370.00K $-425.00K
Accounts Receivables $-2.72M $-1.19M $-2.11M $-1.24M $-457.00K $-1.20M $-610.00K $-676.00K $-632.00K $-1.59M $-849.00K $608.00K $-1.01M $-198.00K $96.00K $-1.02M $449.00K $202.00K $-440.00K $35.00K
Inventory $- $- $- $- $470.00K $111.00K $-1.60M $- $- $- $- $- $-499.00K $681.00K $-1.42M $-1.23M $1.06M $-328.00K $-2.12M $391.00K
Accounts Payables $-19.17M $18.94M $3.28M $-127.00K $7.64M $6.52M $-6.16M $2.63M $7.90M $-578.00K $715.00K $-2.93M $1.96M $3.01M $3.20M $-8.43M $5.67M $-3.49M $5.70M $-6.37M
Other Working Capital $-8.40M $15.23M $-2.08M $7.22M $2.04M $3.97M $-2.58M $11.95M $-5.28M $6.53M $-3.31M $8.45M $-19.08M $5.53M $262.00K $5.95M $-277.00K $11.52M $-3.50M $5.52M
Other Non Cash Items $-449.00K $524.00K $14.59M $516.00K $513.00K $527.00K $506.00K $592.00K $710.00K $10.12M $506.00K $1.63M $415.00K $-3.22M $353.00K $358.00K $14.16M $-818.00K $-1.61M $411.00K
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities $7.74M $69.03M $36.18M $44.66M $37.85M $35.78M $12.27M $35.70M $23.08M $23.69M $9.10M $20.37M $-5.17M $22.43M $17.82M $13.79M $18.75M $21.17M $13.14M $12.47M
Investments in Property Plant and Equipment $-16.35M $-14.12M $-10.30M $-11.16M $-12.54M $-11.29M $-12.68M $-4.32M $-4.98M $-6.27M $-6.40M $-6.29M $-11.48M $-8.29M $-5.42M $-2.84M $-2.32M $-1.06M $-1.09M $-1.58M
Acquisitions Net $- $-10.76M $-3.29M $- $-6.44M $- $-4.40M $- $-6.07M $-1.31M $2.16M $1.48M $- $2.33M $- $- $-1.10M $-5.63M $- $-
Purchases of Investments $- $- $- $-500.00K $- $- $-808.00K $- $-997.00K $- $- $- $- $- $-4.16M $- $- $- $- $-
Sales Maturities of Investments $- $- $- $- $- $- $5.20M $- $7.07M $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $-
Other Investing Activities $4.00M $- $-3.29M $-500.00K $320.00K $- $-5.20M $- $-7.07M $426.00K $2.16M $1.48M $- $2.33M $-4.16M $- $-1.10M $-3.13M $2.30M $-
Net Cash Used for Investing Activities $-12.35M $-24.87M $-13.59M $-11.66M $-18.65M $-11.29M $-17.89M $-4.32M $-12.05M $-7.58M $-4.24M $-4.81M $-11.48M $-5.95M $-9.58M $-2.84M $-3.42M $-4.19M $1.21M $-1.58M
Debt Repayment $500.00M $- $- $- $- $- $-1.82M $-1.82M $-1.82M $-1.20M $- $250.00M $- $-1.20M $-1.20M $- $147.20M $- $- $15.20M
Common Stock Issued $- $- $- $708.00K $- $- $- $111.00K $1.35M $- $- $- $91.00K $501.00K $- $156.00K $34.00K $- $- $-
Common Stock Repurchased $-250.45M $-34.99M $-29.22M $-3.72M $-151.00K $-125.25M $- $-2.29M $- $- $- $-298.00K $-14.00K $-28.00K $-11.00K $-1.86M $- $-99.00K $-12.00K $-229.00K
Dividends Paid $-7.89M $-7.90M $-6.47M $-6.61M $-6.47M $-6.60M $-5.75M $-6.08M $-5.69M $-5.68M $-124.61M $-5.29M $-5.13M $-5.80M $-4.23M $-4.66M $-153.11M $-4.18M $-3.28M $-3.22M
Other Financing Activities $-8.61M $-230.00K $546.00K $-3.01M $155.00K $204.00K $-69.00K $-2.18M $-13.00K $- $-4.00K $-5.32M $77.00K $473.00K $-11.00K $-1.71M $-18.64M $230.00K $45.00K $276.00K
Net Cash Used Provided by Financing Activities $233.05M $-43.12M $-35.55M $-9.62M $-6.47M $-131.64M $-7.29M $-10.09M $-6.18M $-6.88M $-122.78M $239.09M $-5.05M $-6.53M $-5.44M $-6.37M $-24.52M $-3.95M $-3.23M $12.25M
Effect of Forex Changes on Cash $- $- $- $- $- $- $35.85M $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $-
Net Change in Cash $228.44M $1.03M $-13.50M $23.39M $12.73M $-107.16M $-12.90M $21.29M $4.86M $9.23M $-117.92M $254.64M $-21.70M $9.95M $2.81M $4.58M $-9.19M $13.02M $11.12M $23.14M
Cash at End of Period $359.57M $131.14M $139.96M $143.06M $119.68M $106.95M $214.10M $227.01M $205.72M $200.86M $191.62M $309.55M $54.91M $76.61M $66.66M $63.85M $59.27M $68.46M $55.44M $44.32M
Cash at Beginning of Period $131.14M $130.10M $153.46M $119.68M $106.95M $214.10M $227.01M $205.72M $200.86M $191.62M $309.55M $54.91M $76.61M $66.66M $63.85M $59.27M $68.46M $55.44M $44.32M $21.18M
Operating Cash Flow $7.74M $69.03M $36.18M $44.66M $37.85M $35.78M $12.27M $35.70M $23.08M $23.69M $9.10M $20.37M $-5.17M $22.43M $17.82M $13.79M $18.75M $21.17M $13.14M $12.47M
Capital Expenditure $-16.35M $-14.12M $-10.30M $-11.16M $-12.54M $-11.29M $-12.68M $-4.32M $-4.98M $-6.27M $-6.40M $-6.29M $-11.48M $-8.29M $-5.42M $-2.84M $-2.32M $-1.06M $-1.09M $-1.58M
Free Cash Flow $-8.61M $54.91M $25.88M $33.50M $25.32M $24.49M $-414.00K $31.38M $18.10M $17.43M $2.70M $14.07M $-16.64M $14.15M $12.41M $10.95M $16.43M $20.11M $12.05M $10.89M

Wingstop Dividends

Explore Wingstop's dividend history, including dividend yield, payout ratio, and historical payments.

Dividend Yield

0.35%

Dividend Payout Ratio

26.55%

Dividend Paid & Capex Coverage Ratio

1.95x

Wingstop Dividend History

Dividend Adjusted Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Declaration Date
$0.27 $0.27 March 07, 2025 March 07, 2025 March 28, 2025 February 18, 2025
$0.27 $0.27 November 15, 2024 November 15, 2024 December 06, 2024 October 29, 2024
$0.27 $0.27 August 16, 2024 August 16, 2024 September 06, 2024
$0.22 $0.22 May 16, 2024 May 17, 2024 June 07, 2024 May 01, 2024
$0.22 $0.22 March 07, 2024 March 08, 2024 March 29, 2024 February 20, 2024
$0.22 $0.22 November 16, 2023 November 17, 2023 December 08, 2023 October 31, 2023
$0.22 $0.22 August 17, 2023 August 18, 2023 September 08, 2023 August 01, 2023
$0.19 $0.19 May 18, 2023 May 19, 2023 June 09, 2023 May 02, 2023
$0.19 $0.19 March 09, 2023 March 10, 2023 March 31, 2023 February 21, 2023
$0.19 $0.19 November 09, 2022 November 11, 2022 December 02, 2022 October 25, 2022
$0.19 $0.19 August 11, 2022 August 12, 2022 September 02, 2022 July 28, 2022
$0.17 $0.17 May 19, 2022 May 20, 2022 June 10, 2022 May 03, 2022
$4 $4 March 23, 2022 March 24, 2022 April 07, 2022 March 09, 2022
$0.17 $0.17 March 10, 2022 March 11, 2022 March 25, 2022 February 16, 2022
$0.17 $0.17 November 18, 2021 November 19, 2021 December 10, 2021 November 03, 2021
$0.17 $0.17 August 12, 2021 August 13, 2021 September 03, 2021 July 28, 2021
$0.14 $0.14 May 13, 2021 May 14, 2021 June 04, 2021 April 27, 2021
$0.14 $0.14 March 04, 2021 March 05, 2021 March 26, 2021 February 17, 2021
$5 $5.14 November 19, 2020 November 20, 2020 December 03, 2020 November 02, 2020
$0.14 $0.14 August 27, 2020 August 28, 2020 September 11, 2020 July 29, 2020

Wingstop News

Read the latest news about Wingstop, including recent articles, headlines, and updates.

Wingstop (WING) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to Note

In the latest trading session, Wingstop (WING) closed at $220.08, marking a -1.14% move from the previous day.

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Wingstop, Walgreens, and Dollar General: Why I Prefer Realty Income Stock to All 3

The retail sector is gigantic, and there are always companies on the rise even as there are companies that have started to fall. Some interesting examples today include Wingstop (WING 3.72%), Walgreens (WBA 0.36%), and Dollar General (DG -0.46%).

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You Won't Believe How Wingstop Generated Over 70% of Its Orders Last Quarter

Wingstop (WING 3.72%) is riding the popularity of chicken wings as it aggressively expands its restaurant concept. While growth is the name of the game for the company, there's a subtle, but important, trend that's also helping to propel its success.

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3 Reasons to Buy Wingstop Stock Like There's No Tomorrow

The stock market correction hasn't gone on very long, but there are more than a few growth stocks that are well off their highs.

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Wall Street Analysts Think Wingstop (WING) Is a Good Investment: Is It?

Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?

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How Chipotle, Wingstop, and Cava Plan to Thrive Amid a Spending Slowdown

With both the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC 2.61%) and the S&P 500 index (^GSPC 2.13%) having fallen into correction territory, there is clearly a lot of fear on Wall Street.

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Nasdaq Sell-Off: 2 Stocks Down 53% and 31% to Buy on the Dip and Hold Forever

The Nasdaq Composite has dropped roughly 13% in less than a month (as of this writing). As distressing as it feels, long-term investors must remember that 10% "corrections" in the market are surprisingly common -- typically occurring once every two years.

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Nasdaq Sell-Off: Is Wingstop Stock Still a Buy?

Restaurant chain Wingstop (WING -3.25%) is cheaper than it has been, but it is not a cheap stock. With the Nasdaq Composite (where Wingstop's shares trade) in correction territory, is it now time to buy this still fast-growing restaurant chain?

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Wingstop's 2025 Outlook: Is the Post-Drop Valuation a Buying Opportunity?

Wingstop's (WING 2.81%) name is absolutely accurate. It's a place where you can stop to buy chicken wings.

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Wingstop Auctions Off First-Ever Bottle of Their Iconic Ranch, Complete with a Year's Supply

Fans nationwide can also score a free ranch at Wingstop restaurants on National Ranch Day DALLAS , March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wingstop's (NASDAQ: WING) iconic ranch isn't just a dip — it is a fan obsession and one of the flavor brand's most-talked-about menu items. For years, guests have begged for it to be bottled, and now – in honor of National Ranch Day – Wingstop is making history.

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1 Growth Stock Down 46% to Buy Right Now

As Wingstop (WING 0.47%) nears the 10th anniversary of its June 2015 IPO, longtime shareholders of the restaurant chain have plenty to celebrate, as the stock has returned a fantastic 972%. On the other hand, the stock's prolific flight has faced some turbulence, with shares down about 46% from their 52-week high.

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Why Wingstop Stock Dropped 21% Last Month

Shares of restaurant company Wingstop (WING 0.47%) dropped 21.2% in February, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. On Feb. 19, the company reported its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024, capping off its 21st consecutive year of same-store sales growth, which is a spectacular achievement.

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2 Stocks That Are Ready to Bounce Back in 2025

It's been a rocky run for the market in recent days, but some stocks are trading well below their recent highs. Shares of Wingstop (WING -0.68%) and Duolingo (DUOL -2.48%) are trading 47% and 33% lower, respectively, since their earlier high-water marks.

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Wingstop (WING) Is Considered a Good Investment by Brokers: Is That True?

When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?

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Wingstop's New Crispy Tenders Are Changing The Flavor Game, With 1M Free Tenders Up For Grabs

DALLAS , Feb. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wingstop (NASDAQ: WING) is changing the flavor game with new, crispier chicken tenders, now available nationwide. Tender fans can say goodbye to bland, basic chicken tenders and get their hands on Wingstop's crispy tenders, hand sauced-and-tossed in one of Wingstop's 12 bold flavors, paired with the brand's iconic ranch dip for the ultimate flavor experience.

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3 Growth Stocks That Could Skyrocket in 2025 and Beyond

Growth stocks can help to supercharge your investment portfolio and boost your retirement fund. The key, however, is to carefully select the right stocks to own for the long term.

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Wingstop: Time To Feast Again (Rating Upgrade)

I am upgrading Wingstop stock to a "buy" with a $396 price target, representing a 70% upside potential after the stock has retracted from its highs from revenue deceleration. Despite tougher comps, the management is confident in achieving $3M AUV and expanding to 10,000 locations globally as it invests in digital transformation, brand awareness, and menu innovation. Meanwhile, the company has seen its digital sales grow to 70% of system-wide sales, as they drive personalized offers to drive higher volume and purchase frequency.

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Wingstop: With Sharp Deceleration In Same-Store Sales, A Correction Is Beginning

Shares of Wingstop slid ~15% after reporting a rare Q4 earnings miss. Same-store sales growth decelerated sharply to 10% y/y (from 21% in the previous quarter), and is expected to decline to the low/mid-single digits in FY25. Macro conditions and price increases risk alienating customers, while secular trends towards healthier eating challenge Wingstop's market position.

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Why Wingstop Stock Plummeted This Week

Shares of quickly growing chicken wing franchisor Wingstop (WING -6.77%) were down by 19% as of 1:50 p.m. ET Thursday, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.

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Wingstop Inc. (WING) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ:WING ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 19, 2025 10:00 AM ET Corporate Participants Kristen Thomas - Senior Manager of Investor Relations Michael Skipworth - President and Chief Executive Officer Alex Kaleida - Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants David Tarantino - Baird Andrew Charles - TD Cowen Jeffrey Bernstein - Barclays Jim Salera - Stephens, Inc. Sara Senatore - Bank of America Brian Harbour - Morgan Stanley Chris O'Cull - Stifel Danilo Gargiulo - Bernstein Jeff Farmer - Gordon Haskett Christine Cho - Goldman Sachs Gregory Francfort - Guggenheim Operator Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Wingstop Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Earnings Conference Call.

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Why Wingstop Stock Plunged to a 52-Week Low Today

Since it went public in 2015, Wingstop (WING -13.29%) has been one of the greatest restaurant stock investments. This means it trades at 52-week highs more often than 52-week lows.

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Compared to Estimates, Wingstop (WING) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Wingstop (WING) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended December 2024, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

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Wingstop (WING) Q4 Earnings Top Estimates

Wingstop (WING) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.88 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.86 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.64 per share a year ago.

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Wingstop Surpasses EPS, Revenue Lags

Wingstop (WING 0.44%), the popular chicken wings chain, recently published its Q4 2024 earnings on February 19, 2025. The company announced a diluted EPS of $0.92, surpassing the analyst forecast of $0.86, by delivering a growth rate of 43.8% year-over-year.

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Wingstop's stock slides 7% as higher chicken costs lead to revenue shortfall

The revenue miss — driven by higher costs of food, beverage, packaging and bone-in chicken wings — offset a profit beat.

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Wingstop Inc. Reports Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results

Record 349 Net New Restaurants and 15.8% Unit Growth in 2024 Delivers 21st Consecutive Year of Same Store Sales Growth with 19.9% in 2024 DALLAS , Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wingstop Inc. ("Wingstop" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: WING) today announced financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 28, 2024. Highlights for the fiscal fourth quarter 2024 compared to the fiscal fourth quarter 2023: System-wide sales increased 27.6% to $1.2 billion 105 net new openings in the fiscal fourth quarter 2024 Domestic restaurant AUV increased to $2.1 million Domestic same store sales increased 10.1% Digital sales increased to 70.3% of system-wide sales Total revenue increased 27.4% to $161.8 million Net income increased 42.2% to $26.8 million, or $0.92 per diluted share Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, increased 44.2% to $56.3 million Highlights for the fiscal year 2024 compared to the fiscal year 2023: System-wide sales increased 36.8% to $4.8 billion 349 net new openings in fiscal year 2024 System-wide restaurant count increased 15.8% to 2,563 worldwide locations Domestic same store sales increased 19.9% Total revenue increased 36.0% to $625.8 million Net income increased 54.9% to $108.7 million, or $3.70 per diluted share Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, increased 44.8% to $212.1 million Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure.

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Wingstop Gears Up to Report Q4 Earnings: Things to Keep in Mind

WING's fiscal fourth-quarter performance is likely to have benefited from new restaurant openings, menu innovation and a strong digital business.

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Wingstop Q4 Preview: Looming Weaknesses Outweigh Growth Potential (Downgrade)

Wingstop Inc.'s Q4 performance should show rapid revenue growth as the company's franchise continues to grow. Negatively, industry-wide sales suggest a slowdown in December, and lower consumer confidence in early 2025 could lead to a weaker outlook ahead. Rising food costs add to Wingstop's negative catalysts. With concerns over Wingstop's performance, especially with margins, I believe that WING stock provides a weak risk-to-reward. I estimate -17% downside to a fair value of $251.9.

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Seeking Clues to Wingstop (WING) Q4 Earnings? A Peek Into Wall Street Projections for Key Metrics

Get a deeper insight into the potential performance of Wingstop (WING) for the quarter ended December 2024 by going beyond Wall Street's top -and-bottom-line estimates and examining the estimates for some of its key metrics.

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Wingstop Inc. (WING) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know

Wingstop (WING) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

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