Earnings summaries and quarterly performance for Wingstop.
Executive leadership at Wingstop.
Michael Skipworth
Detailed
President and Chief Executive Officer
CEO
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Albert McGrath
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
AK
Alex Kaleida
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
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Bradley Brewer
Senior Vice President, Strategy and Chief of Staff
CF
Christopher Fallon
Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer
DU
Donnie Upshaw
Senior Vice President, Corporate Restaurants and Chief People Officer
MC
Marisa Carona
Senior Vice President, Chief U.S. Franchise Operations and Development Officer
MC
Mark Christenson
Senior Vice President, Chief Revenue Officer
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Raj Kapoor
Senior Vice President, President of International
Board of directors at Wingstop.
Research analysts who have asked questions during Wingstop earnings calls.
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Andrew Charles
TD Cowen
8 questions for WING
Also covers: BROS, CAVA, CMG +13 more
Andrew Barish
Jefferies
7 questions for WING
Also covers: BROS, CAKE, CAVA +10 more
Danilo Gargiulo
AllianceBernstein
7 questions for WING
Also covers: CAVA, CMG, DPZ +7 more
DT
David Tarantino
Robert W. Baird & Co.
7 questions for WING
Also covers: ATKR, BROS, CAKE +18 more
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Jeffrey Bernstein
Barclays
7 questions for WING
Also covers: BJRI, BLMN, BROS +22 more
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Sara Senatore
Bank of America
7 questions for WING
Also covers: BLMN, BROS, CAKE +21 more
Brian Harbour
Morgan Stanley
6 questions for WING
Also covers: BLMN, BROS, CAKE +21 more
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Christine Cho
Goldman Sachs Group
3 questions for WING
Also covers: BEP, BEPC, BLMN +22 more
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Christopher O'Cull
Stifel, Nicolaus & Company
3 questions for WING
Also covers: BROS, CAVA, CMG +13 more
Gregory Francfort
Guggenheim Securities
3 questions for WING
Also covers: BROS, CMG, DPZ +10 more
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Hyun Jin Cho
Goldman Sachs
3 questions for WING
Also covers: CMG, DRI, EAT +6 more
James Salera
Stephens Inc.
3 questions for WING
Also covers: BRBR, CAKE, CELH +20 more
Jeffrey Farmer
Gordon Haskett Research Advisors
3 questions for WING
Also covers: BLMN, BROS, CAKE +7 more
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Chris O'cull
Stifel Financial Corp
2 questions for WING
Also covers: BROS, CAVA, CMG +11 more
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Chris O'Cull
Stifel
2 questions for WING
Also covers: CAVA, DRI, EAT +1 more
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Dennis Geiger
UBS
2 questions for WING
Also covers: BLMN, BROS, CAKE +18 more
Jim Salera
Stephens Inc.
2 questions for WING
Also covers: BRBR, CAKE, CELH +20 more
Brian Vaccaro
Raymond James Financial, Inc.
1 question for WING
Also covers: BLMN, CAKE, CAVA +7 more
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Sharon Zackfia
William Blair & Company
1 question for WING
Also covers: BIRK, BJRI, BROS +16 more
Recent press releases and 8-K filings for WING.
Wingstop Opens 3,000th Restaurant
WING
New Projects/Investments
Guidance Update
- Wingstop announced the opening of its 3,000th restaurant globally on November 26, 2025, marking a significant milestone in its expansion efforts.
- The company achieved this milestone at a record pace, opening nearly 800 restaurants and expanding its global footprint by 50% in just two years.
- During this period, Wingstop entered six new markets and now operates in 47 U.S. states and 15 countries, with plans to open in Thailand, Italy, and Ireland soon.
- Wingstop aims to become a Top 10 Global Restaurant Brand with more than 10,000 restaurants worldwide, driven by a strong development pipeline and franchisee interest.
Nov 26, 2025, 1:50 PM
Wingstop Reports Q3 2025 Results and Updates Full-Year Guidance
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Earnings
Guidance Update
New Projects/Investments
- Wingstop reported a 5.6% decline in same-store sales for Q3 2025, which was below expectations due to a broader softening consumer environment.
- Despite the sales decline, the company achieved $63.6 million in Adjusted EBITDA, a 19% increase year-over-year, and Adjusted EPS of $1.09, up 15.6% compared to the prior year.
- For full-year 2025, domestic same-store sales guidance was updated to a decline of 3%-4%, while global unit growth guidance was increased to 475-485 net new restaurants.
- Strategic initiatives, including the rollout of the Wingstop Smart Kitchen (implemented in over 2,000 restaurants), a new marketing campaign, and the upcoming Club Wingstop loyalty program (targeting national launch by end of Q2 2026), are expected to drive a return to same-store sales growth in 2026.
- Wingstop declared a quarterly dividend of 30 cents per share and repurchased 140,103 shares of common stock at an average price of $285.26 during Q3 2025.
Nov 4, 2025, 3:00 PM
Wingstop Reports Strong Q3 2025 Financials, Updates 2025 Guidance, and Details Growth Strategies
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Earnings
Guidance Update
New Projects/Investments
- Wingstop reported strong Q3 2025 financial results, including 10% system-wide sales growth, 19% unit growth, and a nearly 19% increase in adjusted EBITDA to $63.6 million. Adjusted earnings per diluted share rose 15.6% to $1.09.
- The company updated its 2025 guidance, increasing global unit growth to a range of 475-485 net new restaurants and adjusting the domestic same-store sales outlook to a decline of 3%-4%.
- Strategic initiatives, including the Wingstop Smart Kitchen, a new marketing campaign, and the Club Wingstop loyalty program (set for national launch by the end of Q2 2026), are expected to drive a return to same-store sales growth in 2026 and contribute to long-term goals of over 10,000 restaurants and $3 million AUVs.
- Wingstop finalized a landmark agreement for expansion in India, identifying an opportunity for over 1,000 restaurants in that market.
Nov 4, 2025, 3:00 PM
Wingstop Reports Q3 2025 Results, Updates Guidance, and Details Strategic Initiatives
WING
Earnings
Guidance Update
Demand Weakening
- Wingstop (WING) reported 10% system-wide sales growth and 19% unit growth in Q3 2025, with 369 net new restaurants opened through the first nine months of the year.
- Domestic same-store sales declined 5.6% in Q3 2025, leading to an updated full-year 2025 outlook for domestic same-store sales to a decline of 3%-4%.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased 19% to $63.6 million and Adjusted EPS grew 15.6% to $1.09 in Q3 2025.
- The company is rolling out the Wingstop Smart Kitchen to over 2,000 restaurants, launched a new marketing campaign, and is piloting the Club Wingstop loyalty program, with a national launch planned by the end of Q2 2026.
- Wingstop updated its global unit growth guidance for 2025 to 475-485 net new restaurants and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share.
Nov 4, 2025, 3:00 PM
Wingstop Inc. Reports Q3 2025 Financial Results and Updates 2025 Guidance
WING
Earnings
Guidance Update
Share Buyback
- Wingstop Inc. reported a 10.0% increase in system-wide sales to $1.4 billion and an 8.1% increase in total revenue to $175.7 million for the fiscal third quarter ended September 27, 2025. Adjusted EBITDA grew 18.6% to $63.7 million, and net income increased 10.7% to $28.5 million, or $1.02 per diluted share.
- The company achieved 114 net new restaurant openings in the fiscal third quarter 2025, contributing to 19.3% net new unit growth.
- Despite overall growth, domestic same store sales decreased 5.6% in Q3 2025.
- Wingstop updated its 2025 guidance, now anticipating a 3% to 4% decline for domestic same store sales growth (previously approximately 1% growth).
- The Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share, and the company repurchased 140,103 shares of common stock during the quarter.
Nov 4, 2025, 12:30 PM
Wingstop Announces Fiscal Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results
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Earnings
Guidance Update
Dividends
Share Buyback
- Wingstop reported strong financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended September 27, 2025, with total revenue increasing 8.1% to $175.7 million, adjusted EBITDA growing 18.6% to $63.7 million, and adjusted earnings per diluted share reaching $1.09.
- The company achieved 114 net new openings in the fiscal third quarter 2025, contributing to 19.3% net new unit growth.
- Domestic same store sales decreased 5.6% in the fiscal third quarter 2025.
- Wingstop updated its 2025 guidance, now expecting a 3% to 4% decline for domestic same store sales growth, 475 to 485 global net new units, and SG&A between $131 million and $132 million.
- The board of directors authorized a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share of common stock, and the company repurchased 140,103 shares of its common stock at an average price of $285.26 per share during the fiscal third quarter of 2025.
Nov 4, 2025, 12:30 PM
Wingstop Reports Strong Q2 2025 Financial Results, Raises Unit Growth Guidance, and Increases Dividend
WING
Earnings
Guidance Update
Dividends
- Wingstop reported strong Q2 2025 financial results, with system-wide sales increasing 13.9% to $1.3 billion and total revenue up 12% to $174.3 million. Adjusted EBITDA grew 14.3% to $59.2 million, and Adjusted EPS increased 1.6% to $1.00 per diluted share.
- The company achieved a record 129 net new restaurant openings globally in Q2 2025 and updated its full-year 2025 global unit growth guidance to 17% to 18%, implying 435 to 460 net new units. This growth is largely driven by existing brand partners reinvesting due to strong unit economics.
- Wingstop's domestic same-store sales declined 1.9% in Q2 2025, but the company reiterated its fiscal year 2025 guidance for domestic same-store sales growth of approximately 1%.
- The rollout of the Wingstop Smart Kitchen is progressing, now live in 1,000 restaurants and on track for full system implementation by year-end, showing early results of 40% reductions in average ticket times and improved guest satisfaction.
- The Board of Directors approved an increase in the regular quarterly dividend from $0.27 to $0.30 per share, payable on September 5, 2025. The company also completed $370 million in share repurchases through 2025.
Jul 31, 2025, 5:20 AM
Wingstop Amends Governance and Bylaws in Q1 2025 8-K Filing
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Board Change
Auditor Change
Proxy Vote Outcomes
- Governance amendments approved effective May 22, 2025 include board declassification and elimination of supermajority voting rules, as detailed in the amendments to the Certificate of Incorporation (docs ).
- The 2025 Annual Meeting ratified the election of directors for three-year terms and confirmed KPMG LLP as the independent auditor for fiscal year 2025 (doc ).
- The filing also incorporates the amended and restated bylaws, reflecting the updated governance framework (doc ).
May 23, 2025, 12:00 AM
Wingstop Q1 2025 Financial Results & Earnings Highlights
WING
Earnings
Dividends
Share Buyback
Revenue Acceleration/Inflection
- System-wide sales climbed 15.7% to $1.3 billion while total revenue increased 17.4% to $171.1 million, with net income surging 221% to $92.3 million and Adjusted EBITDA growing 18.4% to $59.5 million (, , ).
- Achieved a record 126 net new openings driving 18.0% unit growth, with improved domestic performance (AUV reached $2.1 million) and international expansion including Kuwait, with plans for Australia and China (, , , , ).
- Recorded record same-store sales growth of 0.5% amid challenging macroeconomic conditions ().
- Updated FY2025 guidance projects domestic same-store sales growth of ~1%, a global unit growth rate of 16%-17%, an accelerated share repurchase of $250 million, and a planned dividend of $0.27 per share (, , ).
Apr 30, 2025, 12:00 PM
Wingstop Q4 & Fiscal 2024 Results and Strategic Growth Outlook
WING
Earnings
Share Buyback
Revenue Acceleration/Inflection
Guidance Update
- Q4 Highlights: Total revenue increased 27.4% to $161.8M, net income rose 42.2% to $26.8M, system-wide sales grew 27.6% with 105 net new restaurants and domestic same-store sales up 10.1%
- Fiscal 2024 Performance: Achieved record full-year results with 349 net new restaurants, system-wide sales of $4.8B, net income up 54.9% to $108.7M, and marked the 21st consecutive year of same-store sales growth
- Share Repurchase & Strategic Outlook: Launched an additional $500M share repurchase program (including an accelerated $250M buyback) and set 2025 guidance with a global unit growth target of 14–15% plus a quarterly dividend of $0.27 per share
- Operational Excellence & EBITDA Growth: Q4 adjusted EBITDA increased 44% to $56.3M, with fiscal adjusted EBITDA reaching $212M, supported by domestic AUV rising to $2.1M
- Digital Innovation: The launch of the MyWingstop platform boosted the digital sales mix to 70%, driving record new guest acquisition and engagement
Feb 19, 2025, 1:00 PM
Quarterly earnings call transcripts for Wingstop.
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