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Apr 01, 2023

Wingstop Q1 2023 Earnings Report

Wingstop's Q1 2023 performance showcased strong financial results and continued brand momentum.

Key Takeaways

Wingstop Inc. reported a strong fiscal first quarter 2023 with a 20.1% increase in domestic same store sales growth and a record digital sales mix of 65.2%. The company's total revenue increased by 42.7% to $108.7 million, and net income increased by 80.6% to $15.7 million.

System-wide sales increased 30.4% to $821.6 million.

The company had 37 net new openings, resulting in an 11.4% increase in unit count.

Domestic same store sales increased 20.1%.

Digital sales increased to 65.2% of total sales.

Total Revenue
$109M
Previous year: $76.2M
+42.7%
EPS
$0.59
Previous year: $0.34
+73.5%
System-wide sales
$822M
Previous year: $630M
+30.4%
Domestic SSSG
20.1%
Previous year: 1.2%
+1575.0%
Gross Profit
$52.4M
Previous year: $37.4M
+40.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$196M
Previous year: $287M
-31.6%
Free Cash Flow
$31.4M
Previous year: $14.1M
+123.0%
Total Assets
$451M
Previous year: $507M
-11.0%

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Wingstop Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

Wingstop provided updated guidance for the fiscal year 2023, which is a 52-week fiscal year.

Positive Outlook

  • High-single digit domestic same store sales growth
  • Approximately 240 global net new units
  • Depreciation and amortization of between $14.0 - $15.0 million
  • Stock-based compensation expense of approximately $12.0 - $13.0 million
  • SG&A of between $85.5 - $87.5 million

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Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income