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Mar 30, 2024

Wingstop Q1 2024 Earnings Report

Wingstop's Q1 2024 performance was marked by significant growth in system-wide sales, same-store sales, and AUV, driven by transaction growth and strategic initiatives.

Key Takeaways

Wingstop Inc. reported strong financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended March 30, 2024, with a 36.8% increase in system-wide sales to $1.1 billion and a 21.6% increase in domestic same-store sales. The company's domestic AUV exceeded $1.9 million, and net income increased by 83.5% to $28.7 million.

System-wide sales increased by 36.8% reaching $1.1 billion.

Domestic same store sales grew by 21.6%.

Domestic restaurant AUV exceeded $1.9 million.

Net income increased 83.5% to $28.7 million, or $0.98 per diluted share.

Total Revenue
$146M
Previous year: $109M
+34.1%
EPS
$0.98
Previous year: $0.59
+66.1%
System-wide sales
$1.12B
Previous year: $822M
+36.8%
Domestic SSSG
21.6%
Previous year: 20.1%
+7.5%
Gross Profit
$71.3M
Previous year: $52.4M
+36.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$108M
Previous year: $196M
-44.8%
Free Cash Flow
$33.5M
Previous year: $31.4M
+6.8%
Total Assets
$412M
Previous year: $451M
-8.7%

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Forward Guidance

Based on year-to-date results, the Company is providing updated guidance for 2024.

Positive Outlook

  • Low double digit domestic same store sales growth
  • 275 to 295 global net new units
  • SG&A expense of approximately $111 million
  • Stock-based compensation expense of approximately $20 million
  • Depreciation and amortization of between $18 - $19 million

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income