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Jun 26, 2021

Wingstop Q2 2021 Earnings Report

Wingstop reported strong Q2 2021 financial results, demonstrating brand strength and growth strategies with increased system-wide sales and domestic same-store sales.

Key Takeaways

Wingstop Inc. reported fiscal second quarter financial results with a 15.8% increase in system-wide sales, 2.1% increase in domestic same-store sales, and total revenue increase of 11.9% to $74.0 million. The company opened 45 net new restaurants, representing a 13.1% unit growth.

System-wide sales increased by 15.8% to $589.7 million.

45 net new restaurant openings, representing a 13.1% increase.

Domestic same-store sales increased by 2.1%.

Digital sales accounted for 64.5% of total sales.

Total Revenue
$74M
Previous year: $66.1M
+11.9%
EPS
$0.38
Previous year: $0.34
+11.8%
System-wide sales
$590M
Domestic SSSG
2.1%
Previous year: 31.9%
-93.4%
Gross Profit
$36.5M
Previous year: $34.1M
+6.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$43.5M
Previous year: $45.8M
-4.9%
Free Cash Flow
$12.4M
Previous year: $12.1M
+3.0%
Total Assets
$234M
Previous year: $201M
+16.5%

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Forward Guidance

The Company reiterates mid-single digit domestic same store sales growth. Additionally, the Company expects the following for the fiscal year ending December 25, 2021: •Unit growth of 12%+ •Food, Beverage and Packaging costs of approximately 44%, as a percentage of company owned restaurant sales and total cost of sales of approximately 80%, as a percentage of company owned restaurant sales •SG&A of $64.8 to 66.8 million; and •Adjusted SG&A, a non-GAAP measure, of between $55.1 - $56.6 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Unit growth of 12%+
  • Mid-single digit domestic same store sales growth
  • Strong cash flow generation
  • Commitment to returning value to stockholders
  • Continued excitement to grow with our brand

Challenges Ahead

  • Challenging commodity environment
  • COVID-19 related factors
  • Unemployment rate
  • Temporary store closures
  • Inability of workers to work due to illness, quarantine, or government mandates

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income