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Jun 25, 2022

Wingstop Q2 2022 Earnings Report

Wingstop reported strong Q2 2022 financial results, driven by unit growth and resilient brand performance.

Key Takeaways

Wingstop Inc. announced financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended June 25, 2022, featuring a 7.5% increase in system-wide sales to $633.6 million and 67 net new openings. Total revenue increased 13.2% to $83.8 million, and net income rose 17.6% to $13.3 million, or $0.44 per diluted share. The company reiterated its full-year financial outlook, benefiting from deflation in bone-in wings and proven sales-driving strategies.

System-wide sales increased by 7.5% to $633.6 million.

The company achieved 67 net new restaurant openings.

Total revenue increased by 13.2% to $83.8 million.

Net income increased by 17.6% to $13.3 million, or $0.44 per diluted share.

Total Revenue
$83.8M
Previous year: $74M
+13.2%
EPS
$0.45
Previous year: $0.38
+18.4%
System-wide sales
$634M
Previous year: $590M
+7.4%
Domestic SSSG
-3.3%
Previous year: 2.1%
-257.1%
Gross Profit
$39.2M
Previous year: $36.5M
+7.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$166M
Previous year: $43.5M
+281.2%
Free Cash Flow
$2.7M
Previous year: $12.4M
-78.3%
Total Assets
$395M
Previous year: $234M
+68.8%

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Wingstop Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

The Company is reiterating guidance for 2022, which is a 53-week fiscal year, and updating its guidance for net system-wide restaurant openings from 220+ to between 220 and 235.

Positive Outlook

  • Low-single digit domestic same store sales growth
  • SG&A of between $70.0 - $72.0 million
  • Stock-based compensation expense of between $7.5 - $8.5 million
  • Depreciation and amortization of between $10.5 - $11.5 million
  • Net system-wide restaurant openings between 220 and 235

Challenges Ahead

  • Interest expense of approximately $23.5 million
  • Diluted earnings per share of between $1.55 to $1.57
  • COVID-19 may affect sales and earnings
  • Inflationary pressures may affect sales and earnings
  • Competitive labor market and supply chain challenges may affect sales and earnings

Revenue & Expenses

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