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Jul 01, 2023

Wingstop Q2 2023 Earnings Report

Wingstop's financial performance demonstrated strong growth, driven by domestic sales and expansion.

Key Takeaways

Wingstop Inc. reported a strong fiscal second quarter 2023, marked by a 27.8% increase in system-wide sales to $809.8 million and a 16.8% rise in domestic same store sales. The company opened 50 net new restaurants, surpassing 2,000 locations globally. Total revenue increased by 27.9% to $107.2 million, with net income up by 21.6% to $16.2 million, or $0.54 per diluted share.

System-wide sales increased by 27.8% reaching $809.8 million.

Domestic same store sales grew by 16.8%.

The company achieved 50 net new restaurant openings in the second quarter.

Total revenue increased by 27.9% to $107.2 million.

Total Revenue
$107M
Previous year: $83.8M
+27.9%
EPS
$0.57
Previous year: $0.45
+26.7%
System-wide sales
$810M
Previous year: $634M
+27.8%
Domestic SSSG
16.8%
Previous year: -3.3%
-609.1%
Gross Profit
$51.8M
Previous year: $39.2M
+32.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$189M
Previous year: $166M
+13.7%
Free Cash Flow
-$414K
Previous year: $2.7M
-115.4%
Total Assets
$451M
Previous year: $395M
+14.1%

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Forward Guidance

Wingstop provided updated guidance for 2023, anticipating continued growth and strategic investments.

Positive Outlook

  • Domestic same store sales growth of 10% to 12%, previously high-single digits.
  • Global net new units of 240 to 250, previously 240 global net new units.
  • The company is reiterating guidance for depreciation and amortization of between $14.0 - $15.0 million for 2023.
  • Demonstrated the continued strength and staying power of our strategies.
  • Exceeded $1.7 million AUVs fueled by 16.8% growth in domestic same store sales, which was primarily due to transaction growth

Challenges Ahead

  • SG&A of between $91.0 - $93.0 million, which includes $3.9 million in consulting projects to support the Company’s strategic initiatives, previously $85.5 - $87.5 million.
  • Stock-based compensation expense of approximately $14.0 - $15.0 million, reflecting an increase in incentive based compensation based on company performance, previously $12.0 - $13.0 million.

Revenue & Expenses

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