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Sep 24, 2022

Wingstop Q3 2022 Earnings Report

Wingstop's financial performance for Q3 2022 demonstrated strong growth and strategic execution.

Key Takeaways

Wingstop Inc. reported a system-wide sales increase of 17.7% to $699.6 million, driven by a 6.9% increase in domestic same store sales. The company opened 40 net new restaurants and saw total revenue rise by 40.9% to $92.7 million. Net income increased by 18.4% to $13.4 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, while adjusted EPS also reached $0.45.

System-wide sales increased by 17.7% reaching $699.6 million.

Domestic same store sales grew by 6.9%.

Total revenue increased by 40.9% to $92.7 million.

Net income increased by 18.4% to $13.4 million, with EPS at $0.45.

Total Revenue
$92.7M
Previous year: $65.8M
+40.9%
EPS
$0.45
Previous year: $0.29
+55.2%
System-wide sales
$700M
Previous year: $594M
+17.7%
Domestic SSSG
6.9%
Previous year: 3.9%
+76.9%
Gross Profit
$74.1M
Previous year: $34.3M
+115.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$174M
Previous year: $50.1M
+246.2%
Free Cash Flow
$17.4M
Previous year: $14.1M
+23.2%
Total Assets
$411M
Previous year: $260M
+57.8%

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Forward Guidance

The Company is increasing guidance for diluted earnings per share to between $1.61 and $1.63, previously between $1.55 to $1.57. Additionally, the Company expects the following for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022: •Low-single digit domestic same store sales growth; •Net system-wide restaurant openings of between 225 - 235, previously between 220 - 235 •SG&A of between $68.5 - $70.5 million, previously between $70.0 - $72.0 million; •Stock-based compensation expense of approximately $6.0 million, previously $7.5 - 8.5 million; •Depreciation and amortization of between $10.5 - $11.5 million; and •Interest expense of approximately $22.5 million, previously $23.5 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Diluted earnings per share guidance increased to between $1.61 and $1.63.
  • Net system-wide restaurant openings expected to be between 225 - 235.
  • SG&A expected to be between $68.5 - $70.5 million.
  • Stock-based compensation expense of approximately $6.0 million.
  • Depreciation and amortization of between $10.5 - $11.5 million.

Challenges Ahead

  • Low-single digit domestic same store sales growth expected.
  • Interest expense of approximately $22.5 million.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income