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Sep 28, 2024

Wingstop Q3 2024 Earnings Report

Reported a record third quarter with significant unit growth and same store sales increase.

Key Takeaways

Wingstop Inc. reported strong fiscal third quarter 2024 financial results, marked by a 39.4% increase in system-wide sales to $1.2 billion and a 20.9% increase in domestic same store sales. The company opened a record 106 net new units, representing a 17.1% growth in system-wide restaurants. Total revenue increased by 38.8% to $162.5 million, and net income rose by 31.9% to $25.7 million, or $0.88 per diluted share.

System-wide sales increased 39.4% to $1.2 billion.

Opened 106 net new units, a 17.1% growth in system-wide restaurants.

Domestic restaurant AUV increased to $2.1 million.

Domestic same store sales increased 20.9%.

Total Revenue
$162M
Previous year: $117M
+38.8%
EPS
$0.88
Previous year: $0.69
+27.5%
System-Wide Sales
$1.2B
Previous year: $885M
+35.6%
Domestic Same Store Sales Growth
20.9%
Previous year: 15.3%
+36.6%
Domestic AUV
$2.1M
Previous year: $1.76M
+19.7%
Gross Profit
$77.2M
Previous year: $57.1M
+35.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$84M
Previous year: $78M
+7.7%
Free Cash Flow
$54.9M
Previous year: $24.5M
+124.3%
Total Assets
$485M
Previous year: $352M
+37.8%

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Forward Guidance

The Company is reiterating guidance of approximately 20% domestic same store sales growth for fiscal year 2024. Additionally, based on year-to-date results, the Company is providing updated guidance for 2024:

Positive Outlook

  • 320 to 330 global net new units, previously 285 to 300
  • Stock-based compensation expense of approximately $22.5 million, previously $20 million
  • SG&A expense of between $117.5 - $118.5 million, previously $114 - 116 million
  • Depreciation and amortization of approximately $19 million, previously $18 - $19 million

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income