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Dec 25, 2021
Wingstop Q4 2021 Earnings Report
Wingstop reported Q4 2021 financial results driven by investments in technology and brand strength, achieving 18th consecutive year of same store sales growth and a record year of new restaurant development.
Key Takeaways
Wingstop Inc. announced strong financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter ended December 25, 2021. Key highlights include a 7.5% increase in domestic same store sales, a system-wide sales increase of 19.8% to $601.9 million, and a total revenue increase of 13.8% to $72.0 million. Net income increased to $6.9 million, or $0.23 per diluted share.
58 net new openings in the fiscal fourth quarter 2021
Domestic same store sales increased 7.5%
System-wide sales increased 19.8% to $601.9 million
Total revenue increased 13.8% to $72.0 million
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Forward Guidance
The Company is reaffirming its three- to five-year outlook of mid-single digit domestic same store sales growth. Additionally, the Company expects the following for 2022, which is a 53-week fiscal year: Approximately 200 net new units; SG&A of between $73.0 - $76.0 million; Stock-based compensation expense of between $12.0 - $13.0 million; and Depreciation and amortization of between $10.5 - $11.5 million.
Positive Outlook
- Reaffirming mid-single digit domestic same store sales growth outlook.
- Expects approximately 200 net new units in 2022.
- Strong cash flow generation.
- Commitment to returning value to stockholders.
- Record development pipeline.
Challenges Ahead
- Challenging operating environment.
- Competitive labor market.
- Inflation.
- Supply chain issues.
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