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Dec 31, 2022

Wingstop Q4 2022 Earnings Report

Wingstop's Q4 2022 performance was marked by significant revenue and net income growth, driven by strong system-wide sales and same store sales increases.

Key Takeaways

Wingstop Inc. reported strong financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2022, which benefited from a 53rd week compared to fiscal 2021. Key highlights include a 28.9% increase in system-wide sales, an 8.7% increase in domestic same store sales, and a 155.2% increase in net income for the fiscal fourth quarter 2022.

System-wide sales increased by 28.9% to $775.7 million.

Domestic same store sales grew by 8.7%.

Net income increased by 155.2% to $17.6 million, or $0.59 per diluted share.

Total revenue increased by 45.6% to $104.9 million.

Total Revenue
$105M
Previous year: $72M
+45.6%
EPS
$0.6
Previous year: $0.24
+150.0%
System-wide sales
$776M
Previous year: $602M
+28.9%
Domestic SSSG
8.7%
Previous year: 7.5%
+16.0%
Gross Profit
$50.5M
Previous year: $34.9M
+44.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$184M
Previous year: $48.6M
+279.8%
Free Cash Flow
$18.1M
Previous year: -$16.6M
-208.7%
Total Assets
$424M
Previous year: $249M
+70.2%

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Forward Guidance

Wingstop is reaffirming its three- to five-year outlook of mid-single digit domestic same store sales growth. Additionally, the Company expects the following for 2023, which is a 52-week fiscal year: Approximately 240 global net new units; SG&A of between $82.0 - $84.0 million; Stock-based compensation expense of between $11.5 - $12.5 million; and Depreciation and amortization of between $14.0 - $15.0 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Reaffirming mid-single digit domestic same store sales growth outlook.
  • Expects approximately 240 global net new units.
  • SG&A of between $82.0 - $84.0 million.
  • Stock-based compensation expense of between $11.5 - $12.5 million.
  • Depreciation and amortization of between $14.0 - $15.0 million.

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