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Dec 30, 2023

Wingstop Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Wingstop reported strong Q4 2023 results, marked by significant system-wide sales and same-store sales growth.

Key Takeaways

Wingstop Inc. announced its fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results, demonstrating robust growth. System-wide sales increased by 24.5% to $965.9 million, and domestic same store sales grew by 21.2%. The company opened 115 net new restaurants in the quarter, with total revenue increasing by 21.2% to $127.1 million. Net income also saw an increase of 6.9% to $18.8 million, or $0.64 per diluted share.

System-wide sales increased by 24.5% to $965.9 million.

Domestic same store sales increased 21.2%.

Total revenue increased 21.2% to $127.1 million.

Net income increased 6.9% to $18.8 million, or $0.64 per diluted share.

Total Revenue
$127M
Previous year: $105M
+21.2%
EPS
$0.64
Previous year: $0.6
+6.7%
System-wide sales
$966M
Previous year: $776M
+24.5%
Domestic SSSG
21.2%
Previous year: 8.7%
+143.7%
Gross Profit
$61.5M
Previous year: $50.5M
+21.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$90.2M
Previous year: $184M
-51.1%
Free Cash Flow
$25.3M
Previous year: $18.1M
+39.9%
Total Assets
$378M
Previous year: $424M
-10.9%

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Forward Guidance

Wingstop anticipates mid-single-digit domestic same store sales growth and approximately 270 global net new units in fiscal year 2024. SG&A is expected to be approximately $108 million, with stock-based compensation expense around $19 million, and depreciation and amortization between $18 - $19 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Mid-single digit domestic same store sales growth
  • Approximately 270 global net new units
  • Stock-based compensation expense of approximately $19 million
  • Depreciation and amortization of between $18 - $19 million
  • Commitment to returning value to stockholders, with a quarterly dividend of $0.22 per share

Challenges Ahead

  • SG&A of approximately $108 million
  • Uncertainties, risks, and factors relating to operations and business environments
  • Inability to predict new risks and uncertainties
  • Potential material differences from forward-looking statements
  • Reliance on expectations and beliefs concerning future events

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