Wingstop shares rise as adjusted EPS hits $1.18 and dividend increases to 33 cents
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Wingstop reported an EPS beat and higher adjusted EBITDA, reinforcing unit economics and expansion execution, but revenue missed expectations and domestic same-store sales fell sharply amid pressured consumer demand. Management raised the dividend and reiterated long-term growth ambitions while guiding to further same-store sales declines, highlighting macro uncertainty. The mix of strong profitability and development versus weakening traffic is likely to drive near-term equity volatility.
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Wingstop reported adjusted earnings of $1.18 per diluted share, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $1.09. Revenue rose 6.4% year over year to $185.6 million, but came in slightly below expectations. Adjusted EBITDA increased 12.5% to $66.6 million and systemwide sales grew 5.3% to $1.41 billion. The chain added 102 net new restaurants in the quarter, taking its global footprint to 3,255 locations, up 16% from a year earlier.
