Wingstop Inc. (WING) Form 8-K — Oct 28, 2026
Wingstop reported Q3 2026 revenue of $185.1 million, up 5.3% year over year, with net income of $29.1 million ($1.07 diluted EPS) and adjusted EBITDA of $64.0 million. However, domestic same store sales fell 5.4% on lower transaction volumes, reflecting continued pressure on consumer spending. The company cut its 2026 outlook to a domestic same store sales decline of approximately 6.5% to 7%, while still targeting 440-450 global net new units. CEO Michael Skipworth said the company is 'not satisfied' with third quarter results but is encouraged by early indicators from marketing and operational changes.
Key figures
- Eps
- 1.07
- Revenue
- 185131000
- Guidance
- 2026 domestic same store sales decline of approximately 6.5% to 7%; global net new units of 440-450 (14.4-14.7% unit growth); SG&A $138-140 million including $3 million restructuring charges; stock-based compensation ~$21 million; D&A ~$35 million; interest expense, net ~$41 million
- Net Income
- 29104000
- Total Debt
- 1211349000
- Revenue Yoy
- 5.3%
- Total Assets
- 686605000
- Cash Position
- 104787000
- Adjusted eps
- 1.08
- Domestic auv
- $1.85 million
- Adjusted ebitda
- 63999000
- Net new openings
- 76
- Buyback remaining
- 288400000
- Digital sales mix
- 73.7%
- System wide sales
- $1.4 billion, up 6.0%
- Dividend per share
- 0.33
- Avg repurchase price
- 131.12
- Shares repurchased q3
- 190688
- System wide restaurants
- 3331
- Domestic same store sales
- -5.4%
- Cost of sales pct company sales
- 78.2% vs 74.8%
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