A crucial meeting focusing on the company performance of Wingstop (WING, Financial) is scheduled to take place in Texas on June 18, organized by BTIG. This gathering aims to provide insights into the firm's operations and strategic direction, helping investors make informed decisions about the stock. Attendees will have the opportunity to delve into the company's key performance indicators, enhancing their understanding for better investment choices.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
Based on the one-year price targets offered by 22 analysts, the average target price for Wingstop Inc (WING, Financial) is $336.40 with a high estimate of $400.00 and a low estimate of $182.86. The average target implies an downside of 11.47% from the current price of $380.00. More detailed estimate data can be found on the Wingstop Inc (WING) Forecast page.
Based on the consensus recommendation from 25 brokerage firms, Wingstop Inc's (WING, Financial) average brokerage recommendation is currently 1.9, indicating "Outperform" status. The rating scale ranges from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies Strong Buy, and 5 denotes Sell.
Based on GuruFocus estimates, the estimated GF Value for Wingstop Inc (WING, Financial) in one year is $415.85, suggesting a upside of 9.43% from the current price of $380. GF Value is GuruFocus' estimate of the fair value that the stock should be traded at. It is calculated based on the historical multiples the stock has traded at previously, as well as past business growth and the future estimates of the business' performance. More detailed data can be found on the Wingstop Inc (WING) Summary page.
WING Key Business Developments
Release Date: April 30, 2025
- Same-Store Sales Growth: 0.5% growth in Q1, despite challenging conditions.
- New Store Openings: Record 126 units opened in Q1.
- Digital Sales: Increased to 72% of total sales.
- Adjusted EBITDA: Increased 18.4% to $59.5 million.
- System-Wide Sales: Increased 15.7% to $1.3 billion.
- Total Revenue: Increased 17.4% to $171 million.
- Company-Owned Restaurant Sales: Increased by $1.5 million with 1.4% same-store sales growth.
- SG&A Expenses: Increased by $6.3 million to $31.4 million.
- Adjusted EPS: $0.99, a 1% increase versus the prior year.
- Share Repurchase: 830,012 shares repurchased at an average price of $257.40 per share.
- Dividend: $0.27 per share, totaling approximately $7.5 million.
- Net New Global Unit Growth Rate: Increased to 16% to 17% for 2025.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Positive Points
- Wingstop Inc (WING, Financial) reported a record opening of 126 new units in the first quarter, showcasing strong development momentum.
- Digital sales increased to 72%, indicating a successful digital transformation strategy.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased by 18.4% to $59.5 million, demonstrating strong financial performance.
- The company launched the Wingstop Smart Kitchen in over 200 restaurants, reducing order times by 50% and improving guest satisfaction.
- Wingstop Inc (WING) achieved a record level of new guest acquisition in March, driven by the relaunch of crispy chicken tenders.
Negative Points
- Consumer sentiment has dropped to its second lowest level since 1952, affecting the macro environment.
- The company is experiencing a near-term pullback in certain geographic pockets, particularly among Hispanic and lower middle-income consumers.
- Same-store sales growth was only 0.5%, impacted by California fires, severe winter weather, and macroeconomic challenges.
- The company anticipates a same-store sales decline by mid-single digits in the second quarter due to strong prior-year comparisons.
- Increased SG&A expenses by $6.3 million due to investments in long-term growth and nonrecurring system implementation costs.
