Earnings Releases·Oct 28, 2026, 7:37 AM ET

Wingstop Inc. — Fiscal Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

Total revenue rose 5.3% year-over-year to $185.1 million, while net income increased 2.2% to $29.1 million; however, adjusted net income declined 3.5% to $29.3 million due to rising costs.
Domestic same-store sales fell 5.4% amid consumer spending pressure, prompting an updated 2026 guidance outlook projecting a 6.5% to 7.0% decline in domestic same-store sales growth.
Global unit growth is targeted at 440 to 450 net new units for 2026, supported by 76 system-wide openings and 13 company-owned acquisitions, though cost of sales margins faced headwinds from elevated food, labor, and rent expenses.
Capital allocation included a $0.33 per share quarterly dividend declaration and $25 million in share repurchases (190,688 shares), leaving $288.4 million available under the existing buyback program.