Wingstop Q3 revenue rises 5.3% to $185.1 million
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- Wingstop (NASDAQ:WING) reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $185.1 million, up 5.3% year over year, while net income rose 2.2% to $29.1 million.
- Domestic same-store sales fell 5.4%, although system-wide sales increased 6% to $1.4 billion and the company opened 76 net new restaurants.
- Wingstop expects domestic same-store sales to decline 6.5%–7% in 2026 and forecasts 440–450 global net new restaurant openings.
Wingstop (NASDAQ:WING) reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $185.1 million, up 5.3% year over year, while net income increased 2.2% to $29.1 million.
Domestic same-store sales declined 5.4% as transaction volumes weakened, although system-wide sales rose 6% to $1.4 billion.
The company's reported results showed diluted earnings per share of $1.07, compared with adjusted diluted earnings of $1.08 per share.
Adjusted net income fell 3.5% to $29.3 million, while company-owned restaurant cost of sales increased to 78.2% of sales from 74.8%.
Wingstop opened 76 net new restaurants during the quarter and expects domestic same-store sales to decline 6.5%–7% for full-year 2026.
The company forecasts 440–450 global net new restaurant openings for 2026, while its $138 million–$140 million selling, general and administrative expense outlook includes $3 million in restructuring charges.
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