Wingstop Inc (NASDAQ:WING) has reported fourth quarter results that topped Wall Street expectations for earnings per share, sending the stock almost 15% higher on Wednesday morning, even as total revenue fell slightly short of analyst projections.
The fast-food chain reported fourth quarter revenue of $175.7 million, up 8.6% from the same period last year but below the $177.8 million expected by analysts.
Adjusted earnings per share came in at $1, 20% above the consensus estimate of $0.83.
Net income for the quarter reached $26.8 million, or $0.96 per diluted share.
The company opened 124 net new restaurants during the quarter, bringing its total domestic locations to 2,586.
Wingstop said domestic same-store sales declined 5.8% year-over-year, while digital sales accounted for 73.2% of system-wide revenue. System-wide sales for the quarter grew 9.3% to $1.3 billion.
For the full fiscal year 2025, Wingstop reported system-wide sales of $5.3 billion, up 12.1% from 2024, and total revenue of $696.9 million, a 11.4% increase.
Net income for the year rose 60.3% to $174.3 million, or $6.21 per share. Adjusted earnings per share increased to $4.08 from $3.75 in 2024, while adjusted EBITDA grew 15.2% to $244.2 million.
The company added 493 net new restaurants during the year, expanding into six new international markets.
"Our team continues to demonstrate operational excellence as we opened 493 net new restaurants and expanded into six new international markets," Wingstop CEO Michael Skipworth said in a statement. "The structural advantages of our operating model are reflected in our 15% Adjusted EBITDA growth in 2025."
Looking ahead, Wingstop provided guidance for fiscal year 2026, forecasting flat to low-single-digit growth in domestic same-store sales and global unit growth of 15% to 16%.