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Core Insights - Granite Investment Partners reduced its stake in Wingstop by selling 64,977 shares, resulting in an estimated exposure reduction of $22.28 million [1][2] - Following the sale, Granite's holding in Wingstop decreased to 0.07% of its 13F assets under management [3] Company Overview - Wingstop operates a franchised business model specializing in chicken wings and related menu offerings, generating revenue through franchise royalties, advertising fees, and sales from company-owned locations [5][8] - As of November 7, 2025, Wingstop's stock price was $238.18, reflecting a 28% decline over the past year, underperforming the S&P 500 by 38 percentage points [3][4] Financial Performance - For the trailing twelve months (TTM), Wingstop reported revenue of $682.98 million and net income of $174.26 million, with a dividend yield of 0.48% [4] - Despite a decline in same-store sales (SSS) for two consecutive quarters, Wingstop achieved 8% revenue growth in the third quarter [10][11] Growth Potential - Wingstop aims to expand from nearly 3,000 stores to over 10,000 in the long term, supported by a history of improving sales at mature locations [12] - The company has been recognized as a strong performer, having tripled the S&P 500's total returns since its public market debut, despite a recent 44% drop from its all-time high [10] Investment Considerations - Wingstop is currently trading at a high valuation of 60 times forward earnings, suggesting that investors may consider gradual accumulation of shares to optimize entry points [13]

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Kate Rogers sits down with Wingstop CEO Michael Skipworth to discuss the company’s Q3 results and how it is navigating increasing macro headwinds. ...

Wingstop shares up double digits today as the company reported earnings for the third quarter. Same store sales declined more than anticipated, down 5.6% and the company lowered its fullear guidance, but continues to expand. Wingstop had a record 114 openings this quarter as it marches toward its goal of 10,000 plus locations around the globe.It's now opening more than one Wing Stop a day. Joining us now is Wingstop CEO Michael Skipworth. Michael, great to see you.Thanks for joining me. >> Thanks for having ...

Core Insights - Wingstop Inc. reported a 5.6% decline in U.S. same-store sales for Q3 2025, following a record-breaking growth period over the past two years [1] - The decline was sharper than anticipated, but the CEO expects it to be temporary [1] - The company is adjusting its fiscal 2025 guidance to reflect a more cautious outlook of 3 to 4% same-store sales declines for the year due to broader macroeconomic challenges [3] Company Performance - Wingstop's net income for Q3 increased by 10.7% to $28.5 million, or $1.02 earnings per share, compared to $25.7 million, or 88 cents per share, in Q3 2024 [4] - Total revenue rose by 8.1% to $175.7 million [4] Strategic Focus - The company is focusing on long-term growth opportunities, including plans to scale to 10,000 restaurants globally, currently operating just under 3,000 [2][3] - Wingstop is shifting its target demographic to wealthier consumers with household incomes of $75,000 or higher [3] - The company is opening new locations at a rate of one per day and has updated its guidance for net new restaurant openings from 475 to 485 [3]

Wingstop (NasdaqGS:WING) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 04, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsSarah Niehaus - Senior Director of Investor RelationsAlex Kaleida - SVP and CFOMichael Skipworth - President and CEOAndy Barish - Managing DirectorConference Call ParticipantsDanilo Gargiulo - AnalystChris O'Cull - Managing Director and Senior AnalystAndrew Charles - Equity Research AnalystJeff Farmer - Managing Director and Senior AnalystSara Senatore - Managing Director in Global Equity Research and the Senior ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - System-wide sales grew by 13%, exceeding $5 billion on a trailing 12-month basis [5] - Total revenue increased by 8.1% to $175.7 million compared to the prior year [24] - Adjusted EBITDA reached $63.6 million in Q3, marking a 19% year-over-year increase and the highest single quarter on record [26] - Adjusted earnings per diluted share rose by 15.6% to $1.09, despite a 24% impact from additional interest expense [26] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Domestic same-store sales declined by 5.6% in Q3, following two years of strong growth [7][24] - Company-owned restaurants outperformed the broader system with same-store sales growth of 3.8% [25] - Domestic average unit volumes (AUVs) reached $2.1 million, with industry-leading unlevered cash-on-cash returns exceeding 70% [24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company opened 369 net new restaurants in the first three quarters of 2025, achieving a 19% unit growth rate [5][24] - The Southwest region, which has the highest concentration of the new kitchen operating platform, showed mid-single-digit same-store sales growth compared to the U.S. average [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to expand to over 10,000 restaurants globally, with a focus on executing a national rollout of the new kitchen operating platform [5][19] - A new marketing campaign is designed to increase brand awareness and attract new customers, targeting a demand space where the company currently captures only 2% [11][12] - The launch of a loyalty program, Club Wingstop, is expected to enhance customer engagement and drive sales [13][15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged a temporary decline in same-store sales due to broader industry trends but expressed confidence in the brand's fundamentals and strategies [7][28] - The company expects to return to same-store sales growth in 2026, supported by the new kitchen operating platform and marketing initiatives [28][39] - Management highlighted the strong demand from brand partners for new restaurant openings, indicating confidence in the unit economic model [24][29] Other Important Information - The company has raised nearly $3.5 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital as part of its community engagement efforts [18] - SG&A expenses decreased by $1.6 million to $30.7 million, reflecting lower headcount-related expenses [26] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the outlook for same-store sales in Q4? - Management acknowledged near-term choppiness but noted stabilization in trends as they entered Q4, with a focus on long-term investments [34][35] Question: What are the key drivers for returning to positive same-store sales in 2026? - Management cited the impact of the Smart Kitchen rollout, the upcoming loyalty program, and a new advertising campaign as catalysts for growth [36][39] Question: How is the Smart Kitchen performing in terms of sales? - The Southwest region, with the highest concentration of Smart Kitchen, is seeing positive comps and improved guest satisfaction scores [41][43] Question: What is the cannibalization impact from new restaurant openings? - Cannibalization has been around 1% in comps, with recent openings in new markets affecting performance due to high initial sales [46][47] Question: How does the company plan to emphasize value in the current environment? - Management stated that the company does not need to rely heavily on promotions, focusing instead on protecting unit economics and long-term strategies [53][55] Question: What is the strategy for the new advertising campaign? - The campaign aims to showcase how Wingstop fits into everyday life moments, targeting a broader audience to increase brand awareness [60][62]

Wingstop (NasdaqGS:WING) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 04, 2025 10:00 AM ET Speaker1Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to Wingstop Inc.'s fiscal third quarter 2025 earnings conference call. All participants will be in listen-only mode. Should you need assistance, please signal a conference specialist by pressing the star key followed by zero. Please note that this conference is being recorded today, Tuesday, November 4th, 2025. On the call today are Michael Skipworth ...