Wingstop Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results

Core Insights - Wingstop Inc. reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025, highlighting operational excellence and growth in both revenue and adjusted EBITDA [1][2]. Financial Performance - Fourth Quarter 2025: - Total revenue increased to $175.7 million, up 8.6% from 2024 [1]. - Adjusted EBITDA rose 9.8% to $61.9 million [1]. - Adjusted net income was $27.8 million, with adjusted earnings per diluted share at $1.00 [1]. - Digital sales accounted for 73.2% of system-wide sales [1]. - Domestic same store sales decreased by 5.8% compared to 2024 [1]. - Fiscal Year 2025: - Total revenue reached $696.9 million, an increase of 11.4% from 2024 [1]. - Adjusted EBITDA grew 15.2% to $244.2 million [1]. - Net income surged 60.3% to $174.3 million, or $6.21 per diluted share [1]. - System-wide sales increased by 12.1% to $5.3 billion [1]. Restaurant Development - The company opened 493 net new restaurants in 2025, expanding into six new international markets [1]. - As of December 27, 2025, there were 3,056 Wingstop restaurants globally, including 2,586 in the U.S. [1][4]. Cost Management - Cost of sales for the fourth quarter was $24.5 million, with a decrease in the cost of sales percentage to 75.6% from 77.6% in the prior year [1][4]. - Selling, general & administrative expenses increased to $33.3 million, driven by headcount-related expenses [1]. Shareholder Returns - The board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share, totaling approximately $8.3 million, to be paid on March 27, 2026 [1][2]. Stock Repurchase Program - In Q4 2025, the company repurchased 248,278 shares at an average price of $241.65, with $91.3 million remaining under the share repurchase program [2].