Wingstop (WING) Tops Q1 EPS by 12c, provides outlook
Wingstop (NASDAQ: WING) reported Q1 EPS of $0.99, $0.12 better than the analyst estimate of $0.87. Revenue for the quarter came in at $171.1 million versus the consensus estimate of $172.5 million.
Financial Outlook
Based on year-to-date results, the Company is providing updated guidance for 2025. The Company\'s outlook is dependent on the macro-environment which is inherently difficult to predict given current high levels of uncertainty.
Approximately 1% domestic same store sales growth, previously low- to mid- single digits;
Global unit growth rate of 16% to 17%, previously 14% to 15%;
SG&A of approximately $140 million, which includes system implementation costs of approximately $4.5 million;
Stock-based compensation expense of approximately $26 million;
Interest expense, net of approximately $40 million, previously approximately $46 million; and
Depreciation and amortization of between $28 and $29 million, previously $29 - $30 million.
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