Wingstop shares fall 12% after outlook cut and same-store sales decline

13 articles · Updated · MarketWatch · Apr 29

Wingstop reported an 8.7% drop in domestic same-store sales for the latest quarter, with net income plunging to $29.9 million from $92.3 million a year earlier.
The company now expects a low-single-digit percent decline in domestic same-store sales for 2026, revising its previous guidance of flat to low-single-digit growth amid continued weak US traffic.
Total revenue rose 7.4% to $183.7 million but missed analyst expectations, as inflation-weary consumers reduced spending. Wingstop's CEO remains confident in long-term growth and anticipates a return to positive sales later this year.

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