Wingstop Surpasses EPS, Revenue Lags

(NASDAQ:WING), the popular chicken wings chain, recently published its Q4 2024 earnings on February 19, 2025. The company announced a diluted EPS of $0.92, surpassing the analyst forecast of $0.86, by delivering a growth rate of 43.8% year-over-year. Conversely, the company reported a revenue of $161.8 million, falling short of the expected $165 million, yet marking a 27.4% increase compared to the prior year. Overall, the quarter demonstrated substantial profitability, although revenue-building strategies have room for development.

Source: Analyst estimates for the quarter provided by FactSet.

Wingstop's business focuses heavily on a franchising model, with nearly all of its 2,563 restaurants operated by franchisees. This structure allows the company to maintain high margins, reduce capital expenditures, and generate consistent cash flow. Recently, Wingstop added 349 new restaurants in 2024, leveraging franchise confidence and strong economics.

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