Wingstop Inc. Reports Fiscal Second Quarter Financial Results

Wingstop Inc. reported its financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended June 27, 2026. The company achieved 102 net new openings during this period, contributing to a 16% growth in units.

Michael Skipworth, President and CEO of Wingstop, noted, "During the second quarter, we continued making meaningful progress against the strategic priorities that we believe will drive the next phase of growth for Wingstop." He highlighted the national launch of Club Wingstop as a significant milestone and emphasized investments in customer relationships, value, flavor innovation, and operational efficiency.

For Q2 2026, Wingstop reported system-wide sales of $1.4 billion, a 5.3% increase compared to the same quarter in the previous year. The company recorded total revenue of $185.6 million, marking a 6.4% growth year-over-year, and achieved a net income of $31.3 million, reflecting a 16.9% increase.

Despite overall growth, domestic same-store sales saw a decrease of 7.5% when compared to Q2 2025. Digital sales accounted for 71.6% of system-wide sales, demonstrating a strong presence in the digital marketplace. The company also updated its financial outlook, forecasting a decline of 4% to 6% in domestic same-store sales growth for 2026.

As of June 27, 2026, Wingstop operates 3,255 restaurants worldwide. The company plans to pay a quarterly dividend of $0.33 per share to stockholders, with the payment scheduled for September 5, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 15, 2026.