
Shares of restaurant chain Wingstop WING.O up as much as 20.26% at $302.80
WING reports Q4 adjusted EPS of $1, beating analysts' estimates of 84 cents - data compiled by LSEG
Q4 revenue rises 8.6%, but misses estimates by ~$2 million
Q4 cost of sales declines to 75.6% from 77.6%, as prices of input ingredients like bone-in chicken wings fall compared to the previous year
Co expects annual domestic same-store-sales growth to be flat to low-single-digit, vs. estimates of 2.15% growth
BTIG analysts say they assume weather played a major role in sales performance so far this year; add they are excited to see annual same-store sales that suggest positive comps are still in play
"Guidance rules today, but consumer credit card data will drive shares in the weeks to come" - brokerage
Stock rose 16% in 2025