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Wingstop rises after quarterly profit beats estimates

ReutersFeb 18, 2026 6:32 PM

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

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