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Wingstop (WING) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Wingstop gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Feb 21, 2024. Its releases raised guidance 4 times and lowered it 4 times.
Revenue
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| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2023 | $127M (Feb 21, 2024) | — | — | — |
Stock-based compensation
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| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $32.0M (Feb 18, 2026) → lowered $28.0M (Apr 29, 2026) → lowered $24.0M (Jul 29, 2026) → lowered $21.0M (Oct 28, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | $26.0M (Feb 19, 2025) → reaffirmed $26.0M (Jul 30, 2025) → reaffirmed $26.0M (Nov 4, 2025) | — | — | — |
| FY2024 | $19.0M (Feb 21, 2024) → raised $20.0M (May 1, 2024) → reaffirmed $20.0M (Jul 31, 2024) → raised $22.5M (Oct 30, 2024) | — | — | — |
Depreciation & amortization
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| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $30.0M (Feb 18, 2026) → reaffirmed $30.0M (Apr 29, 2026) → raised $33.0M (Jul 29, 2026) → raised $35.0M (Oct 28, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | $29.0M–$30.0M (Feb 19, 2025) → lowered $28.0M–$29.0M (Jul 30, 2025) → lowered $26.0M (Nov 4, 2025) | — | — | — |
| FY2024 | $18.0M–$19.0M (Feb 21, 2024) → reaffirmed $18.0M–$19.0M (May 1, 2024) → reaffirmed $18.0M–$19.0M (Jul 31, 2024) → raised $19.0M (Oct 30, 2024) | — | — | — |
EPS
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| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $4.00 (Jul 29, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2024 | $3.00 (May 1, 2024) | — | — | — |
Interest expense
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| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $43.0M (Feb 18, 2026) → reaffirmed $43.0M (Apr 29, 2026) → reaffirmed $43.0M (Jul 29, 2026) → lowered $41.0M (Oct 28, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | $46.0M (Feb 19, 2025) → lowered $39.0M (Jul 30, 2025) → lowered $37.5M (Nov 4, 2025) | — | — | — |
The latest quarter
Wingstop, Q3 2026: revenue $185M (+5% year over year), operating margin 27.4%, net earnings $29.1M, operating cash flow $61.3M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Wingstop beat its guidance?
Wingstop gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Feb 21, 2024. Its releases raised guidance 4 times and lowered it 4 times.
How often does Wingstop raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance 4 times and lowered it 4 times since Feb 21, 2024.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.