Wingstop Sets Third-Quarter Results Date for Before Market Open on October 28
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Wingstop set October 28, 2026, as the date for releasing its fiscal third-quarter results before the market opens, with a call to discuss the results scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Eastern time, according to an investor relations statement. The upcoming announcement puts domestic same-store sales at the center of investors’ attention after the company recorded a decline in the metric in the second quarter. Wingstop reported revenue of $185.6 million at the time, compared with $174.3 million in the corresponding quarter of 2025. System-wide sales, which include restaurant sales, also rose to $1.4 billion, up 5.3% from the comparable period. Shares of the company, listed under the ticker WING, closed at $123.52 on October 27, the eve of the results.
Second-quarter results showed a divergence between revenue growth and sales at established restaurants: domestic same-store sales fell 7.5% compared with the second quarter of 2025. Wingstop attributed the decline to lower transaction volumes amid continued pressure on consumer spending. The same-store sales metric measures the performance of established restaurants, while revenue and system-wide sales reflect a broader scope of activity, including the impact of new locations. The company recorded 102 net openings in the second quarter of 2026. The third-quarter reading therefore comes as the restaurant network expands while domestic sales at established locations remain weak.
In the third quarter of 2025, domestic same-store sales fell 5.6% year over year, while revenue was $175.7 million, compared with $162.5 million in the third quarter of 2024. These figures provide the basis for year-over-year comparison with the new results, but the latest report available on the official results page that was accessed was the second-quarter 2026 report. The company had cut its forecast in July for domestic same-store sales in fiscal 2026 to a decline of 4% to 6%. At the same time, it maintained its forecast for global unit growth of 15% to 16% during the year. The reported results will show how the third quarter performed against these annual forecasts.
Wingstop said digital sales accounted for 71.6% of system-wide sales in the second quarter, alongside 5.3% growth in system-wide sales to $1.4 billion. This reflects the continued contribution of digital channels to activity, as well as the expanding restaurant network, while domestic same-store sales remained under pressure from declining transactions. CEO Michael Skipworth said the company is investing in value, flavor innovation and Smart Kitchen technologies. He added that these investments strengthen its confidence in the long-term opportunity to become a “top 10 global restaurant brand.” The company frames these initiatives as part of its plan to strengthen its brand position globally.
The third-quarter results statement is scheduled for release before the market opens on October 28, followed by the company’s call with investors at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. Wingstop said in its announcement that the statement would be released that morning and set the call time to discuss the results. Releasing the figures before trading begins gives investors access to them ahead of the session. A comparison of domestic same-store sales with the decline in the previous third quarter and the steeper decline in the second quarter of 2026 will be among the report’s main points. Investors will also watch whether the company adjusts its annual forecasts for same-store sales or unit growth.