Wingstop Inc. reported its financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended September 26, 2026, revealing a decline in domestic same-store sales despite increased system-wide sales and a declared quarterly dividend.
For the three months ended September 26, 2026, the company reported total revenue of $185.1 million, an increase of 5.3% compared to the prior year period. However, domestic same-store sales decreased by 5.4% year-over-year. This decline was attributed to lower transaction volumes due to continued pressure on consumer spending. Despite this, system-wide sales reached $1.4 billion, a 6.0% increase from the prior year.
Net income for the quarter increased 2.2% to $29.1 million, or $1.07 per diluted share. The company reported Adjusted EBITDA of $64.0 million, which increased 0.5% compared to the prior year. Adjusted net income was $29.3 million, or $1.08 per diluted share, a decrease of 3.5%.
During the quarter, Wingstop opened 76 net new restaurants, bringing the total system-wide count to 3,331 restaurants. The company also repurchased and retired 190,688 shares of common stock at an average price of $131.12 per share during the third quarter.
In other corporate actions, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.33 per share. This dividend is payable on December 4, 2026, to stockholders of record as of November 13, 2026.
The company provided updated guidance for fiscal 2026, projecting a decline of approximately 6.5% to 7% in domestic same-store sales growth, global net new units of 440 to 450, and interest expense, net of approximately $41 million.
