Wingstop — Apr 28, 2026 release
Fiscal 2026 first-quarter results · 8-K Item 2.02 · Exhibit 99.1 · 0001636222-26-000015
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Restructuring charges (included in SG&A)
“$3 million”
Period
FY2026
Measure
Company-defined measure
Source
Prose
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SG&A for FY2026
“$146 - $149 million”
Restructuring charges (included in SG&A) for FY2026
“$3 million”
Stock-based compensation expense for FY2026
“approximately $28 million”
Global unit growth rate for FY2026
“15% to 16%”
Interest expense, net for FY2026
“approximately $43 million”
Depreciation and amortization for FY2026
“approximately $30 million”
Share repurchase program
“up to an additional $300.0 million”
Exhibit 99.1 · the passage around this item
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2 Financial Outlook The Company’s outlook is dependent on the macro-environment which is inherently difficult to predict given current high levels of uncertainty. The Company is providing updated guidance for 2026: • Low-single digit decline in domestic same store sales growth; • SG&A of between $146 - $149 million, which includes $3 million of restructuring charges related to corporate realignment; • Stock-based compensation expense of approximately $28 million. Additionally, the Company reiterates guidance for 2026: • Global unit growth rate of 15% to 16%; • Interest expense, net of approximately $43 million; and • Depreciation and amortization of approximately $30 million. Restaurant Development As of March 28, 2026, there were 3,153 Wingstop restaurants system-wide. This included 2,653 restaurants in the United States, of which 2,596 were franchised restaurants and 57 were company-owned, and 500 franchised restaurants were in international markets, including U.S. territories. During the first quarter 2026, there were 97 net system-wide Wingstop restaurant openings. Quarterly Dividend In recognition of our strong cash flow generation and our commitment to returning value to stockholders, on April 28, 2026, our board of directors authorized and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share of common stock, resulting in a total dividend of approximately $8.2 million. This dividend will be paid on June 5, 2026 to stockholders of record as of May 15, 2026. Share Repurchase As previously announced, during the fiscal
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