Wingstop Q3: EPS Misses As Chicken Wing Costs Bite, Strong Sales Growth, Aggressive Expansion Plans & More
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Wingstop Inc. reported Q3 earnings with an EPS miss but strong sales growth. Despite beating sales estimates, shares fell due to increased costs and missed EPS expectations. The company plans aggressive expansion and declared a dividend.
October 30, 2024 | 3:34 pm
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Wingstop's Q3 earnings report showed an EPS miss, leading to a 17.7% drop in share price. Despite strong sales growth and expansion plans, increased costs impacted profitability.
Wingstop's Q3 earnings missed EPS expectations, causing a significant drop in share price. While sales growth was strong, increased costs, particularly for chicken wings, impacted profitability. The company's aggressive expansion plans and dividend declaration were not enough to offset investor concerns about rising costs.
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