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Curious about Wingstop (WING) Q1 Performance? Explore Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics

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In its upcoming report, Wingstop (WING - Free Report) is predicted by Wall Street analysts to post quarterly earnings of $0.74 per share, reflecting an increase of 25.4% compared to the same period last year. Revenues are forecasted to be $135.12 million, representing a year-over-year increase of 24.3%.

Over the past 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been adjusted upward by 1.3% to its current level. This demonstrates the covering analysts' collective reassessment of their initial projections during this period.

Before a company reveals its earnings, it is vital to take into account any changes in earnings projections. These revisions play a pivotal role in predicting the possible reactions of investors toward the stock. Multiple empirical studies have consistently shown a strong association between trends in earnings estimates and the short-term price movements of a stock.

While investors typically rely on consensus earnings and revenue estimates to gauge how the business may have fared during the quarter, examining analysts' projections for some of the company's key metrics often helps gain a deeper insight.

That said, let's delve into the average estimates of some Wingstop metrics that Wall Street analysts commonly model and monitor.

The consensus estimate for 'Revenue- Royalty revenue, franchise fees and other' stands at $59.72 million. The estimate indicates a change of +23.9% from the prior-year quarter.

Analysts expect 'Revenue- Company-owned restaurant sales' to come in at $27.89 million. The estimate points to a change of +20.9% from the year-ago quarter.

The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Revenue- Advertising fees' will likely reach $46.20 million. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +23.3%.

The consensus among analysts is that 'System-wide Domestic Same Store Sales Growth' will reach 11.4%. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported 20.1% in the same quarter last year.

Analysts forecast 'Total System-wide Restaurants' to reach 2,266. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of 1,996.

Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Total Franchise Restaurants' should arrive at 2,214. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported 1,953 in the same quarter last year.

Analysts predict that the 'Company-owned domestic same store sales growth' will reach 7.2%. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 10.3% in the same quarter of the previous year.

Analysts' assessment points toward 'Number of Restaurants at end of period - Domestic Company-Owned Activity' reaching 49. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of 43.

The average prediction of analysts places 'New Restaurant Openings - International Franchised Activity' at 10. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 8 in the same quarter of the previous year.

The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'New Restaurant Openings' of 53. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 40 in the same quarter of the previous year.

It is projected by analysts that the 'Total Domestic Restaurants' will reach 1,968. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of 1,753.

According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Number of Restaurants at end of period - International Franchised Activity' should come in at 297. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported 243 in the same quarter last year.

View all Key Company Metrics for Wingstop here>>>

Shares of Wingstop have experienced a change of +4.4% in the past month compared to the -2% move of the Zacks S&P 500 composite. With a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), WING is expected to outperform the overall market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>


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