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Did Wingstop Beat Earnings?
Wingstop (WING) reported Q1 '26 revenue of $184M, up 7.4% year-over-year, with reported EPS of $1.18. That topped the $1.11 analyst estimate by 6.3% — an earnings beat.
AltIndex tracks earnings alongside 25+ alternative data signals that can move ahead of the report — Wingstop’s job postings, web traffic, and employee business outlook. See the full WING stock analysis or the earnings calendar for upcoming reports.
WING Earnings Surprise History (EPS vs. Estimate)
| Quarter | Estimated EPS | Reported EPS | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 '26 | $1.11 | $1.18 | Beat +6.3% |
| Q4 '25 | $0.84 | $1.00 | Beat +19.2% |
| Q3 '25 | $0.93 | $1.09 | Beat +17.2% |
| Q2 '25 | $0.87 | $1.00 | Beat +15.6% |
| Q1 '25 | $0.88 | $1.03 | Beat +16.2% |
| Q4 '24 | $0.87 | $0.95 | Beat +9.6% |
Wingstop Quarterly Financial Trends
| Metric | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 156M | 162M | 162M | 171M | 174M | 176M | 176M | 184M |
| Gross margin | 47.8% | 47.5% | 48.1% | 83.0% | 82.4% | 82.6% | 82.4% | 82.8% |
| Operating margin | 26.5% | 24.5% | 25.9% | 27.2% | 26.8% | 29.0% | 27.2% | 29.0% |
| Net income | 27M | 26M | 27M | 92M | 27M | 28M | 27M | 30M |
| Net margin | 17.7% | 15.8% | 16.5% | 53.9% | 15.4% | 16.2% | 15.2% | 16.3% |
| EPS | $0.93 | $0.88 | $0.95 | $1.03 | $1.00 | $1.09 | $1.00 | $1.18 |
Wingstop Earnings Trend Analysis
Over the eight quarters from Q2 '24 to Q1 '26, Wingstop’s quarterly revenue moved from $156M to $184M. Net margin compressed from 17.7% to 16.3%, against a 82.8% gross margin in the most recent quarter — a read on whether revenue growth is translating into profit. Wingstop has beaten Wall Street EPS estimates in 7 of its last 8 reported quarters.
When Is Wingstop’s Next Earnings Date?
Wingstop reports earnings on a quarterly schedule. Its most recent report covered Q1 '26. For the confirmed upcoming date — and every other company reporting soon — see the WING earnings calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions: Wingstop Earnings
Wingstop's next earnings date has not been confirmed yet. See the earnings calendar for all upcoming reports.
Wingstop reported Q1 '26 EPS of $1.18 on revenue of $184M (+7.4% YoY). Wingstop beat estimates, reporting $1.18 vs. the $1.11 estimate.
Wingstop reported Q1 '26 revenue of $184M, up 7.4% from the same quarter a year earlier.
Signals like job postings, web traffic, and employee sentiment reflect business activity in real time and can move before quarterly results are reported. AltIndex combines them with 25+ others in the WING AI Score.
