Wingstop Earnings Beat Offsets Revenue Miss

Shares of the popular restaurant chain jump 14% on strong Q4 results

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Wingstop (WING) shares jumped 14% on Wednesday after the popular restaurant chain reported fourth quarter earnings that beat analysts' expectations, offsetting a revenue miss.

Why it matters

Wingstop has faced some challenges in recent quarters as consumers have pulled back on discretionary spending, but the company's ability to deliver strong earnings despite a revenue miss suggests it may be weathering the economic headwinds better than some of its peers.

The details

For the fourth quarter, Wingstop reported earnings per share of $0.79, topping the consensus estimate of $0.68. However, revenue of $352 million fell short of the $363 million analysts had expected. The company noted that sales in its direct-to-consumer channel grew 3.6% during the quarter, while wholesale revenue declined 15.5%.

  • Wingstop reported its fourth quarter results on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

The players

Wingstop

A popular restaurant chain known for its chicken wings.

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The takeaway

Wingstop's ability to deliver strong earnings despite a revenue miss suggests the company may be better positioned than some competitors to navigate the current economic environment, as consumers remain cautious about discretionary spending.