Wingstop Inc. (WING) shares surged 6.03% in pre-market trading on Wednesday following the release of its fiscal second quarter 2025 financial results, which exceeded analyst expectations. The chicken wing restaurant chain demonstrated robust growth and expansion despite some challenges in same-store sales.

The company reported an adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.00, significantly outperforming the IBES estimate of $0.87. Total revenue increased by 12% compared to the same quarter last year, reaching $174.3 million. System-wide sales saw an impressive 13.9% growth, totaling $1.34 billion. Wingstop's adjusted EBITDA of $59.205 million also surpassed the IBES estimate of $55.8 million, while adjusted net income came in at $27.929 million, beating the expected $24.5 million.

Wingstop's growth strategy remains on track, with the company opening 129 net new restaurants during the quarter, representing a 19.8% net new unit growth. The total number of system-wide restaurants reached 2,818, with notable expansion in international markets. Despite these positive developments, the company faced a slight headwind with domestic same-store sales decreasing by 1.9%. However, investors seem focused on the overall growth story and the company's ability to exceed earnings expectations, as reflected in the pre-market stock surge. Additionally, Wingstop's board approved an increase in the quarterly dividend from $0.27 to $0.30 per share, further boosting investor confidence.