Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. is the owner, operator and franchisor of restaurants. As of December 25, 2016, the Company's made-to-order menu items included 16 sauces and five seasonings, ranging from Sweet BBQ to Blazin. The Company's restaurants offer 20 to 40 domestic and imported beers on tap, including craft brews, and a selection of bottled beers, wines and liquor. As of December 25, 2016, the Company had company-owned or franchised restaurants in all 50 states and two Canadian provinces. Its franchised restaurants also operate in Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Philippines, Panama and the United Arab Emirates. The Company operates Buffalo Wild Wings, R Taco and PizzaRev restaurants, as well as sells Buffalo Wild Wings and R Taco restaurant franchises. In addition to traditional and boneless chicken wings, the Company's menu features a range of food items, including sharables, hamburgers, sandwiches, wraps, Buffalito soft tacos, and salads.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry N/A
Sub-IndustryRestaurants
SectorN/A
SymbolNASDAQ:BWLD
CUSIP11984810
Phone+1-952-5939943
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.60
Current Ratio0.70
Quick Ratio0.61
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E RatioN/A
Forward P/E Ratio31.45
P/E Growth1.72
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$1.99 billion
Price / Sales1.23
Cash Flow$13.5653 per share
Price / Cash11.57
Book Value$28.45 per share
Price / Book5.52
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A
Net Income$94.74 million
Net Margins3.63%
Return on Equity28.88%
Return on Assets7.78%
Miscellaneous
Employees44,000
Outstanding Shares15,530,000
Buffalo Wild Wings (NASDAQ:BWLD) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buffalo Wild Wings' stock symbol?
Buffalo Wild Wings trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "BWLD."
How will Buffalo Wild Wings' stock buyback program work?
Buffalo Wild Wings declared that its Board of Directors has approved a share repurchase program on Monday, April 10th 2017, which permits the company to buyback $400,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization permits the company to purchase up to 14.2% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are usually a sign that the company's board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.
How were Buffalo Wild Wings' earnings last quarter?
Buffalo Wild Wings (NASDAQ:BWLD) issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October, 25th. The restaurant operator reported $1.36 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.79 by $0.57. The restaurant operator earned $496.70 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $500.97 million. Buffalo Wild Wings had a net margin of 3.63% and a return on equity of 28.88%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up .5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $1.23 earnings per share. View Buffalo Wild Wings' Earnings History.
What price target have analysts set for BWLD?
21 analysts have issued twelve-month price targets for Buffalo Wild Wings' shares. Their predictions range from $105.00 to $160.00. On average, they expect Buffalo Wild Wings' share price to reach $141.50 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for Buffalo Wild Wings.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Buffalo Wild Wings stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Buffalo Wild Wings stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Various innovative initiatives undertaken by Buffalo Wild Wings like menu innovation, promotional and value offerings, roll-out of loyalty program and delivery, enhancement of digital capabilities along with international expansion are positives. The move to try small, fast food style stores given consumers inclination toward to-go and in-home dining experiences also bodes well. Notably, the company's earnings and revenues have been mostly missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate in the trailing 11 quarters. Moreover, the company’s comps have been under pressure due to the choppy restaurant sales environment. The menu price increases made by the company might affect traffic trends in the near term, thereby further weighing on traffic. Buffalo Wild Wings’ shares underperformed the industry in the past year. Earnings estimates for 2017 have gone up in the past 60 days." (2/5/2018)
- 2. Maxim Group analysts commented, "We maintain our Buy rating on Buffalo Wild Wings (BWLD), though lower our price target to $145, from $160, following a company investor presentation yesterday." (9/19/2017)
Who are Buffalo Wild Wings' key executives?
Buffalo Wild Wings' management team includes the folowing people:
- Jerry R. Rose, Independent Chairman of the Board (Age 66)
- Alexander H. Ware, Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President, Treasurer (Age 55)
- Emily C. Decker, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary (Age 37)
- Jeffrey B. Sorum, Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller (Age 53)
- Andrew D. Block, Senior Vice President - Talent Management (Age 48)
- Lee R. Patterson, Senior Vice President - Enterprise Strategy, Brand and Innovation (Age 42)
- Santiago M. Abraham, Chief Information Officer (Age 43)
- Cynthia L. Davis, Independent Director (Age 55)
- Andre J. Fernandez, Independent Director (Age 48)
- Harry L. Lawton, Independent Director (Age 43)
Has Buffalo Wild Wings been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media coverage about BWLD stock has been trending positive recently, Accern Sentiment reports. The research group scores the sentiment of media coverage by reviewing more than 20 million news and blog sources. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Buffalo Wild Wings earned a coverage optimism score of 0.36 on Accern's scale. They also assigned headlines about the restaurant operator an impact score of 45.50 out of 100, meaning that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the next few days.
How do I buy shares of Buffalo Wild Wings?
Shares of BWLD can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Buffalo Wild Wings' stock price today?
One share of BWLD stock can currently be purchased for approximately $156.95.
How big of a company is Buffalo Wild Wings?
Buffalo Wild Wings has a market capitalization of $2.43 billion and generates $1.99 billion in revenue each year. Buffalo Wild Wings employs 44,000 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Buffalo Wild Wings?
Buffalo Wild Wings' mailing address is 5500 Wayzata Blvd Ste 1600, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55416-1237, United States. The restaurant operator can be reached via phone at +1-952-5939943.
MarketBeat Community Rating for Buffalo Wild Wings (BWLD)
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