On Tuesday, Buffalo Wild Wings
- Revenues and EPS exceeded analyst estimates by 4.6% and 29%, respectively.
- Net sales increased by 32.1%, primarily driven by an increase in company-owned same-store sales and franchise royalties and fees.
- Increased net income and accrued expenses resulted in an increase in cash flow from operations, which was partially offset by the purchase of marketable securities.
(Figures in millions, except per-share data)
Income Statement Highlights
|
Avg. Est. |
Q3 2006 |
Q3 2005 |
Change |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sales |
$65 |
$68 |
$52 |
32.1% |
|
Net Profit |
-- |
$4 |
$2 |
88.1% |
|
EPS |
$0.31 |
$0.40 |
$0.22 |
81.8% |
|
Diluted Shares |
-- |
9 |
9 |
1.0% |
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Margin Checkup
|
Q3 2006 |
Q3 2005 |
Change* |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Gross Margin |
72.85% |
72.75% |
0.10 |
|
Operating Margin |
6.85% |
5.22% |
1.63 |
|
Net Margin |
5.16% |
3.62% |
1.54 |
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Balance Sheet Highlights
|
Assets |
Q3 2006 |
Q3 2005 |
Change |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Cash + ST Invest. |
$57 |
$50 |
12.7% |
|
Accounts Rec. |
$6 |
$4 |
55.2% |
|
Inventory |
$2 |
$1 |
28.0% |
|
Liabilities |
Q3 2006 |
Q3 2005 |
Change |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Accounts Payable |
$9 |
$5 |
65.0% |
|
Long-Term Debt |
$0 |
$0 |
n/a |
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Cash Flow Highlights
|
YTD 2006 |
YTD 2005 |
Change |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Cash From Ops. |
$20 |
$16 |
23.9% |
|
Capital Expenditures |
$17 |
$15 |
11.8% |
|
Free Cash Flow |
$3 |
$1 |
278.6% |
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