Wingstop Inc (WING)

Currency in USD
171.21
-1.76(-1.02%)
Closed·
168.40-2.81(-1.64%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
147.48177.15
52 wk Range
142.24388.14
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
171.21
Open
157.14
Day's Range
147.48-177.15
52 wk Range
142.24-388.14
Volume
3.79M
Average Vol. (3m)
1.23M
1-Year Change
-24.962%
Book Value / Share
-26.51
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
275.47
Upside
+60.89%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
20 analysts have revised their earnings downwards for the upcoming period

Wingstop Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Sell
Technical Indicators
Sell
Moving Averages
Sell

Analyst Ratings

27 Buy
4 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
32 analysts
Overall Consensus
Strong Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 275.47
(+60.89% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Wells Fargo
Buy200.00+16.82%225.00MaintainApr 30, 2026
BMO Capital
Hold200.00+16.82%280.00MaintainApr 30, 2026
Barclays
Buy235.00+37.26%330.00MaintainApr 30, 2026
Morgan Stanley
Buy255.00+48.94%265.00MaintainApr 30, 2026
BTIG
Buy305.00+78.14%400.00MaintainApr 30, 2026

Wingstop Inc SWOT Analysis


Global Expansion
Delve into Wingstop's ambitious international growth strategy, aiming to sustain a 10%+ global development rate long-term despite market challenges
Financial Crossroads
Analysts project revenue to reach $858.8M by 2026, with price targets ranging from $242 to $421, reflecting mixed views on growth potential
Tech-Driven Evolution
Explore Wingstop's Smart Kitchen platform, a proprietary system enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction across its restaurant network
Digital Dominance
Wingstop's 70% digital sales mix fuels growth, enabling data-driven insights and improved marketing ROI through initiatives like "MyWingstop
Read full SWOT analysis

Wingstop Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Wingstop Q1 2026 EPS of $1.18 beat forecast by 13.46%, but revenue of $183.7M missed estimates by 2.94%, triggering a 9% stock decline.
  • Domestic same-store sales fell 8.7% due to atypical weather and elevated gas prices; system-wide sales grew 5.9% from new unit development.
  • Net income dropped to $30M while adjusted EBITDA rose 9.9% to $65.4M, demonstrating cost management strength amid macroeconomic headwinds.
  • FY2026 EPS guidance set at $4.61 with quarterly revenue forecasts ranging $196.3M-$218.6M; 20 analysts revised earnings downward for near-term.
  • CEO Morrison highlighted Smart Kitchen initiative for long-term growth; stock down 29% over six months, trading at P/E of 26.76 with $4.53B market cap.
Last Updated: 04/29/2026, 11:24 AM
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Earnings

Latest Release
Apr 29, 2026
EPS / Forecast
1.18 / 1.04
Revenue / Forecast
183.72M / 189.29M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 4.03%
Dividend Yield
0.68%
Industry Median 2.12%
Annualized Payout
1.20
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+17.92%
Growth Streak

WING Income Statement

Compare WING to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
WING
Peers
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Relationship
P/E Ratio
41.8x−1.2x10.6x
PEG Ratio
0.400.000.02
Price / Book
−5.9x1.0x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
6.6x0.4x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
65.0%19.2%28.2%
Fair Value Upside
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Wingstop Inc., together with its subsidiaries, franchises and operates restaurants under the Wingstop brand in United States, Australia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, and The Netherlands. Its restaurants provides classic wings, boneless wings, tenders, and hand-sauced-and-tossed in various flavors, as well as chicken sandwiches, fries, and hand-cut carrots and celery that are cooked-to-order. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
19.05M69.71%3.26B
Other Institutional Investors
17.99M30.29%3.08B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
37.04M100.00%6.34B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.12.02%3,284,702562,374
BlackRock, Inc.11.48%3,136,978537,082

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FAQ

What Is the Wingstop Inc (WING) Stock Price Today?

The Wingstop Inc stock price today is 171.21 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Wingstop Inc Trade On?

Wingstop Inc is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Wingstop Inc?

The stock symbol for Wingstop Inc is "WING."

Does Wingstop Inc Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Wingstop Inc dividend yield is 0.7%.

What Is the Wingstop Inc Market Cap?

As of today, Wingstop Inc market cap is 4.68B USD.

What Is Wingstop Inc's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Wingstop Inc EPS (TTM) is 4.03.

When Is the Next Wingstop Inc Earnings Date?

Wingstop Inc will release its next earnings report on Aug 05, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is WING a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Wingstop Inc Stock Split?

Wingstop Inc has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Wingstop Inc Have?

Wingstop Inc has 856 employees.

What is the current trading status of Wingstop Inc (WING)?

As of Apr 30, 2026, Wingstop Inc (WING) is trading at a price of 171.21 USD, with a previous close of 171.21 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 147.48 USD to 177.15 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 142.24 USD to 388.14 USD.

What Is Wingstop Inc (WING) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Wingstop Inc is 275.47 USD, with a high estimate of 400 USD and a low estimate of 140 USD. 27 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an +60.89% Upside potential.

What Is the WING Premarket Price?

WING's last pre-market stock price is 168.40 USD. The pre-market share volume is 770.00, and the stock has decreased by -2.81, or -1.64%.

What Is the WING After Hours Price?

WING's last after hours stock price is 168.49 USD, the stock has decreased by -2.72, or -1.59%.
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