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WING Stock Chart & Stats
$135.20
$0.34(0.25%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$135.20
$0.34(0.25%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$110.44 - $342.10
Previous Close$135.29
Volume971.87K
Average Volume (3M)1.08M
Market Cap
$3.12B
Enterprise Value$5.64K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$127.45M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.27B
Price to Earnings (P/E)28.5
Beta1.24
Next Earnings
Nov 04, 2026EPS Estimate
1.05Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.02%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.23
Shares Outstanding27,242,546
10 Day Avg. Volume1,011,666
30 Day Avg. Volume1,075,515
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.61
Price to Book (P/B)-9.73
Price to Sales (P/S)10.28
P/FCF Ratio67.85
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$199.13Price Target Upside47.28% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering17
EPS Forecast (FY)4.44
Revenue Forecast (FY)$766.07M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Franchise Unit Growth & ScaleAggressive, repeatable unit growth under a franchise model drives recurring royalty and fee revenue while minimizing capital intensity. A large pipeline and stated push toward a >10,000-unit global footprint provide durable revenue leverage and long-term scale benefits for margins and brand penetration.
Strong Restaurant-Level ProfitabilitySustained, high restaurant-level margins reflect durable unit economics and pricing power for a limited-menu, delivery-friendly concept. Healthy operating and EBITDA margins support franchised royalty streams and give the company structural capacity to fund expansion, marketing, and shareholder returns.
Robust Cash Generation & Capital ReturnsConsistent operating cash flow and meaningful free cash flow allow management to reinvest in unit growth, execute opportunistic M&A and return capital to shareholders via buybacks and dividends. Strong cash generation is a durable pillar for financing expansion without heavy equity issuance.
Bears Say
Weak Balance Sheet / Negative EquityPersistently negative equity raises financial fragility, complicates leverage assessment and reduces cushioning against downturns. Even with recent debt reduction, a compromised capital structure limits flexibility for sustained investments or shocks and raises refinancing and stakeholder risk over the medium term.
Same-Store Sales Pressure In Core MarketsMaterial comp declines and concentration in lower-income urban trade areas create a structural headwind to royalty-linked revenue and cash flow. If frequency and visit patterns remain impaired, recurring franchise income and unit-level economics may face prolonged weakness despite new openings.
Volatile Free Cash Flow & Profit NormalizationWhile FCF is meaningful in aggregate, recent sharp volatility and sub‑100% cash conversion increase the risk that cash available for growth and returns will fluctuate. Coupled with negative equity, uneven FCF raises the chance that capital allocation must be reprioritized during stress periods.
Wingstop News
WING FAQ
What was Wingstop’s price range in the past 12 months?
Wingstop lowest stock price was $110.44 and its highest was $342.10 in the past 12 months.
What is Wingstop’s market cap?
Wingstop’s market cap is $3.12B.
When is Wingstop’s upcoming earnings report date?
Wingstop’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 04, 2026 which is in 76 days.
How were Wingstop’s earnings last quarter?
Wingstop released its earnings results on Jul 29, 2026. The company reported $1.18 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.023 by $0.157.
Is Wingstop overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Wingstop’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Wingstop pay dividends?
Wingstop pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.33 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.02%. See more information on Wingstop dividends here
What is Wingstop’s EPS estimate?
Wingstop’s EPS estimate is 1.05.
How many shares outstanding does Wingstop have?
Wingstop has 27,242,546 shares outstanding.
What happened to Wingstop’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Wingstop reported an EPS of $1.18 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.023. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.395%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Wingstop?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in WING
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Wingstop Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$199.13 (47.28% Upside)
$199.13 (47.28% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WING Sentiment 69%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.5M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 2.2%
Last 30 Days <0.1%
Last 30 Days <0.1%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-54.60%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.02%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-7.10%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Wingstop
Wingstop Inc., together with its affiliated companies, manages and licenses a network of restaurants known by the Wingstop brand. These establishments are recognized for their made-to-order offerings, including classic bone-in wings, boneless wings, and tenders, all freshly cooked and expertly hand-tossed in a wide array of distinctive sauces. By December 25, 2021, Wingstop's extensive reach encompassed 1,695 independently operated franchise locations and 36 company-owned stores, spread throughout 44 U.S. states and seven countries globally. This enterprise, which was founded in 1994, has its corporate headquarters located in Addison, Texas.
WING Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a mixed picture: strong underlying unit growth, margin and profitability improvements, successful early traction with Club Wingstop, and measurable operational gains from Smart Kitchen contrasted with a material same-store sales decline (7.5% in Q2) and near-term pressure concentrated in lower‑income, urban trade areas. Management emphasized targeted value messaging, loyalty and operational execution to stabilize comps while maintaining aggressive unit development and shareholder returns. Near-term trends and guidance were downgraded on comps, but cash flow, earnings growth, and development momentum support confidence in the long‑term strategy.View all WING earnings summariesWING Revenue Breakdown
45.01% Royalty revenue, franchise fees and other
34.16% Advertising fees
20.83% Company-owned restaurant sales
WING Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$199.13
▲(47.28% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.72% Insiders
51.82% Mutual Funds
15.03% Other Institutional Investors
9.91% Public Companies and
Individual Investors