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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$116.35 - $381.45
Previous Close$135.29
Volume971.87K
Average Volume (3M)1.08M
Market Cap
$3.67B
Enterprise Value$5.35K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$128.82M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.27B
Price to Earnings (P/E)33.4
Beta1.32
Next Earnings
Nov 04, 2026EPS Estimate
1.1Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.86%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.04
Shares Outstanding27,232,553
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
$213.32Price Target Upside57.78% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering21
EPS Forecast (FY)4.55
Revenue Forecast (FY)$778.04M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Franchised Unit GrowthSustained double-digit net new unit growth drives recurring royalty and franchise-fee streams that compound over time. A large development pipeline supports scale economics, expands brand reach, and underpins long-term revenue visibility independent of short-term comp noise.
Strong Cash GenerationRobust operating and free cash flow provide durable funding for reinvestment, unit development, dividends, and buybacks without relying on equity issuance. Consistent cash conversion supports capital allocation flexibility and cushions operational stress periods.
Healthy Margins & Unit EconomicsHigh restaurant-level profitability and steady corporate margins reflect a favorable franchised model and operational leverage. Margin gains from supply-chain visibility and Smart Kitchen initiatives increase sustainable earnings per unit and improve franchise economics over time.
Bears Say
Deeply Negative EquityMaterially negative equity constrains balance-sheet flexibility, raises stakeholder scrutiny, and can limit strategic optionality. Even with lower debt, negative equity heightens risk of covenant pressure, reduces buffer for shocks, and may impair long-term financing options.
Same-store Sales WeaknessPersistent comp declines erode recurring royalty streams and compress franchisee margins, undermining the primary recurring revenue model. Prolonged weakness in customer frequency and ticket risks slowing royalty growth even as unit counts increase.
Concentration In Stressed Trade AreasHigh exposure to lower‑income urban markets makes system sales sensitive to macro shocks and local consumer stress. Disparate performance across cohorts may slow system recovery, increase support needs for franchisees, and limit consistent same-store stabilization.
Wingstop News
WING FAQ
What was Wingstop Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Wingstop Inc. lowest stock price was $116.35 and its highest was $381.45 in the past 12 months.
What is Wingstop Inc.’s market cap?
Wingstop Inc.’s market cap is $3.67B.
When is Wingstop Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Wingstop Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 04, 2026 which is in 97 days.
How were Wingstop Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Wingstop Inc. 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 Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Wingstop Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Wingstop Inc. pay dividends?
Wingstop Inc. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.3 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.86%. See more information on Wingstop Inc. dividends here
What is Wingstop Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Wingstop Inc.’s EPS estimate is 1.1.
How many shares outstanding does Wingstop Inc. have?
Wingstop Inc. has 27,232,553 shares outstanding.
What happened to Wingstop Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Wingstop Inc. 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 3.396%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Wingstop Inc.?
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:
$213.32 (57.78% Upside)
$213.32 (57.78% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WING Sentiment 62%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.5M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $31.5K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.3%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 67%
Bearish news 33%
Bearish news 33%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-54.60%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.86%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-6.88%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Wingstop Inc.
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
$213.32
▲(57.78% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.71% Insiders
51.84% Mutual Funds
2.74% Other Institutional Investors
22.22% Public Companies and
Individual Investors