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WING Stock Chart & Stats
$196.34
-$0.09(-0.03%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$196.34
-$0.09(-0.03%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$116.35 - $381.45
Previous CloseN/A
Volume237.42K
Average Volume (3M)1.29M
Market Cap
$4.85B
Enterprise Value$5.23B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$128.82M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.27B
Price to Earnings (P/E)44.1
Beta1.30
Next Earnings
Jul 29, 2026EPS Estimate
1.03Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.45%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.04
Shares Outstanding27,232,553
10 Day Avg. Volume1,076,727
30 Day Avg. Volume1,289,726
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 Cap1.08
Enterprise Value/Revenue7.37
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.92
Enterprise Value/Ebitda24.10
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$232.79Price Target Upside18.56% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering21
EPS Forecast (FY)4.56
Revenue Forecast (FY)$778.99M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Franchised Model & Unit-level EconomicsA predominantly franchised model with sub‑2 year payback and ~$2M AUV gives durable, recurring royalty revenue with low corporate capital intensity. Strong unit economics incentivize new franchisees, supporting steady royalty streams and scalable margin expansion over time.
Rapid Unit Growth And Large PipelineSustained high single‑digit to mid‑teens unit growth and a >2,200‑commitment pipeline provide structural revenue tailwinds as royalties scale. Consistent openings expand brand footprint, diversify market exposure, and compound recurring fee income independent of short‑term same‑store volatility.
Strong Cash Flow And Healthy MarginsRobust operating and free cash flow alongside high operating/EBITDA margins create durable internal funding for dividends, buybacks and targeted reinvestment. Reliable cash generation reduces refinancing dependence and supports capital returns even amid cyclical sales fluctuations.
Bears Say
Deeply Negative Shareholders' EquityPersistently negative equity is a structural balance‑sheet weakness that limits financial flexibility, raises stakeholder and covenant risk, and can constrain strategic choices. Even with lower debt, negative equity may hinder access to capital and heighten vulnerability to shocks.
Significant Same-store Sales WeaknessMaterial and persistent comps deterioration signals demand pressure that reduces royalty income and franchisor revenue growth. Extended weakness can strain franchisee economics, slow new openings in weaker markets, and compress margins even if unit count rises.
Execution Risk: Smart Kitchen & Delivery Not Fully ScaledOperational initiatives (Smart Kitchen, delivery improvements) show progress but remain incompletely deployed, creating execution risk. Until scaled, expected unit‑level cost and speed benefits will be limited, potentially delaying margin uplift and full recovery in guest experience and comps.
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 $4.85B.
When is Wingstop Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Wingstop Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 29, 2026 which is in 23 days.
How were Wingstop Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Wingstop Inc. released its earnings results on Apr 29, 2026. The company reported $1.18 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.027 by $0.153.
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 0.45%. See more information on Wingstop Inc. dividends here
What is Wingstop Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Wingstop Inc.’s EPS estimate is 1.03.
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 $1.027. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.017%.
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:
$232.79 (18.56% Upside)
$232.79 (18.56% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WING Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
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
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-45.12%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-15.30%
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
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a mixed but broadly constructive picture: meaningful growth and momentum in unit development, revenue, adjusted EBITDA, loyalty pilot traction, operational improvements from the Wingstop Smart Kitchen, and strong franchise economics and capital return programs are significant positives. Offsetting these are a substantial Q1 same-store sales decline (8.7%), notable macro and weather headwinds (estimated ~4 percentage point hit), and continued work required to scale Smart Kitchen and delivery performance systemwide. Management expects normalization and a return to same-store sales growth in the second half of the year as initiatives scale.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
$232.79
▲(18.56% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.68% Insiders
54.62% Mutual Funds
17.42% Other Institutional Investors
4.93% Public Companies and Individual Investors