WST Stock Chart & Stats
€121.10
-€0.85(-0.72%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€121.10
-€0.85(-0.72%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€100.05 - €330.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)20.00
Market Cap
€3.06B
Enterprise Value€5.64K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€127.45M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€61.89M
Price to Earnings (P/E)30.6
Beta0.92
Next Earnings
Nov 04, 2026EPS Estimate
0.92Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.23
Shares Outstanding27,242,546
10 Day Avg. Volume7
30 Day Avg. Volume20
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 CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€176.12Price Target Upside45.44% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering17
EPS Forecast (FY)3.88
Revenue Forecast (FY)€667.08M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Franchise-driven Unit GrowthA heavily franchised model with sustained 15%–16% global unit growth and >300 U.S. openings delivers recurring royalty streams and low-capex expansion. Durable unit adds scale brand recognition, increases advertising pool efficiency, and compounds royalty revenue over multi-year horizons.
Strong Cash Generation & MarginsConsistent high margins and meaningful operating/free cash flow provide durable capacity to fund development, dividends, buybacks and technology investments. Strong cash generation supports long-term growth execution despite episodic volatility in quarter-to-quarter cash conversion.
Loyalty Program TractionEarly Club Wingstop adoption indicates durable improvements in repeat purchase and first‑party digital mix, which enhances customer lifetime value and margins. Ownership of guest data supports targeted offers and long-term frequency gains, insulating revenue versus third‑party reliance.
Bears Say
Deeply Negative EquityPersistently negative equity is a structural leverage and solvency concern: it limits balance-sheet flexibility, raises financing cost and investor scrutiny, and heightens vulnerability to shocks, potentially constraining the company's ability to fund expansion or sustain buybacks long term.
Weak Comps In Urban Trade AreasHigh concentration in lower‑income urban trade areas where frequency notably declined creates persistent revenue risk for royalties and franchisee economics. Recovery in these cohorts may lag macro cycles, pressuring system sales, franchisee profitability and long-term royalty growth until structural demand improves.
Margin Normalization & VolatilitySignificant year-over-year margin swings signal earnings sensitivity to cost inputs, mix and demand. If elevated 2025 margins prove transitory, persistent normalization could reduce cash available for reinvestment and shareholder returns, increasing execution risk during expansion.
Wingstop News
WST FAQ
What was Wingstop’s price range in the past 12 months?
Wingstop lowest stock price was €100.05 and its highest was €330.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Wingstop’s market cap?
Wingstop’s market cap is €3.06B.
When is Wingstop’s upcoming earnings report date?
Wingstop’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 04, 2026 which is in 93 days.
How were Wingstop’s earnings last quarter?
Wingstop released its earnings results on Jul 29, 2026. The company reported €1.025 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.889 by €0.136.
Is Wingstop overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Wingstop’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Wingstop pay dividends?
Wingstop does not currently pay dividends.
What is Wingstop’s EPS estimate?
Wingstop’s EPS estimate is 0.92.
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 €1.025 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.889. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.514%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Wingstop?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:WST
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:
€176.12 (45.44% Upside)
€176.12 (45.44% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DE:WST Sentiment 62%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth €27.6K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 60%
Bearish news 40%
Bearish news 40%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-54.60%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.75%
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.
WST 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 DE:WST earnings summariesWST Revenue Breakdown
45.01% Royalty revenue, franchise fees and other
34.16% Advertising fees
20.83% Company-owned restaurant sales
WST Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€176.12
▲(45.44% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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