Wingstop Inc. (WING)
NASDAQ:WING
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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 - $388.14
Previous CloseN/A
Volume237.42K
Average Volume (3M)1.50M
Market Cap
$4.11B
Enterprise Value$4.21B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$128.82M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$60.58M
Price to Earnings (P/E)37.1
Beta1.29
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
1.03Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.45%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.04
Shares Outstanding27,232,553
10 Day Avg. Volume1,259,854
30 Day Avg. Volume1,495,742
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 Cap1.02
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.93
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.18
Enterprise Value/Ebitda18.73
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$239.24Price Target Upside21.85% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering25
EPS Forecast (FY)4.57
Revenue Forecast (FY)$779.48M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Asset-light Franchised Model & Unit EconomicsAn asset-light franchised model with strong unit economics and sub-2-year payback supports durable royalty streams, rapid scalability and margin resilience. Healthy AUVs and quick payback incentivize new franchisees and sustain long-term network expansion and cash flow.
Consistent Strong Cash GenerationRobust operating and free cash flow provide durable internal funding for unit growth, buybacks and dividends. Strong FCF coverage relative to earnings reduces reliance on external financing and underpins capital returns and reinvestment over the medium term.
High Unit Growth Pipeline And Global ExpansionSustained double-digit unit growth and a large pipeline drive predictable royalty and franchise fee growth over months. Broad expansion, including planned entry into India, diversifies revenue exposure and compounds system-wide sales as new units mature into recurring cash generators.
Bears Say
Deeply Negative Shareholders' EquityPersistently negative equity constrains financial flexibility, can complicate lender and investor perceptions, and raises risk around capital structure despite recent debt reductions. This structural balance-sheet weakness limits strategic options over the medium term.
Weak Same-store Sales And Consumer PressureSustained comps weakness reduces royalty revenue per unit and indicates softer consumer demand, particularly among lower-income cohorts. Prolonged same-store sales declines can erode franchisee economics and slow royalty and fee growth until demand stabilizes.
Operational Scaling Risk: Smart Kitchen & DeliveryImperfect rollout of Smart Kitchen and uneven delivery execution limit systemwide margin and service improvements. Until operational upgrades and third-party delivery performance scale broadly, potential efficiency and margin gains remain incremental and execution-sensitive.
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 $388.14 in the past 12 months.
What is Wingstop Inc.’s market cap?
Wingstop Inc.’s market cap is $4.11B.
When is Wingstop Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Wingstop Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 63 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:
$239.24 (21.85% Upside)
$239.24 (21.85% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WING Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.5M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $70.6K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.2%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-56.48%
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 subsidiaries, franchises and operates restaurants under the Wingstop brand name. Its restaurants offer classic wings, boneless wings, and tenders that are cooked-to-order, and hand-sauced-and-tossed in various flavors. As of December 25, 2021, the company had 1,695 franchised restaurants and 36 company-owned restaurants in 44 states and 7 countries worldwide. Wingstop Inc. was founded in 1994 and is headquartered 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
$239.24
▲(21.85% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.68% Insiders
54.62% Mutual Funds
17.42% Other Institutional Investors
4.93% Public Companies and
Individual Investors