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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)1.09M
Market Cap
$3.88B
Enterprise Value$5.35K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$128.82M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.27B
Price to Earnings (P/E)35.2
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. Volume1,009,532
30 Day Avg. Volume1,086,776
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
$226.05Price Target Upside15.13% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering22
EPS Forecast (FY)4.56
Revenue Forecast (FY)$778.66M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Franchise Unit EconomicsStrong unit economics — high AUV, modest upfront investment and sub-2-year payback — underpin durable franchise demand and recurring royalty revenue. This supports rapid franchised expansion with lower capital intensity for Wingstop while preserving long-term margin leverage and cash returns.
Cash Generation And MarginsRobust cash generation and strong operating margins provide durable financial flexibility. High operating and EBITDA margins plus a sizable, growing free cash flow base enable reinvestment, dividends and buybacks; they also buffer the business against cyclical declines in sales.
Rapid Unit Growth And PipelineHigh organic unit growth and a large global pipeline create a multi-year revenue runway. New openings expand the royalty base and brand scale, increasing system-wide sales potential and spreading fixed marketing/technology costs over a growing network.
Bears Say
Deeply Negative Shareholders' EquityPersistently negative equity is a structural balance-sheet vulnerability. It constrains financial flexibility, limits ability to raise equity cheaply, and amplifies solvency risk in downside scenarios despite recent debt reduction, potentially affecting long-term strategic options.
Same-store Sales WeaknessMaterial same-store sales declines directly reduce royalty income and signal demand weakness among core customers. Prolonged comp weakness erodes unit-level profitability and slows royalty growth, pressuring margins and the recurring revenue stream central to the franchised model.
Smart Kitchen Rollout & Delivery Execution RiskOperational improvements remain uneven: incomplete Smart Kitchen rollout and inconsistent third-party delivery execution limit systemwide service gains and margin uplift. Until scaled, expected unit-level productivity and customer experience benefits may not materialize broadly, delaying sales recovery.
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 $3.88B.
When is Wingstop Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Wingstop Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 29, 2026 which is in 10 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:
$226.05 (15.13% Upside)
$226.05 (15.13% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
WING Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
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
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 2.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.7%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-56.40%
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 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
$226.05
▲(15.13% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.71% Insiders
51.84% Mutual Funds
1.81% Other Institutional Investors
23.12% Public Companies and
Individual Investors