WINGSTOP INC

NASDAQ: WING (Wingstop Inc.)

Last update: 8 hours ago

159.26

-7.47 (-4.48%)

Previous Close 166.73
Volume 992,859
Price / Earnings (Forward) 31.79
Price / Sales 6.27
52 Weeks Range
95.82 (-39%) — 302.80 (90%)
TTM Dividend Yield 0.77%
Profit Margin 26.45%
Operating Margin (TTM) 26.95%
Diluted EPS (TTM) 5.96
Quarterly Revenue Growth (YOY) 17.40%
Quarterly Earnings Growth (YOY) 221.00%
Current Ratio (MRQ) 3.56
Operating Cash Flow (TTM) 138.24 M
Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) 88.37 M
Return on Assets (TTM) 19.12%

AIStockmoo Score

1.4
Value 35% 2.4
AI Insight info NA
Relative Valuation info 1.2
Financial Health info 4.3
Timing 35% 2.2
AI Technical info NA
Technical Oscillators info 2.0
Technical Moving Averages info 2.5
Smart Money 30% -0.7
Analyst Consensus info 0.0
Insider Activity info -0.5
News Mood info -2.5
Environment ×0.88
Macro Environment info -3.3
Sector vs Market (6M) +3.0%
Pillar Agreement ×1.14
Not in score
Price Volatility info 0.5
Final Score 1.44

Market Trend

Short Term Medium Term
Industry Restaurants (US) Mixed Bearish
Restaurants (Global) Mixed Bearish
Stock Wingstop Inc. Mixed Bearish

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Founded in 1994 in Garland, Texas, Wingstop is a restaurant operator specializing in indulgent bone-in and boneless chicken wings, chicken tenders, fries, and, recently, chicken sandwiches. The firm’s footprint has grown quickly since its inception, expanding to 2,932 global stores at the end of the third quarter of 2025. With a 98% franchised model, Wingstop generates the lion's share of its revenue from franchise royalties and advertising fees, with the remainder derived from a small footprint of company-owned stores.

Sector Consumer Cyclical
Industry Restaurants
Investment Style Small Growth
% Held by Insiders 0.70%
% Held by Institutions 111.32%

Ownership

Name Date Shares Held
Darsana Capital Partners Lp 30 Jun 2026 1,500,000

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Name Avg. Buy ($) Avg. Sell ($) Net Quantity Net Value ($)
KAPOOR RAJ - 163.04 -2,500 -407,600
MCDONALD WESLEY S - 149.73 -1,520 -227,590
Aggregate Net Quantity -4,020
Aggregate Net Value ($) -635,190
Aggregate Avg. Buy ($) -
Aggregate Avg. Sell ($) 158.01
Name Holder Date Type Quantity Price Value ($)
KAPOOR RAJ Officer 02 Nov 2026 Sell (-) 2,500 163.04 407,600
MCDONALD WESLEY S Director 30 Oct 2026 Sell (-) 1,520 149.73 227,590
Date Type Details
12 Nov 2026 Yahoo Finance Jim Cramer shares surprise Wingstop stock target despite fewer customers
The numbers tell two very different stories.
09 Nov 2026 Yahoo Finance Starbucks Yields 3 Times as Much as Wingstop. Which Is Better for Retirement?
One restaurant stock grows units at a blistering pace and has rewarded shareholders tenfold, while the other quietly hands out bigger checks year after year. For retirees who need dependable income, the flashier story may not be the safer bet.
06 Nov 2026 Yahoo Finance Did Sales Guidance Cut Just Shift Wingstop (WING) Investment Narrative?
Wingstop reported third quarter 2026 revenue of US$185.13 million and net income of US$29.1 million, and declared a US$0.33 quarterly dividend payable in December 2026. The company guided to a 6.5% to 7% decline in domestic same store sales for 2026, highlighting demand pressure that contrasts with…
05 Nov 2026 Yahoo Finance Here is What to Know Beyond Why Wingstop Inc. (WING) is a Trending Stock
Wingstop (WING) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
05 Nov 2026 Yahoo Finance Wall Street Analysts See Wingstop (WING) as a Buy: Should You Invest?
Based on the average brokerage recommendation (ABR), Wingstop (WING) should be added to one's portfolio. Wall Street analysts' overly optimistic recommendations cast doubt on the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric. So, is the stock worth buying?
05 Nov 2026 Yahoo Finance Why Wingstop Rallied in October
A market rotation out of technology and into other sectors helped, and even a mediocre earnings report wasn't enough to keep Wingstop down.
04 Nov 2026 Yahoo Finance Earnings Gaps and a Lost 50-Day Line Set the Levels Chart Watchers Have Circled
Stock Preachers News Commentary - The S&P 500 heads into Wednesday after three straight closes below its 50-day moving average, while the Nasdaq Composite holds about 1.2% above its 200-day line. Beneath the indexes, last week's earnings reports left a clear set of technical markers on individual…
03 Nov 2026 Yahoo Finance While fast food struggles, this wing chain surged 43% in October: Can it last?
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03 Nov 2026 Yahoo Finance WING Q3 deep dive: loyalty, marketing, and international expansion shape outlook
Fast-food chain Wingstop (NASDAQ:WING) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 2026, but sales rose 5.3% year on year to $185.1 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.08 per share was 5.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
02 Nov 2026 Yahoo Finance Why Wingstop Stock Keeps Going Up
This global growth story is still in its early chapters.
02 Nov 2026 Yahoo Finance Should Retail Leadership Reset Require Action From Marzetti (MZTI) Investors?
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02 Nov 2026 Yahoo Finance Fast-casual restaurants continue to push AI investments
Starbucks, Wingstop and Chipotle are adding tech roles and introducing tools for better customer insights, forecasting and in-kitchen efficiencies.
02 Nov 2026 Yahoo Finance Stocktwits Retail Therapy: Defensive Bets Extend Streak As Crocs, Wingstop, Carvana Lead Weekly Consumer Gains
Consumer staples and discretionary ETFs posted weekly gains despite broader market weakness, boosted by earnings and raised outlooks.
31 Oct 2026 Yahoo Finance 5 insightful analyst questions from Wingstop’s Q3 earnings call
Wingstop’s third quarter results drew a strong positive response from the market despite revenue missing Wall Street’s expectations. The company’s management pointed to new marketing strategies and the rollout of its first loyalty program as key drivers behind the quarter’s performance. CEO Michael…
31 Oct 2026 Yahoo Finance Wingstop leans on a $7-a-person game day deal as budgets tighten
Wingstop’s football season pitch targets fans watching every dollar. The chain calls early signs encouraging but isn’t ready to show its math.
30 Oct 2026 Yahoo Finance Wingstop (WING) Q3 Results Leave Stock Caught Between Growth And Comps
Wingstop just posted its Q3 2026 scorecard and the stock wasted no time reacting. Shares climbed about 5% in the first full session after the release, a punchy move for a fast casual chain that usually trades more on long term growth than day to day headlines. The headline numbers looked steady on…
30 Oct 2026 Yahoo Finance Chip shortage impact on the tech sector, Burger King and Starbucks turnarounds
Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi breaks down Google's (GOOGL) (GOOG) stunning P/E ratio and how a chip shortage is affecting companies like Intel (INTC) and Sandisk. (SNDK) Sozzi sits down with the CEO of Burger King (QSR), Tom Curtis, and the CEO of Starbucks (SBUX), Brian Niccol, to…
29 Oct 2026 Yahoo Finance Wingstop’s slump is getting worse, not better
Wingstop’s CEO admits the pressure on its customers has intensified, and his sales turnaround is taking longer than planned.
29 Oct 2026 Yahoo Finance Wingstop (WING) Takes Aim At 1,000 India Restaurants As U.S. Sales Lag
Wingstop (NasdaqGS:WING) plans to expand to as many as 1,000 restaurants in India as part of a global push. Management is prioritising overseas franchising while dealing with ongoing sales headwinds in the U.S. market. The expansion plan for India signals a heavier tilt toward international…
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TTM Dividend Yield 0.77%
5Y Average Dividend Yield 0.99%
Payout Ratio 17.28%
Expected Next Dividend Payment Mar 2027
Ex Date Announcement Date Payment Date Details
13 Nov 2026 27 Oct 2026 04 Dec 2026 0.33 Cash
14 Aug 2026 28 Jul 2026 05 Sep 2026 0.33 Cash
15 May 2026 28 Apr 2026 05 Jun 2026 0.3 Cash
06 Mar 2026 17 Feb 2026 27 Mar 2026 0.3 Cash
21 Nov 2025 03 Nov 2025 12 Dec 2025 0.3 Cash
15 Aug 2025 29 Jul 2025 05 Sep 2025 0.3 Cash
16 May 2025 29 Apr 2025 06 Jun 2025 0.27 Cash
07 Mar 2025 18 Feb 2025 28 Mar 2025 0.27 Cash
15 Nov 2024 29 Oct 2024 06 Dec 2024 0.27 Cash
16 Aug 2024 30 Jul 2024 06 Sep 2024 0.27 Cash
16 May 2024 30 Apr 2024 07 Jun 2024 0.22 Cash
07 Mar 2024 20 Feb 2024 29 Mar 2024 0.22 Cash
16 Nov 2023 31 Oct 2023 08 Dec 2023 0.22 Cash
17 Aug 2023 01 Aug 2023 08 Sep 2023 0.22 Cash
18 May 2023 02 May 2023 09 Jun 2023 0.19 Cash
09 Mar 2023 21 Feb 2023 31 Mar 2023 0.19 Cash
09 Nov 2022 25 Oct 2022 02 Dec 2022 0.19 Cash
11 Aug 2022 27 Jul 2022 02 Sep 2022 0.19 Cash
19 May 2022 03 May 2022 10 Jun 2022 0.17 Cash
23 Mar 2022 09 Mar 2022 07 Apr 2022 4 Cash
10 Mar 2022 15 Feb 2022 25 Mar 2022 0.17 Cash
18 Nov 2021 02 Nov 2021 10 Dec 2021 0.17 Cash
12 Aug 2021 27 Jul 2021 03 Sep 2021 0.17 Cash
13 May 2021 27 Apr 2021 04 Jun 2021 0.14 Cash
04 Mar 2021 16 Feb 2021 26 Mar 2021 0.14 Cash
27 Aug 2020 28 Jul 2020 11 Sep 2020 0.14 Cash
17 Jun 2020 05 May 2020 25 Jun 2020 0.11 Cash
05 Mar 2020 18 Feb 2020 20 Mar 2020 0.11 Cash
27 Nov 2019 29 Oct 2019 13 Dec 2019 0.11 Cash
29 Aug 2019 31 Jul 2019 13 Sep 2019 0.11 Cash
06 Jun 2019 06 May 2019 21 Jun 2019 0.09 Cash
12 Mar 2019 26 Feb 2019 27 Mar 2019 0.09 Cash
03 Dec 2018 29 Oct 2018 18 Dec 2018 0.09 Cash
23 Nov 2018 14 Nov 2018 03 Dec 2018 3.05 Cash
31 Aug 2018 02 Aug 2018 18 Sep 2018 0.09 Cash
01 Jun 2018 03 May 2018 18 Jun 2018 0.07 Cash
08 Mar 2018 22 Feb 2018 23 Mar 2018 0.07 Cash
08 Feb 2018 30 Jan 2018 14 Feb 2018 3.17 Cash
01 Dec 2017 02 Nov 2017 19 Dec 2017 0.07 Cash
30 Aug 2017 03 Aug 2017 18 Sep 2017 0.07 Cash
08 Jul 2016 30 Jun 2016 15 Jul 2016 2.9 Cash
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Annual Dividend Yield

Year Annual Dividend ($) Frequency/Year Yield %
2026 1.26 4 0.79
2025 1.14 4 0.48
2024 0.980 4 0.35
2023 0.820 4 0.32
2022 4.72 5 3.43
2021 0.620 4 0.36
2020 0.360 3 0.27
2019 0.400 4 0.46
2018 6.54 6 10.19
2017 0.140 2 0.36
2016 2.90 1 9.80
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