Wingstop Inc. (WING)
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- symbol WING
- Rev/Share 24.4804
- Book/Share -25.1843
- PB -9.4944
- Debt/Equity -0.0872
- CurrentRatio 4.0544
- ROIC 0.1993
- MktCap 6644305470.0
- FreeCF/Share 0.0316
- PFCF 7524.6948
- PE 38.2817
- Debt/Assets 0.085
- DivYield 0.0046
- ROE -0.2508
- Rating C+
- Score 2
- Recommendation Sell
- P/E Score 2
- DCF Score 3
- P/B Score 1
- D/E Score 1
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upgrade | WING | Northcoast | Neutral | Buy | -- | $300 | Nov. 5, 2025 |
| Initiation | WING | Mizuho | -- | Outperform | -- | $320 | Oct. 28, 2025 |
| Initiation | WING | RBC Capital Mkts | -- | Outperform | -- | $315 | Oct. 9, 2025 |
| Upgrade | WING | Raymond James | Outperform | Strong Buy | -- | $420 | Aug. 15, 2025 |
| Reiterated | WING | Barclays | -- | Overweight | $410 | $440 | July 31, 2025 |
| Reiterated | WING | Morgan Stanley | -- | Overweight | $367 | $405 | July 31, 2025 |
| Reiterated | WING | BMO Capital Markets | -- | Market Perform | $275 | $345 | July 31, 2025 |
| Reiterated | WING | Bernstein | -- | Outperform | $330 | $400 | July 31, 2025 |
| Reiterated | WING | Stephens | -- | Overweight | $400 | $425 | July 31, 2025 |
| Initiation | WING | Melius | -- | Hold | -- | $350 | July 14, 2025 |
News
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Purcell & Lefkowitz LLP Announces Shareholder Investigation of Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ: WING)
Published: November 06, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK , Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Purcell & Lefkowitz LLP announces that it is investigating Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ: WING) on behalf of the company's shareholders. The investigation seeks to determine whether Wingstop's directors breached their fiduciary duties in connection with recent corporate actions.
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Wingstop Inc. (WING) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: November 04, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Wingstop Inc. ( WING ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 4, 2025 10:00 AM EST Company Participants Sarah Niehaus Michael Skipworth - President, CEO & Director Alex Kaleida - CFO & Senior VP Conference Call Participants David Tarantino - Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated, Research Division Danilo Gargiulo - Sanford C.
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Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Wingstop (WING) Q3 Earnings
Published: November 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The headline numbers for Wingstop (WING) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended September 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
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Wingstop (WING) Surpasses Q3 Earnings Estimates
Published: November 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Wingstop (WING) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.09 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.91 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.88 per share a year ago.
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Wall Street Analysts See Wingstop (WING) as a Buy: Should You Invest?
Published: October 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?
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Investors Heavily Search Wingstop Inc. (WING): Here is What You Need to Know
Published: October 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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.
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Wingstop (WING) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
Published: October 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Wingstop (WING) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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Wingstop: Why Restaurants, Especially Franchises, Trade At High Multiples
Published: October 20, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Wingstop boasts a strong franchise model, industry-leading growth, and ambitious expansion plans, but current valuation remains stretched. WING's recent quarter showed rare weakness in same-store sales and margins, though long-term growth prospects and management's targets remain intact. The restaurant sector deserves high multiples for scalable brands, but current sentiment and lofty valuations demand a higher margin of safety.
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Should You Invest in Wingstop (WING) Based on Bullish Wall Street Views?
Published: October 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?
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Wingstop (WING) Rises Higher Than Market: Key Facts
Published: October 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Wingstop (WING) closed at $265.25 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.02% move from the prior day.
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Wingstop Inc. to Announce Fiscal Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results on November 4, 2025
Published: September 30, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
DALLAS , Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ: WING) today announced that it will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its fiscal third quarter 2025 financial results on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
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Wingstop: An Incredible Value At Only 44 Times Earnings (Rating Upgrade)
Published: September 19, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
We're upgrading Wingstop to a Buy, as cyclical industry headwinds have brought its valuation down to attractive levels for long-term investors. WING's strengths include a focused menu, strong brand, and exceptional franchisee ROI, supporting resilient demand and scalable growth. Despite risks from market saturation, competition, and potential market downturns, WING's robust financials and growth outlook remain compelling.
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3 Stocks Positioned to Win With Strong Recurring Revenue Streams
Published: September 15, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Neutral
As signs of economic uncertainty mount—most recently, a dismal jobs report for the month of August, coupled with a small increase in the unemployment rate, threatened the market—investors may increasingly turn to stocks that they view as resilient plays amidst volatility.
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Wall Street Analysts Look Bullish on Wingstop (WING): Should You Buy?
Published: September 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.
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Wingstop Drops Smoky Chipotle Rub, Bringing All-New Flavor to Season Opener
Published: September 03, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
DALLAS , Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wingstop (NASDAQ: WING) is taking game day to the next level with its latest Wingstop Drop: Smoky Chipotle Rub*, the newest LTO flavor.
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Morgan Stanley Likes These Restaurant Stocks. Here's Why.
Published: August 27, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Negative
Morgan Stanley has put out a warning about some in the restaurant sector.
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Wingstop Teams Up with #1 Draft Pick Cam Ward for Football Season
Published: August 27, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
DALLAS , Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wingstop (NASDAQ: WING) is bringing the flavor this football season with its latest Wingstop Drop – Cam Ward's #1 Picks*, available nationwide beginning today. Rookie quarterback and #1 draft pick Cam Ward has built his go-to lineup of four bold flavors, so fans can order just like him for gameday.
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Wingstop Reveals Next Drop: BOGO Chicken Tenders
Published: August 18, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Double the tenders, double the flavor DALLAS , Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wingstop (NASDAQ: WING) is doubling down on flavor with the next Wingstop Drop – and this time, it is all about tenders. Starting today, August 18, through Sunday, August 24, fans can score Wingstop's newest menu innovation (and more of it) with Buy-One-Get-One free 4-piece tenders*.
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3 Restaurant Stocks That Will Outperform in Q3 and Q4
Published: August 15, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
There are headwinds for restaurant stocks, and they may increase as the year progresses, but companies like Chipotle Mexican Grill NYSE: CMG, Wingstop NASDAQ: WING, and Starbucks NASDAQ: SBUX are on track to outperform and increase their stock prices. Each has a unique catalyst to support shareholder value and is in a position to outperform its peers and the broader market.
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Wingstop Surprises Fans with Weekly "Wingstop Drops"
Published: August 13, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Don't miss out on what Wingstop is dropping next DALLAS , Aug. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- From sneaker drops to surprise albums to pop up shops, drop culture runs on hype and heat. And now, Wingstop (NASDAQ: WING) is getting in on the drop action, bringing that same anticipation and craveability to the world of flavor, launching Wingstop Drop – a series giving fans access to irresistible offers, flavors, merch collabs and limited-run releases that fans are craving.
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Here is What to Know Beyond Why Wingstop Inc. (WING) is a Trending Stock
Published: August 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Zacks.com users have recently been watching Wingstop (WING) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
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Microsoft market cap tops $4 trillion, Wingstop CEO talks record quarter
Published: July 31, 2025 by: Yahoo Finance
Sentiment: Positive
Opening Bid anchor Brian Sozzi breaks down the latest market news for July 31, 2025. Microsoft stock surged after the company reported earnings that surpassed Wall Street expectations.
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Wingstop: Don't Ignore Increasing Same-Store Weakness
Published: July 31, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
Wingstop Inc. reported Q2 results that sent the stock surging. Unit growth accelerated, and profitability came in at a strong level. The report still comes with a major negative consideration. Same-store sales have started to decline, raising long-term concern in Wingstop's growth story. The stock's valuation is too expensive. I estimate WING to have a 32% downside to $249.
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Wingstop Stock Surges on Earnings Beat and Expansion Plans
Published: July 30, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive
Chicken-wing chain Wingstop has opened more than 100 net new stores for the fourth consecutive quarter.
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Gold Gains 1%; Wingstop Shares Spike Higher
Published: July 30, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive
U.S. stocks traded mixed toward the end of trading, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining around 0.5% on Wednesday.
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Wingstop Shares Soar on Robust Q2 Performance, Higher Growth Projections
Published: July 30, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive
Shares of Wingstop (WING) surged more than 25% Wednesday after the chicken chain posted better-than-expected second-quarter results and raised its global unit growth outlook.
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Wingstop (WING) Q2 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates
Published: July 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Wingstop (WING) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended June 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
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Wingstop (WING) Q2 Earnings Surpass Estimates
Published: July 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Wingstop (WING) came out with quarterly earnings of $1 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.88 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.93 per share a year ago.
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Wingstop Inc. Reports Fiscal Second Quarter Financial Results
Published: July 30, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Record 129 Net New Openings in Second Quarter, 19.8% Net New Unit Growth DALLAS , July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wingstop Inc. ("Wingstop" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: WING) today announced financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended June 28, 2025. Highlights for the fiscal second quarter 2025 compared to the fiscal second quarter 2024: System-wide sales increased 13.9% to $1.3 billion 129 net new openings in the fiscal second quarter 2025 Domestic restaurant AUV increased to $2.1 million Domestic same store sales decreased 1.9% Digital sales increased to 72.2% of system-wide sales Total revenue increased 12.0% to $174.3 million …
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Five Free Wings in Any Flavor - Wingstop Drops Deal for National Chicken Wing Day (& Teases Next Flavor)
Published: July 29, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
DALLAS , July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wingstop (NASDAQ: WING) brings the flavor every day, but today, that flavor is free*. In celebration of the national holiday dedicated to chicken wings – what Wingstop calls Wingstop Wing Day – fans can score five free wings (classic or boneless) in any of the brand's 12 bold, craveable flavors.
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About Wingstop Inc. (WING)
- IPO Date 2015-06-12
- Website https://www.wingstop.com
- Industry Restaurants
- CEO Michael J. Skipworth CPA
- Employees 325