Wingstop Inc. (WING)

US — Consumer Cyclical Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol WING
  • Rev/Share 22.9386
  • Book/Share -25.1887
  • PB -11.525
  • Debt/Equity -1.7732
  • CurrentRatio 3.563
  • ROIC 0.1976

 

  • MktCap 8100211870.0
  • FreeCF/Share 3.1514
  • PFCF 90.5537
  • PE 47.8426
  • Debt/Assets 1.8194
  • DivYield 0.0037
  • ROE -0.3028

 

  • 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
Initiation WING Melius -- Hold -- $350 July 14, 2025
Initiation WING William Blair -- Outperform -- -- July 9, 2025
Reiterated WING BTIG Research -- Buy $350 $430 June 11, 2025
Upgrade WING Truist Hold Buy -- $400 May 27, 2025
Reiterated WING Goldman -- Buy $280 $310 May 1, 2025
Upgrade WING Jefferies Hold Buy -- $270 March 31, 2025
Initiation WING Wells Fargo -- Overweight -- $270 March 26, 2025
Upgrade WING Guggenheim Neutral Buy -- $280 Feb. 24, 2025
Downgrade WING Northcoast Buy Neutral -- -- Feb. 21, 2025
Upgrade WING Morgan Stanley Equal Weight Overweight $385 $389 Jan. 21, 2025

News

Five Free Wings in Any Flavor - Wingstop Drops Deal for National Chicken Wing Day (& Teases Next Flavor)
WING
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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Wingstop (WING) Rises Higher Than Market: Key Facts
WING
Published: July 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

In the most recent trading session, Wingstop (WING) closed at $326.34, indicating a +2.73% shift from the previous trading day.

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Wingstop Drops Exclusive Meal with Massive Brand Fan and Basketball Icon, Paige Bueckers
WING
Published: July 14, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

#1 Draft Pick teams up with #1 Wings in the Nation* to debut Rookie Draft Class campaign DALLAS , July 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wingstop (NASDAQ: WING) is pumped to announce its collaboration with one of the brand's biggest flavor fans and 2025's #1 basketball draft pick, Paige Bueckers. She is the first of Wingstop's star-studded Rookie Draft Class – a roster of rising sports stars who bring serious flavor to their games and their Wingstop orders – and now fans can order just as Paige does, with her exclusive meal.

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Will Wingstop (WING) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
WING
Published: July 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Wingstop (WING) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

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3 Upgraded Stocks to Load Up on Before Earnings
DG, META, WING
Published: July 08, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

MarketBeat's screen for Most Upgraded Stocks is a never-ending source of good ideas. Stocks on the list today are receiving upgrades due to their results, turnaround efforts, and outlooks, which include growth, profits, and capital returns.

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Is It Worth Investing in Wingstop (WING) Based on Wall Street's Bullish Views?
WING
Published: July 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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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Wingstop (WING) Stock Slides as Market Rises: Facts to Know Before You Trade
WING
Published: July 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Wingstop (WING) closed the most recent trading day at $326.29, moving 2.73% from the previous trading session.

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5 Mid-Cap Stocks to Buy on Solid Long-Term Earnings Growth Potential
DY, LYFT, PATH, SHAK, WING
Published: June 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Mid-cap stocks like PATH, LYFT, SHAK, WING and DY boast strong long-term EPS growth and rising earnings estimates.

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Restaurant Stocks Struggle: 3 Companies are Defying the Odds
CBRL, SHAK, WING
Published: June 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

CBRL, SHAK and WING are sizzling as the restaurant sector cools, with each posting double-digit gains and raising earnings estimates.

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Dutch Bros vs. Wingstop: Which Stock Has Stronger Growth Plan?
BROS, WING
Published: June 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

WING surges on global expansion and digital innovation, while BROS targets disciplined growth with a lower valuation.

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Is Wingstop (WING) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?
WING
Published: June 12, 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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WING's Earnings Estimates Trending Up: Is It Time to Buy the Stock?
WING
Published: June 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Wingstop Inc.'s WING earnings estimates for fiscal 2025 and 2026 have trended upward in the past 30 days by 0.5% to $3.90 per share and 0.8% to $5.03 per share, respectively. The estimated figures for fiscal 2025 and 2026 reflect 6.6% and 29% year-over-year growth, respectively.

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3 Stocks to Buy on Growing Restaurant Sales Amid Price Challenges
BJRI, CAVA, WING
Published: May 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CAVA, BJRI and WING gain ground as restaurant sales jump and inflation cools, with all three stocks seeing rising earnings estimates.

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Brokers Suggest Investing in Wingstop (WING): Read This Before Placing a Bet
WING
Published: May 22, 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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Wingstop Stock Soars 49% in a Month: Stay Invested or Cash Out?
WING
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

WING benefits from impressive global expansion, operational innovation and consistent execution of its long-term strategy.

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3 Restaurant Stocks That Stand Tall Amid Industry Challenges
BJRI, CAVA, WING
Published: May 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Restaurant stocks like CAVA, WING and BJRI are likely to benefit from sales-building initiatives and digital initiatives.

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Wingstop Inc. (WING) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
WING
Published: May 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Wingstop (WING). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

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Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About Wingstop (WING): Should You Buy?
WING
Published: May 06, 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: Unrealistic Expectations
WING
Published: May 01, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Shares of Wingstop rallied after its Q1 earnings release, driven by ambitious AUV expansion plans via the new AI-driven Smart Kitchen, despite decelerating same-store sales growth. The Smart Kitchen aims to cut ticket times by 50%, but it's likely that Wingstop's path to $3 million in AUV is constrained by softening demand, not kitchen efficiency. Same-store sales growth decelerated to just 0.5% y/y, which reflects a cautious consumer that is pushing back against price increases.

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Wingstop Inc. (WING) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
WING
Published: April 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ:WING ) Q1 2025 Results Conference Call April 30, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Kristen Thomas - Senior Manager of Investor Relations Michael Skipworth - President and Chief Executive Officer Alex Kaleida - Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Jeffrey Bernstein - Barclays David Tarantino - Baird Danilo Gargiulo - Bernstein Brian Harbour - Morgan Stanley Andrew Charles - TD Cowen Chris O'Cull - Stifel Andy Barish - Jefferies Sara Senatore - Bank of America Christine Cho - Goldman Sachs Operator Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and thank you for standing by. Welcome …

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Compared to Estimates, Wingstop (WING) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
WING
Published: April 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 March 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) Beats Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
WING
Published: April 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Wingstop (WING) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.99 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.84 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.98 per share a year ago.

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Wingstop's Revenue Jumps, Costs Rise
WING
Published: April 30, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

Wingstop (WING 5.38%), a leader in the fast-casual dining segment, released its Q1 FY2025 earnings on April 30, 2025, revealing robust sales growth with a 17.4% increase from the previous year.

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Wingstop Inc. Reports Fiscal First Quarter Financial Results
WING
Published: April 30, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Record 126 Net New Openings in First Quarter, 18.0% Net New Unit Growth DALLAS , April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wingstop Inc. ("Wingstop" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: WING) today announced financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended March 29, 2025. Highlights for the fiscal first quarter 2025 compared to the fiscal first quarter 2024: System-wide sales increased 15.7% to $1.3 billion 126 net new openings in the fiscal first quarter 2025 Domestic restaurant AUV increased to $2.1 million Domestic same store sales increased 0.5% Digital sales increased to 72.0% of system-wide sales Total revenue increased 17.4% to $171.1 million …

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These 2 Retail and Wholesale Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
WBA, WING
Published: April 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Why investors should use the Zacks Earnings ESP tool to help find stocks that are poised to top quarterly earnings estimates.

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Here's Why Investors Should Retain Wingstop Stock for Now
WING
Published: April 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

WING focuses on AI-powered kitchen technology to reduce quote times, improve consistency and unlock additional demand. Yet, an uncertain macro environment ails.

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Wingstop (WING) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to Note
WING
Published: April 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Wingstop (WING) reachead $235.96 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -0.19% change compared to its last close.

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Do You Think Wingstop Only Sells Chicken? Think Again.
WING
Published: March 27, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

Wingstop (WING 0.24%) locations sell chicken wings, as its name implies. It has been a very strong growth story, noting that revenue rose a massive 36% in 2024.

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Wingstop (WING) Ascends While Market Falls: Some Facts to Note
WING
Published: March 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Wingstop (WING) closed at $220.37 in the latest trading session, marking a +0.13% move from the prior day.

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You Won't Believe How Wingstop Generated Over 70% of Its Orders Last Quarter
WING
Published: March 25, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

Wingstop (WING 3.72%) is riding the popularity of chicken wings as it aggressively expands its restaurant concept. While growth is the name of the game for the company, there's a subtle, but important, trend that's also helping to propel its success.

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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

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.