Wingstop Inc.

Wingstop Inc.

WINGยทNASDAQ

$144.05

-8.9%
Consumer CyclicalRestaurants

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.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$3.92B
EPS6.2300
P/E Ratio23.12
Earnings Date07/29/2026
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Wingstop Inc. Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that WING stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 285.93, with estimates ranging from a low of 190.00 to a high of 374.00.

Lowest Target
190.00
31.90%
Consensus Target
285.93
98.49%
Highest Target
374.00
159.63%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 285.93, with estimates ranging from a low of 190.00 to a high of 374.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+98.5%

Substantial upside potential. Analysts see significant value gap, suggesting the stock may be materially undervalued at current levels.

Analyst Agreement

64.4% spread

High uncertainty. Very wide target spread indicates significant disagreement among analystsโ€”major valuation uncertainty or transformation underway.

Analyst Conviction

Low

High uncertainty: Wide dispersion indicates analysts struggle to agree on valuationโ€”proceed with caution and independent analysis.

Market Sentiment Insight

High risk, high reward: Substantial upside potential exists, but wide analyst disagreement signals execution risk or unclear catalysts. Thorough due diligence essential before committing capital.

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Wingstop Inc. Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
696.85M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
780.16M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
775.38M - 784.12M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+12.0%

Solid growth trajectory indicates healthy business performance and competitive positioning.

Analyst Coverage20 Analysts

Extensive analyst coverage provides high-quality consensus estimates and market transparency.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Well-supported growth expectations: Strong analyst coverage combined with positive growth projections provides confidence in forward outlook.

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Wingstop Inc. Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
174.27M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
127.72M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
123.81M - 131.64M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-26.7%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage20 Analysts

Extensive analyst coverage provides high-quality consensus estimates and market transparency.

Estimate Spread6%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Wingstop Inc. Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
6.23
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$4.57
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$4.41 - $4.69
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-26.7%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage18 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread6%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Wingstop Inc. Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
192.16M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
231.95M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
230.53M - 233.13M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+20.7%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage20 Analysts

Extensive analyst coverage provides high-quality consensus estimates and market transparency.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Wingstop Inc. Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
217.23M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
265.94M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
264.31M - 267.29M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+22.4%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage20 Analysts

Extensive analyst coverage provides high-quality consensus estimates and market transparency.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Wingstop Inc. Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
383.56M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
211.88M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
210.58M - 212.95M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-44.8%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage20 Analysts

Extensive analyst coverage provides high-quality consensus estimates and market transparency.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Wingstop Inc. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have sold $6.59M worth of WING shares, with no buying activity reported.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

427

70.56K

Net Activity

-71K

-$71K

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

3.3K

845.46K

Net Activity

-845K

-$845K

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

269

69.93K

Net Activity

-70K

-$70K

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

15.1K

5.60M

Net Activity

-5.6M

-$5.60M

Top Buyers

No buying activity

Top Sellers

1
CM

Carona Marisa

Officer: Svp & Chief Us Fran & Dev Ops

10.5K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$3.90M

2
SM

Skipworth Michael

Director, Officer: President And Ceo

4.5K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$1.67M

3
MK

Madati Kilandigalu

Director

3.0K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$774K

4
MWS

Mcdonald Wesley S

Director

566 sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$142K

5
FC

Fallon Christopher

Officer: Former Svp & Cio

427 sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$71K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $6.59M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.00:1

Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$71K

Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchasesโ€”may warrant investigation into company developments.

Insider Participation

High Selling

5 insider sellers vs. 0 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.

Insider Activity Insight

Multiple red flags: Heavy selling, numerous sellers, and continued recent selling create a concerning pattern. Investigate fundamental drivers and consider whether company guidance or industry conditions have deteriorated.