Wingstop (NASDAQ:WING – Free Report) had its target price cut by Citigroup from $191.00 to $185.00 in a research report report published on Thursday morning,Benzinga reports. They currently have a buy rating on the restaurant operator’s stock.
Several other equities research analysts have also issued reports on WING. Weiss Ratings lowered Wingstop from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a research note on Monday, August 17th. Piper Sandler set a $173.00 target price on Wingstop in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price target on Wingstop from $165.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday. Raymond James Financial reaffirmed a “strong-buy” rating on shares of Wingstop in a research note on Thursday. Finally, DA Davidson reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $180.00 price objective on shares of Wingstop in a research note on Thursday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have given a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $222.43.
Read Our Latest Analysis on Wingstop
Wingstop Trading Up 3.0%
Shares of NASDAQ WING opened at $149.73 on Thursday. Wingstop has a 12-month low of $95.82 and a 12-month high of $302.80. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $115.09 and its 200-day moving average price is $164.57. The stock has a market capitalization of $4.05 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 35.15, a P/E/G ratio of 1.84 and a beta of 1.81.
Wingstop (NASDAQ:WING – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 28th. The restaurant operator reported $1.08 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.02 by $0.06. Wingstop had a negative return on equity of 15.80% and a net margin of 16.03%. The company had revenue of $185.13 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $192.89 million. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $1.09 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.4% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities analysts predict that Wingstop will post 4.19 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Wingstop Dividend Announcement
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, December 4th. Shareholders of record on Friday, November 13th will be issued a $0.33 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, November 13th. This represents a $1.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.9%. Wingstop’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 30.99%.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in WING. Bridge City Capital LLC raised its holdings in Wingstop by 21.4% in the 3rd quarter. Bridge City Capital LLC now owns 16,443 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $1,733,000 after acquiring an additional 2,902 shares during the last quarter. Vise Technologies Inc. acquired a new position in Wingstop in the third quarter valued at approximately $248,000. Pinnacle Wealth Planning Services Inc. lifted its holdings in Wingstop by 161.2% in the third quarter. Pinnacle Wealth Planning Services Inc. now owns 350 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $37,000 after acquiring an additional 216 shares during the last quarter. Hilton Head Capital Partners LLC grew its position in Wingstop by 35.0% in the third quarter. Hilton Head Capital Partners LLC now owns 409 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $43,000 after acquiring an additional 106 shares during the period. Finally, Signaturefd LLC increased its stake in Wingstop by 141.8% during the third quarter. Signaturefd LLC now owns 370 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $39,000 after acquiring an additional 217 shares during the last quarter.
More Wingstop News
Here are the key news stories impacting Wingstop this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Earnings exceeded expectations: Wingstop reported quarterly EPS of $1.08, above the $1.02 consensus estimate. Revenue rose 5.4% year over year to $185.1 million, while the company highlighted marketing, personalization and loyalty initiatives intended to rebuild customer traffic. Wingstop Shares Gap Up After Earnings Beat
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst support remains substantial: RBC raised its price target to $175 and maintained an outperform rating. Wells Fargo lifted its target to $170, while DA Davidson, Stephens and BTIG Research reaffirmed bullish ratings with targets ranging from $180 to $265. RBC Raises Price Target on Wingstop
- Positive Sentiment: Long-term expansion opportunity: Wingstop is targeting 440–450 net new restaurants and aims to build as many as 1,000 locations in India, potentially supporting unit growth even while U.S. sales are weak. Club Wingstop members also showed stronger repeat activity than nonmembers. Wingstop Takes Aim at 1,000 India Restaurants
- Neutral Sentiment: Shareholder return: The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.33 per share, or $1.32 annualized, but the approximately 0.9% yield is unlikely to be a major near-term stock catalyst.
- Negative Sentiment: U.S. sales remain the central concern: Management expects 2026 domestic same-store sales to decline 6.5%–7.0%, following another quarter of negative comparable sales. Declining average unit volumes and a weaker value proposition raise questions about the pace of any recovery. Wingstop Forecasts Domestic Same-Store Sales Decline
- Negative Sentiment: Rally-versus-turnaround debate: Some analysts view the stock as fully valued despite lower sales guidance, and TD Cowen maintained a hold rating with a $120 target. Critics argue that fundamentals have not materially improved and that franchisee appetite could weaken. Wingstop: Don’t Confuse a Rally With a Turnaround
Wingstop Company Profile
Wingstop Inc is a franchised restaurant company specializing in cooked-to-order chicken wings and related menu items. Its offerings include classic and boneless wings prepared with a range of flavors, along with chicken sandwiches, tenders, fries, seasoned fries, dips, sides and beverages. The company emphasizes made-to-order food, a digital ordering experience and a menu centered on customizable chicken meals.
Founded in 1994 in Garland, Texas, Wingstop has expanded from a single restaurant into a global brand operated primarily through franchised locations.
Featured Articles
- Five stocks we like better than Wingstop
- Starbucks Says Its Turnaround Is Done—The Numbers Make a Strong Case (With 1 Catch)
- 3 Robotics ETFs, 3 Different Ways to Bet on Humanoid Robots
- Can Microsoft Turn a Leaner Workforce and Record AI Spending Into Bigger Profits?
- Why JFrog Could Be the Software Infrastructure Company to Beat in the AI Boom
Receive News & Ratings for Wingstop Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Wingstop and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter.
-logo-1200x675.png){kind=logo}
