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Wingstop

329.34 USD
+0.88
0.27%
At close Jul 18, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
329.34
+0.00
0.00%
1 day
0.27%
5 days
0.31%
1 month
-5.99%
3 months
56.22%
6 months
17.42%
Year to date
12.76%
1 year
-10.07%
5 years
139.75%
10 years
963.42%
 

About: 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 2,689 global stores by the end of the first 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.

Employees: 1,335

0
Funds holding %
of 7,321 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 14 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

200% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q4 2024] → 3 (+2) [Q1 2025]

3.95% more ownership

Funds ownership: 102.54% [Q4 2024] → 106.49% (+3.95%) [Q1 2025]

7% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 160 | Existing positions reduced: 149

4% less funds holding

Funds holding: 447 [Q4 2024] → 431 (-16) [Q1 2025]

11% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 75 | Existing positions closed: 84

21% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $8.51B [Q4 2024] → $6.7B (-$1.81B) [Q1 2025]

49% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $121M | Put options by funds: $235M

Research analyst outlook

14 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$272
17%
downside
Avg. target
$370
12%
upside
High target
$440
34%
upside

14 analyst ratings

11 positive
79%
neutral
21%
negative
0%
B of A Securities
Sara Senatore
28%upside
$420
Buy
Maintained
18 Jul 2025
Raymond James
Brian Vaccaro
21%upside
$400
Outperform
Reiterated
17 Jul 2025
Citigroup
Jon Tower
3%downside
$321
Neutral
Maintained
15 Jul 2025
Morgan Stanley
John Glass
11%upside
$367
Overweight
Maintained
14 Jul 2025
Barclays
Jeffrey Bernstein
24%upside
$410
Overweight
Maintained
26 Jun 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 19 articles about WING published over the past 30 days

Positive
The Motley Fool
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Zacks Investment Research
1 day ago
Wingstop (WING) Rises Higher Than Market: Key Facts
In the most recent trading session, Wingstop (WING) closed at $326.34, indicating a +2.73% shift from the previous trading day.
Wingstop (WING) Rises Higher Than Market: Key Facts
Negative
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Neutral
PRNewsWire
4 days ago
Wingstop Drops Exclusive Meal with Massive Brand Fan and Basketball Icon, Paige Bueckers
#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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Neutral
PRNewsWire
6 days ago
Wingstop Expands Support in Response to Natural Disasters in Texas
Relief efforts will be matched by Wingstop for up to $1 million in contributions DALLAS , July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ: WING) today announced expanded support for communities, in response to natural disasters in Texas. When ordering through Wingstop.com or the Wingstop app this month, guests can round up to the nearest dollar at checkout, with 100% of donations supporting the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.
Wingstop Expands Support in Response to Natural Disasters in Texas
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
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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.
Will Wingstop (WING) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Wingstop (WING) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to Note
The latest trading day saw Wingstop (WING) settling at $330.16, representing a -1.17% change from its previous close.
Wingstop (WING) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to Note
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Wingstop (WING) Rises Higher Than Market: Key Facts
Wingstop (WING) reached $334.06 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a +2.27% change compared to its last close.
Wingstop (WING) Rises Higher Than Market: Key Facts
Positive
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