Wingstop (NASDAQ:WING) Stock Keeps “Overweight” Rating at Stephens

Wingstop (NASDAQ:WING)‘s stock had its “overweight” rating restated by equities research analysts at Stephens in a note issued to investors on Thursday, Benzinga reports. They currently have a $200.00 target price on the restaurant operator’s stock. Stephens‘s target price indicates a potential upside of 44.33% from the company’s current price.

A number of other research analysts have also issued reports on the company. BTIG Research reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $265.00 price target on shares of Wingstop in a research report on Thursday. DA Davidson set a $180.00 price objective on Wingstop in a research report on Thursday, October 22nd. Piper Sandler set a $173.00 target price on Wingstop in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. BMO Capital Markets restated a “market perform” rating and issued a $160.00 price target on shares of Wingstop in a research note on Thursday. Finally, Robert W. Baird cut their price target on shares of Wingstop from $160.00 to $150.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, October 22nd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have given a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $224.68.

Wingstop Price Performance

NASDAQ:WING opened at $138.57 on Thursday. The firm has a market cap of $3.77 billion, a PE ratio of 32.91, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.44 and a beta of 1.81. Wingstop has a 1-year low of $95.82 and a 1-year high of $302.80. The company has a 50-day moving average of $113.87 and a 200 day moving average of $165.89.

Wingstop (NASDAQ:WING) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October 28th. The restaurant operator reported $1.08 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.02 by $0.06. Wingstop had a net margin of 16.15% and a negative return on equity of 16.31%. The business had revenue of $185.13 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $192.89 million. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.09 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 5.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Wingstop will post 4.45 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Wingstop

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Allworth Financial LP acquired a new stake in Wingstop during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $34,000. Harbor Investment Advisory LLC acquired a new stake in Wingstop during the second quarter worth about $46,000. Pinnacle Wealth Planning Services Inc. grew its holdings in Wingstop by 161.2% during the third quarter. Pinnacle Wealth Planning Services Inc. now owns 350 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $37,000 after acquiring an additional 216 shares during the period. Global Retirement Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of Wingstop in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $62,000. Finally, Signaturefd LLC lifted its position in shares of Wingstop by 141.8% during the third quarter. Signaturefd LLC now owns 370 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $39,000 after purchasing an additional 217 shares in the last quarter.

Wingstop News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Wingstop this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Wingstop reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $1.08 per share, above the $1.02 analyst consensus. Net income rose 2.2% year over year to $29.1 million, supporting investor confidence in profitability despite a challenging sales environment. Wingstop Surpasses Q3 Earnings Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Systemwide sales increased 6.0% to approximately $1.4 billion, while Wingstop opened 76 net new restaurants and ended the quarter with 3,331 locations. Continued unit growth provides a longer-term expansion opportunity. Wingstop Fiscal Third Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: Management is refreshing marketing and restaurant operations, while Club Wingstop members showed stronger repeat engagement. The company also declared a $0.33 quarterly dividend and repurchased shares, offering additional shareholder support.
• Neutral Sentiment: Wingstop plans to enter India by early 2027 and believes the market could support as many as 1,000 restaurants. The opportunity could diversify growth, but it will require substantial execution and investment. Wingstop India Expansion
• Negative Sentiment: Domestic same-store sales fell 5.4% during the quarter, and Wingstop now expects a 6.5% to 7.0% decline for full-year 2026. Revenue of $185.1 million also missed the $192.9 million consensus estimate, underscoring continued pressure on U.S. demand. Wingstop 2026 Sales Forecast

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.