Wingstop (NASDAQ:WING) Price Target Raised to $170.00

Wingstop (NASDAQ:WING) had its target price increased by Wells Fargo & Company from $165.00 to $170.00 in a research report report published on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an overweight rating on the restaurant operator’s stock.

A number of other brokerages have also commented on WING. Piper Sandler set a $173.00 price objective on shares of Wingstop in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Sanford C. Bernstein downgraded Wingstop from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating and decreased their target price for the stock from $220.00 to $155.00 in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Royal Bank Of Canada lowered their price target on Wingstop from $200.00 to $150.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, September 17th. Mizuho cut their price target on Wingstop from $240.00 to $200.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Friday, October 23rd. Finally, BTIG Research reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $265.00 price target on shares of Wingstop in a report on Thursday. One 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 assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $222.43.

Wingstop Stock Up 3.0%

WING opened at $149.73 on Thursday. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $115.09 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $164.57. The firm has a market capitalization of $4.05 billion, a P/E ratio of 35.15, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.84 and a beta of 1.81. Wingstop has a 12-month low of $95.82 and a 12-month high of $302.80.

Wingstop (NASDAQ:WING) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October 28th. The restaurant operator reported $1.08 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates 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 during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $192.89 million. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $1.09 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 5.4% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, analysts anticipate that Wingstop will post 4.19 earnings per share for the current year.

Wingstop Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, December 4th. Shareholders of record on Friday, November 13th will be given a $0.33 dividend. This represents a $1.32 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.9%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, November 13th. Wingstop’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 30.99%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in WING. Allworth Financial LP acquired a new position in shares of Wingstop during the 2nd quarter worth about $34,000. Harbor Investment Advisory LLC bought a new stake in Wingstop in the 2nd quarter valued at $46,000. Pinnacle Wealth Planning Services Inc. raised its position in shares of 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 purchasing an additional 216 shares during the period. Global Retirement Partners LLC acquired a new stake in Wingstop during the second quarter worth approximately $62,000. Finally, Signaturefd LLC boosted its holdings 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 acquiring an additional 217 shares during the period.

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.