Most-Upgraded StocksMost-Upgraded Wingstop Stock Price, News & Analysis (NASDAQ:WING) $244.48 -2.59 (-1.05%) (As of 11:45 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$244.15▼$250.7050-Day Range$174.04▼$247.0752-Week Range$129.46▼$250.70Volume131,519 shsAverage Volume594,512 shsMarket Capitalization$7.19 billionP/E Ratio106.30Dividend Yield0.36%Price Target$204.21 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Wingstop MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.45 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside16.5% Downside$204.21 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy7.53% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment-0.02Based on 14 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$1.11 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth17.15%From $2.39 to $2.80 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.19 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector73rd out of 165 stocksEating Places Industry19th out of 33 stocks 2.2 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingWingstop has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.45, and is based on 9 buy ratings, 11 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $204.21, Wingstop has a forecasted downside of 16.5% from its current price of $244.48.Amount of Analyst CoverageWingstop has been the subject of 13 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted7.53% of the float of Wingstop has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverWingstop has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Wingstop has recently decreased by 1.82%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldWingstop has a dividend yield of 0.36%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthWingstop has been increasing its dividend for 6 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Wingstop is 38.26%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Wingstop will have a dividend payout ratio of 31.43% next year. This indicates that Wingstop will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for WING. Previous Next 1.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentWingstop has a news sentiment score of -0.02. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.42 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 14 news articles for Wingstop this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 16 people have searched for WING on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows14 people have added Wingstop to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 56% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 0.8 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Wingstop insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $1,106,340.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.36% of the stock of Wingstop is held by insiders. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Wingstop are expected to grow by 17.15% in the coming year, from $2.39 to $2.80 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Wingstop is 106.30, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 120.26.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Wingstop is 106.30, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 27.95.Price to Earnings Growth RatioWingstop has a PEG Ratio of 4.83. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Wingstop Stock (NASDAQ:WING)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. Wingstop Inc. was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Addison, Texas.Read More WING Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart WING Stock News HeadlinesNovember 24, 2023 | marketbeat.comWhat Me Worry? 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Please read the offering circular at invest.autonomix.comDecember 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWhat Makes Wingstop (WING) an Attractive Investment Choice?November 30, 2023 | msn.comSecond suspect in Wingstop robbery sought by Metro policeNovember 30, 2023 | msn.comWoman wanted for aiding man who beat Wingstop employee with pole during robberyNovember 28, 2023 | seekingalpha.comWingstop Is Not Chipotle Mexican Grill - Short OpportunityNovember 26, 2023 | thetimes.co.ukWingstop is ready to roll in grand game of chickenNovember 24, 2023 | benzinga.comWingstop's Record-Breaking Surge – But How Long Can This Unprecedented Growth Last?November 22, 2023 | cnn.comChicken wings are on Popeyes menu for goodNovember 21, 2023 | news.yahoo.com‘I can’t die at Wingstop’: Victim talks after brazen attackNovember 21, 2023 | news.yahoo.comTrail of clothes leads cops to man accused of beating Wingstop worker, TN police sayNovember 20, 2023 | msn.comWingstop employee beat with pole during robbery, police sayNovember 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comS&P 500 Restaurant Stocks, McDonald's And Chipotle Near Buy Points Ahead Of ThanksgivingNovember 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comShould You Buy Wingstop (WING) After Golden Cross?November 14, 2023 | msn.comNew chicken chain Wingstop restaurant opening at Edinburgh Fountain ParkNovember 13, 2023 | msn.comFast food firm Wingstop UK adding branch in Edinburgh's Fountain ParkNovember 13, 2023 | msn.comFast food firm Wingstop UK adding branches in Edinburgh's Fountain Park and Glasgow's St Enoch CentreNovember 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAre You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why Wingstop (WING) is a Great ChoiceNovember 11, 2023 | msn.comHow to get free Wingstop in celebration of National Chicken Sandwich DayNovember 9, 2023 | yahoo.comWingstop Is Giving Away Free Chicken Sandwiches This WeekSee More Headlines Receive WING Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Wingstop and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 9/8 Dividend8/17/2023Dividend Payable9/08/2023Last Earnings11/01/2023Ex-Dividend for 12/8 Dividend11/16/2023Today12/07/2023Dividend Payable12/08/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)2/28/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Eating places Sub-IndustryN/A SectorRetail/Wholesale Current SymbolNASDAQ:WING CUSIPN/A CIK1636222 Webwww.wingstop.com Phone(972) 686-6500FaxN/AEmployees1,031Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$204.21 High Stock Price Target$240.00 Low Stock Price Target$161.00 Potential Upside/Downside-17.3%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.45 Research Coverage20 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.30 Trailing P/E Ratio107.42 Forward P/E Ratio103.38 P/E Growth4.83Net Income$52.95 million Net Margins15.75% Pretax Margin21.17% Return on Equity-18.20% Return on Assets17.48% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio1.97 Quick Ratio1.97 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$357.52 million Price / Sales20.33 Cash Flow$2.32 per share Price / Cash Flow106.47 Book Value($13.07) per share Price / Book-18.90Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares29,420,000Free Float29,309,000Market Cap$7.27 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.54 10 Best Stocks to Own in 2024Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of the 10 best stocks to own in 2024 and why they should be in your portfolio. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Michael J. Skipworth (Age 45)President, CEO & Director Comp: $2.09MMr. Alex R. Kaleida (Age 44)CFO & Senior VP Comp: $775.25kMr. Albert G. McGrath Jr. (Age 65)Senio VP, General Counsel & Secretary Comp: $819.84kMr. Donnie S. Upshaw (Age 43)Senior VP of Corporate Restaurants & Chief People Officer Comp: $1.09MMs. Marisa J. Carona (Age 38)Senior VP & Chief U.S. Franchise Operations Officer Comp: $770.06kMr. Kevin FishSenior Vice President of DigitalMr. Craig M. Sherwood (Age 57)SVP of U.S Development Mr. Raj KapoorSenior VP & President of InternationalAnne C. FischerSenior VP & Chief Growth OfficerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsAramarkNYSE:ARMKTexas RoadhouseNASDAQ:TXRHCAVA GroupNYSE:CAVAArcos DoradosNYSE:ARCOPapa John's InternationalNASDAQ:PZZAView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsCitigroup Inc.Sold 12,506 shares on 12/6/2023Ownership: 0.012%Wellington Management Group LLPBought 121,134 shares on 12/1/2023Ownership: 3.967%American Century Companies Inc.Bought 370,032 shares on 11/30/2023Ownership: 5.529%Deutsche Bank AGSold 257 shares on 11/24/2023Ownership: 0.006%Graham Capital Management L.P.Sold 5,418 shares on 11/22/2023Ownership: 0.019%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions WING Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Wingstop stock right now? 20 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Wingstop in the last year. There are currently 11 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" WING shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in WING, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View WING analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Wingstop's stock price target for 2024? 20 brokerages have issued 1 year price targets for Wingstop's stock. Their WING share price targets range from $161.00 to $240.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $204.21 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 16.5%. View analysts price targets for WING or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have WING shares performed in 2023? Wingstop's stock was trading at $137.62 at the beginning of the year. Since then, WING shares have increased by 77.6% and is now trading at $244.48. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is Wingstop's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, February 28th 2024. View our WING earnings forecast. How were Wingstop's earnings last quarter? Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ:WING) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, November, 1st. The restaurant operator reported $0.69 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.52 by $0.17. The restaurant operator earned $117.10 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $109.27 million. Wingstop had a net margin of 15.75% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 18.20%. The firm's revenue was up 26.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.45 earnings per share. How often does Wingstop pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Wingstop? Wingstop declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, October 31st. Shareholders of record on Friday, November 17th will be given a dividend of $0.22 per share on Friday, December 8th. This represents a $0.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.36%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, November 16th. Read our dividend analysis for WING. Is Wingstop a good dividend stock? Wingstop (NASDAQ:WING) pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.36%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 6 consecutive years, indicating the company has a new, but growing committment to grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 38.26%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, WING will have a dividend payout ratio of 31.43% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for WING. What ETFs hold Wingstop's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Wingstop (NASDAQ:WING) stock in their portfolio include AdvisorShares Restaurant ETF (EATZ), AdvisorShares Vice ETF (VICE), Invesco Leisure and Entertainment ETF (PEJ), BlackRock Future Innovators ETF (BFTR), Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Momentum ETF (QMOM), WisdomTree U.S. Growth & Momentum Fund (WGRO), First Trust Multi-Manager Small Cap Opportunities ETF (MMSC) and iShares Factors US Growth Style ETF (STLG). What is Charles Morrison's approval rating as Wingstop's CEO? 132 employees have rated Wingstop Chief Executive Officer Charles Morrison on Glassdoor.com. Charles Morrison has an approval rating of 61% among the company's employees. This puts Charles Morrison in the bottom 25% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. What other stocks do shareholders of Wingstop own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Wingstop investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Netflix (NFLX), Tesla (TSLA), Walt Disney (DIS), Alibaba Group (BABA), PayPal (PYPL), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Salesforce (CRM), Block (SQ) and Intel (INTC). When did Wingstop IPO? (WING) raised $75 million in an initial public offering (IPO) on Friday, June 12th 2015. The company issued 5,800,000 shares at $12.00-$14.00 per share. Morgan Stanley, Jefferies and Baird served as the underwriters for the IPO and Goldman Sachs, Barclays and Wells Fargo Securities were co-managers. Who are Wingstop's major shareholders? Wingstop's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include American Century Companies Inc. (5.53%), Wellington Management Group LLP (3.97%), Federated Hermes Inc. (3.70%), Artisan Partners Limited Partnership (3.67%), Invesco Ltd. (2.94%) and Clearbridge Investments LLC (2.74%). Insiders that own company stock include Albert G Mcgrath, Alex Kaleida, Charles R Morrison, Charles R Morrison, Christina Clarke, Donnie Upshaw, Krishnan Anand, Mahesh Sadarangani, Marisa Carona, Michael Skipworth, Nicolas Boudet, Stacy Peterson and Wesley S Mcdonald. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Wingstop? Shares of WING stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. This page (NASDAQ:WING) was last updated on 12/7/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Wingstop Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. 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