Wingstop Inc., together with its subsidiaries, franchises and operates restaurants under the Wingstop brand name. Its restaurants offer cooked-to-order, hand-sauced, and tossed chicken wings. As of February 22, 2018, the company operated approximately 1,000 restaurants the United States, Mexico, Singapore, the Philippines, Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and Colombia. Wingstop Inc. was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Eating places
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorRetail/Wholesale
SymbolNASDAQ:WING
CUSIPN/A
Phone972-686-6500
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio-1.49
Current Ratio0.73
Quick Ratio0.73
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio68.08
Forward P/E Ratio59.98
P/E Growth3.2
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$105.55 million
Price / Sales13.94
Cash Flow$0.8463 per share
Price / Cash59.53
Book Value($1.66) per share
Price / Book-30.35
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.74
Net Income$27.30 million
Net Margins23.15%
Return on Equity-28.86%
Return on Assets19.01%
Miscellaneous
Employees530
Outstanding Shares29,210,000
Wingstop (NASDAQ:WING) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wingstop's stock symbol?
Wingstop trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "WING."
How often does Wingstop pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Wingstop?
Wingstop declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, May 4th. Shareholders of record on Monday, June 4th will be given a dividend of $0.07 per share on Monday, June 18th. This represents a $0.28 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.56%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, June 1st. View Wingstop's Dividend History.
How were Wingstop's earnings last quarter?
Wingstop Inc (NASDAQ:WING) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May, 3rd. The restaurant operator reported $0.25 EPS for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.20 by $0.05. The restaurant operator earned $37.40 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $36.34 million. Wingstop had a net margin of 23.15% and a negative return on equity of 28.86%. Wingstop's quarterly revenue was up 12.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $0.22 EPS. View Wingstop's Earnings History.
When is Wingstop's next earnings date?
What guidance has Wingstop issued on next quarter's earnings?
Wingstop issued an update on its FY18 earnings guidance on Thursday, May, 3rd. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of ~$0.75 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $0.77.
What price target have analysts set for WING?
15 equities research analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for Wingstop's shares. Their predictions range from $34.00 to $59.00. On average, they expect Wingstop's share price to reach $49.9231 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for Wingstop.
Who are some of Wingstop's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Wingstop include Texas Roadhouse (TXRH), Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL), Cheesecake Factory (CAKE), Jack in the Box (JACK), Main Street Capital (MAIN), Brinker International (EAT), Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY), Bloomin' Brands (BLMN), Papa John's Int'l (PZZA), Arcos Dorados (ARCO), MITCHELLS &BUTLERS (MBPFF), Dine Brands Global (DIN), Sonic Drive-In (SONC), BJ's Restaurants (BJRI) and Denny's (DENN).
Who are Wingstop's key executives?
Wingstop's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Charles R. Morrison, Chairman, Pres & CEO (Age 50)
- Mr. Michael J. Skipworth, Principal Accounting Officer & CFO (Age 40)
- Mr. Lawrence D. Kruguer, Chief Operating Officer (Age 53)
- Ms. Stacy Peterson, Chief Experience Officer (Age 42)
- Mr. Darryl R. Marsch, Sr. VP, Gen. Counsel & Sec. (Age 52)
When did Wingstop IPO?
(WING) raised $75 million in an initial public offering on Friday, June 12th 2015. The company issued 5,800,000 shares at a price of $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.
Has Wingstop been receiving favorable news coverage?
News articles about WING stock have been trending somewhat positive recently, according to Accern Sentiment. The research firm identifies negative and positive news coverage by analyzing more than 20 million news and blog sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Wingstop earned a daily sentiment score of 0.03 on Accern's scale. They also gave news articles about the restaurant operator an impact score of 44.92 out of 100, indicating that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the immediate future.
Who are Wingstop's major shareholders?
Wingstop's stock is owned by many different of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (12.79%), Stephens Investment Management Group LLC (4.17%), Bamco Inc. NY (3.29%), Victory Capital Management Inc. (3.24%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.66%) and Franklin Resources Inc. (2.58%). Company insiders that own Wingstop stock include Charles R Morrison, David A Vernon, Flynn Dekker, Lawrence Kruguer, Madison Jobe, Michael J Hislop, Michael Mravle, Michael Skipworth, Neal K Aronson, Sidney J Feltenstein, Stacy Peterson and William Engen. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Wingstop.
Which major investors are selling Wingstop stock?
WING stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Wells Fargo & Company MN, Franklin Resources Inc., WINTON GROUP Ltd, Loomis Sayles & Co. L P, Russell Investments Group Ltd., Bamco Inc. NY, Cortina Asset Management LLC and JPMorgan Chase & Co.. Company insiders that have sold Wingstop company stock in the last year include Charles R Morrison, Flynn Dekker, Lawrence Kruguer, Madison Jobe, Michael J Hislop, Michael Skipworth and Stacy Peterson. View Insider Buying and Selling for Wingstop.
Which major investors are buying Wingstop stock?
WING stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Victory Capital Management Inc., Royal Bank of Canada, Millennium Management LLC, Great Lakes Advisors LLC, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, BlackRock Inc., Quadrature Capital Ltd and Susquehanna Fundamental Investments LLC. View Insider Buying and Selling for Wingstop.
How do I buy shares of Wingstop?
Shares of WING can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Wingstop's stock price today?
One share of WING stock can currently be purchased for approximately $50.38.
How big of a company is Wingstop?
Wingstop has a market capitalization of $1.52 billion and generates $105.55 million in revenue each year. The restaurant operator earns $27.30 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.74 on an earnings per share basis. Wingstop employs 530 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Wingstop?
Wingstop's mailing address is 5501 LBJ FREEWAY 5TH FLOOR, DALLAS TX, 75240. The restaurant operator can be reached via phone at 972-686-6500.
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