Wingstop Company Profile (NASDAQ:WING)

Wingstop trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "WING."

Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ:WING) announced its earnings results on Thursday, May, 4th. The company reported $0.22 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.16 by $0.06. The firm earned $26.57 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $24.22 million. Wingstop had a net margin of 18.44% and a negative return on equity of 33.91%. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 20.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.15 EPS. View Wingstop's Earnings History.

Wingstop is scheduled to release their next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, August, 3rd 2017. View Earnings Estimates for Wingstop.

10 analysts have issued 1 year target prices for Wingstop's stock. Their forecasts range from $28.00 to $38.00. On average, they anticipate Wingstop's share price to reach $34.60 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for Wingstop.

Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Wingstop stock:

• 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Wingstop Inc. franchises and operates restaurants. The Company's operating segment consists of Franchise segment and Company segment. It offers cooked-to-order, hand-sauced and tossed chicken wings. Wingstop Inc. is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. " (7/21/2017)
• 2. Wedbush analysts commented, "The Wedbush View: We expect upside to lowered expectations, driven by both SSS growth and margin outperformance. Moreover, we believe a growing understanding of WING’s recurring special dividends is poised to drive increased appreciation of Wingstop’s unique business model, and a rising premium to peers. Checks indicate Q1 SSS growth above consensus. Our recent checks point to SSS growth in the range of -1.5% to flat relative to consensus of -1.5% in Q1. SSS growth through February was -2.6%. A more conservative quantification of qualitative responses results in a 1% run rate in March, with a more aggressive quantification resulting in a 3% run rate." (4/7/2017)
• 3. Wells Fargo & Company analysts commented, "A thesis-testing quarter, but a return to positive same-store sales in recent weeks; we are sticking with our thinking that WING will continue to deliver sizable market share gains, high-quality double-digit % unit growth and 90%+ free cash flow conversion over the LT. WING reported 4Q16 EPS of $0.15, outpacing our & the Street estimate by $0.01, as weaker-than-expected domestic SSS (+1.0%) were offset by lower-than-expected SG&A costs. 2017 guidance metrics were generally in line with the company's long-term (LT) model, but SSS have started off 1Q weaker (down 2.6% QTD) and the 2017 EPS range ($0.63-$0.64) failed to bracket the Street ($0.65), which may hit the stock in the near term. However, we think the SSS softness will be ephemeral as evidenced by the return to positive territory over the past 2 weeks with national TV advertising launched and tax refunds accelerating. We believe that WING's valuation premium is both merited and sustainable driven by the company's unrivaled unit development momentum, our expectation for accelerating market share gains in 2017 (with national TV advertising) and potential for a biennial dividend equal to 10%+ of current market cap. Lowering our 2017E EPS to $0.64 from $0.66. Our 2018E EPS is $0.80 and we are modestly lowering our valuation range to $30-$32 from $32-$34." (3/3/2017)
• 4. Jefferies Group LLC analysts commented, "EPS of $0.15 beat Jef/Cons. of $0.13/$0.14 on a lower tax rate and SG&A, which offset lower than expected SSS of +1% vs. Jef/Cons. of +3%. SSS 1QTD is -2.6%, but improving with tax refunds coming through and national advertising. '17 guide calls for low single digit SSS and 13-15% unit growth. We're choosing to be conservative so our '17/18E EPS go to $0.61/$0.72 from $0.58/$0.70 and we lower our PT to $28 from $30." (3/3/2017)

Some companies that are related to Wingstop include Arcos Dorados Holdings (ARCO), Domino's Pizza Group PLC. (DOM), Sonic (SONC), Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (RRGB), Del Taco Restaurants (TACO), Carrols Restaurant Group (TAST), Fogo de Chao (FOGO), Noodles & Company (NDLS), Jamba (JMBA), Papa Murphy's Holdings (FRSH), Country Syl Ckng Restaurant Chain Co Ltd (CCSC) and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (PLKI).

Wingstop's management team includes the folowing people:

• Charles Richard Morrison, Chairman of the Board, President, Chief Executive Officer
• Michael F. Mravle, Chief Financial Officer
• Michael J. Skipworth, Interim Chief Financial Officer
• Larry D. Kruger, President of International
• Darryl R. Marsch, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary
• Stacy Peterson, Chief Information Officer
• Flynn K. Dekker, Chief Marketing Officer
• Madison A. Jobe, Chief Development Officer
• Lynn Crump-Caine, Lead Independent Director
• Sidney J. Feltenstein, Independent Director

(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 acted as the underwriters for the IPO and Goldman Sachs, Barclays and Wells Fargo Securities were co-managers.

Wingstop's stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Capstone Asset Management Co. (0.04%), Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (0.04%), State of Alaska Department of Revenue (0.02%) and LS Investment Advisors LLC (0.01%). Company insiders that own Wingstop stock include Charles R Morrison, David A Vernon, Flynn Dekker, Lawrence Kruguer, Michael Mravle, Michael Skipworth, Neal K Aronson, Sidney J Feltenstein, Stacy Peterson and William Engen. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Wingstop.

Wingstop's stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Capstone Asset Management Co. and LS Investment Advisors LLC. Company insiders that have sold Wingstop stock in the last year include David A Vernon, Flynn Dekker, Lawrence Kruguer, Michael Mravle, Neal K Aronson and Sidney J Feltenstein. View Insider Buying and Selling for Wingstop.

Wingstop's stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including State of Alaska Department of Revenue. View Insider Buying and Selling for Wingstop.

Shares of Wingstop can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.

One share of Wingstop stock can currently be purchased for approximately $31.45.