Wingstop Inc. (wing)
WING — Company Overview
Wingstop Inc. (WING) trades on NMS as part of the Consumer Cyclical peer group (Restaurants).
| Ticker | WING |
| Sector | Consumer Cyclical |
| Industry | Restaurants |
| Exchange | NMS |
| Market cap | $2.67B |
| Last price | $97.88 |
| Size category | Mid Cap |
WING — Business Description
WING represents a Restaurants business in the Consumer Cyclical segment. Wingstop Inc., together with its subsidiaries, franchises and operates restaurants under the Wingstop brand in United States, Australia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, and The Netherlands. Its restaurants provides classic wings, boneless wings, tenders, and hand-sauced-and-tossed in various flavors, as well as chicken sandwiches, fries, and hand-cut carrots and celery that are cooked-to-order. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
Official website: https://www.wingstop.com.
WING — Investment Thesis
At a high level, WING offers exposure to Consumer Cyclical with metrics outlined below from public market data.
- Revenue is expanding at roughly 6.4% year-over-year (public data).
- Trailing P/E of 24.23× sits in a moderate band relative to high-growth peers.
- Forward P/E (18.30×) is below trailing P/E — earnings may be expected to improve.
- Dividend yield near 1.3% adds an income component to total return.
- Equity market capitalization is approximately $2.67B.
See the free estimates and earnings pages for public targets and growth metrics. Ownership, live news, and deeper models remain in Vest Terminal.
WING — Financial Health
Key financial health indicators for Wingstop Inc. are derived exclusively from public data — no proprietary estimates.
Profit margin of 16.2% indicates solid bottom-line conversion. Positive free cash flow of $98.59M supports balance-sheet flexibility.
| Trailing P/E | 24.23× |
| Forward P/E | 18.30× |
| Price / Sales | 3.70× |
| Price / Book | -3.45× |
| Gross margin | 49.4% |
| Operating margin | 29.8% |
| Profit margin | 16.2% |
| Free cash flow | $98.59M |
WING — Growth Outlook
Growth outlook for Wingstop Inc. (WING) depends on demand trends in Restaurants and the company's ability to convert revenue into sustainable earnings.
- Revenue growth of 6.4% suggests steady but measured expansion.
- Earnings growth of 19.8% year-over-year supports improving profitability.
- Price is 67.7% below the 52-week high.
- Shares trade 0.0% above the 52-week low — limited rebound so far.
WING — Competitive Position
Wingstop Inc. (WING) is evaluated against peers on scale, margin structure, and capital efficiency within Consumer Cyclical.
- Competes within Consumer Cyclical, specifically in Restaurants.
- Market capitalization of $2.67B places WING among mid-cap peers.
- Gross margin near 49.4% may reflect pricing power or favorable mix.
WING — Strengths
Strengths for Wingstop Inc. (WING) inferred from public financial metrics:
- Revenue growth of 6.4% year-over-year.
- Earnings growth of 19.8% year-over-year.
- Gross margin of 49.4% supports competitive unit economics.
- Positive free cash flow ($98.59M).
WING — Weaknesses
Weaknesses and pressure points for Wingstop Inc. (WING) based on available data:
- High beta (1.78) amplifies market swings.
- Price 68% below the 52-week high — sustained negative sentiment.
WING — Opportunities
- Trading 0.0% above the 52-week low — potential recovery if fundamentals stabilize.
- Positive free cash flow enables reinvestment, debt reduction, or shareholder returns.
- Forward earnings multiple below trailing P/E — potential earnings acceleration ahead.
WING — Risks
- Beta of 1.78 implies above-market volatility.
WING — Summary
Wingstop Inc. (WING) is a mid-cap Consumer Cyclical company focused on Restaurants, listed on NMS. Last price $97.88 with market cap $2.67B. Trailing P/E 24.23×. Revenue grew 6.4% year-over-year per public data. Notable strengths include revenue growth of 6.4% year-over-year. Key watch items include high beta (1.78) amplifies market swings. Premium Terminal tools for Wingstop Inc. add ownership analytics, news, and richer estimate history beyond this public summary.
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Wingstop Inc. FAQ
What does Wingstop Inc. (WING) do?
Wingstop Inc., together with its subsidiaries, franchises and operates restaurants under the Wingstop brand in United States, Australia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, and The Netherlands. Its restaurants provides classic wings, boneless wings, tenders, and hand-sau…
What is WING's P/E ratio?
Wingstop Inc. has a trailing P/E of 24.23× based on publicly available market data.
Does WING pay a dividend?
Indicated dividend yield: 1.3%. Confirm ex-dates and payout history in Vest Terminal.
What sector is WING in?
Wingstop Inc. is classified in Consumer Cyclical (Restaurants) on NMS.
What is WING's market capitalization?
Approximate market cap: $2.67B.
What are the main risks for WING?
Key risks include above-average volatility (beta 1.78), among factors on this page.
What are the strengths of WING?
Potential positives include revenue growth of 6.4% year-over-year, earnings growth of 19.8% year-over-year.
Where can I get analyst estimates for WING?
Public analyst price targets and consensus for Wingstop Inc. are on the free /stocks/wing/estimates page. Deeper estimate history and models are available in Vest Terminal.