The 28 Wall Street analysts covering Wingstop, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $191 — +57.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 48 of 100 as at 22 Oct 2026 — in the lower half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Wingstop, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Quality (98): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.
Momentum (11): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on WING, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +57.6% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 11 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct 2026 | StoneX | Maintains | Buy | $245 → $185 |
| 16 Oct 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $208 → $191 |
| 15 Oct 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | $238 → $202 |
| 17 Sept 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $200 → $150 |
| 17 Sept 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 11 Sept 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | $160 → $120 |
| 11 Sept 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 3 Aug 2026 | Bernstein | Downgrade | Market Perform | $220 → $155 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | Bernstein | Downgrade | Market Perform | — |
| 30 July 2026 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 30 July 2026 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | $285 → $245 |
| 30 July 2026 | BTIG | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 30 July 2026 | BTIG | Maintains | Buy | $305 → $265 |
| 30 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $237 → $208 |
| 30 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 30 July 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 30 July 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | $200 → $190 |
| 30 July 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 30 July 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | $255 → $238 |
| 30 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
WING appears in the Radar on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 22 Oct 2026, Wingstop, Inc. returned −53.7% against +15.6% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 27% of US stocks
Cheaper than 26% of US stocks
Cheaper than 97% of US stocks
Cheaper than 16% of US stocks
Higher than 43% of US stocks
Higher than 55% of US stocks
Higher than 61% of US stocks
Higher than 87% of US stocks
Higher than 79% of US stocks
Higher than 30% of US stocks
Higher than 98% of US stocks
Higher than 71% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Wingstop, Inc. has a market value of $3.3B and an enterprise value of $4.4B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $720.7M. The latest quarter grew 6.4% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $116.4M, a 16.2% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $4.21.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $128.5M.
Wingstop, Inc. spent $179.6M on share buybacks and $33.4M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 28.4×; forward P/E: 22.6× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 1.10%, paying out 28% of earnings.
Wingstop, Inc. employs 345 people — $2.1M of revenue per employee.
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Zacks Investment Research reports that users of Zacks.com have recently been paying close attention to Wingstop (WING), and says this warrants examining the stock.
Why it matters — WING watchers may note the reported increase in user attention, though the excerpt provides no further stock details.
Zacks Investment Research says Wingstop lacks the two key ingredients associated with a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report and points readers to key expectations.
Why it matters — WING watchers may note the article’s caution about the possibility of an earnings beat ahead of the upcoming report.
Wingstop shares closed at $129.69 in the latest trading session, down 2.31% from the prior day. The headline notes the decline occurred amid an uptick in the broader market.
Why it matters — WING watchers may note the stock’s daily decline and how it moved relative to the market described in the headline.
Seeking Alpha upgraded Wingstop to Strong Buy, citing more reasonable valuation multiples and long-term growth prospects, including a 10,000-location target and franchise economics. The excerpt also notes efforts to address recent comparable-sales weakness with loyalty programs and value offers, alongside management’s guidance for a stronger second half.
Why it matters — WING watchers may find the article’s growth outlook and response to recent comps weakness relevant to evaluating the company’s operating trajectory.
Wingstop closed at $123.22, down 2.02% from the preceding trading day. The headline says the stock’s decline was larger than the general market’s.
Why it matters — WING watchers may note the reported daily decline relative to the broader market.
The 28 Wall Street analysts covering Wingstop, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $191, with estimates ranging from $120 to $265. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 28 analysts covering Wingstop, Inc., 22 rate it a Buy, 6 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Wingstop, Inc. 48 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 22 Oct 2026, Wingstop, Inc. ranks 48 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Quality (98 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 28 analysts implies +57.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Wingstop, Inc. 48 out of 100 as at 22 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Wingstop, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for WING are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $120 to $265 over the next 12 months.
Wingstop, Inc. returned -53.7% over the 12 months to 22 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Wingstop Inc. is a restaurant franchisor focused on cooked-to-order chicken wings, tenders, chicken sandwiches, and complementary sides.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 22 Oct 2026): "Wingstop Inc. (WING) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know". Zacks Investment Research reports that users of Zacks.com have recently been paying close attention to Wingstop (WING), and says this warrants examining the stock.
Wingstop Inc. is a restaurant franchisor focused on cooked-to-order chicken wings, tenders, chicken sandwiches, and complementary sides. Wingstop’s menu is built around hand-sauced and tossed flavors, with offerings such as classic and boneless wings, fries, dips, and beverages served through dine-in, carryout, and delivery formats. The company primarily operates through a franchised model, supporting independent restaurant owners with brand standards, marketing, and operational systems. Its business is concentrated in the quick-service and fast-casual dining segments, where it serves consumers seeking flavor-driven chicken meals with a streamlined, specialized menu. Wingstop also has an international footprint, giving the brand a presence across multiple markets while remaining centered on chicken wing-focused dining. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Wingstop Inc. is recognized in the restaurant industry for its focused menu and franchise-led operating model.
CEO Mr. Michael J. Skipworth CPA · 345 employees · United States · https://www.wingstop.com
