Wingstop's franchisor model yields exceptional profitability, with operating margins holding near 27-29% and net margins around 15-17% across recent quarters, while revenue growth has cooled to 5.3% in 2026Q3 from 17.4% in 2025Q1, suggesting the rapid expansion phase has matured.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Oct 28, 2026 | $1.08+5.9% vs $1.02 | $185M-4.0% vs $193M |
Q3 2026 Jul 29, 2026 | $1.18+15.7% vs $1.02 | $186M-2.5% vs $190M |
Q2 2026 Apr 29, 2026 | $1.18+15.7% vs $1.02 | $184M-2.2% vs $188M |
Q1 2026 Feb 18, 2026 | $1.00+19.0% vs $0.84 | $176M-1.1% vs $178M |
Wingstop Inc. remains a Sell despite a recent rally and upbeat quarter, as underlying fundamentals have not materially improved. WING faces persistent negative same-store sales, declining AUVs, and a value proposition that struggles to drive routine traffic. Capital allocation is shifting, with selective franchise buyouts in higher-income markets, but buybacks and dividends still dominate.
Wingstop expects 2026 domestic same-store sales to decline 6.5% to 7.0%. New Club Wingstop members returned within 30 days at a rate 13 points higher than non-members.
Wingstop NASDAQ: WING reported a 5.4% decline in domestic same-store sales for its fiscal third quarter of 2026, prompting the restaurant chain to lower its full-year domestic same-store sales outlook as it works to rebuild transaction growth through revised marketing, loyalty and operational initiatives.
Wingstop Inc. (WING) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Wingstop Inc. (WING)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $163.28 | $4.45B | 37.86 | 11.35% | 16.03% | — | 0.71% | |
| $71.89 | $2.9B | 68.93 | 15.38% | 2.72% | 7.69% | — | |
| $183.88 | $12.09B | 28.85 | 9.39% | 6.59% | 27.01% | 1.47% | |
| $33.77 | $4.29B | 45.73 | 27.88% | 5.08% | 10.73% | — | |
| $59.15 | $6.89B | 108.14 | 22.41% | 4.5% | 7.87% | — | |
| $6.64 | $480.61M | 28.41 | 3.03% | 2.25% | 3.39% | — |
Wingstop Inc. (WING) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Wingstop Inc. (WING) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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Wingstop Inc. (WING) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Wingstop Inc. (WING) reported $730.1M in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $696.9M in fiscal year 2025. That is 1081% more than the $59.0M of fiscal year 2013.
Wingstop Inc. (WING) grew revenue by 6.9% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Wingstop Inc. (WING) earned $117.0M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 16.0% net margin).
Yes. Wingstop Inc. (WING) pays a dividend that yields 0.71% at the current price, a small yield.
Wingstop Inc. (WING) generated $116.6M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
