Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.15
Wingstop Inc. (WING) Dividend History
Income profile from 2016 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.7%
Payout Ratio
18.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
8 years
WING Dividend Income Check
Safety
18.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
8 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.9% and trend is falling.
WING Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.7%
Trailing DPS$1.15
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout18.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout23.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak8 years
3Y CAGR-37.7%
5Y CAGR-27.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.9%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield5.0%
Total Shareholder Yield5.7%
1Y Total Return-53.5%
5Y Total Return17.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,77410Y ago$67,22320Y ago$60,850
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
WING Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (11 years of payments)
WING Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Wingstop Inc. distributes 18.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 23.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
WING has raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of -37.7% and 5-year CAGR of -27.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, WING returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.7% dividend yield, 5.0% buyback yield, 5.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.9% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is 17.7%, with dividends contributing 5.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $67,223 today.
WING Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$8.43
Avg/Payment$0.4215
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026Latest | $0.3000 | — | 92.87% | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | $0.3000 | — | 51.05% | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | $0.3000 | — | 46.34% | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.3000 | ↑ +11.1% | 32.95% | Sep 5, 2025 |
| May 16, 2025 | $0.2700 | — | 33.64% | Jun 6, 2025 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $0.2700 | — | 45.35% | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.2700 | — | 30.95% | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $0.2700 | ↑ +22.7% | 23.94% | Sep 6, 2024 |
WING Dividend vs Peers
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#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.7%
#5 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
18.6% payout
Streak
8Y
-27.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.7%
#1 of 5
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MCDWING Annual Dividend History (2013–2026)
14 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.60 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.5% |
| 2025 | $1.14 | 16.3% | 4 | $6.21 | 18.4% | 5.45x | 0.9% |
| 2024 | $0.98 | 19.5% | 4 | $3.70 | 26.5% | 3.78x | 0.8% |
| 2023 | $0.82 | -82.6% | 4 | $2.35 | 34.9% | 2.87x | 0.6% |
| 2022 | $4.72 | 661.3% | 5 | $1.77 | 266.7% | 0.37x | 3.6% |
| 2021 | $0.62 | -88.7% | 4 | $1.42 | 43.7% | 2.29x | 0.5% |
| 2020 | $5.50 | 1275.0% | 4 | $0.78 | 705.1% | 0.14x | 4.2% |
| 2019 | $0.40 | -93.9% | 4 | $0.69 | 58.0% | 1.72x | 0.3% |
| 2018 | $6.54 | 4571.4% | 6 | $0.73 | 895.9% | 0.11x | 5.0% |
| 2017 | $0.14 | -95.2% | 2 | $0.93 | 15.1% | 6.64x | 0.1% |
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WING — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying WING stock.
How much dividend does WING pay per share?
Wingstop Inc. (WING) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.15 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.7%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is WING's next ex-dividend date?
WING's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. WING typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is WING's dividend safe?
WING's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +18.6% and FCF payout ratio of +23.8%. The 8-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is WING a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Wingstop Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 8 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -27.0%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does WING pay dividends?
Wingstop Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.15 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 10+ years from 2016 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in WING grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in WING five years ago would be worth approximately $11,774 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is WING's yield on cost for long-term holders?
WING's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.7% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.