Wingstop Inc (WING)

Sep 25, 2026

Great Falls, MT is set to welcome two national restaurant chains: Chick-fil-A and Wingstop. Chick-fil-A is expected to open its first Great Falls location at 711 10th Avenue South in early 2027, while Wingstop is taking over the former Taco Del Mar space at 1601 Marketplace Drive, Suite 20, with an anticipated opening in late September to October. MTN News will continue to provide updates on both developments.

Sep 22, 2026

Wingstop (WING) stock recently closed down 4.61% at $102.38, underperforming the broader market and its sector over the past month. Analysts forecast an EPS of $1.05 for the upcoming earnings report, a 3.67% decrease year-over-year, while revenue is expected to increase by 10.93% to $194.94 million. The company currently holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) and trades at a premium compared to its industry, with a Forward P/E of 23.88 and a PEG ratio of 1.28.

Sep 22, 2026

Wingstop has introduced its second football season promotion, the Game Day Punch Card, for Club Wingstop members. This program offers a free fourth Watch Party Bundle and a $50 Ticketmaster Ticket Cash code after three purchases, building on the success of its earlier Wingpass loyalty deal. The initiative aims to boost engagement and personalize offers through its digital loyalty program, which has already exceeded enrollment expectations.

Sep 18, 2026

Engineers Gate Manager LP significantly reduced its stake in Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ:WING) by 76.9% in the second quarter, now holding 7,270 shares valued at approximately $1.26 million. Despite this reduction and some analyst downgrades, Wingstop maintains a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating with an average price target of $238.48. The company recently reported strong quarterly earnings, beating EPS estimates, and increased its quarterly dividend to $0.33 per share.

Sep 13, 2026

HSBC Holdings PLC recently acquired 9,256 shares of Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ:WING) valued at approximately $1.56 million in Q2. Other institutional investors like BlackRock and Jupiter Topco also made significant moves in Wingstop stock. Despite a "Moderate Buy" average analyst rating, several firms have lowered price targets or downgraded the stock, reflecting mixed sentiment even as Wingstop beat EPS estimates but missed revenue expectations and raised its dividend.

Sep 13, 2026

The California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) significantly increased its stake in Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ:WING) by 16,825.6% in the second quarter, now holding 5.48 million shares valued at $949.6 million, representing about 20.1% of the company. Wingstop reported strong Q2 EPS of $1.18, beating estimates, though revenue of $185.6 million fell short. Despite mixed investor sentiment, with a recent downgrade by TD Cowen, analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating, and the company raised its quarterly dividend.