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About Wingstop

Founded in 1994 in Garland, Texas, Wingstop is a restaurant operator specializing in indulgent bone-in and boneless chicken wings, chicken tenders, fries, and, recently, chicken sandwiches. The firm's footprint has grown quickly since its inception, expanding to 2,818 global stores at the end of the second quarter of 2025. With a 98% franchised model, Wingstop generates the lion's share of its revenue from franchise royalties and advertising fees, with the remainder derived from a small footprint of company-owned stores.

Ticker

$WING
Primary listing

Employees

830

Wingstop Metrics

BasicAdvanced
$6.8B
40.97
$5.96
1.84
$1.11
0.49%

What the Analysts think about Wingstop

Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Wingstop stock.

Bulls say / Bears say

Record global unit growth with 129 net new restaurant openings in Q2 2025 and increased 2025 global unit guidance to 17–18% show strong franchisee demand and expansion momentum. (Barron's)
Digital sales penetration reached 72.2% of system-wide sales in Q2 2025, strengthening operating margins and aligning with growing customer preference for online ordering. (Nasdaq)
Wingstop is investing in technology, rolling out AI-powered “smart kitchens” in over 1,000 U.S. locations to boost operational efficiency and unit-level economics. (Barron's)
Domestic same-store sales declined 1.9% in Q2 2025—the first negative print in over two decades—showing possible softening demand in key U.S. markets. (Nasdaq)
Higher interest expense from a $500 million securitized financing in December 2024 raised net interest costs in 2025, putting pressure on profitability. (Barron's)
Headwinds in the fast-casual segment have dragged on Wingstop’s stock, which is down 15% year to date amid economic pressures and increased competition. (Barron's)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 5 Oct 2025.

Wingstop Financial Performance

Revenues and expenses
QuarterlyAnnual
Q3 24
QoQ growth
Revenue
$37B
-39.75%
Net income
$45B
107.52%
Profit margin
37.65%
6.78%

Wingstop Earnings Performance

Company profitability
QuarterlyAnnual
Q4 23
Q1 24
Q2 24
Q3 24
Q4 24
Actual
$3.69
$2.85
$2.45
$2.42
-
Expected
$3.55
$2.61
$2.05
$2.31
$3.94
Surprise
3.94%
9.20%
19.51%
4.63%
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