Wingstop Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 2/6
Wingstop is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 0.8% that is well covered by earnings. Next payment date is on 5th June, 2026 with an ex-dividend date of 15th May, 2026.
Key information
0.8%
Dividend yield
4.3%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 5.1% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 1.1% |
| Dividend Growth | 18.5% |
| Next dividend pay date | 05 Jun 26 |
| Ex dividend date | 15 May 26 |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 29% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
Wingstop: Franchise Expansion At Risk As Sales Slow (Rating Downgrade)
May 02
WING: Digital Initiatives And Unit Expansion Will Support Longer Term Upside
Wingstop's fair value estimate edges down from $400.00 to about $386.52 as analysts recalibrate price targets in light of softer revenue growth expectations, partially offset by firmer profit margin assumptions and slightly higher future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Wingstop shows a split tape, with many firms trimming price targets while a separate group of bullish analysts continues to highlight longer term growth drivers, brand strength, and execution on technology and development.
WING: Digital Initiatives And Franchise Expansion Will Support Long Term Upside
Wingstop's updated analyst price target has been reduced by about $26 to reflect slightly lower fair value, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions, as analysts balance a series of recent target cuts with ongoing optimism around unit growth, digital initiatives, and potential sales recovery. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Wingstop reflects a split view, with several firms cutting price targets while others initiate or reiterate positive views tied to store expansion, digital investments, and margin structure.WING: Self Help Initiatives And Franchise Expansion Will Support Long Term Upside
Wingstop's fair value estimate has edged lower by about $1 to $318.31 as analysts factor in slightly calmer revenue growth, a modestly higher discount rate, and a small uptick in expected profit margins and future P/E multiples following a mix of price target resets and fresh bullish initiations on the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Wingstop reflect a split view, with several firms lifting price targets and launching positive coverage, while others trim targets or ratings as they reassess expectations for sales trends and sector conditions.
WING: Digital Expansion And Unit Growth Will Support Returns Despite Price War Risk
Analysts have made a modest upward adjustment to the Wingstop fair value estimate from about $234.26 to $237.28, reflecting updated price targets that emphasize unit growth, digital investments, and mixed views on near term same store sales and margin risks. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Wingstop reflects a mix of enthusiasm for long term unit growth and digital initiatives alongside more cautious views on near term execution risks, margins, and valuation.WING: Restaurant Price War Risk Will Restrain 2026 Return Potential
Our updated analyst price target for Wingstop has been reduced by about $10 to $234, reflecting slightly softer revenue growth expectations and a lower assumed future P/E multiple. This is partly offset by modestly better margin assumptions in the wake of mixed but generally constructive Street commentary around Q4 results and 2026 guidance.WING: Expect Mixed 2026 Industry Pressures To Cap Future Return Upside
Our updated Wingstop view reflects a modest lift in fair value to $244. Analysts are weighing mixed rating changes and price target moves against slightly adjusted assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations.WING: I Expect Softer Same Store Sales Will Pressure Future Returns
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Wingstop to about $241 from roughly $291, reflecting slightly softer assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples, even as research houses remain broadly constructive on the long term story following recent target tweaks across the restaurant group. Analyst Commentary Recent research has become more mixed, with several firms trimming price targets and one upgrading the stock after the pullback.WING: Unit Expansion And Franchise Returns Will Offset Sector Headwinds
Analysts have adjusted their price targets on Wingstop in a wide range, with moves such as a cut to $290 and a lift to $335. Our updated narrative reflects this mixed view by holding fair value at $400 while modestly revising assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E.WING: 70% Franchisee Returns Will Drive Expansion Despite Same Store Sales Headwinds
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Wingstop slightly higher to about $319 per share from roughly $318, as they balance softer near term same store sales and sector headwinds against resilient unit growth, strong franchisee returns, and a still premium but defensible long term earnings multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a recalibration in expectations for Wingstop, with nearly all firms trimming price targets but largely maintaining positive ratings.WING: Unit Expansion And Franchise Returns Will Drive Long-Term Upside
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Wingstop to $400 from $477, citing slower same store sales trends, a modestly lower long term growth outlook, and sector wide multiple compression, even as they continue to highlight the brand's solid unit economics and long runway for expansion. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts acknowledge near term pressure on same store sales and sector wide valuations, but largely frame recent price target cuts as recalibrations within a still constructive long term story.Wingstop Inc.'s (NASDAQ:WING) 28% Share Price Surge Not Quite Adding Up
Dec 03
WING: Expansion Momentum And 70% Franchisee Returns Will Support Future Upside
The analyst price target for Wingstop saw a modest adjustment upward to $318.08, as analysts cite mixed quarter results but highlight ongoing unit growth and resilient profitability drivers despite broader industry headwinds. Analyst Commentary Analyst opinions on Wingstop remain divided following recent quarterly results, with several noting revised price targets and moderating estimates in response to mixed signals from the company and broader industry trends.WING: Franchise Pipeline Expansion And Strong Cash Returns Will Drive Long-Term Upside
Wingstop's analyst price target has been reduced from $345.84 to $318.04, as analysts cite softer near-term sales and sector pressures. Despite these challenges, the company maintains steady profitability and ongoing long-term growth prospects.Impressive Earnings May Not Tell The Whole Story For Wingstop (NASDAQ:WING)
Nov 14Results: Wingstop Inc. Beat Earnings Expectations And Analysts Now Have New Forecasts
Nov 07WING: Franchise Expansion And Digital Efforts Will Drive Long-Term Upside Potential
Wingstop's analyst price target has been revised downward from $361.75 to $345.84. Analysts cite softer industry trends, moderating growth projections, and macroeconomic headwinds affecting restaurant stocks, despite the company's resilient fundamentals.Digital Platform Rollout And International Expansion Will Drive Efficiency
Analysts have lowered their fair value price target for Wingstop by approximately $20 to $361.75, citing ongoing consumer headwinds, sector-wide softness in limited-service restaurants, and a more cautious near-term outlook. However, they maintain longer-term confidence in growth drivers and profitability.Digital Platform Rollout And International Expansion Will Drive Efficiency
Wingstop's analyst price target has been revised downward by approximately $16.72 to $381.83. Analysts cited near-term industry headwinds and moderated sales growth expectations while maintaining confidence in the company's longer-term strategic drivers.Wingstop Inc.'s (NASDAQ:WING) 27% Dip Still Leaving Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Its P/ERatio
Sep 27Should You Be Adding Wingstop (NASDAQ:WING) To Your Watchlist Today?
Jul 16Wingstop (NASDAQ:WING) Is Aiming To Keep Up Its Impressive Returns
Jun 10Wingstop Inc.'s (NASDAQ:WING) Shares Climb 53% But Its Business Is Yet to Catch Up
May 23Wingstop (NASDAQ:WING) Posted Healthy Earnings But There Are Some Other Factors To Be Aware Of
May 13Wingstop Inc. Just Recorded A 274% EPS Beat: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Next
May 02Wingstop: High Valuation Clips Its Wings, But Stock Could Eventually Climb
Apr 29We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Wingstop (NASDAQ:WING) Passed With Ease
Apr 16Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ:WING) Shares Could Be 30% Above Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Mar 11Earnings Release: Here's Why Analysts Cut Their Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ:WING) Price Target To US$328
Feb 22Wingstop: With Sharp Deceleration In Same-Store Sales, A Correction Is Beginning
Feb 21Wingstop Q4 Preview: Looming Weaknesses Outweigh Growth Potential (Downgrade)
Feb 13Why We're Not Concerned About Wingstop Inc.'s (NASDAQ:WING) Share Price
Jan 30Returns on Capital Paint A Bright Future For Wingstop (NASDAQ:WING)
Jan 09If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Wingstop (NASDAQ:WING) Presents An Opportunity
Dec 19Upcoming Dividend Payment
Stability and Growth of Payments
Fetching dividends data
Stable Dividend: WING has been paying a dividend for less than 10 years and during this time payments have been volatile.
Growing Dividend: WING's dividend payments have increased, but the company has only paid a dividend for 9 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Wingstop Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (WING) | 0.8% |
| Market Bottom 25% (US) | 1.4% |
| Market Top 25% (US) | 4.3% |
| Industry Average (Hospitality) | 2.3% |
| Analyst forecast (WING) (up to 3 years) | 1.1% |
Notable Dividend: WING's dividend (0.8%) isn’t notable compared to the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.4%).
High Dividend: WING's dividend (0.8%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.22%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its reasonably low payout ratio (29%), WING's dividend payments are well covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its low cash payout ratio (24.8%), WING's dividend payments are well covered by cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/04 19:46 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/04 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/28 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/27 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Wingstop Inc. is covered by 44 analysts. 30 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| David Tarantino | Baird |
| Jeffrey Bernstein | Barclays |
| Jeffrey Bernstein | Barclays |