Wingstop Inc. (WING) Wingstop Inc., together with its affiliated companies, manages and licenses a network of restaurants known by the Wingstop brand. These establishments are recognized for their made-to-order offerings, including classic bone-in wings, boneless wings, and tenders, all freshly cooked and expertly hand-tossed in a wide array of distinctive sauces. By December 25, 2021, Wingstop's extensive reach encompassed 1,695 independently operated franchise locations and 36 company-owned stores, spread throughout 44 U.S. states and seven countries globally. This enterprise, which was founded in 1994, has its corporate headquarters located in Addison, Texas.
Sector: Retail-Eating Places
Industry: Restaurants
Wingstop Inc. NASDAQ:WING Consumer Cyclical · Restaurants
Mkt Cap $4.42B
Div Yield 0.75%
CLOSED · Nov 6 $163.28 CLOSED · Nov 6 Prev close $165.73 Close $163.28 AH close $160.00 VOL 885K $ Vol $144.45M RVOL 0.58x
Mkt Cap $4.42B
VOL 885K sh
$ Vol $144.45M
RVOL 0.58×
Div Yield 0.75%
Press Release ● Major ⚠ 3
Wingstop Inc. Reports Fiscal Third Quarter Financial Results
Wingstop reported Q3 revenue of $185.1 million, up 5.3% YoY, with net income of $29.1 million or $1.07 per diluted share.
The soft spot is domestic same store sales, which fell 5.4% on lower transaction volumes, and the company guided full-year 2026 domestic SSS to a decline of roughly 6.5%-7%.
Unit growth remains strong with 76 net new openings bringing the system to 3,331 restaurants, and the board declared a $0.33 per share quarterly dividend while the company repurchased 190,688 shares at an average of $131.12.
Company-owned restaurant cost of sales margin worsened to 78.2% from 74.8% on higher food, labor and occupancy costs, reflecting pressure from lower sales volumes.
• 11d ago AI analysis › Press Release
Wingstop and SOUR PATCH KIDS Brand Dare Fans to Try Halloween's Most Unhinged Flavor: SOUR PATCH KIDS Wicked Punch
Mondelēz's SOUR PATCH KIDS brand is teaming up with Wingstop on SOUR PATCH KIDS Wicked Punch, a limited-time sour-then-sweet wing flavor hitting Wingstop menus nationwide Oct. 27.
Club Wingstop members get early access starting Oct. 23, and the promotion runs only through Nov. 5 at participating U.S. locations.
For MDLZ, the crossover is the first taste of the SOUR PATCH KIDS 13 Days of Mischief Halloween program — a brand-marketing play rather than a financially material event.
• 26d ago AI analysis › Press Release
Wingstop Inc. to Announce Fiscal Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results on October 28, 2026
Wingstop will release fiscal Q3 2026 results before market open on October 28, 2026, followed by a 10:00 a.m. ET conference call.
The call will be webcast live and archived at ir.wingstop.com, with a telephone replay available through November 4, 2026.
The release contains no financial results or guidance; it is a scheduling notice only, though the company reiterated it generated over $5 billion in system-wide sales in fiscal 2025 across more than 3,000 restaurants.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › Press Release ⚠ 1
Wingstop Announces the Game Day Punch Card
Wingstop is running a Game Day Punch Card for Club Wingstop members from Sept. 24 through Oct. 21: guests who purchase three Watch Party Bundles earn a fourth free, plus a $50 Ticketmaster Ticket Cash code, while supplies last.
The loyalty push leans on momentum from the limited-availability Wing Pass, which the company says saw incredible demand, and is designed to drive football-season order frequency through the free Club Wingstop program on wingstop.com and the mobile app.
For scale, Wingstop operates and franchises more than 3,000 restaurants worldwide with roughly 98% owned by brand partners, and generated over $5 billion in system-wide sales in fiscal 2025.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Wingstop Kicks Off Football Season with New Lemon Pepper Trio and Its First-Ever Wing Pass
Wingstop is extending its iconic Lemon Pepper flavor into a three-item Lemon Pepper Trio, adding Lemon Pepper Chili Crunch and Lemon Pepper Chili Glaze alongside the original dry rub, launching nationwide Sept. 15 after a Sept. 10 exclusive for Club Wingstop members.
It is also introducing its first-ever Wing Pass: for $27.99, 100 available buyers get up to 18 Watch Party Bundles — one per week of the 18-week football season — redeemed weekly via the Wingstop app.
The release is a football-season marketing play aimed at game-day rituals and loyalty engagement; CEO Michael Skipworth called it the brand's biggest football-season push yet, with no financial figures tied to the promotion in the release.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Wingstop Saddles Up for the Flavor Rodeo with BBQ Favorites, Carolina Gold and Jamaican Jerk
Wingstop is launching its Flavor Rodeo campaign, bringing back limited-time favorites Carolina Gold and Jamaican Jerk alongside new additions Hot Honey Mustard Dip and Sprite Strawberry Rodeo.
To support the launch, the company is offering a $0 delivery promotion with code GIDDYUP from Aug. 14-16 and hosting a one-time horseback delivery event in Fort Worth on Aug. 7.
The menu refresh is available to Club Wingstop members starting Aug. 7 and nationwide on Aug. 11, aiming to drive traffic through bold flavor contrasts and unique brand experiences.
• 3mo ago AI analysis › Press Release ● Major ⚠ 2
Wingstop Inc. Reports Fiscal Second Quarter Financial Results
Wingstop reported Q2 revenue of $185.6 million, up 6.4% year-over-year, while net income increased 16.9% to $31.3 million or $1.15 per diluted share.
Despite strong financials, operational metrics showed divergence with 102 net new restaurant openings driving system-wide sales to $1.4 billion, while domestic same-store sales fell 7.5% due to consumer spending pressure.
The company updated 2026 guidance to project a 4-6% decline in domestic same-store sales, though it reiterated expectations for 15-16% global unit growth and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.33 per share.
• 3mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Wingstop Expands Wing Day into Wing Week, Kicking Off a Broader $1 Million in Fan Experiences and Giveaways
Wingstop is expanding its National Wing Day celebration into a five-day 'Wing Week' running from July 27–31, backed by a $1 million prize pool for fan experiences.
The promotion features daily giveaways such as concert packages and Ticketmaster gift cards, alongside an in-store offer for five free wings with a $10 purchase on July 29.
The campaign also highlights the limited-time Sweet Heat Chamoy flavor and encourages sign-ups for the Club Wingstop loyalty program.
• 3mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Wingstop Inc. to Announce Fiscal Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results on July 29, 2026
Wingstop announced it will release fiscal second quarter 2026 financial results on July 29, 2026, before the market opens.
A conference call is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. ET on the same day to discuss the results, accessible via webcast and telephonic replay.
The company currently operates and franchises more than 3,000 restaurants worldwide, generating over $5 billion in system-wide sales in fiscal 2025.
• 4mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Wingstop Elevates its Summer Flavor Game with New Sweet Heat Chamoy Featuring Tajín
Wingstop introduced a new limited-time flavor, Sweet Heat Chamoy featuring Tajín, which combines a custom chamoy dry rub with a Tajín Chamoy drizzle.
The flavor will be available to Club Wingstop members from June 26-29 before launching nationwide on June 30, accompanied by new Chamoy Ranch and Fanta Summer Punch beverage options.
The company operates over 3,000 restaurants worldwide, with approximately 98% franchised, and generated over $5 billion in system-wide sales in fiscal 2025.
• 4mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Wingstop Turns Loyalty into Cultural Currency with the Launch of Club Wingstop
Wingstop launched Club Wingstop, a new loyalty rewards program featuring points-sharing, group ordering, and exclusive access to cultural experiences.
The program is partnered with reality star Maura Higgins, who curated a limited-edition 'Club in a Box' available to members for 94 cents starting June 1.
The initiative aims to deepen fan engagement through exclusive perks, including access to NBA games and WWE SummerSlam suites, building on the company's $5 billion system-wide sales base.
• 5mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Memorial Day Weekend Just Got More Flavorful With Wingstop's New $1-Per-Wing Bundles
Wingstop launched limited-time $1-per-wing bundles (10 for $10, 20 for $20, 30 for $30) available nationwide through May 26.
The promotion features the new Citrus Mojo flavor and is accessible exclusively via the Wingstop app and online ordering platforms.
The company operates and franchises over 3,000 restaurants worldwide and generated more than $5 billion in system-wide sales in fiscal 2025.
• 5mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Wingstop Debuts 'House of Flavor' Fan Experience in North America for the First Time
Wingstop is launching its 'House of Flavor' fan experience in North America for the first time, with events in Dallas and Toronto this summer.
The experience includes live DJs, gameday watch parties, free tattoos, and exclusive performances from platinum-selling rapper FERG.
Wingstop's 'House of Flavor' previously ran in Milan and Paris, and the North American events are inspired by the global energy of summer soccer.
The events are free and open to the public, with specific dates and locations provided for both cities.
• 5mo ago AI analysis › Press Release ● Major ⚠ 2
Wingstop Inc. Reports Fiscal First Quarter Financial Results
Wingstop reported fiscal first quarter revenue of $183.7 million, a 7.4% increase year-over-year, driven by a 5.9% rise in system-wide sales to $1.4 billion.
However, domestic same-store sales fell 8.7% on lower transaction volumes, masking the strength of the franchised model which delivered 97 net new openings and 17% unit growth.
The company maintained its 2026 outlook for 15% to 16% global unit growth while updating domestic same-store sales guidance to a low-single digit decline, and declared a $0.30 per share dividend.
• 6mo ago AI analysis › 
