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Wingstop (WING) Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market: What Investors Need to Know
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Wingstop (WING - Free Report) closed at $262.89 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.5% move from the prior day. The stock's change was less than the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.53%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.71%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.93%.
The restaurant chain's shares have seen an increase of 5.05% over the last month, surpassing the Retail-Wholesale sector's loss of 2.98% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.13%.
Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Wingstop in its upcoming release. The company plans to announce its earnings on November 4, 2025. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $0.92, showcasing a 4.55% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $183.74 million, indicating a 13.07% upward movement from the same quarter last year.
For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $3.94 per share and a revenue of $722.45 million, signifying shifts of +7.65% and +15.44%, respectively, from the last year.
Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Wingstop. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.
Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 1.54% decrease. Currently, Wingstop is carrying a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell).
In terms of valuation, Wingstop is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 67.78. This signifies a premium in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 22.97 for its industry.
It's also important to note that WING currently trades at a PEG ratio of 3.4. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. WING's industry had an average PEG ratio of 2.3 as of yesterday's close.
The Retail - Restaurants industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 221, finds itself in the bottom 11% echelons of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank is ordered from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Remember to apply Zacks.com to follow these and more stock-moving metrics during the upcoming trading sessions.
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Wingstop (WING) Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market: What Investors Need to Know
Wingstop (WING - Free Report) closed at $262.89 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.5% move from the prior day. The stock's change was less than the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.53%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.71%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.93%.
The restaurant chain's shares have seen an increase of 5.05% over the last month, surpassing the Retail-Wholesale sector's loss of 2.98% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.13%.
Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Wingstop in its upcoming release. The company plans to announce its earnings on November 4, 2025. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $0.92, showcasing a 4.55% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $183.74 million, indicating a 13.07% upward movement from the same quarter last year.
For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $3.94 per share and a revenue of $722.45 million, signifying shifts of +7.65% and +15.44%, respectively, from the last year.
Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Wingstop. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.
Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 1.54% decrease. Currently, Wingstop is carrying a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell).
In terms of valuation, Wingstop is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 67.78. This signifies a premium in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 22.97 for its industry.
It's also important to note that WING currently trades at a PEG ratio of 3.4. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. WING's industry had an average PEG ratio of 2.3 as of yesterday's close.
The Retail - Restaurants industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 221, finds itself in the bottom 11% echelons of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank is ordered from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Remember to apply Zacks.com to follow these and more stock-moving metrics during the upcoming trading sessions.