WINGSTOP (WING) closed at $118.50, up 1.56 percent, while the S&P 500 fell 0.47 percent and the Nasdaq dropped 1.25 percent.
Over the past month, WING has gained 5.52 percent—significantly outpacing both the Retail-Wholesale sector, down 2.73 percent, and the S&P 500's 1.15 percent advance.
The restaurant chain reports earnings Oct. 28, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $1.04, a 4.59 percent decline year-over-year. Revenue consensus stands at $195.3 million, up 11.13 percent from the prior-year quarter.
For full-year 2026, consensus calls for $4.49 EPS—up 10.05 percent—and $766.44 million revenue, up 9.99 percent.
Wingstop carries a Zacks Rank of #4, a 'Sell' rating. The EPS estimate has declined 0.43 percent over the past month, contributing to that ranking.
The stock trades at a forward P/E of 26.02, above the Retail-Restaurants industry average of 19.95. However, its PEG ratio of 1.39 compares favorably to the industry average of 1.74, suggesting reasonable valuation relative to expected growth.
The Retail-Restaurants industry ranks #107 among over 250 sectors tracked by Zacks, placing it in the top 44 percent.
