WING Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
WING - Wingstop Inc
$115.43
1.80 (1.58%)
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5d:
-8.48%
30d:
-14.41%
90d:
-12.98%
HOLD
LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Aug 21, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Jul 29, 2026
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Smart Money Distribution
Options positioning is turning defensive after a sharp run-up - a pattern consistent with institutional profit-taking. View Scanner →
Signal fired Aug 19, 2026 at $120.53 · last confirmed Aug 19, 2026
Strength: 6.2/10
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: WING shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
📊 HOLD: WING shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$237.82
Based on 12.3% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$147.67
21.8% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 25.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: WING is currently trading at $115.43, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $119.34 to $145.51. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 21.2) compared to its historical average (36.4). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 16.5% over the next few years. This pessimistic expectation contrasts with the company's recent 19.8% earnings growth, suggesting potential undervaluation if the company simply maintains stability.
Technical Outlook: Technically, WING is in a downtrend. Immediate support is located at $110.44, while resistance sits at $126.24.
Market Sentiment: WING scores 85/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $206.59 (+81.8%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, WING is in a downtrend. Immediate support is located at $110.44, while resistance sits at $126.24.
Market Sentiment: WING scores 85/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $206.59 (+81.8%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range
$119.34 -
$145.51
Company Quality Score
62/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
90.5%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (85/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 81.8% below Wall St target ($206.59)
- CAUTION: Bottoming setup, but lagging the sector by 14% over 20 days — wait for relative strength
- CAUTION: 5-day price weakness (-8.5%) - monitor closely
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$119.34 -
$145.51
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$110.44
Resistance Level
$126.24
Current Trend
Downtrend
Technical data as of
Aug 21, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
21.19
Wall Street Target
$206.59
(+81.8%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
6.4%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
19.8%
Profit Margin
16.2%
Valuation Discount vs History
-16.5% cheaper
PE vs Historical
21.2 vs 36.4
CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-16.5%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$102.27
(-10%)
2-Year Target
$92.04
(-19%)
3-Year Target
$82.84
(-27%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 21→36)
$142.30
(+25%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 21.2, Growth: 20.6%)
$199.14
(+75%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 20.1, Growth: 20.6%)
$188.62
(+66%)
Bear:
(PE: 17.1, Growth: 20.6%)
$160.33
(+41%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (27x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (21x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 27.09 | Current EPS (TTM): $4.45
Bull Case
$159.78
(+38%)
Analyst growth 20.5%, PE expands to 29.8
Base Case
$145.25
(+26%)
Market implied 20.5%, PE stable at 27.1
Bear Case
$81.96
(-29%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 23.0
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 21.2 to 36.4
Stabilization Target:
$195.20
(+71.8%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+71.8%
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Last updated: August 22, 2026 8:25 PM ET
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
0
Buys
1
Sells
Net
INSIDERS SELLING
Recent Transactions
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2026-02-25
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