WING Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
WING - Wingstop Inc
$129.00
-0.21 (-0.16%)
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5d:
+1.31%
30d:
-34.3%
90d:
-48.76%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: May 18, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: May 06, 2026
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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
$258.61
Based on 13.3% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$160.58
19.7% 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 $129.00, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $136.24 to $190.49. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 23.0) compared to its historical average (42.2). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 18.2% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.
Technical Outlook: Technically, WING is in a strong downtrend. Immediate support is located at $116.35, while resistance sits at $153.87.
Market Sentiment: WING has a weak technical setup (25/100), with bearish trendlines and momentum suggesting caution for short-term entries. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $235.97 (+82.9%). 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 strong downtrend. Immediate support is located at $116.35, while resistance sits at $153.87.
Market Sentiment: WING has a weak technical setup (25/100), with bearish trendlines and momentum suggesting caution for short-term entries. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $235.97 (+82.9%). 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
$136.24 -
$190.49
Company Quality Score
50/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
57.1%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BEARISH: Weak technical setup (25/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 82.9% below Wall St target ($235.97)
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$136.24 -
$190.49
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$116.35
Resistance Level
$153.87
Current Trend
Strong Downtrend
Technical data as of
May 18, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
23.04
Wall Street Target
$235.97
(+82.9%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
7.4%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-66.7%
Profit Margin
15.8%
Valuation Discount vs History
-18.2% cheaper
PE vs Historical
23.0 vs 42.2
CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-18.2%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$116.10
(-10%)
2-Year Target
$104.49
(-19%)
3-Year Target
$94.04
(-27%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 23→42)
$172.26
(+34%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 23.0, Growth: 22.5%)
$237.11
(+84%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 22.1, Growth: 22.5%)
$227.46
(+76%)
Bear:
(PE: 18.8, Growth: 22.5%)
$193.34
(+50%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (32x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (23x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 31.98 | Current EPS (TTM): $4.05
Bull Case
$197.00
(+53%)
Analyst growth 38.3%, PE expands to 35.2
Base Case
$179.09
(+39%)
Market implied 38.3%, PE stable at 32.0
Bear Case
$88.08
(-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 27.2
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 23.0 to 42.2
Stabilization Target:
$236.30
(+83.2%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+83.2%
Share & Embed Analysis
Last updated: May 18, 2026 9:08 PM ET
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
0
Buys
3
Sells
Net
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