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Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 27%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 27%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 19%

Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -47%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include E-commerce & Digital Retail, and E-commerce & DTC Adoption. Themes include Last-Mile Delivery, and Direct-to-Consumer Brands (Staples).

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -108%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -115%

Meaningful short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 13%

Expensive valuation multiples
P/SPrice/Sales ratio is 5.0x

Key risks
WING key risks include [1] its reliance on a single distributor and a limited group of suppliers and [2] its dependence on franchisee performance and their ability to successfully expand.

0 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 27%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 27%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 19%
2 Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -47%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include E-commerce & Digital Retail, and E-commerce & DTC Adoption. Themes include Last-Mile Delivery, and Direct-to-Consumer Brands (Staples).
4 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -108%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -115%
5 Meaningful short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 13%
6 Expensive valuation multiples
P/SPrice/Sales ratio is 5.0x
7 Key risks
WING key risks include [1] its reliance on a single distributor and a limited group of suppliers and [2] its dependence on franchisee performance and their ability to successfully expand.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Wingstop (WING) stock has lost about 50% since 1/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Wingstop experienced a significant drop following its Q1 2026 earnings report, which revealed a revenue miss and a notable decline in domestic same-store sales. The company reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.18, surpassing forecasts by 13.46% to 15.68%. However, revenue reached $183.7 million, missing analyst expectations of $189.29 million to $192.89 million by 2.94% to 4.75%. More critically, domestic same-store sales decreased by 8.7%, falling below Street estimates of a 5.7% decline. This mixed financial performance led to a sharp stock decline of 9% in pre-market trading immediately following the April 29, 2026 announcement.

2. Persistent macroeconomic headwinds and pressure on consumer spending contributed to lower transaction volumes. Wingstop noted that the decline in domestic same-store sales in Q1 2026 was influenced by "atypical weather and elevated gas prices," which put "continued pressure on consumer spending". This builds on a trend from Q4 2025 (reported February 18, 2026), when Wingstop recorded its first full-year decline in same-store sales in 22 years, attributing it largely to a "challenging macroeconomic climate" and a 5.8% decrease in domestic same-store sales for that quarter.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -51.1% change in WING stock from 1/31/2026 to 5/15/2026 was primarily driven by a -38.2% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)13120265152026Change
Stock Price ($)264.42129.21-51.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)6837093.9%
Net Income Margin (%)25.5%15.8%-38.2%
P/E Multiple42.331.7-25.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)28271.5%
Cumulative Contribution-51.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 5/15/2026
ReturnCorrelation
WING-51.1% 
Market (SPY)7.1%21.8%
Sector (XLY)-3.6%23.2%

Fundamental Drivers

The -40.0% change in WING stock from 10/31/2025 to 5/15/2026 was primarily driven by a -38.4% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)103120255152026Change
Stock Price ($)215.53129.21-40.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)6707095.9%
Net Income Margin (%)25.6%15.8%-38.4%
P/E Multiple35.131.7-9.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)28271.6%
Cumulative Contribution-40.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

10/31/2025 to 5/15/2026
ReturnCorrelation
WING-40.0% 
Market (SPY)9.0%20.2%
Sector (XLY)-2.5%24.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The -50.7% change in WING stock from 4/30/2025 to 5/15/2026 was primarily driven by a -40.4% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)43020255152026Change
Stock Price ($)262.07129.21-50.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)6517099.0%
Net Income Margin (%)26.5%15.8%-40.4%
P/E Multiple43.231.7-26.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)28273.3%
Cumulative Contribution-50.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2025 to 5/15/2026
ReturnCorrelation
WING-50.7% 
Market (SPY)34.8%23.1%
Sector (XLY)19.1%25.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The -34.5% change in WING stock from 4/30/2023 to 5/15/2026 was primarily driven by a -71.5% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)43020235152026Change
Stock Price ($)197.31129.21-34.5%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)35870998.4%
Net Income Margin (%)14.8%15.8%6.5%
P/E Multiple111.531.7-71.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)30278.9%
Cumulative Contribution-34.5%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2023 to 5/15/2026
ReturnCorrelation
WING-34.5% 
Market (SPY)84.7%30.7%
Sector (XLY)61.5%31.2%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
WING Return31%-17%87%11%-16%-50%-5%
Peers Return18%-19%39%20%-10%-10%28%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%10%100%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
WING Win Rate58%33%75%67%42%40% 
Peers Win Rate53%38%55%55%42%44% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%60% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
WING Max Drawdown-32%-58%-30%-34%-44%-58% 
Peers Max Drawdown-22%-35%-21%-22%-29%-22% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: DPZ, YUM, QSR, CMG, SHAK.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 5/15/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventWINGS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-21.8%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven27.9%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven45 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-18.2%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven22.3%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven57 days24 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-58.4%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven140.2%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven170 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-49.6%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven98.4%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven22 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-10.5%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven11.7%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven4 days105 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-12.9%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven14.8%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven48 days6 days

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In The Past

Wingstop's stock fell -21.8% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 27.9% gain to breakeven.

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EventWINGS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-21.8%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven27.9%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven45 days79 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-58.4%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven140.2%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven170 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-49.6%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven98.4%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven22 days140 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-32.1%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven47.2%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven248 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-33.1%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven49.5%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven248 days15 days

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In The Past

Wingstop's stock fell -21.8% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 27.9% gain to breakeven.

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About Wingstop (WING)

Wingstop Inc., together with its subsidiaries, franchises and operates restaurants under the Wingstop brand name. Its restaurants offer classic wings, boneless wings, and tenders that are cooked-to-order, and hand-sauced-and-tossed in various flavors. As of December 25, 2021, the company had 1,695 franchised restaurants and 36 company-owned restaurants in 44 states and 7 countries worldwide. Wingstop Inc. was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Addison, Texas.

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  • KFC for wings
  • The Domino's of wings
  • A McDonald's for chicken wings

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  • Classic Wings: Traditional bone-in chicken wings, cooked to order and tossed in various flavors.
  • Boneless Wings: All-white meat boneless chicken pieces, cooked to order and tossed in various flavors.
  • Tenders: Strips of all-white meat chicken, cooked to order and tossed in various flavors.

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Wingstop (WING) primarily sells its products directly to individual consumers and groups through its network of franchised and company-owned restaurants.

Here are up to three categories of customers that Wingstop serves:

  • Individual Consumers: This category includes people purchasing meals for their personal consumption, whether dining in, taking out, or ordering for delivery. These customers are typically looking for a quick, flavorful, and customizable meal option for lunch or dinner.

  • Families and Small Groups: Customers in this category purchase larger quantities of food to share among family members, friends, or small gatherings. Wingstop's menu, particularly its wings and tenders, is well-suited for group dining and sharing occasions.

  • Event Organizers / Party Planners: Individuals or groups ordering substantial quantities of food for larger events, parties, or corporate gatherings. Wingstop's offerings are a popular choice for catering casual social events and sports viewing parties.

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Michael J. Skipworth, President & Chief Executive Officer

Michael J. Skipworth has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Wingstop Inc. since March 2022. He joined Wingstop in December 2014, initially holding leadership roles in finance and accounting, including serving as Chief Financial Officer until August 2021. From August 2021 to March 2022, he was the company's President and Chief Operating Officer. Before joining Wingstop, Mr. Skipworth was Senior Vice President of Finance and Accounting and Vice President, Corporate Controller at Cardinal Logistics Holdings, LLC. He also worked in the audit and assurance practice at KPMG LLP.

Alex Kaleida, Chief Financial Officer

Alex Kaleida joined Wingstop in March 2019. He was appointed Chief Financial Officer in August 2021. Prior to this role, he served as Vice President for Financial Planning and Analysis and was responsible for investor relations at Wingstop.

Raj Kapoor, Chief Operating Officer

Raj Kapoor joined Wingstop in May 2023, initially serving as Senior Vice President and President of International. He was appointed Chief Operating Officer in January 2026. Before his time at Wingstop, Mr. Kapoor spent 27 years at 7-Eleven, where his roles included Senior Vice President of Fresh Food, Beverages and Restaurants from January 2018 to April 2023, and various other leadership positions across information technology and international operations.

Donnie S. Upshaw, Chief Brand & People Officer

Donnie S. Upshaw was appointed Chief People Officer in December 2021. He joined Wingstop in April 2018 as Vice President of People and later became Senior Vice President of People in November 2019. Prior to Wingstop, Mr. Upshaw served as Vice President of HR for Credit Corp for two years. He also held the position of Director of HR and Compliance at Energy Dispatch, a subsidiary of RaceTrac Petroleum Inc.

Brad Brewer, Chief Commercial Officer

Brad Brewer joined Wingstop in November 2024 and currently serves as Chief Commercial Officer. Previously, Mr. Brewer was a Partner at The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. He also held the position of Vice President at YETI Holdings, Inc.

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Key Risks to Wingstop's Business:

  1. Volatility in Raw Material Prices: Wingstop's profitability is significantly exposed to fluctuations in the cost of its primary ingredient, chicken. Increases in the price of bone-in chicken wings or other raw materials, such as spices and packaging, can directly impact the company's cost of sales and overall financial performance.
  2. Intense Competition: The fast-casual and quick-service restaurant industry is highly competitive. Wingstop faces significant competition from other fast-food chains and specialized chicken wing providers, which could negatively impact its market share, sales, and profitability.
  3. Dependence on Franchisees: As Wingstop operates predominantly through a franchise model (approximately 98% of its restaurants), its growth, revenue, and brand reputation are heavily reliant on the operational success, compliance, and expansion efforts of its independent franchisees. Any failure by franchisees to meet operational standards, comply with laws, or renew agreements could adversely affect the company's financial results and brand image.

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Wingstop Inc. (WING) operates within the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry, with its primary products being classic wings, boneless wings, and tenders. The addressable markets for these products can be assessed at both global and regional (U.S.) levels, largely falling under the broader chicken segment of the fast-food market.

Global Addressable Markets

  • Global Chicken Wings Market: The global chicken wings market was valued at approximately USD 29.18 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach USD 46.7 billion by 2035, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.3% from 2026 to 2035. Another estimate places the global chicken wings market size at USD 31.86 billion in 2025, with projections to reach USD 50.48 billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.1%. This market is primarily driven by the rising popularity of chicken wings as a flavorful and convenient snack, especially during sporting events, and increasing consumer preference for protein-rich foods.
  • Global Chicken/Poultry Meat Market: The broader global chicken/poultry meat market, which encompasses products like wings and tenders, was valued at US$ 160.62 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 268.35 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 5.87% from 2025 to 2033. The global poultry market size is also forecasted to be worth USD 482.57 billion in 2026, expected to achieve USD 662.67 billion by 2035.
  • Global Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) and Fast Food Market: The overall global quick service restaurants and fast food market, which includes various fast-food offerings such as chicken, was valued at USD 1,064.44 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 2462.71 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 8.75%.

U.S. Addressable Markets

  • U.S. Quick-Service Chicken Restaurants Segment: In the United States, the quick-service chicken restaurant segment is a significant market. As of 2025, U.S. quick-service chicken restaurants generated roughly USD 60–65 billion in annual revenue. This segment is projected to continue growing, reaching around USD 67 billion by 2030. The U.S. chicken QSR industry generates approximately USD 63.7 billion in annual revenue in 2025.
  • U.S. Chicken Wings Market: The United States is a dominant market for chicken wings, accounting for over 50% of global consumption. North America, as a region, accounts for 38% of the global chicken wings market share, largely supported by high demand from quick-service restaurants.
  • U.S. Chicken Market (including tenders): The broader U.S. chicken market, which includes various chicken products such as tenders, was valued at USD 46.41 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 77.9 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 6.7%. Chicken tenders, along with boneless fried chicken pieces and nuggets, contribute significantly to this market, appealing to a wide consumer base. The market for "further-processed, ready-to-eat (RTE) items like nuggets and pre-marinated tenders" falls under the larger U.S. chicken market.

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Wingstop (WING) is expected to drive future revenue growth through several key initiatives over the next 2-3 years:

  1. Global Unit Expansion: Wingstop is pursuing aggressive global unit growth, with plans to scale to over 10,000 restaurants worldwide. The company opened 493 net new restaurants in 2025, representing a 19.2% unit growth rate, and is targeting 15-16% global unit growth for 2026. This expansion includes a significant focus on international markets, with specific plans for accelerating development in regions such as the UK, where over 20 new sites are planned for 2025.
  2. Domestic Same-Store Sales Growth: The company anticipates continued growth in domestic same-store sales, primarily driven by an increase in transactions. Wingstop reported 18.3% domestic same-store sales growth in 2023 and provided guidance for low double-digit domestic same-store sales growth in 2024, with an aim for approximately 20% for the full fiscal year 2024. For 2026, management expects flat to low-single-digit domestic same-store sales growth.
  3. Digital Sales and Technology Investments: Digital sales consistently represent a significant portion of system-wide sales, reaching 68.3% in fiscal first quarter 2024. Wingstop's investment in an in-house technology platform, "My Wingstop," and the national rollout of the "Smart Kitchen" are intended to enhance efficiency and customer experience. Additionally, the launch of the "Club Wingstop" loyalty program is aimed at driving customer acquisition, retention, and increased frequency of visits.
  4. Average Unit Volume (AUV) Expansion: Increasing average unit volumes (AUVs) is a key driver, as it strengthens returns for franchisees and supports further development. Domestic AUVs exceeded $1.9 million in the first quarter of 2024 and are projected to surpass the company's $2 million goal, with a long-term target of $3 million.

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Share Repurchases

  • Wingstop initiated a share repurchase program of up to $250 million in August 2023.
  • In December 2024, the board authorized an additional $500 million for repurchases, and the company anticipated executing a $250 million accelerated share repurchase (ASR) program in Q4 2024.
  • As of March 2026, the board authorized an additional $300 million for share repurchases. Since the program's inception in August 2023, Wingstop has invested nearly $700 million to repurchase approximately 2.6 million shares, including over 1.2 million shares in 2025. Approximately $91.3 million remained available under the program as of December 27, 2025.

Inbound Investments

  • Sixth Street made a £400 million investment in Wingstop UK in October 2025.
  • In December 2024, Wingstop completed a $500 million securitized financing transaction, increasing its outstanding debt to support its capital return strategy. The company also increased its revolving financing facility to $300 million for liquidity and general corporate purposes.

Outbound Investments

  • In Q1 2025, Wingstop reinvested $75.4 million to acquire an 18.75% non-controlling equity stake in a newly formed entity after receiving $107.7 million from a transaction where it was a minority shareholder in LPH since 2021.

Capital Expenditures

  • Wingstop's capital expenditures were $3.98 million in fiscal year 2023, $22 million in fiscal year 2024, and $47.4 million in fiscal year 2025.
  • The primary focus of capital expenditures includes investments in technology, such as the development and implementation of new enterprise resource planning, human capital management, and global development technology systems, including the Wingstop Smart Kitchen.

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Financials

WINGDPZYUMQSRCMGSHAKMedian
NameWingstop Domino's.Yum Bran.Restaura.Chipotle.Shake Sh. 
Mkt Price129.21302.29149.9775.8432.6560.41102.53
Mkt Cap3.610.241.526.342.42.418.2
Rev LTM7094,9798,4869,58912,1391,4916,732
Op Inc LTM1919622,5922,5611,938831,450
FCF LTM1326541,6471,5641,506161,080
FCF 3Y Avg1015731,4811,3491,43918961
CFO LTM1897752,0221,8232,2082001,299
CFO 3Y Avg1536851,7901,5572,0661711,121

Growth & Margins

WINGDPZYUMQSRCMGSHAKMedian
NameWingstop Domino's.Yum Bran.Restaura.Chipotle.Shake Sh. 
Rev Chg LTM9.0%5.2%9.7%9.3%5.7%16.2%9.1%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg22.5%3.1%7.0%13.2%10.6%16.2%11.9%
Rev Chg Q7.4%3.5%15.2%7.3%7.4%14.3%7.4%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM1.8%0.8%3.3%1.6%1.8%3.2%1.8%
Op Inc Chg LTM14.9%9.5%6.9%10.6%-4.3%48.4%10.1%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg23.6%8.3%5.7%7.6%12.3%316.0%10.3%
Op Mgn LTM27.0%19.3%30.5%26.7%16.0%5.5%23.0%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg26.2%18.9%31.5%27.6%16.8%4.2%22.6%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.3%0.1%-0.2%0.3%-0.9%-0.4%-0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM26.7%15.6%23.8%19.0%18.2%13.4%18.6%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg24.7%14.4%23.1%18.3%18.3%13.2%18.3%
FCF/Rev LTM18.6%13.1%19.4%16.3%12.4%1.1%14.7%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg16.3%12.0%19.1%15.9%12.8%1.3%14.4%

Valuation

WINGDPZYUMQSRCMGSHAKMedian
NameWingstop Domino's.Yum Bran.Restaura.Chipotle.Shake Sh. 
Mkt Cap3.610.241.526.342.42.418.2
P/S5.02.04.92.73.51.63.1
P/Op Inc18.510.616.010.321.929.417.3
P/EBIT18.610.615.611.121.935.217.1
P/E31.717.223.927.629.259.128.4
P/CFO18.813.120.514.419.212.216.6
Total Yield4.1%8.2%6.1%7.9%3.4%1.7%5.1%
Dividend Yield0.9%2.3%1.9%4.3%0.0%0.0%1.4%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg1.8%4.0%3.5%5.6%2.5%0.5%3.0%
D/E0.40.50.30.60.10.40.4
Net D/E0.30.50.30.60.10.30.3

Returns

WINGDPZYUMQSRCMGSHAKMedian
NameWingstop Domino's.Yum Bran.Restaura.Chipotle.Shake Sh. 
1M Rtn-32.3%-17.9%-7.4%-3.7%-7.4%-40.3%-12.6%
3M Rtn-41.5%-19.1%-6.2%15.7%-10.1%-31.5%-14.6%
6M Rtn-44.2%-25.6%1.6%12.4%3.4%-33.3%-12.0%
12M Rtn-57.8%-36.7%3.9%12.9%-37.3%-48.4%-37.0%
3Y Rtn-34.8%4.7%14.5%14.6%-20.4%-10.2%-2.7%
1M Excs Rtn-35.6%-23.3%-11.2%-7.5%-12.1%-44.7%-17.7%
3M Excs Rtn-49.9%-27.5%-14.5%7.3%-18.4%-39.8%-22.9%
6M Excs Rtn-54.3%-32.6%-6.8%3.5%-3.9%-43.6%-19.7%
12M Excs Rtn-83.2%-62.1%-20.4%-10.1%-63.2%-73.7%-62.7%
3Y Excs Rtn-114.7%-76.1%-63.7%-64.1%-99.6%-88.0%-82.1%

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Financials

Segment Financials

Net Income by Segment
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Restaurant 70   
Total 70   


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Restaurant716    
Total716    


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$129.21 
Market Cap ($ Bil)3.6 
First Trading Date06/12/2015 
Distance from 52W High-65.9% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$172.03$243.34
DMA Trenddowndown
Distance from DMA-24.9%-46.9%
 3M1YR
Volatility73.4%62.2%
Downside Capture304.64179.67
Upside Capture13.0027.84
Correlation (SPY)23.5%22.0%
WING Betas & Captures as of 4/30/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta1.361.201.511.391.301.05
Up Beta0.381.09-0.130.160.991.08
Down Beta10.351.481.311.191.780.88
Up Capture142%-14%119%154%84%92%
Bmk +ve Days15223166141428
Stock +ve Days13172658115392
Down Capture372%230%268%190%142%106%
Bmk -ve Days4183056108321
Stock -ve Days9263867137361

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with WING
WING-57.7%62.1%-1.14-
Sector ETF (XLY)8.7%18.1%0.3223.5%
Equity (SPY)27.4%12.1%1.7120.5%
Gold (GLD)42.5%26.8%1.300.1%
Commodities (DBC)45.4%18.5%1.88-8.5%
Real Estate (VNQ)11.5%13.5%0.5613.0%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-21.4%41.7%-0.479.1%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with WING
WING-0.2%50.6%0.18-
Sector ETF (XLY)6.8%23.8%0.2544.3%
Equity (SPY)13.6%17.1%0.6341.9%
Gold (GLD)19.4%17.9%0.884.2%
Commodities (DBC)10.9%19.4%0.451.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.9%18.8%0.0630.0%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)7.8%55.9%0.3521.2%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with WING
WING21.5%45.9%0.59-
Sector ETF (XLY)12.6%22.0%0.5244.4%
Equity (SPY)15.5%17.9%0.7440.7%
Gold (GLD)13.0%16.0%0.676.4%
Commodities (DBC)8.3%17.9%0.389.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.0%20.7%0.2131.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)67.9%66.9%1.0713.4%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date4302026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity3.7 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 4152026-0.7%
Average Daily Volume1.5 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest2.4 days
Basic Shares Quantity27.5 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares13.3%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
4/29/2026-1.0%-15.2% 
2/18/202610.8%-2.0%-24.0%
11/4/202510.9%11.2%23.0%
7/30/202526.9%16.6%17.0%
4/30/202514.5%15.8%47.9%
2/19/2025-13.4%-21.9%-29.8%
10/30/2024-21.4%-16.3%-10.1%
7/31/2024-0.7%-2.3%3.2%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive141412
# Negative101011
Median Positive10.1%12.3%17.4%
Median Negative-3.3%-10.4%-10.1%
Max Positive26.9%30.3%47.9%
Max Negative-21.4%-23.5%-29.8%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202604/29/202610-Q
12/31/202502/18/202610-K
09/30/202511/04/202510-Q
06/30/202507/30/202510-Q
03/31/202504/30/202510-Q
12/31/202402/19/202510-K
09/30/202410/30/202410-Q
06/30/202407/31/202410-Q
03/31/202405/01/202410-Q
12/31/202302/21/202410-K
09/30/202311/01/202310-Q
06/30/202308/02/202310-Q
03/31/202305/03/202310-Q
12/31/202202/22/202310-K
09/30/202210/26/202210-Q
06/30/202207/28/202210-Q

Recent Forward Guidance [BETA]

Latest: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 4/29/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 SG&A146.00 Mil147.50 Mil149.00 Mil-3.3% LoweredGuidance: 152.50 Mil for 2026
2026 Stock-based compensation expense 28.00 Mil -12.5% LoweredGuidance: 32.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Global unit growth rate15.0%15.5%16.0%0 AffirmedGuidance: 15.5% for 2026
2026 Interest expense, net 43.00 Mil 0 AffirmedGuidance: 43.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Depreciation and amortization 30.00 Mil 0 AffirmedGuidance: 30.00 Mil for 2026

Prior: Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/18/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Domestic same store sales growth 2.0% -157.1% Higher NewActual: -3.5% for 2025
2026 Global unit growth rate 15.5%    
2026 SG&A 152.50 Mil 16.0% Higher NewActual: 131.50 Mil for 2025
2026 Stock-based compensation expense 32.00 Mil 23.1% Higher NewActual: 26.00 Mil for 2025
2026 Interest expense, net 43.00 Mil 14.7% Higher NewActual: 37.50 Mil for 2025
2026 Depreciation and amortization 30.00 Mil 15.4% Higher NewActual: 26.00 Mil for 2025

Insider Activity

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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Fallon, ChristopherFormer SVP & CIODirectSell5122026125.9325031,48233,623Form
2Fallon, ChristopherSVP, Chief Information OfficerDirectSell3122026220.7817739,079114,145Form
3Madati, Kilandigalu DirectSell2272026260.732,700703,958673,453Form
4McDonald, Wesley S DirectSell2252026250.00566141,5001,093,750Form
5Madati, Kilandigalu DirectSell11262025259.9726969,9311,373,406Form