Wingstop (WING) – Analysts’ Recent Ratings Changes

Wingstop (NASDAQ: WING) has recently received a number of price target changes and ratings updates:

• 10/22/2026 – Wingstop was given a new $180.00 price target by DA Davidson.
• 10/22/2026 – Wingstop had its price target lowered by Robert W. Baird from $160.00 to $150.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 10/16/2026 – Wingstop had its price target lowered by Citigroup from $208.00 to $191.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 10/15/2026 – Wingstop had its “neutral” rating reaffirmed by UBS Group. They now have a $140.00 price target on the stock.
• 10/15/2026 – Wingstop had its price target lowered by Morgan Stanley from $238.00 to $202.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 9/18/2026 – Wingstop had its “strong-buy” rating reaffirmed by Raymond James Financial. They now have a $185.00 price target on the stock, down from $240.00.
• 9/17/2026 – Wingstop had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by Citigroup.
• 9/17/2026 – Wingstop had its price target lowered by Royal Bank Of Canada from $200.00 to $150.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 9/11/2026 – Wingstop had its price target lowered by TD Cowen from $160.00 to $120.00. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock.
• 8/24/2026 – Wingstop was upgraded by Robert W. Baird to “strong-buy”.

Wingstop Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Saturday, September 5th. Stockholders of record on Saturday, August 15th were issued a $0.33 dividend. This is a positive change from Wingstop’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.30. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, August 14th. This represents a $1.32 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.1%. Wingstop’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 31.35%.

Wingstop Inc is a franchised restaurant company specializing in cooked-to-order chicken wings and related menu items. Its offerings include classic and boneless wings prepared with a range of flavors, along with chicken sandwiches, tenders, fries, seasoned fries, dips, sides and beverages. The company emphasizes made-to-order food, a digital ordering experience and a menu centered on customizable chicken meals.

Founded in 1994 in Garland, Texas, Wingstop has expanded from a single restaurant into a global brand operated primarily through franchised locations.