Wingstop is expected to report a year-over-year decline in earnings despite higher revenues for Q3 2026. With an Earnings ESP of -4.00% and a Zacks Rank of #4, the stock is not considered a compelling earnings-beat candidate. The company will report results on October 28, 2026.
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Wingstop Inc · NASDAQ
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4 latestWingstop stock declined 2.31% to $129.69 on October 20, 2026, underperforming the broader market despite a 23.68% monthly gain. The company faces a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) rating with consensus EPS estimates down 1.04% over the past month. While revenue is projected to grow 11.13% quarterly and 9.45% annually, the stock trades at a premium valuation with a Forward P/E of 29.84 versus the industry average of 20.83.
Wingstop stock declined 2.02% to $123.22, underperforming the S&P 500's 1.11% loss on October 14, 2026. Despite a strong 24.71% monthly gain, the company carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) rating with a 0.93% EPS estimate decrease over the past 30 days.
Trading at a Forward P/E of 28.18 versus the industry average of 19.79, Wingstop appears overvalued. Earnings are expected October 28, 2026.
Wingstop (WING) closed at $118.50, up 1.56% despite broader market weakness. The stock has gained 5.52% over the past month, outperforming its sector.
However, the company faces headwinds with a projected 4.59% EPS decline in the upcoming quarter, though full-year earnings are expected to grow 10.05%. With a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell) and a Forward P/E of 26.02 significantly above the industry average of 19.95, the stock is trading at a premium valuation.
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