Freedom Capital Markets has initiated coverage on Wingstop Inc (WING) with a Buy rating as of December 16, 2025. The current price of Wingstop shares stands at $253.42.
Wingstop, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, operates as a franchisor of restaurants, specializing in cooked-to-order chicken wings. The company has approximately 2,513 locations across 45 states and 12 countries. As of December 11, 2025, Wingstop's market capitalization is $7.4 billion, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 42.21 and earnings per share of 6.13. The firm also offers a dividend yield of 55.4%.
The announcement highlights the firm's initial assessment of Wingstop's investment potential based on its research and analysis of the company's business model and industry dynamics. Analyst ratings, while informative, reflect opinions based on assumptions that may not materialize as anticipated.
Upcoming earnings reports include estimates of $1.21 EPS and $207.9 million in revenue for July 28, 2026, and $1.15 EPS with $201.3 million in revenue for April 28, 2026.
As of December 1, 2025, the analyst consensus for Wingstop stands at 14 Strong Buy, 12 Buy, and 8 Hold ratings, indicating a favorable outlook among analysts. Recent actions include Freedom Capital Markets' initiation of coverage, alongside maintained ratings from other firms such as Bernstein, Truist Securities, Goldman Sachs, and Barclays.