14 Analysts Offer Mixed Ratings on Wingstop’s Performance
June 10, 2023
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In the last quarter, 14 analysts have given their opinion on Wingstop ($NASDAQ:WING)’s performance with ratings ranging from Bullish to Bearish. Five analysts gave a Bullish rating, while six analysts gave a Somewhat Bullish rating. Two analysts were Indifferent and one was Somewhat Bearish. Finally, one analyst gave a Bearish rating.
Overall, the mixed analysis paints an uncertain picture of Wingstop’s performance. Investors are eagerly awaiting the company’s next earnings report in order to gain a better understanding of how the business is performing. In the meantime, analysts are split on what the future holds for the wing franchise.
Market Price
On Friday, 14 analysts offered mixed ratings on Wingstop Inc‘s performance, as the stock opened at $193.4 and closed at $188.9, down by 2.3% from its last closing price. Analysts cited Wingstop’s performance as highly volatile in the recent months due to the pandemic and the changing consumer trends that have impacted the restaurant industry. While some analysts upgraded their ratings for Wingstop stock to “overweight” and “outperform”, others maintained a cautious outlook with ratings such as “hold” and “underweight”. The mixed ratings from analysts reflect the overall uncertainty of the future of Wingstop amidst the pandemic. Live Quote…
About the Company
Income Snapshot
Below shows the total revenue, net income and net margin for Wingstop Inc. More…
| Total Revenues | Net Income | Net Margin |
| 390.04 | 59.94 | 15.5% |
Cash Flow Snapshot
Below shows the cash from operations, investing and financing for Wingstop Inc. More…
| Operations | Investing | Financing |
| 91.57 | -28.19 | -145.92 |
Balance Sheet Snapshot
Below shows the total assets, liabilities and book value per share for Wingstop Inc. More…
| Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Book Value Per Share |
| 451.3 | 831.09 | -12.67 |
Key Ratios Snapshot
Some of the financial key ratios for Wingstop Inc are shown below. More…
| 3Y Rev Growth | 3Y Operating Profit Growth | Operating Margin |
| 23.5% | 31.3% | 25.7% |
| FCF Margin | ROE | ROA |
| 17.8% | -16.3% | 13.9% |
Analysis
GoodWhale has conducted an in-depth analysis of WINGSTOP INC‘s financials. Based on our Risk Rating system, we have determined that WINGSTOP INC is a medium risk investment in terms of financial and business aspects. During our assessment, we have detected two risk warnings in the income sheet and balance sheet of WINGSTOP INC. To access further details about these warnings, become a registered user on our website. We provide a comprehensive analysis of WINGSTOP INC’s financials that will help you make informed decisions about investing in the company. More…
Peers
The competition in the quick-service restaurant industry is heating up. Wingstop Inc, a leading player in the chicken wing segment, is facing increased competition from Wowprime Corp, Various Eateries PLC, and Hostmore PLC. These companies are all vying for a share of the quick-service restaurant market and are each employing different strategies to gain an edge over their competitors. Wingstop Inc is well-positioned to compete against these rivals and maintain its position as a leading player in the industry.
– Wowprime Corp ($TWSE:2727)
Wiprime Corp, a 9.14B market cap company as of 2022, is a holding company with a -1.91% ROE. The company invests in a range of businesses including healthcare, education, and technology.
– Various Eateries PLC ($LSE:VARE)
Eateries PLC has a market cap of 34.27M as of 2022. The company has a Return on Equity of -5.88%. Eateries PLC is a restaurant company that operates in the United Kingdom.
– Hostmore PLC ($LSE:MORE)
Hostmore PLC is a U.K.-based holding company engaged in the operation of hotels. As of 2022, the company had a market capitalization of 22.07 million pounds and a return on equity of 2.42%. The company operates a portfolio of hotels in the United Kingdom, Spain, and Portugal.
Summary
Wingstop Inc. is a fast-growing restaurant chain that has seen great success in recent years. Analysts have given the company a variety of ratings ranging from bullish to bearish. Investors considering buying into this stock should conduct thorough due diligence to understand the company’s financials, growth prospects, and competitive landscape. Analysts typically consider both short-term and long-term prospects when providing their ratings.
Short-term prospects may include factors such as same store sales and new unit openings, while long-term prospects may look to Wingstop’s ability to maintain or increase its market share and pricing power. Investors should also consider both the risks and potential rewards when making an investment decision in this stock.
