# Wingstop Inc. (WING): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Restaurants
- Exchange: NASDAQ · Trading currency: USD

Wingstop Inc., together with its affiliated companies, manages and licenses a network of restaurants known by the Wingstop brand. These establishments are recognized for their made-to-order offerings, including classic bone-in wings, boneless wings, and tenders, all freshly cooked and expertly hand-tossed in a wide array of distinctive sauces. By December 25, 2021, Wingstop's extensive reach encompassed 1,695 independently operated franchise locations and 36 company-owned stores, spread throughout 44 U.S. states and seven countries globally. This enterprise, which was founded in 1994, has i...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $119.54 USD |
| Market Cap | $3.26B |
| P/E (TTM) | 26.86 |
| EPS (TTM) | $4.45 |
| 52-Week Range | $95.82 – $302.80 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 1.03% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 1.03% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $1.23 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $1.32 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 9 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 10.0% / 14.5% / 14.2% / -8.3% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 28.5% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 25.4% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 31.4% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 28.0% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-14 | $0.3300 | 2026-09-05 |
| 2026-05-15 | $0.3000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 2026-03-06 | $0.3000 | 2026-03-27 |
| 2025-11-21 | $0.3000 | 2025-12-12 |
| 2025-08-15 | $0.3000 | 2025-09-05 |
| 2025-05-16 | $0.2700 | 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-03-07 | $0.2700 | 2025-03-28 |
| 2024-11-15 | $0.2700 | 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-08-16 | $0.2700 | 2024-09-06 |
| 2024-05-16 | $0.2200 | 2024-06-07 |
| 2024-03-07 | $0.2200 | 2024-03-29 |
| 2023-11-16 | $0.2200 | 2023-12-08 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/wing/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Wingstop Inc. do?

Wingstop Inc. (WING) operates in the Restaurants industry within the Consumer Cyclical sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is WING's market cap?

Wingstop Inc. (WING) has a market capitalization of approximately $3.26 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does WING pay a dividend?

Yes, Wingstop Inc. (WING) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 1.03%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does WING pay dividends?

Wingstop Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $1.32 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is WING's payout ratio?

Wingstop Inc.'s payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/wing
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/wing/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/wing/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/wing/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/wing/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/wing/peers

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