Stifel raises Wingstop stock price target to $405 from $350 after earnings

Published 30/07/2025, 19:28
Stifel raises Wingstop stock price target to $405 from $350 after earnings

Investing.com - Stifel raised its price target on Wingstop (NASDAQ:WING) to $405.00 from $350.00 on Wednesday, while maintaining a Buy rating on the restaurant chain’s stock. The company, currently valued at $10.3 billion, has demonstrated strong financial performance with 31% revenue growth over the last twelve months. According to InvestingPro data, analyst consensus remains bullish with price targets ranging from $178 to $440.

The price target adjustment follows Wingstop’s recent earnings call, where management provided updates on several key initiatives that appear to be driving performance.

Stifel highlighted the outperformance of the Dallas/Fort Worth market compared to the rest of the system since the implementation of the company’s Smart Kitchen initiative.

The research firm expressed confidence in Wingstop’s comp performance outlook, citing three main factors: the ongoing Smart Kitchen rollout across the system, strong year-over-year advertising fund growth, and continued progress on digital initiatives.

Wingstop’s strategic focus on operational efficiency through its Smart Kitchen program appears to be yielding positive results in test markets, supporting Stifel’s more bullish price target.

In other recent news, Wingstop Inc . reported its second-quarter earnings for 2025, surpassing expectations. The company posted an adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.00, exceeding the forecasted $0.87. Revenue also outperformed projections, reaching $174.3 million compared to the expected $173.41 million. These results highlight strong financial performance for the quarter. Additionally, the positive earnings report has likely influenced investor sentiment. The stock’s movement in response to the earnings announcement reflects this confidence. These developments continue to shape the outlook for Wingstop Inc.

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