RBC Flags Weak Q1 2026 Trends as Price Target for Wingstop Inc. (WING) Drops

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TheFly reported on February 19 that  RBC Capital lowered its price target for WING to $340 from $350 and gave it an Outperform rating. Although the company's fourth-quarter results had fallen short of the lower-than-expected forecasts, the firm also hinted that the first quarter of 2026 trends were not as strong as expected.

On February 18, 2026, Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ:WING) announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and the entire year of 2025. According to the report, the company's system-wide sales of $1.3 billion and contributions from net new restaurant openings drove an 8.6% increase in overall revenue to $175.7 million in Q4 compared to the previous year. However, a 5.8% decline in domestic same-store sales was somewhat offset by higher franchise, royalties, and advertising revenues. While adjusted net income and adjusted EPS were $27.8 million and $1.00, respectively, net income came to $26.8 million, or $0.96 per diluted share. At $61.9 million, adjusted EBITDA increased by 9.8%.

Moreover, over the full year, WING reported that it expanded system-wide sales to $5.3 billion, added 493 new locations, and posted total revenue of $696.9 million, up 11.4% from 2024. Net income surged 60.3% to $174.3 million, with adjusted EPS rising to $4.08.

WING’s FY2026 guidance includes modest same-store sales growth, 15–16% global unit growth, and controlled expenses.

Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ:WING) is a fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in chicken wings, offering a variety of flavors and sides through dine-in, takeout, and delivery across its U.S. and international locations.

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