WING
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Wingstop Inc. (WING) closed at $160.73 as of 2026-05-01, trading 35.6% below its 200-week moving average of $249.59. This places WING in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -24.0% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 30, indicating neutral momentum.
A big spike in selling this week — 2.0x the usual volume, and the price dropped. Sometimes this kind of heavy selling marks the end of a decline. The idea is that the last reluctant holders have finally sold, leaving fewer sellers left to push the price lower.
Over the past 520 weeks of data, WING has crossed below its 200-week moving average 6 times. On average, these episodes lasted 5 weeks. Historically, investors who bought WING at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +57.8%.
With a market cap of $4.4 billion, WING is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.0%. The stock trades at -6.0x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 8.0% over the past three years.
Over the past 10 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in WING would have grown to $794, compared to $403 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 23.0% vs 15.0% for the index — confirming WING as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 26.4% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: WING vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After WING Crosses Below the Line?
Across 5 historical episodes, buying WING when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +71.5% after 12 months (median +119.0%), compared to +9.5% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 100% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +237.0% vs +30.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment WING crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
WING has crossed below its 200-week MA 6 times with an average 1-year return of +57.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Jul 2016 | 1 | 0.8% | +32.6% | +779.8% |
| Apr 2022 | Jul 2022 | 15 | 31.6% | +83.0% | +60.5% |
| Oct 2025 | Nov 2025 | 3 | 7.6% | N/A | -25.6% |
| Dec 2025 | Dec 2025 | 1 | 0.5% | N/A | -31.8% |
| Feb 2026 | Feb 2026 | 1 | 9.0% | N/A | -27.4% |
| Mar 2026 | Ongoing | 9+ | 38.4% | Ongoing | -29.8% |
| Average | 5 | — | +57.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WING below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-05-01, Wingstop Inc. (WING) is trading 35.6% below its 200-week moving average of $249.59. The current price is $160.73.
What is WING's 200-week moving average price?
Wingstop Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $249.59 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when WING drops below its 200-week moving average?
WING has crossed below its 200-week moving average 6 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +57.8%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 5 weeks on average.
Is WING a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about WING as of 2026-05-01: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 30. Free cash flow yield is 2.0%. Price-to-book is -6.0x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does WING compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 10 years, $100 invested in WING would have grown to $794, compared to $403 for the S&P 500. That's 23.0% annualized vs 15.0% for the index. WING has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does WING pay a dividend?
Yes. Wingstop Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 75.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01