14 Best Mid-Cap Growth Stocks to Buy Right Now

9. Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ:WING)

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Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ:WING) is one of the best mid-cap growth stocks to buy right now. On January 9, Mizuho lowered its price target on Wingstop to $310 from $320 with an Outperform rating. The firm revised its price targets for the restaurant sector as part of its 2026 outlook and anticipates a sustained price war throughout the year as chains fight to reclaim market share from grocery stores, which have become more attractive to consumers due to sharp post-pandemic restaurant price hikes.

On January 7, as part of Stifel’s 2026 restaurant industry outlook, analyst Chris O’Cull lowered the price target for Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ:WING) from $300 to $290 with a Buy rating. In the broader sector analysis, Stifel warned of a convergence of structural forces that are expected to create a more difficult operating environment in 2026.

At the same time, Barclays analyst Jeffrey Bernstein raised the price target for Wingstop from $295 to $335 with an Overweight rating. The firm noted that while the restaurant industry as a whole continues to navigate persistent sales challenges and shifting consumer habits, specific segments are poised for a comeback. Barclays predicts that Quick Service Restaurants/QSR, like Wingstop, will begin to recapture market share from the fast-casual and casual dining categories as value-conscious diners trade down.

Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ:WING), together with its subsidiaries, franchises, and operates restaurants under the Wingstop brand in the US, Australia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, and the Netherlands.