Jefferies and RBC Capital Bullish on Wingstop (WING)

Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ:WING) is one of the 13 Best Fast Food Stocks to Buy. On December 15, Jefferies reiterated its Buy rating on Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ:WING) with a price target of $350 after meeting with the company’s CEO, Michael Skipworth, CFO Alex Kaleida, and President of International, Raj Kapoor, during investor meetings in Australia. The meetings included a visit to Wingstop Inc.’s (NASDAQ:WING) first location in Sydney.

Jefferies pointed out that the location in Sydney is “performing very well” and it shows the “evolution/success of international brand partners as growth takes hold in various countries.” The research firm sees near-term trends for Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ:WING) as “likely stable but choppy.” Jefferies identified factors in place that can speed up same-store sales through 2026 and beyond. The firm pointed to strong growth potential ahead, with average unit volumes expected to rise from about $2 million to a $3 million target.

Jefferies and RBC Capital Bullish on Wingstop (WING)

Earlier, on December 9, RBC Capital raised its price target on Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ:WING) from $300 to $350 and kept an Outperform rating in a research note previewing 2026 for Restaurants and Leisure companies. The research firm described Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ:WING) as one of its top picks for 2026 in the restaurant sector.

RBC Capital sees a long runway for Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ:WING) in the US. It also noted that the company has just started its international expansion. The research firm believes that the company’s growth profile supports the stock’s premium valuation, which RBC Capital sees as “sustainable.”

Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ:WING) is an American fast-casual restaurant chain that operates and franchises more than 3,000 locations around the world. It specializes in classic and boneless wings, tenders, and chicken sandwiches.

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