Jim Cramer Calls Wingstop (WING) “Too Tough a Call”

We recently published 13 Stocks Jim Cramer Commented On.  Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ:WING) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer commanded on.

Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ:WING) is a fast food restaurant chain that specializes in selling wings. Its shares are down by 7.2% over the past year and are up by 5.7% year-to-date. As the month kicked off, Stifel discussed the shares and cut the share price target to $290 from $300 and maintained a Buy rating. The financial firm pointed out that the restaurant industry was facing headwinds that could affect the company. Along with Stifel, Barclays also discussed Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ:WING)’s shares. However, it increased the share price target to $335 from $295 and kept an Overweight rating on the shares. Barclays commented that the headwinds in the restaurant industry could lead to quick-service restaurants gaining an edge over fast casual and traditional restaurants. Mizuho also lowered Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ:WING)’s share price target in January. It reduced the target to $310 from $320 and maintained an Overweight rating. Cramer briefly commented on the stock on the 25th and outlined that it was “too tough a call” with “too cavalier a management.”

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Alger Small Cap Focus Fund also discussed Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ:WING) in its third quarter 2025 investor letter:

“Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ:WING) is a global restaurant brand best known for its cooked to-order, hand-sauced chicken wings. The company operates just over 2,000 locations worldwide, with most in the United States. Wingstop delivered strong fiscal second-quarter results, exceeding expectations despite facing tough comparisons from prior years. Sales momentum was supported by several factors, including new menu offerings, increased marketing, and continued growth in digital ordering, all of which have boosted brand awareness and profitability. However, shares declined later in the quarter following reports of softer sales trends, as the restaurant industry has experienced a growth slowdown due to broad based consumer price aversion and a rotation towards food-at-home. Despite the near-term industry slowdown, we continue to view Wingstop favorably for its long-term growth potential and near-term catalysts, including the rollout of Smart Kitchen initiatives and an enhanced loyalty program.”

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