What one share of Wingstop holds
Wingstop is the largest fast casual chicken wings-focused restaurant chain in the world, with more than 3,050 locations worldwide. The first Wingstop opened in Garland, Texas in 1994, and we began franchising Wingstop restaurants in 1997.
Wingstop’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-06-27; the balance sheet is as of 2026-06-27.
| Sales | $26.06 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $4.21 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $2.21 |
| Free cash flow | $4.65 |
| Dividends | $1.21 |
| Cash and investments | $4.68 |
| Debt | $44.44 |
| Book value | −$28.38 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2.30 | $0.29 | $0.08 | $0.34 | $1.50 | −$0.81 |
| 2014 | $2.57 | $0.34 | $0.06 | $0.49 | $0.00 | −$0.34 |
| 2015 | $2.80 | $0.36 | $0.07 | $0.43 | $1.83 | −$0.52 |
| 2016 | $3.56 | $0.48 | $0.07 | $0.68 | $2.90 | −$2.83 |
| 2017 | $4.53 | $0.82 | $0.09 | $0.85 | $0.14 | −$2.01 |
| 2018 | $5.18 | $0.73 | $0.13 | $1.18 | $6.54 | −$7.67 |
| 2019 | $6.73 | $0.69 | $0.76 | $0.54 | $0.40 | −$7.11 |
| 2020 | $8.35 | $0.78 | $0.20 | $2.00 | $5.50 | −$11.50 |
| 2021 | $9.43 | $1.42 | $0.94 | $0.70 | $0.62 | −$10.37 |
| 2022 | $11.93 | $1.77 | $0.80 | $1.75 | $4.72 | −$13.06 |
| 2023 | $15.41 | $2.35 | $1.37 | $2.71 | $0.82 | −$15.59 |
| 2024 | $21.30 | $3.70 | $1.77 | $3.60 | $0.98 | −$23.57 |
| 2025 | $24.82 | $6.21 | $1.69 | $3.76 | $1.14 | −$26.75 |
Common questions about Wingstop
How much does one share of Wingstop earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of Wingstop earned $4.21 of profit on $26.06 of sales, keeping about 16¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does Wingstop pay a dividend?
Yes. Wingstop paid $1.21 per share in dividends over the last 12 months. That’s about 29¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is Wingstop’s book value per share?
Wingstop’s book value is negative (−$28.38 per share): it owes more than everything it owns is recorded at, often after years of buying back its own shares, as of June 27, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of Wingstop have?
Each share of Wingstop has $4.68 of cash and investments and $44.44 of debt, as of June 27, 2026.
What is Wingstop’s free cash flow per share?
$4.65 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has Wingstop’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $0.29 in 2013 to $6.21 in 2025, growing about 29.0% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has Wingstop bought back shares?
Wingstop’s share count rose about 9% from 2013 to 2025. That dilution means each share owns a smaller slice of the company.
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