Donald J Trump (R) Buys Wingstop (WING) Stock

Donald J Trump recently purchased shares of Wingstop Inc. (NasdaqGS: WING), valued between $15,001 and $50,000. This transaction was reported on July 1, 2026, but the purchase occurred on May 22, 2026.

Wingstop Inc. Stock Up 66.6%

Shares of Wingstop Inc. traded near $173.41 on Wednesday. The company, which operates and franchises restaurants under the Wingstop brand, has a market capitalization of approximately $4.72 billion. Its P/E ratio stands at 42.71, with a forward P/E of 31.08. The stock's 52-week range is between $116.35 and $381.45, and it has a 50-day moving average of $153.58 and a 200-day moving average of $218.54.

Other Institutional Activity in Wingstop

Several institutional investors have also adjusted their positions in Wingstop. BlackRock, Inc. reduced its holdings by 11,613 shares, ending with about 3.13 million shares valued at $484.53 million. FMR LLC increased its stake by 768,753 shares, holding approximately 2.15 million shares worth $332.62 million, marking a 55.8% rise. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. cut its position by 302,007 shares, resulting in 1.81 million shares valued at $280.36 million, a 14.3% decrease. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. reduced its stake by 110,346 shares, holding 1.30 million shares valued at $200.77 million, a 7.8% reduction. Meanwhile, T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc. increased its holdings by 109,038 shares, reaching 1.28 million shares valued at $198.77 million, a 9.3% increase.

Recent Earnings

Wingstop reported revenue of $709.48 million, reflecting a growth rate of 7.4%. The company's net margin was 15.77%, with earnings per share (EPS) of $4.06. Wingstop's next earnings release is scheduled for July 29, 2026.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Analysts have been active in setting new price targets for Wingstop. On June 24, 2026, B of A Securities maintained its buy rating with a target price of $234. TD Cowen maintained a hold rating with a $160 target on May 27, 2026. Guggenheim, Citigroup, and Barclays all maintained buy ratings with target prices of $215, $229, and $235, respectively, in early May. The consensus among analysts is a buy, with a mean target price of $232.82 based on 28 analyst opinions.

About Wingstop Inc.

Wingstop Inc., headquartered in Dallas, Texas, operates and franchises restaurants under the Wingstop brand. The company, founded in 1994, serves classic wings, boneless wings, and tenders, hand-sauced and tossed in a variety of flavors. Wingstop has restaurants in the United States, Australia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, and The Netherlands. Mr. Michael J. Skipworth, CPA, serves as the company's CEO. Wingstop employs about 345 people.

Bottom Line

Donald J Trump's recent purchase of Wingstop shares highlights the interest in the company, which is known for its strong brand and global presence. Wingstop's stock performance, along with analyst ratings, suggests continued attention from investors. However, it's important to remember that this transaction report is based on past activity and may not reflect current positions.