Northcoast Research analyst Jim Sanderson upgrades $Wingstop (WING.US)$ to a buy rating, and sets the target price at $350.
According to TipRanks data, the analyst has a success rate of 68.4% and a total average return of 13.1% over the past year.
Furthermore, according to the comprehensive report, the opinions of $Wingstop (WING.US)$'s main analysts recently are as follows:
Wingstop's Q3 results did not meet the heightened anticipations but still displayed remarkable strength with a 21% traffic-driven comparable sales increase, and the guidance for 2024 units was elevated, showing strong franchisee interest. The post-earnings decline is seen as a buying opportunity, highlighting Wingstop's sustained 40%-plus three-year stack comparable sales growth.
Wingstop's Q3 earnings per share shortfall was influenced by somewhat weaker comparable sales, reduced restaurant margins, and increased general/administrative expenses and taxes. Despite this, the underlying business momentum remains robust, and the long-term prospects have not been altered. However, the recent deceleration in comparable sales may constrain the stock's performance until there is a clearer sign of stabilization, considering the association between comparable sales and valuation.
The firm believes that the recent post-quarterly results downturn in Wingstop's performance is exaggerated. Analysts maintain that Wingstop stands out within the industry with the potential to outperform in transaction growth in the short, medium, and long term, regardless of the economic conditions. Additionally, it is anticipated that Wingstop's continuous outperformance in same-store sales growth will fuel superior unit economics, leading to a boost in unit growth and long-term EBITDA increases that surpass the management's existing long-term goals.
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