Wingstop Stock Forecast - Simple Exponential Smoothing

WING Stock  USD 273.70  2.31  0.85%   
Wingstop Stock outlook is based on your current time horizon. We recommend always using this module together with an analysis of Wingstop's historical fundamentals, such as revenue growth or operating cash flow patterns.
As of 26th of January 2026, The relative strength indicator of Wingstop's share price is at 55. This entails that the stock is in nutural position, most likellhy at or near its resistance level. The main idea of RSI analysis is to track how fast people are buying or selling Wingstop, making its price go up or down.

Momentum 55

 Impartial

 
Oversold
 
Overbought
The successful prediction of Wingstop's future price could yield a significant profit. Please, note that this module is not intended to be used solely to calculate an intrinsic value of Wingstop and does not consider all of the tangible or intangible factors available from Wingstop's fundamental data. We analyze noise-free headlines and recent hype associated with Wingstop, which may create opportunities for some arbitrage if properly timed. Below are the key fundamental drivers impacting Wingstop's stock price prediction:
Quarterly Earnings Growth
0.16
EPS Estimate Next Quarter
0.9989
EPS Estimate Current Year
3.9141
EPS Estimate Next Year
4.7708
Wall Street Target Price
323.1786
Using Wingstop hype-based prediction, you can estimate the value of Wingstop from the perspective of Wingstop response to recently generated media hype and the effects of current headlines on its competitors. We also analyze overall investor sentiment towards Wingstop using Wingstop's stock options and short interest. It helps to benchmark the overall future attitude of investors towards Wingstop using crowd psychology based on the activity and movement of Wingstop's stock price.

Wingstop Short Interest

A significant increase or decrease in Wingstop's short interest from the previous month could be a good indicator of investor sentiment towards Wingstop. Short interest can provide insight into the potential direction of Wingstop stock and how bullish or bearish investors feel about the market overall.
200 Day MA
284.7828
Short Percent
0.1809
Short Ratio
5.03
Shares Short Prior Month
3.5 M
50 Day MA
254.2852

Wingstop Relative Strength Index

The Simple Exponential Smoothing forecasted value of Wingstop on the next trading day is expected to be 273.70 with a mean absolute deviation of 6.34 and the sum of the absolute errors of 380.37.

Wingstop Hype to Price Pattern

Investor biases related to Wingstop's public news can be used to forecast risks associated with an investment in Wingstop. The trend in average sentiment can be used to explain how an investor holding Wingstop can time the market purely based on public headlines and social activities around Wingstop. Please note that most equities that are difficult to arbitrage are affected by market sentiment the most.
Some investors profit by finding stocks that are overvalued or undervalued based on market sentiment. The correlation of Wingstop's market sentiment to its price can help taders to make decisions based on the overall investors consensus about Wingstop.

Wingstop Implied Volatility

    
  0.76  
Wingstop's implied volatility exposes the market's sentiment of Wingstop stock's possible movements over time. However, it does not forecast the overall direction of its price. In a nutshell, if Wingstop's implied volatility is high, the market thinks the stock has potential for high price swings in either direction. On the other hand, the low implied volatility suggests that Wingstop stock will not fluctuate a lot when Wingstop's options are near their expiration.
The Simple Exponential Smoothing forecasted value of Wingstop on the next trading day is expected to be 273.70 with a mean absolute deviation of 6.34 and the sum of the absolute errors of 380.37.

Wingstop after-hype prediction price

    
  USD 273.7  
There is no one specific way to measure market sentiment using hype analysis or a similar predictive technique. This prediction method should be used in combination with more fundamental and traditional techniques such as stock price forecasting, technical analysis, analysts consensus, earnings estimates, and various momentum models.
Check out Historical Fundamental Analysis of Wingstop to cross-verify your projections.
For more detail on how to invest in Wingstop Stock please use our How to Invest in Wingstop guide.

Prediction based on Rule 16 of the current Wingstop contract

Based on the Rule 16, the options market is currently suggesting that Wingstop will have an average daily up or down price movement of about 0.0475% per day over the life of the 2026-03-20 option contract. With Wingstop trading at USD 273.7, that is roughly USD 0.13 . If you think that the market is fully incorporating Wingstop's daily price movement you should consider acquiring Wingstop options at the current volatility level of 0.76%. But if you have an opposite viewpoint you should avoid it and even consider selling them.

Open Interest Against 2026-03-20 Wingstop Option Contracts

Although open interest is a measure utilized in the options markets, it could be used to forecast Wingstop's spot prices because the number of available contracts in the market changes daily, and new contracts can be created or liquidated at will. Since open interest in Wingstop's options reflects these daily shifts, investors could use the patterns of these changes to develop long and short-term trading strategies for Wingstop stock based on available contracts left at the end of a trading day.
Please note that to derive more accurate forecasting about market movement from the current Wingstop's open interest, investors have to compare it to Wingstop's spot prices. As Ford's stock price increases, high open interest indicates that money is entering the market, and the market is strongly bullish. Conversely, if the price of Wingstop is decreasing and there is high open interest, that is a sign that the bearish trend will continue, and investors may react by taking short positions in Wingstop. So, decreasing or low open interest during a bull market indicates that investors are becoming uncertain of the depth of the bullish trend, and a reversal in sentiment will likely follow.

Wingstop Additional Predictive Modules

Most predictive techniques to examine Wingstop price help traders to determine how to time the market. We provide a combination of tools to recognize potential entry and exit points for Wingstop using various technical indicators. When you analyze Wingstop charts, please remember that the event formation may indicate an entry point for a short seller, and look at other indicators across different periods to confirm that a breakdown or reversion is likely to occur.
Wingstop simple exponential smoothing forecast is a very popular model used to produce a smoothed price series. Whereas in simple Moving Average models the past observations for Wingstop are weighted equally, Exponential Smoothing assigns exponentially decreasing weights as Wingstop prices get older.

Wingstop Simple Exponential Smoothing Price Forecast For the 27th of January

Given 90 days horizon, the Simple Exponential Smoothing forecasted value of Wingstop on the next trading day is expected to be 273.70 with a mean absolute deviation of 6.34, mean absolute percentage error of 73.05, and the sum of the absolute errors of 380.37.
Please note that although there have been many attempts to predict Wingstop Stock prices using its time series forecasting, we generally do not recommend using it to place bets in the real market. The most commonly used models for forecasting predictions are the autoregressive models, which specify that Wingstop's next future price depends linearly on its previous prices and some stochastic term (i.e., imperfectly predictable multiplier).

Wingstop Stock Forecast Pattern

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Wingstop Forecasted Value

In the context of forecasting Wingstop's Stock value on the next trading day, we examine the predictive performance of the model to find good statistically significant boundaries of downside and upside scenarios. Wingstop's downside and upside margins for the forecasting period are 270.18 and 277.22, respectively. We have considered Wingstop's daily market price to evaluate the above model's predictive performance. Remember, however, there is no scientific proof or empirical evidence that traditional linear or nonlinear forecasting models outperform artificial intelligence and frequency domain models to provide accurate forecasts consistently.
Market Value
273.70
270.18
Downside
273.70
Expected Value
277.22
Upside

Model Predictive Factors

The below table displays some essential indicators generated by the model showing the Simple Exponential Smoothing forecasting method's relative quality and the estimations of the prediction error of Wingstop stock data series using in forecasting. Note that when a statistical model is used to represent Wingstop stock, the representation will rarely be exact; so some information will be lost using the model to explain the process. AIC estimates the relative amount of information lost by a given model: the less information a model loses, the higher its quality.
AICAkaike Information Criteria120.5638
BiasArithmetic mean of the errors -0.4445
MADMean absolute deviation6.3395
MAPEMean absolute percentage error0.0253
SAESum of the absolute errors380.37
This simple exponential smoothing model begins by setting Wingstop forecast for the second period equal to the observation of the first period. In other words, recent Wingstop observations are given relatively more weight in forecasting than the older observations.

Predictive Modules for Wingstop

There are currently many different techniques concerning forecasting the market as a whole, as well as predicting future values of individual securities such as Wingstop. Regardless of method or technology, however, to accurately forecast the stock market is more a matter of luck rather than a particular technique. Nevertheless, trying to predict the stock market accurately is still an essential part of the overall investment decision process. Using different forecasting techniques and comparing the results might improve your chances of accuracy even though unexpected events may often change the market sentiment and impact your forecasting results.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
270.18273.70277.22
Details
Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
216.11219.63301.07
Details
Bollinger
Band Projection (param)
LowMiddleHigh
239.26263.01286.75
Details
26 Analysts
Consensus
LowTargetHigh
294.09323.18358.73
Details

Wingstop After-Hype Price Density Analysis

As far as predicting the price of Wingstop at your current risk attitude, this probability distribution graph shows the chance that the prediction will fall between or within a specific range. We use this chart to confirm that your returns on investing in Wingstop or, for that matter, your successful expectations of its future price, cannot be replicated consistently. Please note, a large amount of money has been lost over the years by many investors who confused the symmetrical distributions of Stock prices, such as prices of Wingstop, with the unreliable approximations that try to describe financial returns.
   Next price density   
       Expected price to next headline  

Wingstop Estimiated After-Hype Price Volatility

In the context of predicting Wingstop's stock value on the day after the next significant headline, we show statistically significant boundaries of downside and upside scenarios based on Wingstop's historical news coverage. Wingstop's after-hype downside and upside margins for the prediction period are 270.18 and 277.22, respectively. We have considered Wingstop's daily market price in relation to the headlines to evaluate this method's predictive performance. Remember, however, there is no scientific proof or empirical evidence that news-based prediction models outperform traditional linear, nonlinear models or artificial intelligence models to provide accurate predictions consistently.
Current Value
273.70
270.18
Downside
273.70
After-hype Price
277.22
Upside
Wingstop is very steady at this time. Analysis and calculation of next after-hype price of Wingstop is based on 3 months time horizon.

Wingstop Stock Price Outlook Analysis

Have you ever been surprised when a price of a Company such as Wingstop is soaring high without any particular reason? This is usually happening because many institutional investors are aggressively trading Wingstop backward and forwards among themselves. Have you ever observed a lot of a particular company's price movement is driven by press releases or news about the company that has nothing to do with actual earnings? Usually, hype to individual companies acts as price momentum. If not enough favorable publicity is forthcoming, the Stock price eventually runs out of speed. So, the rule of thumb here is that as long as this news hype has nothing to do with immediate earnings, you should pay more attention to it. If you see this tendency with Wingstop, there might be something going there, and it might present an excellent short sale opportunity.
Expected ReturnPeriod VolatilityHype ElasticityRelated ElasticityNews DensityRelated DensityExpected Hype
  0.23 
3.52
  1.54 
  0.26 
10 Events / Month
8 Events / Month
In about 10 days
Latest traded priceExpected after-news pricePotential return on next major newsAverage after-hype volatility
273.70
273.70
0.00 
52.54  
Notes

Wingstop Hype Timeline

Wingstop is at this time traded for 273.70. The entity has historical hype elasticity of -1.54, and average elasticity to hype of competition of 0.26. Wingstop is estimated not to react to the next headline, with the price staying at about the same level, and average media hype impact volatility is about 52.54%. The immediate return on the next news is estimated to be very small, whereas the daily expected return is at this time at 0.23%. %. The volatility of related hype on Wingstop is about 310.95%, with the expected price after the next announcement by competition of 273.96. About 99.0% of the company outstanding shares are owned by institutional investors. The company has Price/Earnings To Growth (PEG) ratio of 2.71. Wingstop recorded earning per share (EPS) of 6.16. The entity last dividend was issued on the 21st of November 2025. Given the investment horizon of 90 days the next estimated press release will be in about 10 days.
Check out Historical Fundamental Analysis of Wingstop to cross-verify your projections.
For more detail on how to invest in Wingstop Stock please use our How to Invest in Wingstop guide.

Wingstop Related Hype Analysis

Having access to credible news sources related to Wingstop's direct competition is more important than ever and may enhance your ability to predict Wingstop's future price movements. Getting to know how Wingstop's peers react to changing market sentiment, related social signals, and mainstream news is a great way to find investing opportunities and time the market. The summary table below summarizes the essential lagging indicators that can help you analyze how Wingstop may potentially react to the hype associated with one of its peers.
Hype
Elasticity
News
Density
Semi
Deviation
Information
Ratio
Potential
Upside
Value
At Risk
Maximum
Drawdown
CAVACAVA Group(0.61)32 per month 3.47 (0) 4.84 (4.33) 16.56 
ETSYEtsy Inc 1.62 8 per month 0.00 (0.1) 3.69 (5.03) 15.04 
BFAMBright Horizons Family 0.27 7 per month 0.00 (0.07) 3.48 (3.15) 23.49 
EATBrinker International 1.40 10 per month 2.58  0.07  6.16 (4.67) 12.88 
BOOTBoot Barn Holdings 10.61 9 per month 0.00 (0.06) 4.65 (3.56) 11.44 
ATATAtour Lifestyle Holdings(0.18)8 per month 2.44 (0.01) 5.36 (3.79) 11.35 
MATMattel Inc(0.61)8 per month 1.87  0.04  3.98 (3.26) 8.61 
LNWLight Wonder 0.00 0 per month 1.31  0.31  8.54 (2.83) 14.31 
FNDFloor Decor Holdings(0.57)8 per month 2.80 (0.03) 4.11 (4.81) 12.78 
LEALear Corporation(0.61)4 per month 1.35  0.11  3.50 (2.18) 8.69 

Other Forecasting Options for Wingstop

For every potential investor in Wingstop, whether a beginner or expert, Wingstop's price movement is the inherent factor that sparks whether it is viable to invest in it or hold it better. Wingstop Stock price charts are filled with many 'noises.' These noises can hugely alter the decision one can make regarding investing in Wingstop. Basic forecasting techniques help filter out the noise by identifying Wingstop's price trends.

Wingstop Related Equities

One of the popular trading techniques among algorithmic traders is to use market-neutral strategies where every trade hedges away some risk. Because there are two separate transactions required, even if one position performs unexpectedly, the other equity can make up some of the losses. Below are some of the equities that can be combined with Wingstop stock to make a market-neutral strategy. Peer analysis of Wingstop could also be used in its relative valuation, which is a method of valuing Wingstop by comparing valuation metrics with similar companies.
 Risk & Return  Correlation

Wingstop Market Strength Events

Market strength indicators help investors to evaluate how Wingstop stock reacts to ongoing and evolving market conditions. The investors can use it to make informed decisions about market timing, and determine when trading Wingstop shares will generate the highest return on investment. By undertsting and applying Wingstop stock market strength indicators, traders can identify Wingstop entry and exit signals to maximize returns.

Wingstop Risk Indicators

The analysis of Wingstop's basic risk indicators is one of the essential steps in accurately forecasting its future price. The process involves identifying the amount of risk involved in Wingstop's investment and either accepting that risk or mitigating it. Along with some essential techniques for forecasting wingstop stock prices, we also provide a set of basic risk indicators that can assist in the individual investment decision or help in hedging the risk of your existing portfolios.
Please note, the risk measures we provide can be used independently or collectively to perform a risk assessment. When comparing two potential investments, we recommend comparing similar equities with homogenous growth potential and valuation from related markets to determine which investment holds the most risk.

Story Coverage note for Wingstop

The number of cover stories for Wingstop depends on current market conditions and Wingstop's risk-adjusted performance over time. The coverage that generates the most noise at a given time depends on the prevailing investment theme that Wingstop is classified under. However, while its typical story may have numerous social followers, the rapid visibility can also attract short-sellers, who usually are skeptical about Wingstop's long-term prospects. So, having above-average coverage will typically attract above-average short interest, leading to significant price volatility.

Wingstop Short Properties

Wingstop's future price predictability will typically decrease when Wingstop's long traders begin to feel the short-sellers pressure to drive the price lower. The predictive aspect of Wingstop often depends not only on the future outlook of the potential Wingstop's investors but also on the ongoing dynamics between investors with different trading styles. Because the market risk indicators may have small false signals, it is better to identify suitable times to hedge a portfolio using different long/short signals. Wingstop's indicators that are reflective of the short sentiment are summarized in the table below.
Common Stock Shares Outstanding29.4 M
Cash And Short Term Investments315.9 M
When determining whether Wingstop is a strong investment it is important to analyze Wingstop's competitive position within its industry, examining market share, product or service uniqueness, and competitive advantages. Beyond financials and market position, potential investors should also consider broader economic conditions, industry trends, and any regulatory or geopolitical factors that may impact Wingstop's future performance. For an informed investment choice regarding Wingstop Stock, refer to the following important reports:
Check out Historical Fundamental Analysis of Wingstop to cross-verify your projections.
For more detail on how to invest in Wingstop Stock please use our How to Invest in Wingstop guide.
You can also try the Price Ceiling Movement module to calculate and plot Price Ceiling Movement for different equity instruments.
Is Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure space expected to grow? Or is there an opportunity to expand the business' product line in the future? Factors like these will boost the valuation of Wingstop. If investors know Wingstop will grow in the future, the company's valuation will be higher. The financial industry is built on trying to define current growth potential and future valuation accurately. All the valuation information about Wingstop listed above have to be considered, but the key to understanding future value is determining which factors weigh more heavily than others.
Quarterly Earnings Growth
0.16
Dividend Share
1.11
Earnings Share
6.16
Revenue Per Share
24.115
Quarterly Revenue Growth
0.081
The market value of Wingstop is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of Wingstop that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of Wingstop's value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is Wingstop's true underlying value. Investors use various methods to calculate intrinsic value and buy a stock when its market value falls below its intrinsic value. Because Wingstop's market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect Wingstop's underlying business (such as a pandemic or basic market pessimism), market value can vary widely from intrinsic value.
Please note, there is a significant difference between Wingstop's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if Wingstop is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, Wingstop's price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.