WING Dividend History & Analysis | 0.4% Yield

WING has a dividend yield of 0.4% and paid 1.14 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.41%
Payout Ratio 36.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 16.45%
Consistency Lifetime 53.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.77%
Payout FCF 51.0%
Streak Years 10
Dividend Rating 54.17%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -14%
Total Return 5y: 79.1%

Top Dividend Payers in Restaurants

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
QSR 32,149 M 3.75% 4.92%
ARCO 1,801 M 3.23% 4.93%
DRI 25,155 M 3.0% 5.33%
MCD 233,463 M 2.32% 4.78%
SBUX 113,303 M 2.65% 3.23%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
DIN 529 M 44.0% 70.2%
TXRH 11,952 M 22.7% 95.6%
YUMC 17,940 M 18.9% 94.5%
DPZ 13,930 M 16.6% 70.2%
ARCO 1,801 M 17.0% 61.6%

Quality Dividend Peers in Restaurants

DRI
Darden Restaurants
 3.00% Yield
YUMC
Yum China Holdings
 2.09% Yield
ARCO
Arcos Dorados Holdings
 3.23% Yield

WING Dividend History: Last 38 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-21 2025-11-21 2025-12-12 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.13%
2025-08-15 2025-08-15 2025-09-05 Quarterly 0.3 11.1% 0.09%
2025-05-16 2025-05-16 2025-06-06 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.09%
2025-03-07 2025-03-07 2025-03-28 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.12%
2024-11-15 2024-11-15 2024-12-06 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.08%
2024-08-16 2024-08-16 2024-09-06 Quarterly 0.27 22.7% 0.07%
2024-05-16 2024-05-17 2024-06-07 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.06%
2024-03-07 2024-03-08 2024-03-29 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.06%
2023-11-16 2023-11-17 2023-12-08 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.1%
2023-08-17 2023-08-18 2023-09-08 Quarterly 0.22 15.8% 0.13%
2023-05-18 2023-05-19 2023-06-09 Quarterly 0.19 0% 0.09%
2023-03-09 2023-03-10 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.19 0% 0.11%
2022-11-09 2022-11-11 2022-12-02 Quarterly 0.19 0% 0.12%
2022-08-11 2022-08-12 2022-09-02 Quarterly 0.19 11.8% 0.14%
2022-05-19 2022-05-20 2022-06-10 Quarterly 0.17 -95.8% 0.24%
2022-03-23 2022-03-24 2022-04-07 Other 4 2252.9% 3.5%
2022-03-10 2022-03-11 2022-03-25 Quarterly 0.17 0% 0.13%
2021-11-18 2021-11-19 2021-12-10 Quarterly 0.17 0% 0.1%
2021-08-12 2021-08-13 2021-09-03 Quarterly 0.17 21.4% 0.1%
2021-05-13 2021-05-14 2021-06-04 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.11%
2021-03-04 2021-03-05 2021-03-26 Quarterly 0.14 -97.2% 0.11%
2020-11-19 2020-11-20 2020-12-03 Quarterly 5 3471.4% N/A
2020-08-27 2020-08-28 2020-09-11 Quarterly 0.14 27.3% N/A
2020-06-17 2020-06-18 2020-06-25 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2020-03-05 2020-03-06 2020-03-20 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2019-11-27 2019-11-29 2019-12-13 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2019-08-29 2019-08-30 2019-09-13 Quarterly 0.11 22.2% N/A
2019-06-06 2019-06-07 2019-06-21 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2019-03-12 2019-03-13 2019-03-27 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2018-12-03 2018-12-04 2018-12-18 Quarterly 0.09 -97% N/A
2018-11-23 2018-11-26 2018-12-03 Other 3.05 3288.9% N/A
2018-08-31 2018-09-04 2018-09-18 Quarterly 0.09 28.6% N/A
2018-06-01 2018-06-04 2018-06-18 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2018-03-08 2018-03-09 2018-03-23 Quarterly 0.07 -97.8% N/A
2018-02-08 2018-02-09 2018-02-14 Other 3.17 4428.6% N/A
2017-12-01 2017-12-04 2017-12-19 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2017-08-30 2017-09-03 2017-09-18 Quarterly 0.07 -97.6% N/A
2016-07-08 2016-07-12 2016-07-15 Quarterly 2.9 0% N/A

WING Dividend FAQ

Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ:WING) operates a franchise-based chain of quick-service restaurants under the Wingstop brand across the United States and select international markets-including Australia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, and the Netherlands-offering a menu centered on cooked-to-order chicken wings, boneless wings, tenders, sandwiches, and side items. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

What is the Dividend Yield of WING?

As of February 2026, WING`s dividend yield is 0.41%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.14 USD by the current share price of 264.01.

Does WING pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, WING paid a dividend of 1.14 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-21 and the payout was 0.3 USD.

How often does WING pay dividends?

WING pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, WING has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-21.

WING dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WING for the next 4 payments are between 0.09 (-70.0%) and 0.556 (+85.3%).
This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment.

Will WING pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.3 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-21. The next Ex-Dividend date for Wingstop (WING) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WING?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Wingstop (WING) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of WING?

WING's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 16.5% per year.
Strong growth: WING's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WING?

WING's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.77%. If you bought WING's shares at 147.45 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.14 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.77% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WING?

WING Payout Consistency is 53.6%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very unstable: Wingstop has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does WING have a good Dividend Yield?

WING`s 0.41% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WING?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WING is 36.6%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of WING?

WING`s Overall Dividend Rating is 54.17%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

WING Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in WING's Outstanding Shares?

Wingstop's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2.6% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has WING ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2012 25,000,000
2013 26,000,000 +4%
2014 28,757,000 +10.6%
2015 28,951,000 +0.67%
2016 29,114,000 +0.56%
2017 29,459,000 +1.18%
2018 29,620,000 +0.55%
2019 29,709,000 +0.3%
2020 29,845,000 +0.46%
2021 29,970,000 +0.42%
2022 30,003,000 +0.11%
2023 29,508,000 -1.65%
2024 29,210,000 -1.01%
2025 27,991,000 -4.17%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-06 03:12