WING dividend stats
vs. Consumer Cyclical sector
Dividend yield
Wingstop's dividend yield of 0.46% is lower than the Consumer Cyclical sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.89%, Wingstop's dividend yield is 84% lower. The historical 5-year average of WING's dividend yield is 1.8%, which is higher than the current one.
Dividend history
Wingstop has been paying dividends for the last nine years. Our records show that WING has distributed four dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has an increase of 21% since twelve months ago. And with the price of the stock down by 38% from a year ago, the dividend yield has an increase of 98%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2025 | $0.27 | 0.45% |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.27 | 0.31% |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $0.27 | 0.24% |
| May 16, 2024 | $0.22 | 0.23% |
| Mar 7, 2024 | $0.22 | 0.23% |
| Nov 16, 2023 | $0.22 | 0.36% |
| Aug 17, 2023 | $0.22 | 0.48% |
Wingstop dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Wingstop's payout ratio of 27.7% is below the Consumer Cyclical sector and the industry average. Compared to its Consumer Cyclical sector average of 43.7%, Wingstop's payout ratio is 37% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
WING dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBRL Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc | 5.28% | $2.05 | 126.5% |
| WING Wingstop Inc | 0.46% | $1.03 | 27.7% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Wingstop pay a dividend?
Yes, Wingstop has paid four dividends in the last twelve months. WING has been paying dividends since 2016.
When was WING's last dividend?
Wingstop's last regular dividend was on Mar 7, 2025 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.27 per share.
How much dividend does Wingstop pay (per share)?
On an annual basis WING pays $1.03 per share.
What is Wingstop's dividend yield?
Wingstop's current dividend yield is 0.46%.
How often does Wingstop pay dividends?
Wingstop has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Wingstop's dividend payout ratio?
Wingstop's dividend payout ratio is 27.7%.
Does Wingstop pay a good dividend?
Wingstop's dividend yield is lower than the Consumer Cyclical sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
and Sharadar.