Wingstop (WING) stock jumps nearly 8% to start 2026 as Stephens flags it a “Best Idea”
Wingstop Inc shares closed up 7.7% at $256.84 on Friday, the first full U.S. trading session of 2026, after swinging sharply higher through the day.

Shares of Wingstop Inc. surged 10.7% to $126.12 on Friday. The advance brought its gain for the week to 8.0%, outperforming the broader market's decline. U.S. cash equity markets are shut for the weekend.