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Derived from payout historyIncome reliability
Income record needs more seasoning
WING has a less proven income record. Treat the stated cadence as a starting point and verify issuer payout policy before relying on it.
Market dataIncome framework read
New Income ListingNasdaqUnited States
WING
Wingstop
Consumer StaplesNeeds manual reviewUnknown
Market Snapshot
US$140.41
+US$7.76 (5.85%)
NasdaqGS
Yield
0.85%
Rate US$1.20
Next Payment
Next pay in 11 days
Ex-date 2026-05-15
52wk Position
8.85%
-63.82% below high
Updated just now
Income Intelligence Summary
Deterministic interpretation from Prospyr's income framework and available market data.
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Editorial frameworkDRIP defense
Default DRIP test is not defended
WING does not cover one full share per payment at the default 100-share test. Coverage is 0.21.
3
Editorial frameworkMain watch item
Withholding and account placement matter
WING is U.S.-listed, so Canadian investors should compare RRSP, TFSA, and non-registered tax treatment before using the provider yield as spendable income.
Decision Area
Distribution and DRIP Defense
Payout history, default DRIP coverage, and price creep pressure using market data where available.
Distribution Chart
Last 12 payments
Confirmed Expected
Coverage Ratio Test
DRIP defense check
- Cash
- US$30.00
- APR
- 0.214
- Coverage
- 0.214
Rung failed. Restore immediately or rebalance the holding.
Price Creep
Defended price ceiling
- Max defended
- US$30.00
- Cushion
- -US$110.41
- Cushion %
- -78.63%
Current US$140.41Break US$30.00
Smart Recommendation
WING is not defended at these inputs; top up shares, lower TPR, or test alternatives.
Research Signals
Research in progress
DRIP availability
Pending
Tax character
Pending
Distribution history
Pending
Growth-to-Income Holding
This is a growth-focused holding where current yield may not support near-term income goals. Use the Portfolio Conversion Tool to model when this position generates your target monthly income.
Open Portfolio Conversion ToolStructure Overview
This is a recently listed or newly income-initiating security where the payout history is limited or unproven. New income listings require additional due diligence: the stated distribution policy may not yet be tested through a full economic cycle, and early payout levels may be adjusted once the issuer establishes a sustainable base.
Canadian Planning Notes
- 1Treat new income listings as research items rather than plan-ready holdings until at least four consecutive distribution periods have been completed.
- 2Review the prospectus, issuer press releases, and earnings to verify whether the stated payout ratio and distribution policy are supported by current cash flows.
- 3Use the Dividend Compare Engine to place a new listing beside an established comparable before relying on the distribution in a monthly income plan.
Market Facts
Market Data
A factual market, distribution, valuation, and financial snapshot for this holding.
Market Data
Market data
Price
US$140.41
Previous close
US$132.65
Day range
US$132.78 - US$140.71
52wk range
US$116.35 - US$388.14
Market cap
3.8B
Volume
1.2M
Avg volume
1.3M
Exchange
NasdaqGS
Dividend and distribution
Forward rate
US$1.20
Trailing rate
US$1.17
Forward yield
0.85%
Trailing yield
0.88%
Per payment
US$0.30
Cadence
Quarterly
Next ex-date
May 15, 2026
Next pay
Jun 5, 2026
Last dividend
US$0.30
Last dividend date
May 15, 2026
Performance
Daily change
US$7.76
Daily change %
5.85%
52wk position
8.85%
Below 52wk high
-63.82%
Above 52wk low
20.68%
Open
US$132.78
Earnings and financials
Trailing EPS
4.04
Forward EPS
5.6
Revenue
709.5M
Revenue growth
7.40%
Profit margin
15.77%
Operating margin
29.04%
Payout ratio
N/A
Free cash flow
87.5M
Total cash
128.8M
ROE
N/A
ROA
18.48%
Debt/equity
N/A
Beta
1.86
Valuation
Trailing P/E
34.75
Forward P/E
25.09
Price/sales
5.39
Price/book
-5.24
Enterprise value
5B
EV/EBITDA
22.11
Analyst facts
Target mean
US$237.55
Target high
US$305.00
Target low
US$140.00
Recommendation mean
1.48
Recommendation key
strong_buy
Analysts
29
Canadian Context
Account placement
TFSA
Mixed-character distributions are usually easiest to handle in a TFSA because annual tax reporting is avoided.
RRSP: Also shelters distribution complexity.
Non-registered: Review T3 or issuer tax breakdown before using a taxable account.
Eligible dividend tax credit
- Total credit
- $345.27
- Effective rate
- 34.53%
Broker DRIP status
Questrade
Available
Wealthsimple
Plan-only
RBC Direct Investing
Available
TD Direct Investing
Available
U.S.-listed holdings can have withholding tax differences by account type. RRSP treatment is often more favorable than TFSA treatment.
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