The stock market closed higher on Wednesday and and headed into the Christmas holiday on a strong note. S&P 500 sets a new all-time high, rising 0.3% to 6,932, while NASDAQ likewise climbed 0.2% to 23,613.
Tweet of the Day
$NBIS is looking real good here https://t.co/uC3osmGSx6
— David Sharek (@GrowthStockGuy) December 19, 2025
Chart of the Day
Here is the one-year chart of Wingstop (WING) as of December 4, 2025, when the stock was at $263.
Wingstop delivered solid performance last quarter, with 24% profit growth on an 8% increase in revenue. This was driven by higher royalties and franchise fees, partially offset by a 6% decline in domestic same-store sales — the weakest showing since 2022 — reflecting softness in certain hispanic consumer segments.
In the earnings call, management highlighted the rollout of its Smart Kitchen platform and the upcoming launch of its Club Wingstop loyalty program. The Smart Kitchen, now implemented in over 2,000 restaurants, reduces ticket times by 40%, cutting customer waits from 18–20 minutes to roughly 10 minutes. Club Wingstop, Wingstop’s first digital loyalty program built on the MyWingstop platform, goes beyond traditional discounts by offering members exclusive perks such as limited-time flavors, merchandise, and unique experiences.
WING had a number of years of exceptional growth — fueled by its chicken sandwich — and now things are simmering down.
WING is part of our Growth Portfolio. The big picture here is that the company has more than 2,500 locations now with a potential of 10,000 locations long-term.
