The stock market fell on Friday, marking a 5th consecutive weekly loss. Ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continued to weigh on investor sentiment. Meanwhile, oil prices climbed again, approaching $100, fueling concerns about inflation.
These developments could prompt the Federal Reserve to delay rate cuts or even consider raising interest rates.
Overall, S&P 500 dropped 1.7% to 6,369, while NASDAQ declined 2.2% to 20,948.
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Here is the one-year chart of Wingstop (WING) as of February 26, 2026, when the stock was at $166.
Last quarter, Wingstop’s (WING) same-store sales continued to decline, with -6% growth, reflecting continued softness in certain consumer segments. Overall, Wingstop delivered 11% profit growth on a 9% increase in revenue last quarter. Management expects this challenging consumer environment to persist in 2026, projecting domestic same-store sales to be flat or grow by low single digits. Initiatives such as Wingstop Smart Kitchen, Club Wingstop, and the “Wingstop Is Here” campaign are anticipated to help revive same-store sales growth in 2026.
- The Smart Kitchen, now deployed across all 2,500+ domestic restaurants, has cut customer wait times from 18-20 minutes to roughly 10 minutes and delivery times down 15% year-over-year.
- Club Wingstop, Wingstop’s first digital loyalty program, is scheduled to roll out by end of second quarter of 2026 and is seen to leverage Wingstop’s 60-million user digital database.
WING is part of the Growth Portfolio.
