Wingstop (WING) director granted 405 restricted shares under 2024 plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

MCDONALD WESLEY S reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Wingstop Inc. director Wesley S. McDonald received a grant of 405 shares of restricted common stock on May 21, 2026 under the Wingstop Inc. 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan. The award vests in full on the first anniversary of the grant date, bringing his direct holdings to 4,780 shares.

Insights

Equity compensation analyst

Director receives routine stock grant that modestly increases equity stake.

Wingstop Inc. granted director Wesley S. McDonald 405 shares of restricted common stock at no cash cost, as compensation under the 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan. This type of grant is a standard tool to align director incentives with shareholder interests.

The restricted shares vest in full one year after the May 21, 2026 grant date, encouraging continued board service during that period. Following the grant, McDonald directly holds 4,780 shares, including unvested restricted stock that would be forfeited if his board service ends early.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider MCDONALD WESLEY S

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	405	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share — 4,780 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

1. On May 21, 2026, the Reporting Person was granted 405 shares of restricted stock pursuant to the Wingstop Inc. 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan. The restricted stock will vest in full on the first anniversary of the date of grant. Includes unvested shares of restricted stock that would be forfeited upon the Reporting Person's termination of service on the Issuer's Board of Directors.

Key Figures

Restricted stock grant: 405 shares Grant price: $0.00 per share Total holdings after grant: 4,780 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Restricted stock grant 405 shares Granted May 21, 2026 under 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan

Grant price $0.00 per share Director equity compensation, not open-market purchase

Total holdings after grant 4,780 shares Director’s direct ownership following the restricted stock award

Vesting schedule 1 year Restricted stock vests in full on first anniversary of grant

Key Terms

restricted stock, 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan, vest, Board of Directors

4 terms

restricted stock financial

"the Reporting Person was granted 405 shares of restricted stock pursuant to the Wingstop Inc. 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan"

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan financial

"granted 405 shares of restricted stock pursuant to the Wingstop Inc. 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan"

vest financial

"The restricted stock will vest in full on the first anniversary of the date of grant"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

Board of Directors financial

"would be forfeited upon the Reporting Person's termination of service on the Issuer's Board of Directors"

The Board of Directors is a group of people chosen by a company's owners to help make big decisions and oversee how the company is run. They act like a team of advisors or managers, making sure the company stays on track and meets its goals. Their choices can influence the company's success and how it grows.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

OMB APPROVAL

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

MCDONALD WESLEY S

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O WINGSTOP INC.

2801 N CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY, SUITE 1600

(Street)

DALLAS TEXAS 75204

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Wingstop Inc. [ WING ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/21/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	05/21/2026		A		405(1)	A	$0	4,780(2)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. On May 21, 2026, the Reporting Person was granted 405 shares of restricted stock pursuant to the Wingstop Inc. 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan. The restricted stock will vest in full on the first anniversary of the date of grant.

2. Includes unvested shares of restricted stock that would be forfeited upon the Reporting Person's termination of service on the Issuer's Board of Directors.

Remarks:

	/s/ Alex R. Kaleida by Power of Attorney	05/22/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Wingstop (WING) director Wesley S. McDonald report in this Form 4?

Wesley S. McDonald reported receiving 405 shares of Wingstop restricted common stock as a grant. The award was issued under the 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan and increased his direct holdings to 4,780 shares, including unvested restricted stock subject to forfeiture conditions.

How many Wingstop (WING) shares were granted to the director and at what price?

The director received 405 shares of Wingstop common stock at a price of $0.00 per share. This reflects a compensation-related equity grant rather than an open-market purchase, issued under the company’s 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan for board members.

When do Wesley S. McDonald’s newly granted Wingstop (WING) restricted shares vest?

The 405 newly granted restricted shares vest in full on the first anniversary of the May 21, 2026 grant date. This one-year cliff vesting schedule encourages continued service on Wingstop’s Board of Directors through that anniversary date to realize the full award.

What are Wesley S. McDonald’s total Wingstop (WING) share holdings after this grant?

After the grant, McDonald directly holds 4,780 Wingstop common shares. This total includes both vested and unvested restricted stock, with the unvested portion subject to forfeiture if his service on the Board of Directors terminates before vesting conditions are met.

Is this Wingstop (WING) Form 4 transaction a market buy or a compensation grant?

The transaction is a compensation grant, not a market purchase. McDonald received 405 restricted shares at $0.00 per share as a grant or award under Wingstop’s 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan, which is a standard equity compensation program for directors.