Wingstop (WING) SVP gains stock from 6,418 RSUs, withholds 1,977 shares for taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Wingstop Inc. senior vice president and general counsel Albert G. McGrath reported equity compensation activity involving performance-based restricted stock units (RSUs). On March 4, he acquired 6,418 shares of common stock at $0.00 per share through the exercise or conversion of vested RSUs, bringing his direct holdings to 23,287 shares immediately after that step.

In a related automatic tax-withholding transaction the same day, 1,977 shares were disposed of at $239.34 per share to cover tax liabilities tied to the RSU vesting, reducing his direct holdings to 21,310 shares. Footnotes state the RSUs were granted in 2023, vested at the maximum performance level for the three-year period ended December 27, 2025, and convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. The tax-withholding disposition occurred automatically, and no investment decision was made by McGrath for that portion.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider McGrath Albert G

Role SVP General Counsel, Secretary

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	6,418	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	1,977	$239.34	$473K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share — 23,287 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. On March 9, 2023, the Reporting Person was granted 2,567 performance-based restricted stock units ("RSUs") pursuant to the Wingstop Inc. 2015 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan . The performance-based RSUs vest based on the Issuer's satisfaction of certain performance criteria for the three-year period ended December 27, 2025, with the number that would vest upon maximum performance equal to 250% of the target number specified in the grant. The performance criteria were met at the maximum performance level, resulting in the vesting of 6,418 performance-based RSUs. RSUs convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. Represents the number of shares withheld for the payment of tax liabilities in connection with the vesting of performance-based RSUs. The withholding of these shares occurred automatically upon the vesting of the RSUs, and as such, no investment decision was made by the Reporting Person in connection with this transaction.

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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

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

McGrath Albert G

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O WINGSTOP INC.

2801 N CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY, SUITE 1600

(Street)

DALLAS TX 75204

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP General Counsel, Secretary

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/04/2026

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

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

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

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	03/04/2026		M		6,418(1)	A	$0(2)	23,287	D
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	03/04/2026		F		1,977(3)	D	$239.34	21,310	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 March 9, 2023, the Reporting Person was granted 2,567 performance-based restricted stock units ("RSUs") pursuant to the Wingstop Inc. 2015 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan . The performance-based RSUs vest based on the Issuer's satisfaction of certain performance criteria for the three-year period ended December 27, 2025, with the number that would vest upon maximum performance equal to 250% of the target number specified in the grant. The performance criteria were met at the maximum performance level, resulting in the vesting of 6,418 performance-based RSUs.

2. RSUs convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

3. Represents the number of shares withheld for the payment of tax liabilities in connection with the vesting of performance-based RSUs. The withholding of these shares occurred automatically upon the vesting of the RSUs, and as such, no investment decision was made by the Reporting Person in connection with this transaction.

Remarks:

	/s/ Albert G. McGrath	03/06/2026
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Wingstop (WING) executive Albert McGrath report?

Albert McGrath reported acquiring 6,418 Wingstop common shares via vesting and exercise of performance-based RSUs, then disposing of 1,977 shares to cover tax liabilities. Both transactions occurred on March 4 and involved directly held stock under his executive compensation arrangements.

How many Wingstop (WING) RSUs vested for Albert McGrath and why?

McGrath had 6,418 performance-based RSUs vest after Wingstop met maximum performance criteria for a three-year period ending December 27, 2025. The original 2023 grant was 2,567 RSUs, with up to 250% of target vesting at maximum performance according to the incentive plan.

What was the purpose of the 1,977 Wingstop (WING) shares disposed by Albert McGrath?

The 1,977 Wingstop shares were withheld automatically to pay tax liabilities arising from the vesting of performance-based RSUs. Footnotes state this withholding was automatic upon vesting, meaning no discretionary investment decision was made by McGrath for that disposition.

At what prices were Albert McGrath’s Wingstop (WING) Form 4 transactions reported?

The acquisition of 6,418 shares from RSU conversion was reported at a price of $0.00 per share, reflecting a compensation-related issuance. The 1,977 shares withheld for taxes were reported at $239.34 per share, representing the value used for satisfying tax obligations.

How many Wingstop (WING) shares does Albert McGrath hold after these transactions?

After the RSU-based acquisition and tax-withholding disposition, McGrath directly holds 21,310 Wingstop common shares. This balance reflects compensation-related stock issuance from vested RSUs, partially offset by the automatic share withholding for associated tax liabilities.

How do Wingstop (WING) RSUs held by Albert McGrath convert into common stock?

Wingstop RSUs held by McGrath convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis according to the footnotes. When performance-based RSUs vest after meeting specified criteria, each unit becomes one share of Wingstop common stock, subject to applicable tax withholding.