[SCHEDULE 13G/A] Wingstop Inc. Amended Passive Investment Disclosure
Wingstop: Lone Pine files 13G/A amendment
Wingstop Inc. filing: an Amendment No. 1 to a Schedule 13G/A was submitted regarding holdings associated with Lone Pine Capital and related Lone Pine funds.
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Wingstop Inc. filing: an Amendment No. 1 to a Schedule 13G/A was submitted regarding holdings associated with Lone Pine Capital and related Lone Pine funds. The amendment states the reporting persons have 0% beneficial ownership of Wingstop common stock and list no sole or shared voting or dispositive power.
The filing identifies Lone Pine Capital LLC, five listed reporting persons and their business address in Greenwich, Connecticut, and is signed by the reporting persons on 05/15/2026.
Key Figures
Form type:Schedule 13G/A (Amendment No. 1)Beneficial ownership:0%CUSIP:974155103+3 more
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Form typeSchedule 13G/A (Amendment No. 1)cover header
"Item 4(a) "Amount beneficially owned: The information required by Item 4(a) is set forth in Row 9""
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
dispositive powerregulatory
"cover page rows show "Sole Dispositive Power" and "Shared Dispositive Power" with 0.00 entries"
Dispositive power is the authority to decide the final outcome of an asset, legal claim, contract, or corporate action — in effect the power to dispose of or resolve something. For investors it matters because whoever holds that authority can determine who gets paid, who controls an asset or vote, and how risks and returns are allocated; think of it like holding the key that lets you lock in the winner or loser in a deal.
Schedule 13G/Aregulatory
"header and Item references to the Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13G/A"
A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.
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What does the Wingstop (WING) Schedule 13G/A amendment state?
The amendment states Lone Pine-related reporting persons report 0% beneficial ownership of Wingstop common stock. It also discloses that none of the reporting persons has sole or shared voting or dispositive power over the shares referenced in the filing.
Who are the reporting persons named in the Wingstop filing (WING)?
The filing names Lone Pine Capital LLC and individuals David F. Craver, Brian F. Doherty, Kelly A. Granat, Stephen F. Mandel, Jr., and Kerry A. Tyler. Their business office is listed as Two Greenwich Plaza, Suite 220, Greenwich, Connecticut.
Does the Schedule 13G/A amendment show Lone Pine holds more than 5% of WING?
No. The filing is labeled under "Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class" and explicitly reports 0% beneficial ownership for the reporting persons, indicating no disclosed position at or above the 5% threshold in this amendment.
What authority over Wingstop shares does Lone Pine assert in the amendment?
The amendment explains Lone Pine Capital had authority to vote and dispose of shares directly held by certain Lone Pine funds; however, the reporting persons in this filing report no sole or shared voting or dispositive power in the rows incorporated by reference.
When were the signatures on the Wingstop 13G/A amendment executed?
The filing includes signatures dated 05/15/2026 from Kerry A. Tyler, David F. Craver, Brian F. Doherty, Kelly A. Granat, and Stephen F. Mandel, Jr., each signing in their disclosed capacities listed in the statement.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 1)
Wingstop Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
974155103
(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
974155103
1
Names of Reporting Persons
LONE PINE CAPITAL LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
0.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
0 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
974155103
1
Names of Reporting Persons
David F. Craver
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
0.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
0 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
974155103
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Brian F. Doherty
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
0.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
0 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
974155103
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Kelly A. Granat
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
0.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
0 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
974155103
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Stephen F. Mandel, Jr.
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
0.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
0 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
974155103
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Kerry A. Tyler
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
0.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
0 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Wingstop Inc.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
2801 N Central Expressway, Suite 1600, Dallas, Texas 75204
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
This statement is filed by:
(i) Lone Pine Capital LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Lone Pine Capital"), which serves as investment manager to Lone Spruce, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("Lone Spruce"), Lone Cascade, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("Lone Cascade"), Lone Sierra, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("Lone Sierra"), Lone Cypress, Ltd., a Cayman Islands exempted company ("Lone Cypress"), and Lone Monterey Master Fund, Ltd., a Cayman Islands exempted company ("Lone Monterey Master Fund", and together with Lone Spruce, Lone Cascade, Lone Sierra and Lone Cypress, the "Lone Pine Funds"), with respect to the common stock, par value $0.01 per share ("Common Stock") of Wingstop Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company") that were directly held by each of the Lone Pine Funds. Lone Pine Capital had the authority to dispose of and vote the shares of Common Stock directly held by the Lone Pine Funds;
(ii) David F. Craver ("Mr. Craver"), Brian F. Doherty ("Mr. Doherty"), Kelly A. Granat ("Ms. Granat"), and Kerry A. Tyler ("Ms. Tyler"), each an Executive Committee Member of Lone Pine Managing Member LLC, which is the Managing Member of Lone Pine Capital, with respect to the shares of Common Stock that were directly held by each of the Lone Pine Funds; and
(iii) Stephen F. Mandel, Jr. ("Mr. Mandel"), the Managing Member of Lone Pine Managing Member LLC, which is the Managing Member of Lone Pine Capital, with respect to the shares of Common Stock that were directly held by each of the Lone Pine Funds.
The foregoing persons are hereinafter sometimes collectively referred to as the "Reporting Persons." Any disclosures herein with respect to persons other than the Reporting Persons are made on information and belief after making inquiry to the appropriate party. None of the Reporting Persons directly own any shares of Common Stock.
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
The address of the business office of each of the Reporting Persons is Two Greenwich Plaza, Suite 220, Greenwich, Connecticut 06830.
(c)
Citizenship:
Lone Pine Capital is a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. Mr. Craver, Mr. Doherty, Ms. Granat, Mr. Mandel and Ms. Tyler are United States citizens.
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
(e)
CUSIP No.:
974155103
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
The information required by Item 4(a) is set forth in Row 9 of the cover page for each of the Reporting Persons and is incorporated herein by reference.
(b)
Percent of class:
0%
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
The information required by Item 4(c)(i) is set forth in Row 5 of the cover page for each of the Reporting Persons and is incorporated herein by reference.
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
The information required by Item 4(c)(ii) is set forth in Row 6 of the cover page for each of the Reporting Persons and is incorporated herein by reference.
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
The information required by Item 4(c)(iii) is set forth in Row 7 of the cover page for each of the Reporting Persons and is incorporated herein by reference.
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
The information required by Item 4(c)(iv) is set forth in Row 8 of the cover page for each of the Reporting Persons and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
Not Applicable
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
Not Applicable
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
LONE PINE CAPITAL LLC
Signature:
/s/ Kerry A. Tyler
Name/Title:
Kerry A. Tyler, Managing Director, Chief Operating Officer
Date:
05/15/2026
David F. Craver
Signature:
/s/ David F. Craver
Name/Title:
David F. Craver, individually and as an Executive Committee Member of Lone Pine Managing Member LLC, as Managing Member of Lone Pine Capital LLC
Date:
05/15/2026
Brian F. Doherty
Signature:
/s/ Brian F. Doherty
Name/Title:
Brian F. Doherty, individually and as an Executive Committee Member of Lone Pine Managing Member LLC, as Managing Member of Lone Pine Capital LLC
Date:
05/15/2026
Kelly A. Granat
Signature:
/s/ Kelly A. Granat
Name/Title:
Kelly A. Granat, individually and as an Executive Committee Member of Lone Pine Managing Member LLC, as Managing Member of Lone Pine Capital LLC
Date:
05/15/2026
Stephen F. Mandel, Jr.
Signature:
/s/ Stephen F. Mandel, Jr.
Name/Title:
Stephen F. Mandel, Jr., individually and as Managing Member of Lone Pine Managing Member LLC, as Managing Member of Lone Pine Capital LLC
Date:
05/15/2026
Kerry A. Tyler
Signature:
/s/ Kerry A. Tyler
Name/Title:
Kerry A. Tyler, individually and as an Executive Committee Member of Lone Pine Managing Member LLC, as Managing Member of Lone Pine Capital LLC
