Allspring Global Investments Reduces Stake in Wingstop

The investment firm sold over 39,000 shares of the restaurant operator in Q4 2025

Apr. 3, 2026 at 7:06am

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Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC reduced its stake in Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ:WING) by 24.3% during the 4th quarter, according to the company's disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 122,877 shares of the restaurant operator's stock, valued at $31,560,000, after selling 39,540 shares.

Why it matters

Wingstop has been a popular investment in the restaurant sector, but this reduction in Allspring's holdings suggests some institutional investors may be taking a more cautious stance on the company's growth prospects amid broader market volatility.

The details

Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC sold 39,540 shares of Wingstop stock in the fourth quarter of 2025, reducing its total position to 122,877 shares worth $31,560,000. The firm previously owned 0.44% of Wingstop's outstanding shares.

  • Allspring Global Investments reduced its Wingstop stake in Q4 2025.

The players

Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC

An American investment management firm that reduced its stake in Wingstop Inc. during the fourth quarter of 2025.

Wingstop Inc.

A fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in chicken wings and related menu items, headquartered in Garland, Texas.

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The takeaway

This reduction in Allspring's Wingstop holdings suggests some institutional investors may be taking a more cautious stance on the restaurant chain's growth prospects amid broader market volatility, even as the company remains a popular investment in the sector.