How the stars aligned for Wingstop stock to gain 380% in 5 years

• For a fast-food chicken wing shop, Wingstop has seen remarkable growth in the past 5 years.
• The restaurant remained resilient during the pandemic and saw its stock peak in March.
• The chain has been able to deliver to customers, franchisees, and shareholders, analyst says.

Who knew chicken wings could be so lucrative?

In the past five years, Wingstop, which is listed on the Nasdaq, saw its stock grow 380%, from $72.36 in March 2019 to $348 as of Thursday.

Not the wildest 5-year rally by any means, but those are some eye-catching gains for a chicken wing-slinging, fast-food chain.