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Wendy's Company (The) (WEN)
$8.26+0.45 (+5.83%)
After Hours$8.22-0.04 (-0.42%)· Last close Jun 29
The Wendy's Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the operation, development, and franchising of a system of quick-service restaurants in the United States and internationally.
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Whystock Brain
The Narrative
The Wendy's Company in the Consumer Cyclical sector is trading at $8.26 with a market capitalization of $1.5B. Wall Street consensus targets $7.79 (20 analysts), implying a -5.7% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 31% below its 52-week high of $12.04, remaining 7.5% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 3/9 flags weak fundamentals, Altman Z in the distress zone. The Whystock Score of 40/100 suggests a balanced risk-reward profile.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply -5.7% downside over 12 months
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $540.64M↓ | $542.97M↓ | $549.52M↓ | $560.93M↑ | $523.47M |
| Gross Profit | $138.41M↑ | $135.74M↓ | $146.12M↓ | $166.44M↑ | $147.98M |
| Operating Income | $63.87M↓ | $78.12M↓ | $90.70M↓ | $105.99M↑ | $79.86M |
| Net Income | $22.71M↓ | $26.48M↓ | $44.25M↓ | $55.11M↑ | $39.23M |
Peer Comparison
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Fundamentals
The Wendy's Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the operation, development, and franchising of a system of quick-service restaurants in the United States and internationally. The company operates through the Wendy's U.S., Wendy's Inte...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$1.49B
P/E Ratio
Value territory. Trading at a high yield relative to earnings.
10.13
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.39
Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
6.78%
ROE
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
128.56%
Volume
Today's trading volume
35.93M
Recent News
Wall Street Bets Investors Are Bullish Again on Wendy’s. How to Play WEN Stock Amid a Meme Surge Here.
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What Investors Should Know About Wendy's Sudden Surge
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Wendy’s Gains 6% Amid “Save Wendy’s” Meme Campaign: Low P/E and Huge Yield Could Make WEN Worth Saving
Wendy’s (NASDAQ:WEN) stock is up 6% to $7.74 in Friday midday trading, extending a remarkable rebound for the burger chain. The move puts the stock on track for what would be a third straight weekly gain after shares touched a roughly 12-year low on Monday. The catalyst remains the viral “Save Wendy’s” campaign that swept ... Wendy’s Gains 6% Amid “Save Wendy’s” Meme Campaign: Low P/E and Huge Yield Could Make WEN Worth Saving
The Crowd Is Selling Wendy's Stock. Here's Why It's a Buy Instead.
Takeover talk and recent C-suite changes suggest rebound potential for this fast-food stock.