Ticker: WEN

Wendy's

Consumer Consumer Discretionary Restaurants
Price 6.99
Reco Sell Potential 35 Risk 70 Updated 2026-07-25

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Description

Company and Business Model

Wendy's operates in the fast-food industry, primarily offering hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, and salads. Its core products include the signature square-shaped burgers and Frosty desserts. Major business segments consist of company-operated restaurants and franchised locations, with revenue primarily generated from food and beverage sales. The company also earns income through franchise fees and royalties.

Investment Profile

The stock presents a neutral investment profile, appealing to dividend investors due to its substantial yield. While it has growth potential, recent revenue trends suggest a cautious approach. The combination of dividends and moderate growth aligns it with balanced investment strategies.

Fundamental metrics (experimental) Updated: 2026-07-27
EPS (TTM) — earnings per share for the last 12 months, $
0.78
Revenue QoQ — quarter-over-quarter revenue growth
-0.4%
EPS surprise
20.0%
20d volatility
2.6%
Dividend yield
8.3%
last ex-date
2026-06-01
AI recommendation changes
Date Before After Reason
2026-07-23 Buy Sell High yield but negative momentum and weak fundamentals.
2026-07-16 Sell Buy Strong dividend yield, but mixed performance signals.
2026-07-08 Buy Sell High yield but negative momentum and weak fundamentals.
Analyst forecasts
Date Analyst Action Target Price Then
2026-05-13 Argus Research Rating Upgraded — → 12 7.9
2026-05-11 BMO Capital Target Lowered 9 → 8 6.98
2026-05-01 Mizuho Securities Target Lowered 7 → 6 6.875
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