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WEN - The Wendy's Company
Price:
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CONSENSUS:
Hold
DETAILS
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PRICE TARGET:
$8.00
DETAILS
HIGH:
$12.00
LOW:
$6.00
MEDIAN:
$8.00
CONSENSUS:
$8.00
UPSIDE:
2.43%
Stock News
Wendy's New CEO Has a Tough Job. Here's What Needs to Be Done.
Wendy's named former Potbelly CEO Robert Wright to lead the burger chain as it battles weak sales, falling traffic, and growing pressure to revive its brand.
Wendy's taps former Potbelly CEO to lead struggling burger chain
Wendy's has named former Potbelly CEO Bob Wright as the company's latest chief executive. The Financial Times reported earlier this month that Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management is seeking funding to take Wendy's private.
Wendy's Names Robert Wright as CEO
Wright was most recently CEO of sandwich chain Potbelly, overseeing its roughly $566 million sale to convenience-store operator RaceTrac last year.
Wendy's Appoints Robert D. "Bob" Wright as President and Chief Executive Officer
DUBLIN, Ohio, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) ("Wendy's" or the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Robert D. "Bob" Wright as Wendy's President and Chief Executive Officer, effective May 21, 2026.
Wendy's Celebrates Its Redhead Roots with NYC Look-alike Contest on World Redhead Day
Fans are invited to dress up as Wendy's iconic logo to compete for grand prize of free Dave's Single hamburgers for a year DUBLIN, Ohio, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WHAT: To celebrate World Redhead Day on Tuesday, May 26, Wendy's is honoring its redheaded roots by calling on brand fans to join a look-alike contest in the heart of New York City. Everyone is welcome to join the fun and show up as your best version of Wendy – from natural red hues and pigtails to wigs, freckles and the iconic blue and white collared dress.
Will a Strategic Pivot to China Save Struggling Wendy's?
Wendy's U.S. sales are falling sharply, down 7.8% in the first quarter of 2026. International sales are a bright spot for Wendy's and grew 6% systemwide in the first quarter.
Wendy's: Renewed Takeover Hopes, Yet Shares Still Trade At A Deep Discount
Wendy's Company (WEN) remains a Strong Buy, supported by robust cash flow, a high and sustainable dividend yield, and significant turnaround potential. WEN is executing Project Fresh, closing underperforming US restaurants, expanding internationally, and recently announcing a deal for up to 1,000 new units in China. Despite macro headwinds and high interest rates, WEN's manageable debt, and disciplined capital allocation underpin its resilience.
Wendy's: Nelson Peltz Wants Another Bite
Wendy's faces weak U.S. traffic, margin compression, and underperformance versus peers despite new menu launches and value initiatives. Free cash flow and EBITDA are declining, but dividends remain well-covered; leverage is elevated at ~4.9x EBITDA, with refinancing risk looming post-2028. Trian's potential take-private bid could value WEN at $9.50–$11.90 per share (16–45% upside); standalone fair value is $8–$8.75.
Wendy's Canada Brings Fresh Flavours to Menus Nationwide with New Strawberry Salad, Watermelon Lemonade and More
New seasonal lineup highlights fresh ingredients and bold flavours that Wendy's fans love New seasonal lineup highlights fresh ingredients and bold flavours that Wendy's fans love
Wendy's long-suffering stock gets a boost after reports that billionaire Nelson Peltz wants to take it private
The Wendy's Company could go private if billionaire Nelson Peltz has anything to say about it.
Wendy's Shares Climb On Reported Trian Take-Private Deal Interest
Wendy's Co (NASDAQ:WEN) shares are trading higher Wednesday morning as buyout interest from Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management puts a potential take-private scenario back on the table.
Why Wendy's Stock Popped Today
Declining sales and rising costs are denting Wendy's bottom line. Yet Nelson Peltz reportedly sees value in the company's depressed stock price.
Nelson Peltz Wants to Take Wendy's Private. The Fast Food Stock Is Surging.
Signs a longterm investor could take Wendy's private are sending the fast food giant's stock soaring.
Wendy's shares soar 14% on report investor Nelson Peltz seeks funding to take struggling chain private
In February, he said Wendy's stock was undervalued, and that he had spoken with possible financing sources about possible deals, including an acquisition or other major transactions.
Wendy's stock jumps 13% as Nelson Peltz eyes potential take-private bid
Nelson Peltz's activist investment firm Trian Fund Management is seeking investor backing for a potential bid to take fast-food chain Wendy's private, according to a Financial Times report citing people familiar with the matter. Shares of Wendy's (WEN) surged on Tuesday following the report, climbing as much as 14% to $7.75.
Stocks Slide as Inflation Reading Hits 3-Year Highs
Stock futures are lower after the consumer price index (CPI) showed inflation at a three-year high
Wendy's Shares Surge On Reported Buyout Interest From Nelson Peltz's Trian
Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) shares are trading higher Tuesday after a report said Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management is seeking investor backing for a potential bid to take the fast-food chain private.
Nelson Peltz Wants to Take Wendy's Private, Report Says. The Burger Stock Soars 17%.
Nelson Peltz's activist firm Trian Fund Management is looking for investor backing to make the bid for Wendy's, the Financial Times reports.
These Analysts Revise Their Forecasts On Wendy's After Q1 Results
Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) on Friday reported first-quarter results that topped Wall Street expectations and reaffirmed its full-year outlook.
Price Targets
Wendy's upgraded to Buy at Argus on take-private reports
$12.00
(was $7.90)
Argus Research
Wendy's price target lowered to $8 from $9 at BMO Capital
$8.00
(was $6.98)
BMO Capital
Wendy's price target lowered to $6 from $7 at Mizuho
$6.00
(was $6.88)
Mizuho Securities
Wendy's price target lowered to $6 from $8 at Stifel
$6.00
(was $6.84)
Chris O'Cull
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Stifel Nicolaus
Wendy's price target lowered to $7 from $8 at Goldman Sachs
$7.00
(was $6.80)
Goldman Sachs
Wendy's price target lowered to $10 from $11 at Truist
$10.00
(was $6.82)
Jake Bartlett
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Truist Financial
Wendy's price target lowered to $8 from $10 at Deutsche Bank
$8.00
(was $6.75)
Deutsche Bank
Wendy's price target lowered to $7.50 from $8.50 at UBS
$7.50
(was $7.01)
UBS
Wendy's price target lowered to $9 from $11 at BMO Capital
$9.00
(was $6.79)
BMO Capital
Wendy's price target lowered to $8 from $9 at Evercore ISI
$8.00
(was $7.48)
Evercore ISI
Wendy's price target lowered to $8 from $9 at Barclays
$8.00
(was $7.48)
Barclays
Wendy's price target lowered to $8 from $9 at Stifel
$8.00
(was $7.48)
Chris O'Cull
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Stifel Nicolaus
Wendy's price target lowered to $7 from $8 at Morgan Stanley
$7.00
(was $7.48)
Brian Harbour
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Morgan Stanley
Wendy's price target lowered to $9 from $11 at Stifel
$9.00
(was $8.07)
Chris O'Cull
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Stifel Nicolaus
Wendy's price target lowered to $8 from $9 at Morgan Stanley
$8.00
(was $8.16)
Morgan Stanley
Wendy's price target lowered to $7 from $8 at Mizuho
$7.00
(was $8.38)
Nick Setyan
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Mizuho Securities
Wendy's price target lowered to $9 from $11 at Evercore ISI
$9.00
(was $8.26)
Evercore ISI
Wendy's price target lowered to $11 from $12 at Truist
$11.00
(was $8.22)
Truist Financial
Wendy's price target lowered to $8.50 from $9.50 at UBS
$8.50
(was $8.11)
UBS
Wendy's (WEN) PT Lowered to $8.50 at RBC Capital
$8.50
(was $8.44)
Logan Reich
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RBC Capital