Wendy's (WEN) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.12 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.1 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.2 per share a year ago.
Wendy's recorded higher revenue in the first quarter, as it works to return to sales growth at its U.S. restaurants.
WEN reports Q1 2026 results on May 8: Project Fresh, Biggie Deals and digital growth face beef-and-labor inflation, pressuring margins.
Bringing home the Baconator is not as easy as it used to be, and it's about to get even harder in cities around the country.
Wendy's (WEN) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Wendy's remains on hold as I await clear evidence of a business turnaround over shareholder rewards. WEN's attractive PE (~8) and PS (0.61) ratios are offset by declining revenues, low margins, and aggressive dividend payouts. I favor WEN's shift toward a permanent value menu and store closures, but high dividend payouts remain a concern amid weak fundamentals.
WEN signs franchise deals to open 60+ restaurants in Mexico, expanding its global footprint and accelerating international unit growth.
The Wendy's Co. NASDAQ: WEN delivered a double beat when it reported Q4 2025 earnings on Feb. 13. However, shareholders lost their appetite for WEN stock, which pushed it to its 52-week low at $6.73.
The Wendy's Company is upgraded to Strong Buy, trading at a deep discount despite robust cash flows and a well-covered 8.25% dividend yield. WEN's turnaround strategy includes 5–6% U.S. store closures in 2026, international expansion, and a focus on marketing, value, and quality to drive recovery. 2026 guidance is conservative: flat global sales, Adjusted EBITDA of $460–$480M, and free cash flow of $190–$205M, supporting a ~54% payout ratio.
Get Forbes Breaking News Text Alerts: We're launching text message alerts so you'll always know the biggest stories shaping the day's headlines. Text “Alerts” to (201) 335-0739 or sign up here: joinsubtext.com/forbes.
The investor's Trian hedge fund firm has spoken with possible financing sources, co‑investors, and strategic partners about potential deals including an acquisition or other major transactions that could give the firm control of Wendy's.
The Wendy's Company posted its worst U.S. same-store sales in 20 years, lagging peers due to value platform missteps and execution delays. WEN is closing 5–6% of underperforming U.S. stores, recalibrating its Biggie Bag pricing, and prioritizing dividends over debt-funded buybacks. FY 2026 guidance anticipates further EBITDA and EPS declines, with systemwide sales pressured by closures but partially offset by international growth.