The Wendy's Company (WEN)
Wendy's store closures 2026: Fast-food chain update on long list of locations shuttered in turnaround plan
Wendy's shares rose on Friday after the fast-food giant reported stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings, beating analyst estimates despite poor U.S. store performance, with U.S. same-restaurant sales falling 7.8%.
Wendy's Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
Wendy's NASDAQ: WEN reported first-quarter results that management said were largely in line with expectations, while acknowledging the restaurant chain remains in the early stages of a U.S. turnaround effort aimed at improving traffic, operations and franchisee economics.
Wendy's (WEN) Reports Q1 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Wendy's (WEN) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended March 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
The Wendy's Company (WEN) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
The Wendy's Company (WEN) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Wendy's (WEN) Beats Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
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 Posts Higher Sales Amid U.S. Turnaround Efforts
Wendy's recorded higher revenue in the first quarter, as it works to return to sales growth at its U.S. restaurants.
Wendy's Gears Up for Q1 Earnings: What's in the Offing for the Stock?
WEN reports Q1 2026 results on May 8: Project Fresh, Biggie Deals and digital growth face beef-and-labor inflation, pressuring margins.
Wendy's is closing hundreds of stores: See an updated list of locations where the chain is shuttering the most
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.
Earnings Preview: Wendy's (WEN) Q1 Earnings Expected to Decline
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 Embraces Value Menu, Now Let's See If It'll Stay Focused On Turnaround
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.
Wendy's Accelerates Mexico Expansion With Over 60 New Restaurants
WEN signs franchise deals to open 60+ restaurants in Mexico, expanding its global footprint and accelerating international unit growth.
Wendy's Is Down Sharply—Is the Dividend a Bargain or Value Trap?
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.
