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KeyBanc Reiterates Sector Weight Rating on Wendy's (WEN)

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:51:03 -0400

KeyBanc analyst Christopher Carril reiterated a Sector Weight rating on Wendy's (NASDAQ: WEN).

The analyst commented: "New Leadership Assumes Turnaround Efforts Amid Challenged Results; WEN removed its 2026 guidance and halved its dividend, as new leadership looks to develop and execute a comprehensive turnaround plan. Meanwhile, the brand posted -7.0% domestic and -2.3% international SSS declines, both of which missed consensus expectations. Looking ahead, WEN expects similar comp performance in 2H26, driven by ongoing traffic headwinds. As such, we are reducing our 2026E EPS to $0.48, and remain SW as we believe the stock is fairly valued at ~17x our 2027E

Wendy's (WEN) PT Raised to $8 at UBS

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:21:40 -0400

UBS analyst Dennis Geiger raised the price target on Wendy's (NASDAQ: WEN) to $8.00 (from $7.50) while maintaining a Neutral rating.

The analyst commented, "2Q results and commentary highlighted pressured US sss driven by macro headwinds & competitive pressures along w/ inconsistent execution of key strategic initiatives. Pressured traffic trends continued into July and are expected to remain challenged through 2H26. Guidance metrics for '26 were withdrawn given key leadership changes in May & June, and a focus on turnaround plans. Recently appointed CEO Bob Wright discussed key brand observations and challenges, while highlighting opportunities for improvement across several key areas to support

Wendy's (WEN) PT Raised to $8 at UBS

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:21:40 -0400

UBS analyst Dennis Geiger raised the price target on Wendy's (NASDAQ: WEN) to $8.00 (from $7.50) while maintaining a Neutral rating.

BMO Capital on Wendy's (WEN) Amid CEO Transition: 'Turnaround Will Take Time'

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:56:33 -0400

BMO Capital analyst Andrew Strelzik reiterated a Market Perform rating and $8.00 price target on Wendy's (NASDAQ: WEN).

The analyst commented: "Good Early Impression of New CEO, But Turnaround Will Take Time; 2Q26 EBITDA of $124M slightly beat $122M consensus on favorable G&A (~$6M), a lowquality beat with U.S. comps down 7% and traffic down 12.5%. New CEO Bob Wright withdrew 2026 guidance, halved the dividend, and plans to roll out a turnaround strategy next quarter. His diagnosis is blunt and credible, but rebuild begins amid a value environment in which WEN typically doesn't win, and ongoing low-income pressures and investments

Wendy's (WEN) PT Lowered to $5.50 at Morgan Stanley

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:37:37 -0400

Morgan Stanley analyst Brian Harbour lowered the price target on Wendy's (NASDAQ: WEN) to $5.50 (from $7.00) while maintaining a Underweight rating.

RBC Capital on Wendy's (WEN): 'Growth challenges continue as new management lays out the turnaround strategy'

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:34:16 -0400

RBC Capital analyst Logan Reich reiterated a Sector Perform rating and $7.00 price target on Wendy's (NASDAQ: WEN).

The analyst commented: "Growth challenges continue as new management lays out the turnaround strategy; WEN's Q2 print was challenging from a numbers perspective but new management articulated their turnaround strategy which could shift the narrative more favorably. US SSS missed by 136 bps and soft traffic trends continued into Q3 as growth initiatives didn't drive noticeable acceleration, where traffic was down 12.5% in Q2 and may have even decelerated through the quarter. Further, Canada was pressured, driving the 312 bps international SSS miss.

Jefferies says QSR traffic softened in July on weaker chicken, pizza

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:07:51 -0400

Investing.com -- Quick service restaurant traffic softened slightly in July, according to Placer data from Jefferies, as the sector gave back part of June's improvement due to weaker chicken and pizza performance.

Industry same-store sales reached 1.7% in July, about 10 basis points below June, as traffic slipped roughly 20 basis points while check firmed around 10 basis points, according to Jefferies Restaurants analyst Andy Barish. Traffic for the full month declined approximately 2.1% compared to down roughly 1.8% through the first half of the month.

The firm attributed the traffic moderation to possible weather disruptions from Canadian wildfire smoke and foodborne

Jefferies says QSR traffic softened in July on weaker chicken, pizza

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:07:51 -0400

The firm attributed the traffic moderation to possible weather disruptions from Canadian wildfire smoke and foodborne

Jefferies says QSR traffic softened in July on weaker chicken, pizza

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:07:51 -0400

The firm attributed the traffic moderation to possible weather disruptions from Canadian wildfire smoke and foodborne

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Wendy's (WEN) Lowers Quarterly Dividend 50% to $0.07; 3.8% Yield

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:10:12 -0400

Wendy's (NASDAQ: WEN) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.07 per share, or $0.28 annualized. This is a 50% decrease from the prior dividend of $0.14.

The dividend will be payable on September 15, 2026, to stockholders of record on September 1, 2026, with an ex-dividend date of August 31, 2026.

The annual yield on the dividend is 3.8 percent.

For a dividend history and other dividend-related data on Wendy's (WEN) click here.

Wendy's (WEN) Lowers Quarterly Dividend 50% to $0.07; 3.8% Yield

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:10:12 -0400

Wendy's (NASDAQ: WEN) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.07 per share, or $0.28 annualized. This is a 50% decrease from the prior dividend of $0.14.

The dividend will be payable on September 15, 2026, to stockholders of record on September 1, 2026, with an ex-dividend date of August 31, 2026.

The annual yield on the dividend is 3.8 percent.

For a dividend history and other dividend-related data on Wendy's (WEN) click here.

Wendy's (WEN) Lowers Quarterly Dividend 50% to $0.07; 3.8% Yield

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:10:12 -0400

Wendy's (NASDAQ: WEN) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.07 per share, or $0.28 annualized. This is a 50% decrease from the prior dividend of $0.14.

The dividend will be payable on September 15, 2026, to stockholders of record on September 1, 2026, with an ex-dividend date of August 31, 2026.

The annual yield on the dividend is 3.8 percent.

For a dividend history and other dividend-related data on Wendy's (WEN) click here.

Wendy's (WEN) Tops Q2 EPS by 1c, Reduces Dividend

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:07:20 -0400

Wendy's (NASDAQ: WEN) reported Q2 EPS of $0.18, $0.01 better than the analyst estimate of $0.17. Revenue for the quarter came in at $570.6 million versus the consensus estimate of $545.26 million.

Company Declares Quarterly Dividend

The Company announced today a reduction to its dividend to create additional flexibility to invest in initiatives in support of its turnaround. The updated annualized rate is $0.28 per share. The Company announced today the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend payment of $0.07 per share. The dividend is payable on September 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of September 1, 2026.
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