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Wendy&#39;s Signs Deal with Chinese Operator, Plans 1000 Stores in 10 Years

May 15 Analyst Ratings on Wendy's (WEN): Citi Holds, Argus Upgrades to Buy

Wendy's Signs Deal to Open 1,000 China Stores, Closes 234 US Locations and Plans More Closures

AQR Capital Management Reduces Stake in Wendy's to 1.64%

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JPMorgan Downgrades Wendy's Stock Rating

Wendy's released FY2026 Q1 earnings on May 8 Pre-Market (EST), actual revenue USD 540.64 M (forecast USD 517.97 M), actual EPS USD 0.1193 (forecast USD 0.0958)

Wendy's to Release FY2026 Q1 Earnings on May 8, Pre-Market EST; Forecast Revenue USD 518.98M, EPS USD 0.0958

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RBC Capital Maintains Wendy's Hold Rating with a $8.00 Price Target

Wendy's Plans to Close Restaurants and Launch New Value Menu

Wendy's released FY2025 earnings on February 13 Pre-Market (EST), actual revenue USD 2.177 B (forecast USD 2.169 B), actual EPS USD 0.85 (forecast USD 0.8483)

Wendy's released FY2025 Q4 earnings on February 13 Pre-Market EST, actual revenue USD 542.97 M (forecast USD 536.72 M), actual EPS USD 0.1392 (forecast USD 0.1408)

Wendy's FY2025 Q4 Earnings Release on February 13, 2026 Pre-Market EST, Forecast Revenue USD 536.66 M, EPS USD 0.1408

Wendy's Closes 350 Stores in Response to Sales Decline and Inflation

Wendy's Q3 Earnings Beat Expectations

Truist Financial analyst maintains Wendy's buy rating

Wendy's released FY2025 Q3 earnings on November 7 Pre-Market (EST), actual revenue USD 549.52 M (forecast USD 534.51 M), actual EPS USD 0.23 (forecast USD 0.1934)

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Citi analyst Jon Tower maintained a Hold rating on Wendy’s (WEN) as of May 15, with shares closing at $8.02. Tower, who covers the Consumer Cyclical sector, has an average return of 11.3% and a 56.68% success rate. Additionally, Bernstein's Danilo Gargiulo also rated Wendy’s as Hold, while Argus Research upgraded it to Buy on the same day.

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Wendy’s has signed a franchise deal to open up to 1,000 restaurants in China over the next decade, indicating a major international expansion. Meanwhile, the chain has closed 234 U.S. locations and plans to shut down 200 to 350 underperforming restaurants by 2026. Interim CEO Ken Cook states that these closures and expansions will enhance the brand and support sustainable growth.

Wendy’s to open up to 1,000 China stores amid US cuts

Wendy's signed an agreement to open up to 1,000 locations in China over the next decade.

Will a strategic pivot to China save struggling Wendy's?

Wendy's shares rose 1.77% to $8.04 amid buyout interest from Trian Fund Management, which owns 16% of the company. Reports suggest Trian is exploring a take-private bid with outside investors. The stock has shown positive momentum, trading above key moving averages, although it remains down 31.64% over the past year. Analysts note that sustained price increases are necessary for a bullish outlook, with key resistance at $9.00 and support at $7.00. Wendy's overall market profile is neutral to weak, particularly in momentum despite the recent uptick.

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Wendy's Shares Climb On Reported Trian Take-Private Deal Interest

Wendy's is experiencing a potential private equity buyout led by activist investor Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management, causing shares to rise nearly 15%. The company's recent struggles, including a 5.5% decline in global sales and a compressed valuation, create an attractive arbitrage opportunity. Wendy's is implementing a turnaround plan, Project Fresh, which includes closing underperforming restaurants and revitalizing its menu. The stock's volatility is heightened by significant short interest and recent institutional selling, presenting a compelling risk-reward scenario for investors.

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