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S&P 500   4,967.23
DOW   37,986.40
QQQ   414.65
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 4/19/2024
Stock market today: Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to the finish line of another losing week
American Express profits jump 34%, helped by jump in new customers, higher spending
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S&P 500   4,967.23
DOW   37,986.40
QQQ   414.65
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 4/19/2024
Stock market today: Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to the finish line of another losing week
American Express profits jump 34%, helped by jump in new customers, higher spending
American Express, Fifth Third rise; Netflix, PPG Industries fall, Friday, 4/19/2024
Intuitive Surgical Stock Can Trend Much Higher This Year 
3 Magnificent Seven Stocks Outperforming the Rest
Bargain Hunting: 3 Stocks With RSIs That Scream Oversold
S&P 500   4,967.23
DOW   37,986.40
QQQ   414.65
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 4/19/2024
Stock market today: Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to the finish line of another losing week
American Express profits jump 34%, helped by jump in new customers, higher spending
American Express, Fifth Third rise; Netflix, PPG Industries fall, Friday, 4/19/2024
Intuitive Surgical Stock Can Trend Much Higher This Year 
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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Hormel Foods Co. stock logo
HRL
Hormel Foods
$34.75
+1.1%
$33.21
$28.51
$41.73
$19.03B0.273.15 million shs2.36 million shs
The Wendy's Company stock logo
WEN
Wendy's
$19.25
+1.3%
$18.54
$17.64
$23.90
$3.95B0.822.96 million shs2.41 million shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Hormel Foods Co. stock logo
HRL
Hormel Foods
+1.00%-1.63%-0.28%+12.10%-13.68%
The Wendy's Company stock logo
WEN
Wendy's
-0.11%+1.60%+3.32%-0.99%-13.99%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Hormel Foods Co. stock logo
HRL
Hormel Foods
2.7125 of 5 stars
0.84.03.31.81.41.71.3
The Wendy's Company stock logo
WEN
Wendy's
4.7277 of 5 stars
3.14.01.71.82.83.32.5

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Hormel Foods Co. stock logo
HRL
Hormel Foods
1.60
Reduce$31.00-10.79% Downside
The Wendy's Company stock logo
WEN
Wendy's
2.20
Hold$22.4716.75% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest HRL and WEN Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/12/2024
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WEN
Wendy's
Stephens
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Initiated CoverageEqual Weight$20.00
4/10/2024
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WEN
Wendy's
TD Cowen
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Reiterated RatingHold ➝ Hold$19.00
3/1/2024
Hormel Foods Co. stock logo
HRL
Hormel Foods
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Boost Price TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$27.00 ➝ $28.00
3/1/2024
Hormel Foods Co. stock logo
HRL
Hormel Foods
The Goldman Sachs Group
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Boost Price TargetSell ➝ Sell$26.00 ➝ $28.00
3/1/2024
Hormel Foods Co. stock logo
HRL
Hormel Foods
Barclays
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Boost Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$33.00 ➝ $35.00
2/22/2024
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WEN
Wendy's
Sanford C. Bernstein
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DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$24.00 ➝ $20.00
2/21/2024
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WEN
Wendy's
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$22.00 ➝ $19.00
2/20/2024
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WEN
Wendy's
Royal Bank of Canada
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Lower Price TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$22.00 ➝ $20.00
2/20/2024
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WEN
Wendy's
Truist Financial
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Lower Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$23.00 ➝ $22.00
2/16/2024
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WEN
Wendy's
BMO Capital Markets
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Lower Price TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$22.00 ➝ $20.00
2/16/2024
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WEN
Wendy's
Wedbush
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Lower Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$20.00 ➝ $19.00
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Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Hormel Foods Co. stock logo
HRL
Hormel Foods
$12.11B1.57$2.17 per share15.98$14.16 per share2.45
The Wendy's Company stock logo
WEN
Wendy's
$2.18B1.81$1.72 per share11.20$1.48 per share13.01

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Hormel Foods Co. stock logo
HRL
Hormel Foods
$793.57M$1.4623.8020.563.286.55%11.51%6.64%6/6/2024 (Estimated)
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WEN
Wendy's
$204.44M$0.9819.6417.501.869.37%56.24%3.87%5/2/2024 (Confirmed)

Latest HRL and WEN Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/2/2024N/A
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WEN
Wendy's
$0.22N/A-$0.22N/AN/AN/A  
2/29/2024Q1 24
Hormel Foods Co. stock logo
HRL
Hormel Foods
$0.34$0.41+$0.07$0.42$2.91 billion$3.00 billion      
2/15/2024Q4 2023
The Wendy's Company stock logo
WEN
Wendy's
$0.23$0.21-$0.02$0.19$546.47 million$540.65 million    

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Hormel Foods Co. stock logo
HRL
Hormel Foods
$1.133.25%+5.76%77.40%59 Years
The Wendy's Company stock logo
WEN
Wendy's
$1.005.19%+51.08%102.04%3 Years

Latest HRL and WEN Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
3/25/2024
Hormel Foods Co. stock logo
HRL
Hormel Foods
quarterly$0.28253.3%4/12/20243/25/20245/15/2024
2/15/2024
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WEN
Wendy's
Quarterly$0.255.27%2/29/20243/1/20243/15/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Hormel Foods Co. stock logo
HRL
Hormel Foods
0.30
1.49
0.79
The Wendy's Company stock logo
WEN
Wendy's
10.66
2.19
2.18

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Hormel Foods Co. stock logo
HRL
Hormel Foods
40.99%
The Wendy's Company stock logo
WEN
Wendy's
85.96%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Hormel Foods Co. stock logo
HRL
Hormel Foods
0.69%
The Wendy's Company stock logo
WEN
Wendy's
17.10%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Hormel Foods Co. stock logo
HRL
Hormel Foods
20,000547.70 million543.92 millionOptionable
The Wendy's Company stock logo
WEN
Wendy's
5,100205.36 million170.24 millionOptionable

HRL and WEN Headlines

SourceHeadline
Wendys meal caused 11-year-old permanent brain damage, suit claimsWendy's meal caused 11-year-old permanent brain damage, suit claims
msn.com - April 19 at 8:35 PM
At Wendys, Fridays Now Mean Free Fries For The Rest Of 2024At Wendy's, Fridays Now Mean Free Fries For The Rest Of 2024
msn.com - April 19 at 3:35 PM
You can get free fries at Wendys every Friday -- heres howYou can get free fries at Wendy's every Friday -- here's how
fox10phoenix.com - April 19 at 3:35 PM
Wendy’s Is Giving Out Free Fries Every Week for the Rest of the YearWendy’s Is Giving Out Free Fries Every Week for the Rest of the Year
ca.style.yahoo.com - April 18 at 11:04 PM
Wendy Williams’ Guardian Sues To Recoup Over $100K Overpayment From Kevin Hunter’s Divorce SettlementWendy Williams’ Guardian Sues To Recoup Over $100K Overpayment From Kevin Hunter’s Divorce Settlement
madamenoire.com - April 18 at 6:04 PM
Wendys Desserts Are All Under $4. Heres What I Would Spend My Money on AgainWendy's Desserts Are All Under $4. Here's What I Would Spend My Money on Again
blog.cheapism.com - April 18 at 6:04 PM
Wendy’s celebrates Fridays with free fries for the rest of the yearWendy’s celebrates Fridays with free fries for the rest of the year
msn.com - April 18 at 6:04 PM
Michigan girls contaminated Wendys meal left her with permanent brain damage, lawsuit claimsMichigan girl's contaminated Wendy's meal left her with permanent brain damage, lawsuit claims
yahoo.com - April 18 at 6:04 PM
Wendy’s is giving away free fries: Here’s how to get someWendy’s is giving away free fries: Here’s how to get some
msn.com - April 18 at 6:04 PM
Wendy’s is giving away free fries every Friday for the rest of the yearWendy’s is giving away free fries every Friday for the rest of the year
msn.com - April 18 at 6:04 PM
Wendy Williams’ guardian demands Kevin Hunter return $112K after he was ‘overpaid’ in divorceWendy Williams’ guardian demands Kevin Hunter return $112K after he was ‘overpaid’ in divorce
pagesix.com - April 18 at 1:03 PM
Lawsuit: 11-year-old developed kidney failure, diabetes after eating tainted food at WendysLawsuit: 11-year-old developed kidney failure, diabetes after eating tainted food at Wendy's
fox17online.com - April 18 at 1:03 PM
Why am I so sick? Why?: Healthy 11-year-old softball player will never be the same again after grabbing a burger at Wendys and nearly dying from poisoning, lawsuit says'Why am I so sick? Why?': Healthy 11-year-old softball player will never be the same again after grabbing a burger at Wendy's and nearly dying from 'poisoning,' lawsuit says
msn.com - April 18 at 1:03 PM
‘Disgusting’ Wendy’s gave 11-year-old girl nearly deadly disease, Michigan family claims in new $20M lawsuit‘Disgusting’ Wendy’s gave 11-year-old girl nearly deadly disease, Michigan family claims in new $20M lawsuit
msn.com - April 18 at 1:03 PM
Get Free Wendys Fries of Any Size with App Buys on Fridays until 2024Get Free Wendy's Fries of Any Size with App Buys on Fridays until 2024
msn.com - April 18 at 1:03 PM
How the “Wendy’s Twitter Guy” helped pioneer corporate social media trendsHow the “Wendy’s Twitter Guy” helped pioneer corporate social media trends
thepitchkc.com - April 18 at 1:03 PM
Wendys Is Giving Out Free Fries for the Rest of 2024—Heres How To Get YoursWendy's Is Giving Out Free Fries for the Rest of 2024—Here's How To Get Yours
msn.com - April 18 at 1:03 PM
How to get free French fries at Wendy’s every Friday for the rest of the yearHow to get free French fries at Wendy’s every Friday for the rest of the year
msn.com - April 18 at 1:03 PM
Wendys Is Giving Away Free Fries For The Rest Of The YearWendy's Is Giving Away Free Fries For The Rest Of The Year
yahoo.com - April 18 at 1:03 PM
Wendy’s will offer free fries every Friday through the end of the year starting this weekWendy’s will offer free fries every Friday through the end of the year starting this week
finance.yahoo.com - April 18 at 1:03 PM
With killers sentencing, Wendy Jeromes family finally gets justice after nearly 40 yearsWith killer's sentencing, Wendy Jerome's family finally gets justice after nearly 40 years
msn.com - April 18 at 8:03 AM
Wendys: Paleo Food and Drink Options (Complete List)Wendy's: Paleo Food and Drink Options (Complete List)
msn.com - April 18 at 8:03 AM
Records: Jenison Wendy’s closed twice around time girl was sickenedRecords: Jenison Wendy’s closed twice around time girl was sickened
yahoo.com - April 18 at 1:40 AM
Girl, 13, suffering from brain damage after ‘putrid’ Wendy’s food will ‘never have a normal life again,’ says lawyerGirl, 13, suffering from brain damage after ‘putrid’ Wendy’s food will ‘never have a normal life again,’ says lawyer
thesun.co.uk - April 17 at 8:39 PM

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Company Descriptions

Hormel Foods logo

Hormel Foods

NYSE:HRL
Hormel Foods Corporation develops, processes, and distributes various meat, nuts, and other food products to retail, foodservice, deli, and commercial customers in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: Retail, Foodservice, and International segments. The company provides various perishable products that include fresh meats, frozen items, refrigerated meal solutions, sausages, hams, guacamoles, and bacons; and shelf-stable products comprising canned luncheon meats, nut butters, snack nuts, chili, shelf-stable microwaveable meals, hash, stews, tortillas, salsas, tortilla chips, nutritional food supplements, and others. It sells its products under the HORMEL, ALWAYS TENDER, APPLEGATE, AUSTIN BLUES, BACON 1, BLACK LABEL, BREAD READY, BURKE, CAFÉ H, CERATTI, CHI-CHI'S, COLUMBUS, COMPLEATS, CORN NUTS, CURE 81, DAN'S PRIZE, DI LUSSO, DINTY MOORE, DON MIGUEL, DOÑA MARIA, EMBASA, FAST N EASY, FIRE BRAISED, FONTANINI, HAPPY LITTLE PLANTS, HERDEZ, HORMEL GATHERINGS, HORMEL SQUARE TABLE, HORMEL VITAL CUISINE, HOUSE OF TSANG, JENNIE-O, JUSTIN'S, LA VICTORIA, LAYOUT, LLOYD'S, MARY KITCHEN, MR. PEANUT, NATURAL CHOICE, NUT-RITION, OLD SMOKEHOUSE, OVEN READY, PILLOW PACK, PLANTERS, ROSA GRANDE, SADLER'S SMOKEHOUSE, SKIPPY, SPAM, SPECIAL RECIPE, THICK & EASY, VALLEY FRESH, AND WHOLLY brands through sales personnel, independent brokers, and distributors. The company was formerly known as Geo. A. Hormel & Company and changed its name to Hormel Foods Corporation in January 1995. Hormel Foods Corporation was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Austin, Minnesota.
Wendy

Wendy's

NASDAQ:WEN
The Wendy's Company, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a quick-service restaurant company in the United States and internationally. It operates through Wendy's U.S., Wendy's International, and Global Real Estate & Development segments. The company is involved in operating, developing, and franchising a system of quick-service restaurants specializing in hamburger sandwiches. It owns and leases real estate properties. The company was formerly known as Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. and changed its name to The Wendy's Company in July 2011. The Wendy's Company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ohio.