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$11.36 +0.25 (+2.25%)
Closing price 05/30/2025 04:00 PM Eastern
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$11.40 +0.04 (+0.35%)
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Why is Wendy's Up Today?

The Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ:WEN) stock is reacting to a blend of promotional pushes, menu innovations, geographic expansion and growing bearish sentiment in the options market.

  • Aggressive National Hamburger Day promotions, including 1-cent Jr. Bacon Cheeseburgers and classic burgers for five days, aimed at boosting foot traffic and mobile app engagement
  • Launch of a novel sandwich that uses grilled-cheese “buns,” showcasing menu innovation to attract customers
  • Introduction of a new burger across select markets, expanding the company’s core offering
  • Opening of over two dozen new locations in 18 states, underlining ongoing growth and market penetration
  • A widely shared consumer critique of one of Wendy’s dipping sauces, with limited impact on overall brand perception
  • Share price recently touched a new 12-month low, reflecting investor caution
  • Unusually large put-option volume—up 141% versus average—signals increasing bearish bets on WEN
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WEN Latest News

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Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Reaches New 12-Month Low - Here's What Happened
Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Hits New 1-Year Low - Should You Sell?
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Wendy's Target of Unusually Large Options Trading (NASDAQ:WEN)
The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN - Get Free Report) saw unusually large options trading activity on Wednesday. Investors bought 17,119 put options on the stock. This is an increase of 141% compared to the average volume of 7,099 put options.
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Nuveen Asset Management LLC Boosts Holdings in The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN)
Nuveen Asset Management LLC increased its holdings in The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN - Free Report) by 46.5% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 801,536 shares of the restaurant operator's stock after purchasing an addition
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Two Sigma Advisers LP Sells 620,000 Shares of The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN)
Two Sigma Advisers LP cut its position in shares of The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN - Free Report) by 59.4% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 424,605 shares of the restaurant operator's st
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Neo Ivy Capital Management Acquires Shares of 228,432 The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN)
Neo Ivy Capital Management acquired a new stake in The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm acquired 228,432 shares of the restaurant operator's stock, valued
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Two Sigma Investments LP Sells 1,224,618 Shares of The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN)
Two Sigma Investments LP reduced its stake in shares of The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN - Free Report) by 57.0% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 923,115 shares of the restaurant oper
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Royal Bank of Canada Has $39.11 Million Holdings in The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN)
Royal Bank of Canada cut its position in The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN - Free Report) by 7.8% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 2,399,675 shares of the restaurant operator's stock after selling 201,853 sh
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Nomura Holdings Inc. Acquires Shares of 22,720 The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN)
Nomura Holdings Inc. acquired a new stake in The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor acquired 22,720 shares of the restaurant operator's stock, valued at approximately $370
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Man Group plc Makes New Investment in The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN)
Man Group plc purchased a new position in shares of The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor purchased 284,880 shares of the restaurant operator's stock, valued at approximately $4,644
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PharVision Advisers LLC Buys Shares of 32,507 The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN)
PharVision Advisers LLC acquired a new stake in shares of The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 32,507 shares of the rest
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Teza Capital Management LLC Takes Position in The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN)
Teza Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 52,750 shares of the restaurant operator's stock, valued at a
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Focus Partners Wealth Purchases 22,092 Shares of The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN)
Focus Partners Wealth increased its stake in shares of The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN - Free Report) by 60.2% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 58,818 shares of the restaurant operator's stock after purc
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