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Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 Time Period Wendy's beef patties now available in grocery stores in select marketsMay 5 at 5:56 PM | ca.style.yahoo.comWendy's Mixes Weak Sales With A Side Of Resilience: Fast-Food Restaurant Has 'Solid Marketing,' Menu Innovation Plans, Says AnalystMay 5 at 2:43 PM | benzinga.comWendy's Mixes Weak Sales With A Side Of Resilience: Fast-Food Restaurant Has 'Solid Marketing,' Menu Innovation Plans, Says AnalystMay 5 at 2:31 PM | benzinga.comWendy's gains after J.P. Morgan turns bullish on the restaurant stockMay 5 at 12:55 PM | msn.comA Cautious Wendy's Upgrade Is The Latest Sign of Concern for Fast-Food StocksMay 5 at 12:55 PM | msn.comWendy's has a new superhero kids' meal. Here's how to get itMay 5 at 12:55 PM | msn.comThese Analysts Cut Their Forecasts On Wendy's After Q1 ResultsMay 5 at 11:14 AM | benzinga.comWendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Releases Quarterly Earnings Results, Meets EstimatesWendy's (NASDAQ:WEN - Get Free Report) posted its earnings results on Friday. The restaurant operator reported $0.20 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.20. The business had revenue of $523.47 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $530.11 million. Wendy's had a net margin of 8.65% and a return on equity of 75.56%. The business's revenue for the quarter was down 2.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.23 EPS.May 5 at 9:55 AM | marketbeat.comWendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Releases Earnings Results, Meets EstimatesWendy's (NASDAQ:WEN - Get Free Report) issued its quarterly earnings data on Friday. The restaurant operator reported $0.20 earnings per share for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $0.20. The company had revenue of $523.47 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $530.11 million. Wendy's had a net margin of 8.65% and a return on equity of 75.56%. The company's revenue was down 2.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.23 earnings per share.May 5 at 8:47 AM | marketbeat.comWEN: Analyst Firm Maintains Position on Wendy's Stock | WEN Stock NewsMay 5 at 7:23 AM | gurufocus.comWendy's (WEN) Faces Price Target Reduction Amid Challenges | WEN Stock NewsMay 5 at 5:51 AM | gurufocus.comWendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Price Target Lowered to $13.00 at TD SecuritiesMay 5 at 1:29 AM | americanbankingnews.comWendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Given "Equal Weight" Rating at StephensMay 5 at 1:29 AM | americanbankingnews.comWendy's Predicts Diners Will Feel Pressured All YearMay 4 at 5:39 PM | pymnts.comThe Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) Plans Quarterly Dividend of $0.14The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, May 2nd. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 2nd will be given a dividend of 0.14 per share by the restaurant operator on Monday, June 16th. This represents a $0.56 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.44%.May 4 at 11:03 AM | marketbeat.comStephens Reiterates "Equal Weight" Rating for Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN)Stephens restated an "equal weight" rating and issued a $14.00 price objective on shares of Wendy's in a report on Friday.May 4 at 10:12 AM | marketbeat.comDimensional Fund Advisors LP Raises Stake in The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN)Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its position in The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN - Free Report) by 1.1% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 4,033,560 shares of the restaurant operator's stockMay 4 at 3:53 AM | marketbeat.comRenaissance Technologies LLC Invests $886,000 in The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN)Renaissance Technologies LLC bought a new position in shares of The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor bought 54,352 shares of the restaurant operator's stock, valued at approximatMay 4 at 3:27 AM | marketbeat.comWendy's Says Sales Could Fall in 2025 as Fast Food Shows Signs of Slowing DownMay 3 at 8:35 PM | finance.yahoo.comThe Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) Short Interest UpdateThe Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN - Get Free Report) saw a large increase in short interest during the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totalling 16,800,000 shares, an increase of 31.1% from the March 31st total of 12,810,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 5,440,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 3.1 days. Currently, 9.4% of the shares of the company are short sold.May 3 at 4:29 AM | marketbeat.comState of Tennessee Department of Treasury Has $1.27 Million Stake in The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN)State of Tennessee Department of Treasury boosted its position in shares of The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN - Free Report) by 55.6% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 77,805 shares of the restaurant operator's sMay 3 at 4:19 AM | marketbeat.comThe Wendy's Co (WEN) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Navigating Challenges with Strategic ...May 3 at 2:11 AM | gurufocus.comWendy's Says Sales Could Fall in 2025 as Fast Food Shows Signs of Slowing DownMay 2 at 2:13 PM | investopedia.comThe Wendy's Company (WEN) Q1 2025 Earnings Call TranscriptMay 2 at 12:00 PM | seekingalpha.comWendy's same-store sales drop for first time since height of COVIDMay 2 at 11:20 AM | marketwatch.comWendy’s Adds to Restaurant Woes on ‘Challenging’ US MarketMay 2 at 10:24 AM | msn.comWendy's No Longer Expects Sales to Grow This YearMay 2 at 9:02 AM | wsj.comThe Wendy's Company 2025 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationMay 2 at 8:39 AM | seekingalpha.comTHE WENDY'S COMPANY REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2025 RESULTSMay 2 at 7:00 AM | prnewswire.comWendy's (WEN) Projected to Post Quarterly Earnings on FridayWendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) will be releasing its Q1 2025 earnings before the market opens on Friday, May 2. (View Earnings Report at https://www.marketbeat.com/earnings/reports/2025-5-2-the-wendys-company-stock/)May 2 at 3:53 AM | marketbeat.comAQR Capital Management LLC Has $169.86 Million Stock Position in The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN)AQR Capital Management LLC cut its position in The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN - Free Report) by 6.3% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 10,421,114 shares of the restaurant operator's stock after selling 699May 1, 2025 | marketbeat.comAquatic Capital Management LLC Sells 21,374 Shares of The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN)Aquatic Capital Management LLC trimmed its position in shares of The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN - Free Report) by 16.2% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 110,326 shares of the restaurant operator's stock afteMay 1, 2025 | marketbeat.com84,014 Shares in The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) Acquired by Boothbay Fund Management LLCBoothbay Fund Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor purchased 84,014 shares of the restaurant operator's stock, valued at approxiMay 1, 2025 | marketbeat.comIs The Wendy’s Company (WEN) Among the Best Fast Food Stocks to Buy Now?May 1, 2025 | msn.comThe Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) Shares Bought by First Trust Advisors LPFirst Trust Advisors LP lifted its holdings in The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN - Free Report) by 5.4% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 525,528 shares of the restaurant operator's stock aMay 1, 2025 | marketbeat.comDrug kingpin let OD victims die while he and pals cleaned hotel, ate at Wendy’s — now he’s facing super-sized prison timeApril 30, 2025 | msn.comWendy’s menu adds fast-fast food take on hot new trendApril 30, 2025 | msn.comUBS Group Lowers Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Price Target to $14.00UBS Group reduced their price objective on Wendy's from $16.00 to $14.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a research report on Monday.April 30, 2025 | marketbeat.comKovitz Investment Group Partners LLC Buys 248,575 Shares of The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN)Kovitz Investment Group Partners LLC grew its position in The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN - Free Report) by 1,636.2% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 263,767 shares of the restaurant operaApril 30, 2025 | marketbeat.comWendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Price Target Cut to $14.00 by Analysts at UBS GroupApril 30, 2025 | americanbankingnews.comWendy's and Cheez-It Unveil Bold New CollaborationApril 29, 2025 | msn.comWhat's Really In Wendy's Fish Sandwich?April 29, 2025 | msn.comWendy's just announced a wild new collaborationApril 29, 2025 | msn.comMost Investors Don't Realize These 4 Well-Known Stocks Also Have 7% DividendsApril 29, 2025 | 247wallst.comThe Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) Position Boosted by Barclays PLCBarclays PLC boosted its position in The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN - Free Report) by 371.1% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 253,256 shares of the restaurant operator's stock after buyingApril 29, 2025 | marketbeat.comCrews respond to fire at Wendy’s in MariettaApril 28, 2025 | msn.comWendy's: A Work-In-ProgressApril 28, 2025 | seekingalpha.comWells Fargo & Company MN Lowers Stock Position in The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN)Wells Fargo & Company MN decreased its holdings in The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN - Free Report) by 42.1% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 99,937 shares of the restaurant operator's stock afApril 28, 2025 | marketbeat.comWendy’s Frosty Copycat: How to Make the Creamy Classic at HomeApril 27, 2025 | msn.comWendy's Fans Beg for Canadian Drink Menu Item to Come to U.S.April 27, 2025 | msn.com Get Wendy's News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for WEN and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 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