WEN Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
WEN - The Wendy's Company
$8.27
0.45 (5.82%)
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5d:
-8.21%
30d:
+12.36%
90d:
+7.4%
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LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Aug 28, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Aug 07, 2026
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Bottom Line:
âšī¸ NEUTRAL: WEN is fairly priced but lacks strong directional signals. At 11.6% expected growth, valuation appears stretched. Wait for clearer setup or better entry on dips.
âšī¸ NEUTRAL: WEN is fairly priced but lacks strong directional signals. At 11.6% expected growth, valuation appears stretched. Wait for clearer setup or better entry on dips.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$7.45
Based on 4.7% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$4.63
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 11.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: WEN is currently trading at $8.27, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $7.36 to $8.66. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 15.3) compared to its historical average (11.0). At these levels, the market is pricing in 11.6% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, WEN is in a uptrend. Immediate support is located at $7.67, while resistance sits at $9.14. The stock is showing strong short-term momentum, up 5.8% recently.
Market Sentiment: WEN scores 15/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, WEN is in a uptrend. Immediate support is located at $7.67, while resistance sits at $9.14. The stock is showing strong short-term momentum, up 5.8% recently.
Market Sentiment: WEN scores 15/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Historical Trading Range
$7.36 -
$8.66
Company Quality Score
40/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
51.0%
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- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- BEARISH: Weak technical setup (15/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Strong upward momentum (+5.8%)
- BEARISH: Trading above Wall St target ($7.79)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 11.6% growth with 1.7% revenue growth
- WARNING: Composite score 40/100 in the bottom quintile â this cohort historically lags the market
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$7.36 -
$8.66
Current vs Trading Range
FAIR
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$7.67
Resistance Level
$9.14
Current Trend
Uptrend
Technical data as of
Aug 28, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
15.33
Wall Street Target
$7.79
(-5.8%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
1.7%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-40.8%
Profit Margin
5.7%
Valuation Premium vs History
+11.6% premium
PE vs Historical
15.3 vs 11.0
STRETCHED
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+11.6%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$9.23
(+12%)
2-Year Target
$10.30
(+25%)
3-Year Target
$11.49
(+39%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 15â11)
PE COMPRESSION
$8.25
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.1, Growth: 5.3%)
$12.63
(+53%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 15.3, Growth: 5.3%)
$9.65
(+17%)
Bear:
(PE: 11.0, Growth: 5.3%)
$6.92
(-16%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
Trailing PE: 11.84 | Current EPS (TTM): $0.66
Bull Case
$7.03
(-15%)
Analyst growth -18.2%, PE expands to 13.0
Base Case
$6.39
(-23%)
Market implied -18.2%, PE stable at 11.8
Bear Case
$5.31
(-36%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 10.1
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Last updated: August 29, 2026 4:11 PM ET
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