WEN Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
WEN - The Wendy's Company
$6.99
-0.18 (-2.51%)
▼
5d:
-9.92%
30d:
-11.07%
90d:
+0.87%
HOLD
LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jul 24, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Aug 07, 2026
11d
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Strength: 9.8/10
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: WEN shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
📊 HOLD: WEN shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$9.91
Based on 8.0% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$6.15
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 10.6x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: WEN is currently trading at $6.99, which is considered slightly low relative to its 30-day fair value range of $6.89 to $8.12. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 10.9) is in line with its historical norms (10.6). At these levels, the market is pricing in 1.1% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, WEN is in a uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $6.97. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (50/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $7.78 (+11.2%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, WEN is in a uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $6.97. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (50/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $7.78 (+11.2%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY LOW
Historical Trading Range
$6.89 -
$8.12
Company Quality Score
53/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
80.5%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (50/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($7.78)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 1.1% growth with 3.3% revenue growth
- CAUTION: Recommendation downgraded due to -9.9% 5-day decline
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$6.89 -
$8.12
Current vs Trading Range
SLIGHTLY LOW
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$6.97
Resistance Level
$8.03
Current Trend
Uptrend
Technical data as of
Jul 24, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
10.95
Wall Street Target
$7.78
(+11.2%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
3.3%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-37.2%
Profit Margin
6.8%
Valuation Premium vs History
+1.1% premium
PE vs Historical
11.0 vs 10.6
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+1.1%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$7.07
(+1%)
2-Year Target
$7.14
(+2%)
3-Year Target
$7.22
(+3%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 11→11)
PE COMPRESSION
$7.00
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.8, Growth: 11.9%)
$18.64
(+167%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 10.9, Growth: 11.9%)
$9.80
(+40%)
Bear:
(PE: 9.3, Growth: 11.9%)
$8.33
(+19%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
Trailing PE: 9.56 | Current EPS (TTM): $0.75
Bull Case
$6.72
(-4%)
Analyst growth -14.9%, PE expands to 10.5
Base Case
$6.11
(-13%)
Market implied -14.9%, PE stable at 9.6
Bear Case
$4.88
(-30%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 8.1
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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