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Wendy's (WEN) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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WEN Stock Forecast

Wendy's (WEN) stock forecast, based on 51 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $8.15, with a high of $10.00 and a low of $7.00. This represents a 13.04% increase from the last price of $7.21.

$5 $8 $11 $14 $17 $20 High: $10 Avg: $8.15 Low: $7 Last Closed Price: $7.21

WEN Stock Rating

Wendy's stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 51 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 13 Buy (25.49%), 34 Hold (66.67%), 4 Sell (7.84%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 51 4 34 13 0 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

WEN Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockWendy's13.04%
SectorConsumer Cyclical Stocks 12.30%
IndustryRestaurants Stocks 16.18%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts91730
Avg Price Target$8.06$8.32$9.62
Last Closing Price$7.21$7.21$7.21
Upside/Downside11.79%15.40%33.43%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Mar, 2613204129
Feb, 2614204130
Jan, 2614204130
Dec, 2524194130
Nov, 2524194130
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Feb 17, 2026Goldman Sachs$7.00$6.802.94%-2.91%
Feb 17, 2026Jake BartlettTruist Financial$10.00$6.8246.63%38.70%
Feb 17, 2026Deutsche Bank$8.00$6.7518.52%10.96%
Feb 17, 2026UBS$7.50$7.016.99%4.02%
Feb 17, 2026BMO Capital$9.00$6.8032.35%24.83%
Feb 17, 2026Evercore ISI$8.00$7.486.95%10.96%
Feb 17, 2026Barclays$8.00$7.486.95%10.96%
Feb 16, 2026Chris O'CullStifel Nicolaus$8.00$7.486.95%10.96%
Feb 16, 2026Brian HarbourMorgan Stanley$7.00$7.48-6.42%-2.91%
Feb 05, 2026Chris O'CullStifel Nicolaus$9.00$8.0811.39%24.83%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Feb 16, 2026Morgan StanleyUnderweightUnderweighthold
Dec 22, 2025RBC CapitalSector PerformSector Performhold
Dec 17, 2025Goldman SachsSellSellhold
Aug 11, 2025StephensEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
Aug 08, 2025BTIGNeutralNeutralhold
Aug 08, 2025Piper SandlerOverweightOverweighthold
Aug 08, 2025Cowen & Co.HoldHoldhold
Aug 08, 2025BMO CapitalMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Jul 30, 2025UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Jul 28, 2025CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$0.91$0.83$0.98$0.95$0.85---
Avg Forecast$0.81$0.85$0.99$1.00$1.04$1.17$1.28$1.62
High Forecast$0.83$0.86$1.00$1.01$1.09$1.30$1.40$1.65
Low Forecast$0.80$0.84$0.97$0.98$0.97$1.09$1.16$1.59
Surprise %12.35%-2.35%-1.01%-5.00%-18.27%---

Revenue Forecast

$2B $2B $2B $2B $2B $3B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$1.90B$2.10B$2.18B$2.25B$2.18B---
Avg Forecast$1.88B$2.10B$2.19B$2.23B$2.27B$2.36B$2.42B$2.60B
High Forecast$1.91B$2.12B$2.22B$2.27B$2.30B$2.36B$2.43B$2.64B
Low Forecast$1.86B$2.07B$2.18B$2.22B$2.26B$2.36B$2.42B$2.56B
Surprise %0.67%--0.31%0.58%-4.30%---

Net Income Forecast

$100M $150M $200M $250M $300M $350M Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$200.39M$177.37M$204.44M$194.36M$165.07M---
Avg Forecast$149.69M$137.93M$204.44M$209.99M$208.25M$252.26M$270.78M$342.69M
High Forecast$179.63M$165.52M$245.33M$213.18M$231.56M$274.06M$295.58M$349.52M
Low Forecast$119.75M$110.35M$163.55M$206.79M$205.59M$230.46M$245.98M$336.39M
Surprise %33.87%28.59%--7.44%-20.73%---

WEN Forecast FAQ

Is Wendy's stock a buy?

Wendy's stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 51 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 13 Buy, 34 Hold, 4 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Wendy's is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is Wendy's's price target?

Wendy's's price target, set by 51 Wall Street analysts, averages $8.15 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $7 at the low end to $10 at the high end, suggesting a potential 13.04% change from the previous closing price of $7.21.

How does Wendy's stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Wendy's's stock forecast shows a 13.04% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the consumer cyclical stocks sector (12.30%) and underperforming the restaurants stocks industry (16.18%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Wendy's over the past three months?

  • March 2026: 3.45% Strong Buy, 10.34% Buy, 68.97% Hold, 13.79% Sell, 3.45% Strong Sell.
  • February 2026: 3.33% Strong Buy, 13.33% Buy, 66.67% Hold, 13.33% Sell, 3.33% Strong Sell.
  • January 2026: 3.33% Strong Buy, 13.33% Buy, 66.67% Hold, 13.33% Sell, 3.33% Strong Sell.

What is Wendy's’s EPS forecast?

Wendy's's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $1.17, marking a 37.65% increase from the reported $0.85 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $1.28 in 2027, and $1.62 in 2028.

What is Wendy's’s revenue forecast?

Wendy's's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $2.36B, reflecting a 8.49% increase from the reported $2.18B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $2.42B, and $2.6B for 2028.

What is Wendy's’s net income forecast?

Wendy's's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $252.26M, representing an 52.82% increase from the reported $165.08M in 2025. Projections indicate $270.78M in 2027, and $342.69M in 2028.