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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 45 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $17.00, with a high of $20.00 and a low of $14.00. This represents a 34.07% increase from the last price of $12.68.

$12 $13 $14 $15 $16 $17 $18 $19 $20 High: $20 Avg: $17 Low: $14 Last Closed Price: $12.68

WEN Stock Rating

Wendy's stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 45 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 13 Buy (28.89%), 30 Hold (66.67%), 2 Sell (4.44%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 45 2 30 13 0 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

WEN Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockWendy's34.07%
SectorConsumer Cyclical Stocks 28.52%
IndustryRestaurants Stocks 22.87%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts1215
Avg Price Target$14.00$15.50$18.92
Last Closing Price$12.68$12.68$12.68
Upside/Downside10.41%22.24%49.21%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 2534201230
Mar, 2534201230
Feb, 2535191230
Jan, 2535211232
Dec, 243621-232
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Apr 15, 2025Chris O'CullStifel Nicolaus$14.00$13.176.30%10.41%
Mar 07, 2025Barclays$17.00$15.539.47%34.07%
Jan 10, 2025Chris O'CullStifel Nicolaus$17.00$14.9413.79%34.07%
Nov 01, 2024David PalmerEvercore ISI$20.00$19.661.73%57.73%
Oct 07, 2024Jon TowerCitigroup$18.75$17.765.57%47.87%
Aug 02, 2024Chris O'CullStifel Nicolaus$19.00$16.5215.01%49.84%
Aug 02, 2024Nick SetyanWedbush$18.00$16.966.13%41.96%
Aug 02, 2024Jeffrey BernsteinBarclays$18.00$16.966.13%41.96%
Jul 22, 2024Lauren SilbermanDeutsche Bank$20.00$17.6513.31%57.73%
Jul 16, 2024Brian HarbourMorgan Stanley$19.00$17.578.14%49.84%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Mar 07, 2025CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Nov 01, 2024BTIGNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 16, 2024WedbushMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Oct 07, 2024CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Sep 09, 2024WedbushMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Sep 04, 2024Tigress FinancialBuyBuyhold
Aug 26, 2024Loop Capital MarketsBuyBuyhold
Aug 21, 2024Deutsche BankHoldHoldhold
Aug 02, 2024WedbushNeutralNeutralhold
Aug 02, 2024BarclaysEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$0.53$0.91$0.83$0.98$0.95----
Avg Forecast$0.57$0.81$0.85$0.99$1.00$1.04$1.17$1.28$1.62
High Forecast$0.58$0.83$0.86$1.00$1.01$1.09$1.30$1.40$1.65
Low Forecast$0.56$0.80$0.84$0.97$0.98$0.97$1.09$1.16$1.59
Surprise %-7.02%12.35%-2.35%-1.01%-5.00%----

Revenue Forecast

$500M $1B $2B $2B $3B $3B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$1.73B$1.90B$2.10B$2.18B$925.90M----
Avg Forecast$1.74B$1.88B$2.10B$2.19B$2.23B$2.27B$2.36B$2.42B$2.60B
High Forecast$1.76B$1.91B$2.12B$2.22B$2.27B$2.30B$2.36B$2.43B$2.64B
Low Forecast$1.71B$1.86B$2.07B$2.18B$2.22B$2.26B$2.36B$2.42B$2.56B
Surprise %-0.14%0.67%--0.31%-58.55%----

Net Income Forecast

$50M $110M $170M $230M $290M $350M Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$117.83M$200.39M$177.37M$204.44M$194.36M----
Avg Forecast$114.49M$149.69M$137.93M$204.44M$209.99M$208.25M$252.26M$270.78M$342.69M
High Forecast$137.38M$179.63M$165.52M$245.33M$213.18M$231.56M$274.06M$295.58M$349.52M
Low Forecast$91.59M$119.75M$110.35M$163.55M$206.79M$205.59M$230.46M$245.98M$336.39M
Surprise %2.92%33.87%28.59%--7.44%----

WEN Forecast FAQ

Is Wendy's stock a buy?

Wendy's stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 45 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 13 Buy, 30 Hold, 2 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 45 Wall Street analysts, averages $17 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $14 at the low end to $20 at the high end, suggesting a potential 34.07% change from the previous closing price of $12.68.

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

Wendy's's stock forecast shows a 34.07% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the consumer cyclical stocks sector (28.52%) and outperforming the restaurants stocks industry (22.87%).

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

  • April 2025: 10.00% Strong Buy, 13.33% Buy, 66.67% Hold, 3.33% Sell, 6.67% Strong Sell.
  • March 2025: 10.00% Strong Buy, 13.33% Buy, 66.67% Hold, 3.33% Sell, 6.67% Strong Sell.
  • February 2025: 10.00% Strong Buy, 16.67% Buy, 63.33% Hold, 3.33% Sell, 6.67% Strong Sell.

What is Wendy's’s EPS forecast?

Wendy's's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $1.04, marking a 9.47% increase from the reported $0.95 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $1.17 in 2026, $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 2025 is $2.27B, reflecting a 145.66% increase from the reported $925.9M in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $2.36B, followed by $2.42B for 2027, 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 2025 stands at $208.25M, representing an 7.15% increase from the reported $194.36M in 2024. Projections indicate $252.26M in 2026, $270.78M in 2027, and $342.69M in 2028.