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Wendy’s ( (WEN) ) has issued an announcement.
On October 9, 2025, The Wendy’s Company announced that its Board of Directors is continuing to advance a comprehensive process to select a permanent Chief Executive Officer, supported by a global executive search firm and considering a strong slate of internal and external candidates. Chairman Art Winkleblack emphasized the Board’s goal of finding a leader who can sustain the company’s turnaround plans and next phase of growth, while highlighting confidence in the current management team, including Interim CEO Ken Cook; the company also confirmed it will report fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results on February 13, 2026, underscoring a focus on continuity and execution during the leadership transition.
The most recent analyst rating on (WEN) stock is a Sell with a $8.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Wendy’s stock, see the WEN Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on WEN Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, WEN is a Neutral.
Wendy’s overall stock score reflects a balance of strengths and challenges. The company’s strong international growth and strategic initiatives are positive, but high leverage and challenges in the U.S. market weigh on the score. The low P/E ratio and high dividend yield provide some valuation appeal.
To see Spark’s full report on WEN stock, click here.
More about Wendy’s
The Wendy’s Company is a global quick-service restaurant chain focused on hamburgers and related fast-food offerings, competing in the highly competitive QSR segment with an emphasis on brand-driven growth and operational turnaround initiatives.
Average Trading Volume: 6,812,591
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: $1.56B
For an in-depth examination of WEN stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.