Wendy’s price target lowered to $12 from $15 at BMO Capital

BMO Capital lowered the firm’s price target on Wendy’s (WEN) to $12 from $15 and keeps a Market Perform rating on the shares. The company’s Q2 earnings topped estimates on favorable G&A, but comps fell below expectations and the management lowered its FY25 guidance below consensus, implying substantial U.S. comp declines in the second half of the year, the analyst tells investors in a research note. BMO expects Wendy’s comps and market share to be challenged amid leadership transition, challenged macro, lower marketing, and evolving strategy, the firm added.