WEN is advancing Project Fresh, digital initiatives and menu upgrades as it works to improve margins despite cost pressures.

zacks.com - 2026-07-14 10:20:28

Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN | WEN Price Prediction) and McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) both dropped Q1 2026 results that flipped the usual narrative.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-11 11:01:50

Meme stock season is back with three consumer names at the center of retail chatter: a heavily shorted momentum play with an activist twist, a busted IPO in turnaround mode, and a low-float, family-run confectioner riding a cocoa cost tailwind.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-10 09:35:19

DUBLIN, Ohio, July 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) will release its second quarter 2026 results before the market opens on Friday, August 7. The Company will host a conference call that same day at 8:30 a.m.

prnewswire.com - 2026-07-09 16:30:00

On CNBC's “Mad Money Lightning Round,” Jim Cramer said he likes Amprius Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:AMPX) and recommended buying it. “It's a good spec,” he added.

benzinga.com - 2026-07-09 07:35:41

On CNBC's “Mad Money Lightning Round,” Jim Cramer recommended buying Casey's General Stores (NASDAQ:CASY), saying “buy 10 shares every three weeks.”

benzinga.com - 2026-07-08 08:06:28

WEN's is expanding digital sales, AI-powered ordering and menu innovation as it works to improve customer traffic.

zacks.com - 2026-07-07 11:51:13

The question is what happens when the short sellers get the story wrong. The answer is often a sharp stock price correction.

marketbeat.com - 2026-07-07 08:55:03

Wendy's 28% gain in a month is fueled by retail-trader buzz, Project Fresh optimism and valuation appeal, but weak U.S. sales and cost inflation loom.

zacks.com - 2026-07-06 11:26:09

WEN's China franchise deal for up to 1,000 restaurants offers a new growth catalyst as international sales rise and U.S. traffic pressures linger.

zacks.com - 2026-07-03 10:11:03

Wendy's (WEN +7.84%) becoming the next big meme stock wasn't exactly on my bingo card for 2026, but here we are. A surge of interest among Reddit (RDDT +14.24%) traders caused the beaten-down restaurant stock to soar by as much as 50% from its recent lows.

fool.com - 2026-07-02 08:08:00

These three approaches will work at any time—though investors might especially favor them today if they fear a market drop is imminent.

barrons.com - 2026-06-30 11:32:00

Wendy's stock has been nosediving over the past year, pushing its yield up significantly in the process. The company's earnings fell by 42% in its most recent quarter.

fool.com - 2026-06-29 12:38:29

Each week, Benzinga's Stock Whisper Index uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks that are just under the surface and deserve attention.

benzinga.com - 2026-06-28 12:15:32

Wendy's recently appointed a new CEO and CFO, both of whom have experienced reenergizing struggling brands. Wendy's stock has fallen more than 65% in the past five years.

fool.com - 2026-06-26 21:21:00

Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN | WEN Price Prediction) stock is up 6% to $7.74 in Friday midday trading, extending a remarkable rebound for the burger chain.

247wallst.com - 2026-06-26 13:42:25

Wendy's shares have fallen by nearly 50% over the past year, on worsening results and uncertain prospects. This fast-food stock may seem like a value trap at first glance, but don't discount its two potential catalysts.

fool.com - 2026-06-26 07:12:00

Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN | WEN Price Prediction) has recently become one of the market's most closely watched stocks after a sharp rally this week sparked an explosion in options activity.

247wallst.com - 2026-06-25 15:50:08

Meme stock traders have found a new company to “save”: The Wendy's Company.

fastcompany.com - 2026-06-25 15:18:26

A Reddit post with two words pushed Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN | WEN Price Prediction) onto the most-mentioned list on WallStreetBets this week, an organic retail surge mostly dormant since the original meme-stock era.

247wallst.com - 2026-06-25 12:19:25

Wendy's (WEN) saw its shares surge in the last session with trading volume being higher than average. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions could translate into further price increase in the near term.

zacks.com - 2026-06-25 11:42:08

Wendy's Co (NASDAQ:WEN) is looking to extend yesterday's surge after Reddit's WallStreetBets forum kickstarted a meme stock rally.

schaeffersresearch.com - 2026-06-25 10:17:37

The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) shares are extending yesterday's 27% surge Thursday as retail traders continue to pile in, fueled by short squeeze speculation and a viral post on WallStreetBets that has kept the fast-food chain firmly in the spotlight.

benzinga.com - 2026-06-25 09:19:45

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247wallst.com - 2026-06-25 09:16:59

Retail traders congregating on Reddit once created an unprecedented short squeeze centered on GameStop (NYSE: GME) and AMC (NYSE: AMC) and, after years of relative quiet, appear to have targeted another beleaguered equity on June 24: Wendy's Co (NASDAQ: WEN).

finbold.com - 2026-06-25 09:03:42

Shares surged another 12% in premarket after a 25.7% gain in the previous session, their biggest advance since June 2021. The rally appeared largely disconnected from company fundamentals and instead reflected a burst of social-media enthusiasm that has transformed Wendy's into the latest meme-stock favorite.

cnbc.com - 2026-06-25 08:02:40

The struggling fast-food chain is seeing more action than the red-hot memory-chip maker, which just posted stellar earnings.

barrons.com - 2026-06-25 07:13:00

Wendy's new CEO and CFO are turnaround experts. The 56-year-old restaurant company could be the latest meme stock craze.

fool.com - 2026-06-24 21:13:09

Today, June 24, 2026, investors piled in as leadership changes fueled meme stock hype and speculation about a potential turnaround at the burger chain.

fool.com - 2026-06-24 16:54:57

The latest meme darling: the fast-food chain known for the Frosty and the four-cornered burger.

investopedia.com - 2026-06-24 14:45:29

The rally, which briefly triggered a volatility halt, appeared to have little to do with the company's fundamentals.

nypost.com - 2026-06-24 14:21:55

Wendy's (WEN) surged over 25% as meme-stock traders targeted its high short interest and strong brand, following a multi-year low. FedEx (FDX) issued 2026 EPS guidance barely above consensus, and SK Hynix (HXSCL) is set for a $29.4B Nasdaq listing.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-06-24 14:04:06

Stocks are higher across the board, with the Dow above 52,000 and heading for a record close

schaeffersresearch.com - 2026-06-24 12:03:00

Many fast food chains have had a rough several years.

fastcompany.com - 2026-06-24 11:31:02

The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) shares soared Wednesday morning after a since-deleted post on Reddit's WallStreetBets forum urged members to "save Wendy's before it's too late," sending the stock sharply higher from near 20-year lows. The rally has the hallmarks of a classic retail trader squeeze.

proactiveinvestors.com - 2026-06-24 10:57:06

Shares of fast-food chain Wendy's rallied 25% at Wednesday's open.

marketwatch.com - 2026-06-24 10:47:00

Heavily shorted Wendy's stock is soaring after gaining traction on Reddit. The rally suggest a short squeeze is in action.

investors.com - 2026-06-24 10:36:57

$1.5 billion. That's Wendy's market value as of Wednesday, down 72% from its all-time high of $5.4 billion in October 2020.

forbes.com - 2026-06-24 10:36:45

Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN | WEN Price Prediction) stock is rallying in Wednesday morning trading, with shares up 25% to $7.82 after the burger chain named a new chief financial officer.

247wallst.com - 2026-06-24 10:06:54

Wendy's shares WEN surged more than 30% in early trading on Wednesday as retail investors piled into the fast-food chain, overshadowing the company's latest executive appointment and reviving memories of the meme-stock frenzy. The rally came after Wendy's announced the appointment of former Potbelly executive Steven Cirulis as chief financial officer and chief strategy officer.

invezz.com - 2026-06-24 10:06:00

Wendy's highly shorted shares climbed more than 20% in premarket ​trading on Wednesday as retail traders flocked to the beaten-down stock, ‌in the latest meme-like rally.

reuters.com - 2026-06-24 09:14:47

While management changes can influence investor sentiment, the magnitude of the move suggests other forces may be at play.

cnbc.com - 2026-06-24 08:06:52

The rally came after a slew of posts on the WallStreetBets investing forum urge retail traders to buy the struggling fast-food chain.

barrons.com - 2026-06-24 07:09:00

The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) shares soared Wednesday morning after a since-deleted post on Reddit's WallStreetBets forum urged members to "save Wendy's...

proactiveinvestors.com - 2026-06-24 06:54:00

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globenewswire.com - 2026-06-23 10:00:00

Cirulis to Succeed Ken Cook Effective June 23 DUBLIN, Ohio, June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) today announced the appointment of Steve Cirulis as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer, effective June 23, 2026. He will report to President and Chief Executive Officer Bob Wright and serve on Wendy's Senior Leadership Team.

prnewswire.com - 2026-06-23 08:30:00

BURLINGTON, Ontario, June 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wendy's® Canada is raising the pickle game with the launch of a new menu lineup featuring the Dill Pickle Chicken Sandwich*, new Dill Pickle Shaker Fries*, and Dill Pickle Dipping Sauce for an extra hit of dill-icousness. Available nationwide starting June 8, 2026, Wendy's Canada is leaning into one of today's most craveable flavour trends with a bold and unmistakably Wendy's take on pickle.

globenewswire.com - 2026-06-10 07:00:00

Calling all redheads to the front! Wendy's is honoring its roots by holding a look-alike contest for its iconic logo in New York City on May 26, World Redhead Day.

fastcompany.com - 2026-05-26 09:43:55

Rising short interest in a stock can suggest that investors are betting against the future stock price of that company.

benzinga.com - 2026-05-22 13:43:07

Wendy's named former Potbelly CEO Robert Wright to lead the burger chain as it battles weak sales, falling traffic, and growing pressure to revive its brand.

barrons.com - 2026-05-20 16:28:00