Is WEN stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold?

Based on our analysis, WEN is currently a HOLD with moderate confidence. 📊 HOLD: WEN shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.

What is the fair value of WEN stock?

Our analysis estimates the fair value range for WEN to be between $8.05 and $8.48. The current price is $7.79.

What is the analyst price target for WEN?

The average Wall Street analyst price target for WEN is $9.94. This implies a potential upside of 28.7% from current levels.

WEN Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

WEN - The Wendy's Company

RETAIL-EATING & DRINKING PLACES

$7.79

0.07 (0.91%) ▲

HOLD

MODERATE Confidence

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Last Updated: January 30, 2026

Earnings: Feb 13, 2026 12d

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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: WEN shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.

Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)

Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation

Adjust Growth Assumption: 25.0%

0% (Stagnation) 50% (Hyper Growth)

EST. PRICE IN 2031

$16.18

Based on 14.5% avg growth

INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY

$10.05

22.5% Margin of Safety

How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 9.5x Exit PE.

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In-depth Analysis How we analyze

Valuation Analysis: WEN is currently trading at $7.79, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $8.05 to $8.48. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 8.8) is in line with its historical norms (9.5). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 2.4% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.

Technical Outlook: Technically, WEN is in a strong downtrend. The price is currently testing key support at $7.71. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.

Market Sentiment: WEN has a weak technical setup (25/100), with bearish trendlines and momentum suggesting caution for short-term entries. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $9.94 (+28.7%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.

Quick Decision Summary

Current Position OVERSOLD

Fair Price Range $8.05 - $8.48

Company Quality Score 60/100 (BUY)

Volume Confirmation HIGH

Confidence Score 57.1%

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All Signals

BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
BEARISH: Weak technical setup (25/100)
BULLISH: High volume confirmation
BULLISH: Trading 28.7% below Wall St target ($9.94)
CAUTION: 5-day price weakness (-7.5%) - monitor closely

Fair Price Analysis

30-Day Fair Range $8.05 - $8.48

Current vs Fair Value OVERSOLD

Support & Resistance Levels

Support Level $7.71

Resistance Level $8.56

Current Trend Strong Downtrend

Fundamental Context

Forward P/E (Next Year Est.) 8.83

Wall Street Target $9.94 (+28.7%)

Revenue Growth (YoY) -3.0%

Earnings Growth (YoY) -6.9%

Profit Margin 8.4%

Valuation Discount vs History -2.4% cheaper

PE vs Historical 8.8 vs 9.5 FAIR

Market-Implied Price Targets If current PE multiple persists

Implied Growth (YoY): -2.4% (market-implied from PE analysis)

1-Year Target $7.53 (-2%)

2-Year Target $7.35 (-5%)

3-Year Target $7.18 (-7%)

3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes) (PE: 9→10) $7.72 (0%)

3-Year Scenarios Using analyst projected EPS growth

Bull: (PE: 22.3, Growth: 33.3%) $19.70 (+155%)

Base: (SPY PE: 8.8, Growth: 33.3%) $7.80 (+1%)

Bear: (PE: 7.5, Growth: 33.3%) $6.63 (-14%)

📈 Valuation based on Current Earnings

Trailing PE: 8.45 | Current EPS (TTM): $0.94

Bull Case $8.13 (+4%)

Analyst growth -7.0%, PE expands to 9.3

Base Case $7.39 (-5%)

Market implied -7.0%, PE stable at 8.5

Bear Case $5.40 (-31%)

Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 7.2

These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.

💡 Upside Surprise Potential

If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 8.8 to 9.5

Stabilization Target: $8.31 (+7.6%)

PE Expansion Potential: +7.6%

Last updated: January 31, 2026 3:55 AM ET
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