Actualités

WEN targets EBITDA stabilization as Project Fresh, value offers and stronger execution aim to offset weak traffic and cost pressure.

Falling gas prices may not mean a return to consumer health, as wages fall and savings deplete, worsening the gap between restaurant winners and losers.

SHAK has slid sharply as investors weigh long-term expansion plans against margin pressure and weaker earnings expectations.

CMG's improving traffic, rewards growth and expansion plans give it an edge over WEN - but margin pressure and valuation still shape the debate.

Value stocks typically trade at discounts to the broader market, offering patient investors the opportunity to buy businesses when they’re out of favor. The key risk, however, is that these stocks are usually cheap for a reason — five cents for a piece of fruit may seem like a great deal until you find out it’s rotten.

The Russell 2000 (^RUT) is packed with potential breakout stocks, thanks to its focus on smaller companies with high growth potential. However, smaller size also means these businesses often lack the resilience and financial flexibility of large-cap firms, making careful selection crucial.

Wendy's (WEN) stock has drawn investor attention after recent share price moves, including a decline over the past year and a gain over the past month. These shifts are prompting a closer look at current fundamentals and valuation. See our latest analysis for Wendy's. Recent trading shows mixed momentum for Wendy's, with the share price gaining 9.28% over the last 30 days but still posting a year to date share price decline of 9.18% and a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 24.52%...

Wendy's stock has fallen sharply over the past few years, yet the current checks suggest the market price may still sit below what its underlying cash flows imply, with both the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate and earnings-based multiples pointing to an undervalued setup. Wendy's share price has declined 58.1% over the past 3 years, which sets up a wide gap between past returns and what current valuation signals indicate. The company's "Project Fresh" turnaround work and...

Wall Street’s bearish price targets for the stocks in this article signal serious concerns. Such forecasts are uncommon in an industry where maintaining cordial corporate relationships often trumps delivering the hard truth.

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

Wendy's just posted a quarter where beating Wall Street estimates still meant losing customers fast, and yet the stock is surging while McDonald's quietly bleeds year to date. The reason why changes how you should position in fast food right now.

A burger chain with 82% of its float sold short, a donut brand trading below book value, and a candy company with insider owners sitting on nearly 58% of shares walk into a meme stock cycle. One of them has an activist investor and a Reddit army already mobilized.

The Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ:WEN) was among the stocks Jim Cramer discussed during Mad Money, as he called the growing wave of stock offerings and debt issuance a threat to the bull market. When a caller expressed bullishness on the stock during the lightning round, Cramer remarked: Jeez, I don’t know. I mean, take a look […]

From fast food to fine dining, restaurants play a vital societal role. Still, their demand can ebb and flow with the broader economy because consumers can always cook meals at home when times are tough, and the market seems to be baking in a downturn for the industry - over the past six months, it has pulled back by 2.8%. This drawdown is a far cry from the S&P 500’s 7.2% ascent.

Aaron Howard joins the diner chain after a long career in restaurants, including more than 13 years at Cracker Barrel.

Small-cap stocks can be incredibly lucrative investments because their lack of analyst coverage leads to frequent mispricings. However, these businesses (and their stock prices) often stay small because their subscale operations make it harder to expand their competitive moats.

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

Wendy's and AST SpaceMobile face heavy short interest, but new leadership, digital growth plans, and long-term 5G contracts suggest short sellers may be underestimating both stocks' upside potential.

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.

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.

Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:QSR) saw strong U.S. restaurant traffic trends in late June. Burger King and Popeyes traffic outperformed major competitors such as McDonald's and Wendy's. The relative strength came during a challenging period for the broader quick service restaurant sector. Restaurant Brands International, the parent of Burger King, Popeyes and other quick service chains, is seeing U.S. traffic hold up better than some of the largest peers. In late June, customer...

Shares of fast-food company Restaurant Brands (NYSE:QSR) jumped 3.2% in the morning session after a report on U.S. restaurant traffic for late June showed its brands performing better than key competitors, suggesting relative strength in a challenging market.

Wendy's (NasdaqGS:WEN) has appointed Steve Cirulis as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer. The leadership change comes as investors focus on the sustainability of Wendy's elevated dividend alongside expansion plans and cost pressures. The stock most recently closed at $8.94, with a return of 13.7% over the past week and 13.9% over the past month. For investors watching Wendy's, the mix of new leadership and recent share price moves is drawing fresh attention. The stock is up...

Meme stocks might look exciting, but it's best to stick with businesses with strong long-term fundamentals.

A buzzy new menu launch could help the chain win diners and market confidence as it eyes a U.S. IPO and franchised growth.

Jack in the Box stock shot up more than 20% this week. The stock also faces 40% short interest, according to MarketSurge.

Restaurant Brands International posted Q1 2026 revenue of $2.26 billion and EPS of 86 cents, as Burger King U.S. comparable sales surged 5.8% amid its ongoing turnaround.

Jack in the Box stock shot up more than 20% on Monday. The stock also faces 40% short interest, according to MarketSurge.

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

The restaurant stock cut its payout a year ago.