Wendy's Company is a global fast-food restaurant chain known for its square-shaped burgers, fresh salads, and signature Frosty desserts. Founded in 1969, the company operates a network of both company-owned and franchised locations, emphasizing quality ingredients and customer satisfaction. With a focus on innovation and a modern dining experience, Wendy's continually updates its menu and embraces technology to enhance service, such as mobile ordering and delivery options. The brand is also committed to sustainability and corporate responsibility, addressing issues like food sourcing and environmental impact, while maintaining a strong presence in the competitive fast-food market. Read More
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 end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) and the rest of the traditional fast food stocks fared in Q2.
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Hitting a new 52-week low can be a pivotal moment for any stock.
These floors often mark either the beginning of a turnaround story or confirmation that a company faces serious headwinds.
Fast-food chain Wendy’s (NASDAQ:WEN) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, but sales fell by 1.7% year on year to $560.9 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.29 per share was 14% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Cook stated that the numerous initiatives taken during one hundred days of summer programming made it challenging for the company’s restaurant teams to execute effectively, as they sent too many different messages to its customers.
Wendy's beat Q2 EPS estimates and expanded its global footprint but trimmed full-year guidance and admitted the U.S. business "has work to do to improve."
Fast-food chain Wendy’s (NASDAQ:WEN) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q2 CY2025, but sales fell by 1.7% year on year to $560.9 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.29 per share was 14% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Even if a company is profitable, it doesn’t always mean it’s a great investment.
Some struggle to maintain growth, face looming threats, or fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their future potential.
