Wendy's

The Wendy’s Co. engages in operating, developing, and franchising a system of quick-service restaurants. It offers hamburgers and related products, such as chicken breast sandwiches, nuggets, chili, and baked potatoes, French fries, freshly prepared salads, soft drinks, milk, coffee, frosty deserts, and kid’s meals. The company was founded by R. David Thomas on November 15, 1969 and is headquartered in Dublin, OH.

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Wendy's reports robust 2022 performance, eyes international expansion opportunities

Wendy's strong performance in 2022, driven by digital sales and breakfast success, positions the company for continued growth and profitability.
Challenges such as inflation and evolving consumer preferences require strategic responses to maintain competitiveness and drive operational efficiency.
Opportunities in international expansion, customer engagement, and pricing strategies offer avenues for sustained growth and market positioning for Wendy's.
Overall, Wendy's financial outlook is positive, with a focus on growth investments, operational enhancements, and maintaining market competitiveness.

Wendy's reports robust Q1 performance, reaffirms 2023 financial outlook

Wendy's strong Q1 performance showcased growth in sales, profitability, and digital business, with reaffirmed 2023 financial outlook.
The company's strengths include strategic pricing, digital growth, and successful value offerings, positioning well against competitors.
Challenges include breakfast business improvement, pricing strategy, labor reliance reduction, and reimaging goals.
Opportunities for Wendy's include product promotions, AI technology investments, profitability optimization, and forecasted sales and profit growth.

Wendy's reports robust Q2 sales growth and digital expansion

Wendy's Q2 2023 earnings call highlighted strong sales performance, operational improvements, and strategic growth initiatives. Challenges include driving breakfast business and managing pricing strategies amidst market dynamics. Opportunities exist in expanding breakfast offerings, leveraging AI, and enhancing digital sales growth.

Wendy's reports solid Q3 performance, eyes growth through digital and core products

Wendy's Q3 2023 showcased strong sales growth, margin expansion, and strategic focus on core products and digital initiatives.
While facing challenges in sales growth targets and competitive pressures, the company's loyalty program and app-driven promotions are driving customer engagement.
Opportunities in personalized marketing, late-night offerings, and breakfast promotions position Wendy's for continued growth and profitability.

Wendy's reports strong Q4 results, eyes global expansion opportunities

Wendy's Q4 performance was strong, driven by global sales growth and digital initiatives.
Focus on breakfast sales expansion, digital innovation, and AI technology for growth.
Challenges include competitive environment impact and balancing growth investments.
Opportunities lie in domestic and international market expansion and margin improvement.

Wendy's reports robust Q1 performance, eyes U.K. expansion for growth

Wendy's Q1 performance reflects a strong focus on customer experience, digital innovation, and global expansion. Challenges include competitive positioning and commodity outlook, while opportunities lie in expanding in the U.K. and leveraging digital platforms for growth.

Wendy's reports solid Q2 growth, eyes global expansion and digital innovation

Wendy's Q2 performance reflects a balanced growth strategy with a focus on digital sales, unit expansion, and core menu offerings. While facing challenges in same-restaurant sales, the company's strengths lie in its stable market position and international growth potential. Strategic opportunities include digital innovation and global expansion.

Wendy's reports robust Q3 sales growth and eyes international expansion

Wendy's delivered strong sales growth and outlined plans for future expansion and operational excellence in its Q3 2024 earnings call.
The company's focus on driving profitability through strategic initiatives and international expansion highlights its commitment to long-term success.
While facing challenges such as store closures and industry competition, Wendy's remains poised to capitalize on opportunities for growth and market leadership.
Investors can expect continued value creation through Wendy's financial discipline, dividend yield, and efforts to enhance shareholder returns.

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Although the revenue and EPS for Wendy's (WEN) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended September 2023, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

Wendy's (WEN) Reports Q3 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN ) Q3 2023 Earnings Conference Call November 2, 2023 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Kelsey Freed - Director, Investor Relations Todd Penegor - President & Chief Executive Officer Gunther Plosch - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants David Palmer - Evercore ISI Jeffrey Bernstein - Barclays Danilo Gargiulo - Bernstein Andrew Charles - TD Cowen Gregory Francfort - Guggenheim Dennis Geiger - UBS Jon Tower - Citi Sara Senatore - Bank of America Operator Good morning. Welcome to the Wendy's Company Earnings Results Conference Call.

The Wendy's Company (WEN) Q3 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

Wendy's (WEN) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.27 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.26 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.24 per share a year ago.

Wendy's (WEN) Surpasses Q3 Earnings Estimates

Wendy's Co.'s stock WEN, -0.16% was up 1.9% in premarket trading on Thursday after the fast-food specialist said its third-quarter profit rose by 14.9%. Wendy's said its third-quarter net income increased to $58 million, or 28 cents a share, from $50.5 million, or 24 cents a share, in the year-ago quarter.

Wendy's Co. earnings rise by14.9%, while adjusted profit beats analyst estimates

DUBLIN, Ohio , Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) today reported unaudited results for the third quarter ended October 1, 2023. "We continued to make meaningful progress across our strategic growth pillars during the third quarter," President and Chief Executive Officer Todd Penegor said.

THE WENDY'S COMPANY REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2023 RESULTS

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DUBLIN, Ohio , Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  WHAT:  Wendy's® is kicking off HalloWEENDY's weekend with five fang-tastically Spooky Good Deals. No tricks here, just a whole lot of (Frosty®) treats ALL Halloween weekend-long.

Wendy's Scares up Spooky Good Deals this HalloWEENDY's Weekend

Local Long Island resident, Alexa Colao, won Wendy's New York Giants Jr. Reporter Sweepstakes and received on-field recognition at the October 22 game against the Washington Commanders NEW YORK , Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Long Island native, Alexa Colao won Wendy's® New York Giants Jr. Reporter Sweepstakes and interviewed Giants Wide Receiver Darius Slayton for the team's social media outlets. She and her family enjoyed the ultimate touchdown of prizes which included an exclusive tour of the Giants practice facilities and MetLife Stadium, a signed Daniel Jones helmet, a $500 Wendy's gift card, and four suite level tickets to the Giants game on October 22.

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DashPass members are invited to celebrate Gameday with $12 OFF* on Saturday, October 21 DUBLIN, Ohio , Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  WHAT: Wendy's® and DoorDash® are teaming up for the ultimate kickOFF this Saturday – talk about a touchdown deal. That's right, Wendy's and DoorDash are Kickin' $12 OFF for DashPass members who place a Wendy's order on DoorDash of $20 or more on Saturday, October 21.

WENDY'S IS KICKIN' $12 OFF DOORDASH ORDERS OF $20+

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DUBLIN, Ohio , Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) will release its third quarter 2023 results before the market opens on Thursday, November 2. The Company will host a conference call that same day at 8:30 a.m.

The Wendy's Company to Report Third Quarter 2023 Results on November 2

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McDonald's Corp (NYSE:MCD) and The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) have come out victorious in a lawsuit which accused the fast food chains of false advertising, claiming the US companies sold smaller and less appetising burgers than the ones depicted in their ads. Filed back in 2022, the lawsuit and its plaintiff, Justin Chimienti, alleged the chains used undercooked patties in ads, claiming a food stylist who had worked for both companies had said they prefer for the meat to not be fully cooked as it is “less appetising”.

McDonald's and Wendy's triumph in false advertising lawsuit

Wendy's and McDonald's have emerged victorious from a lawsuit that accused the fast food chains of false advertising.

McDonald's and Wendy's win false advertising lawsuit

The judge the chains' efforts to made their burgers look appetizing was "no different than other companies' use of visually appealing images to foster positive associations with their products."

McDonald's, Wendy's defeat lawsuit accusing them of exaggerating size of burgers

McDonald's and Wendy's have defeated a lawsuit accusing them of deceiving hungry diners by exaggerating the size of their burgers.

McDonald's, Wendy's defeat lawsuit over size of burgers

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Local Boston and Providence-area Wendy's locations are celebrating National Coffee Day with FREE coffee with any purchase September 25 to October 1 BOSTON , Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wendy's® loves coffee (and their fans) a latte so to celebrate National Coffee Day on September 29, participating Boston and Providence-area Wendy's are giving fans a FREE small coffee with any purchase*.

Boston and Providence Wendy's Celebrate National Coffee Day with Free Coffee ALL WEEK LONG

Wendy's revenue growth is expected to benefit from price increases, favorable pricing gaps with peers, and increased promotional and value offerings. The company's margin prospects are good due to carryover pricing, moderating inflation, productivity gains, and sales leverage. Wendy's plans to expand its international footprint, which should contribute to long-term sales growth.

Wendy's: Attractive Valuation And Good Growth Prospects

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New Pumpkin Spice Frosty and Pumpkin Spice Frosty Cream Cold Brew will have North Carolinians fallin' in love beginning September 12 CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From one queen to another, it's time to grab your favorite sweater and head to your local Wendy's, because Wendy's Pumpkin Spice Frosty® and Pumpkin Spice Frosty Cream Cold Brew are coming to the Queen City beginning September 12 for a limited time.

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New Pumpkin Spice Frosty will have fans fallin' in love beginning September 12 WASHINGTON , Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The rumors are true, D.C.

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