The Wendy's Company (WEN) Stock Forecast & Price Prediction 2025, 2030, 2040, and 2050
Get detailed The Wendy's Company (WEN) stock forecast for 2025, monthly, along with long-term WEN price prediction from 2025 to 2050. Look at historical stock performance, analyst recommendations (Buy, Sell, or Hold), and the latest The Wendy's Company headlines.
1 Month Prediction
$33.61 [130.22%]
3 Month Prediction
$35.21 [141.16%]
6 Month Prediction
$31.79 [117.73%]
1 Year Prediction
$30.76 [110.70%]
3 Year Prediction
$22.94 [57.14%]
5 Year Prediction
$15.12 [3.59%]
About The Wendy's Company
The Wendy's Company is an American fast food restaurant chain founded by Dave Thomas on November 15, 1969, in Columbus, Ohio. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, and is recognized as the third-largest hamburger fast-food chain in the world, after McDonald's and Burger King. The company operates approximately 7,000 restaurants worldwide.
Wendy's is known for its unique square hamburger patties made from fresh, never frozen beef, as well as its signature Frosty dessert. Its other items are hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, and French fries.
The Wendy's Company (WEN) Historical Performance
IPO Date
The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) went public on 02 September, 1976.
Change
Since inception, WEN has increased by 2,876.47%. In the last 5 years, WEN has fallen from $16.04 to $14.60, a minor -8.97% decrease since 2020.
Historical Highs and Lows
In the past 5 years, the stock reached a high of $20.95 and a low of $12.72.
52 Week Range
$14.57
$20.65
The current price $14.60 is near the 52-week low, which means that the stock is underbought.
WEN Stock Price History
Based on WEN stock's historical price data, this table shows how the stock has performed in the last 6 years. Since 2019, the WEN stock has fallen from $12.72 - $19.86 to $14.6 - $14.6, which is down -11.92%. Currently, the stock follows downward trend.
Here, we have calculated stock range of WEN, indicating the highs and lows for each year, the average price based on the daily closing prices each year, and the change% from the average price.
| Year | Stock Price | Avg Price | Change% | Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $12.72 - $19.86 | $17.87 | 7.8 | 1 Year Change |
| 2021 | $17.45 - $20.95 | $19.18 | 15.7 | 2 Year Change |
| 2022 | $16.47 - $20.37 | $18.49 | 11.54 | 3 Year Change |
| 2023 | $17.48 - $20.12 | $19.21 | 15.88 | 4 Year Change |
| 2024 | $16.08 - $19.15 | $17.35 | 4.66 | 5 Year Change |
| 2025 | $14.6 - $14.6 | $14.6 | -11.92 | 6 Year Change |
WEN Price Performance
6-Month Performance
WEN stock dropped by 11.21% in the last six months.
1-Year Performance
The stock has trended downwards by 14.68% in the past year.
3-Year Performance
In the last 3 years, the stock has plummeted by 26.92%.
5-Year Performance
In the last 5 years, the stock has gone down by 8.97%.
According to The Wendy's Company's historical data, below graph gives us the exact picture of how the WEN stock has performed year-over-year. Here, Each bar on the graph represents a particular year that illustrates how the stock's price changed from one year to the next.
YoY Performance
In the last five years, the stock has shown positive growth in 2 years and a decline in 3 years.
2020
0.07% ↑
2021
10.98% ↑
2022
2.77% ↓
2023
9.65% ↓
2024
12.65% ↓
NOTE: Green bars indicate that the stock has risen compared to the previous year, while red bars show that the stock has fallen.
The Wendy's Company (WEN) Financials & Stock Analysis
Total Revenue
Quarterly Revenue: $566.74 M (Q3)
Revenue for Q3 ending 30th September, 2024 decreased 0.70% compared to Q2 ending 30th June, 2024.
Annual Revenue: $2.21 B (1Y)
Revenue for trailing 12 months increased 1.43% year over year from 31st December, 2023.
If compared to the last 5 years, the revenue has gone up from $1.73 billion to $2.21 billion, a 27.63% change.
Market Capitalization
The Wendy's Company has a market capitalization of $2.98B, which places WEN in the mid-cap category.
Fundamental Analysis
EPS: $0.25 (Q3), $0.98 (1Y)
EPS decreased 7.41% since last quarter, and increased 18.07% since last year.
Net Income: $50.22 M (Q3), $204.44 M (1Y)
Net Income decreased 8.09% since last quarter, and increased 15.26% since last year.
Free Cash Flow: $123.32 M (Q3), $260.39 M (1Y)
Free Cash Flow increased 334.77% since last quarter, and increased 49.34% since last year.
Net Profit Margin: 8.86% (Q3), 9.24% (1Y)
Net Profit Margin decreased 7.44% since last quarter, and increased 13.63% since last year.
Below, we have listed 12 key indicators for Fundamental analysis for WEN stock. These indicators help you understand The Wendy's Company's financial health, earnings and growth potential, and make a decision if the stock is a good long-term investment or not.
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Technical Analysis
Here, we have listed 5 key indicators for Technical Analysis for WEN stock. These indicators help investors study past price movements and trading volumes to forecast future price changes, and find the right time when to buy, sell or hold the stock.
| Technical Indicators | Value |
|---|---|
| SMA20 | $15.85 |
| SMA50 | $17.16 |
| SMA200 | $17.27 |
| RSI | 11.02 |
| Beta | 0.78 |
SMA20 > Current Price
This signals WEN stock is in short-term bearish momentum.
SMA50 > Current Price
This signals WEN stock is in mid-term bearish momentum.
SMA200 > Current Price
This signals WEN stock is in long-term bearish momentum.
Sentiment Based on Technical Analysis
Based on 8 technical analysis indicators, the overall sentiment for WEN stock is Bearish. Out of all indicators, 2 indicates bullish signals, 5 signals bearish trends and 2 gives neutral trends. The WEN stock forecast was last updated on 19 January, 2025.
The Wendy's Company (WEN) Stock Price Prediction and Forecast
According to short-term forecast, the stock is expected to rise to $31.17 by the end of 2025, and can reach around $36.93 to $27.87 in 2026. And, the long-term forecast suggests that the stock may further jump to $24.57 - $24.36 in 2028, and $15.91 - $11.20 by 2031. So, the WEN stock shows a strong upward trend in the next several years.
Short-term WEN Stock Price Prediction & Forecast
| Date | Forecasted Price | Change% |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02 | $33.61 | 130.21% |
| 2025-03 | $34.37 | 135.41% |
| 2025-04 | $35.21 | 141.16% |
| 2025-05 | $32.40 | 121.92% |
| 2025-06 | $31.68 | 116.99% |
| 2025-07 | $31.79 | 117.74% |
| 2025-08 | $31.51 | 115.82% |
| 2025-09 | $32.17 | 120.34% |
| 2025-10 | $30.67 | 110.07% |
| 2025-11 | $30.27 | 107.33% |
| 2025-12 | $31.17 | 113.49% |
In 2025, the WEN stock price is expected to fluctuate between $30.27 and $35.21. According to the monthly forecast, the stock could rise to $31.17 by December 2024. If compared to the WEN's current price, the stock could gain 113.49% by the end of this year.
Long-term WEN Stock Price Prediction & Forecast
| Year | Year Start | Year Mid | Year End | Change% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $36.93 | $33.15 | $27.87 | 90.89% |
| 2027 | $33.13 | $29.05 | $28.92 | 98.08% |
| 2028 | $24.57 | $25.30 | $24.36 | 66.85% |
| 2029 | $18.61 | $20.32 | $17.93 | 22.81% |
| 2030 | $17.68 | $16.04 | $14.65 | 0.34% |
| 2031 | $15.91 | $12.86 | $11.20 | -23.29% |
| 2032 | $10.93 | $7.85 | $6.66 | -54.38% |
| 2033 | $6.56 | $4.76 | $2.22 | -84.79% |
| 2034 | $3.44 | $1.07 | $0.99 | -93.22% |
| 2035 | $0.94 | $1.02 | $0.97 | -93.36% |
| 2036 | $1.10 | $1.05 | $1.04 | -92.88% |
| 2037 | $0.93 | $1.04 | $0.92 | -93.7% |
| 2038 | $1.06 | $1.04 | $0.92 | -93.7% |
| 2039 | $0.99 | $0.98 | $0.98 | -93.29% |
| 2040 | $1.02 | $1.02 | $0.98 | -93.29% |
| 2041 | $1.07 | $0.99 | $1.00 | -93.15% |
| 2042 | $0.89 | $1.01 | $0.99 | -93.22% |
| 2043 | $1.04 | $0.98 | $0.97 | -93.36% |
| 2044 | $1.08 | $1.15 | $1.03 | -92.95% |
| 2045 | $0.98 | $0.99 | $1.01 | -93.08% |
| 2046 | $1.01 | $0.99 | $0.95 | -93.49% |
| 2047 | $0.99 | $1.15 | $1.06 | -92.74% |
| 2048 | $1.00 | $1.02 | $0.90 | -93.84% |
| 2049 | $0.97 | $0.99 | $0.97 | -93.36% |
| 2050 | $0.99 | $1.02 | $1.03 | -92.95% |
| 2051 | $0.88 | $1.05 | $0.96 | -93.42% |
The Wendy's Company (WEN) Stock Price Prediction & Forecast 2025
At the start of 2025, the WEN stock was at $14.60. Today, it is trading at $14.60, which is 0.00% increase from price at the beginning of the year. By the end of this year, you can expect the stock to reach to $31.17 by December 2025 with a 113.49% change.
The Wendy's Company (WEN) Stock Price Prediction & Forecast 2026 - 2030
In the next five years, there will be a significant depreciation in the WEN stock. During this period, the WEN's price is forecasted to shift from $36.93 to $14.65, which is -60.33% loss.
In 2026, the stock would possibly open at $36.93, descends to $33.15 by mid-year, and wraps up at $27.87, reflecting a 90.87% increase from today's price. Further moving to 2030, the stock can kick off the year at $17.68, drop to $16.04 by mid-year, and finish at $14.65, which is 0.36% change from current price.
The Wendy's Company (WEN) Stock Price Prediction & Forecast 2031 - 2040
During this period, the stock would move from $15.91 to $0.98, which is down -23.27%
In 2031, we can expect WEN to fluctuate between $11.20 and $15.91, a shift indicating a -23.27% loss by year-end compared to current price. And Until 2040, WEN can likely vary from $0.98 to $1.02. By the end of 2040, the stock could record a -93.31% fall from today's stock price.
The Wendy's Company (WEN) Stock Price Prediction & Forecast 2041 - 2050
According to long-term forecast, the WEN stock can see an a downturn from $1.07 to $1.03 in this period. In 2041, the stock can experience a low of $0.99 by mid-year, closing the year at $1.00. This results in a -93.25% decrease from today.
Moving towards the end of 2050, WEN is projected to open the year at $0.99. The stock may peak to $1.02 during mid-year and finish the year at $1.03. Compared to the stock's current price, this translates to an overall loss of -92.97% by 2050.
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WEN Competitors
| Ticker | Company | Market Cap | Price | 1m Change | Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMG | Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. | - | $56.50 | -6.30% ▼ | $136.3 ▲ |
Last updated Jan 19 at 11:06 AM
WEN : Buy, Sell Or Hold?
Analyst Ratings
Based on 29 analysts, 3 rated as a strong buy, 5 recommended a buy, 19 suggested a hold, 0 advised a sell, and 2 indicated a strong sell.Three months ago, out of 27 analysts, 2 analysts gave a strong buy rating, 5 a buy rating, 19 a hold rating, 0 advised selling, and 1 suggested a strong sell.So, according to analyst ratings, the recommendation for WEN stock is Hold.
Expert Analysis
According to WEN short-term and long-term forecast, The Wendy's Company shares are projected to go down by 92.95%, and reach a value of $1.03 per share by 2050.
As per technical analysis, indicators show a Bearish sentiment, while Fear & Greed Index stands at 42.857142857142854, which signals Fear. Also, WEN has recorded 8/30 green days, which reflects a 40.0% positivity rate with a price volatility of 0.01%.
Plus, Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 15.531916 suggests that WEN stock is overvalued. So, Based on WEN prediction and analysis, it may be the best time to sell WEN stock right now.
Disclaimer: Stock predictions, forecasts and price targets provided for "WEN” are solely for informational and educational purposes and should not be treated as investment or financial advice. Always conduct your own research or consider consulting with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.