The Wendy's Company (WEN) Stock Forecast
WEN analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 2.92 / 5 from 24 analysts
- Price target
- $7.46 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +11.3% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 5, 2026 EPS estimate $0.10
- 52-week range
- $6.10 – $9.33
WEN analyst ratings
24 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
WEN price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
WEN earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.10 | $0.06 | $0.13 | $0.24 | −60.0% | 22 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $0.49 | $0.44 | $0.57 | $0.88 | −44.0% | 24 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $0.50 | $0.33 | $0.67 | $0.49 | +2.2% | 24 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
WEN revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $533.4M | $515.5M | $553.8M | −2.9% | 18 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.19B | $2.14B | $2.24B | +0.8% | 20 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.18B | $2.12B | $2.37B | −0.7% | 20 |
WEN EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
WEN revenue: reported and forecast
WEN EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.14 | $0.11 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | −32.9% | 2 up · 5 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $0.57 | $0.52 | $0.51 | $0.50 | $0.49 | −13.6% | 2 up · 5 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $0.64 | $0.55 | $0.52 | $0.51 | $0.50 | −21.1% | 1 up · 7 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
WEN earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; WEN beat in 10 of 12.
What analysts expect from WEN
24 analysts cover Wendy's; their consensus rating is hold (2.92 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $7.46, 11.3% above the latest close of $6.70. Analysts expect earnings of $0.49 per share for 2026, −44.0% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $0.50 per share on revenue of $2.2 billion. Wendy's beat the EPS estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.
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WEN forecast FAQ
What is Wendy's's price target?
The average analyst price target for Wendy's is $7.46, 11.3% above the latest close of $6.70.
Is Wendy's a buy, hold or sell?
Of 24 analysts covering Wendy's, 3 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 16 a hold, 2 a sell and 3 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Wendy's's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $0.49 per share for 2026 (range $0.44 to $0.57); for 2027 the estimate is $0.50.
What is Wendy's's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $2.2 billion, growth of 0.8%; for 2027 it is $2.2 billion.
When does Wendy's report earnings?
Wendy's is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 5, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $0.10.
Does Wendy's usually beat earnings estimates?
Wendy's reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.