Wendy's (WEN) Stock Analysis: AI Score & Alternative Data
WEN alt-data: job postings climbing, headcount lagging
Is Wendy's a buy right now? The alternative data says hold. This WEN stock analysis is built on the 25+ alternative data signals AltIndex tracks on Wendy's every day — hiring, web traffic, sentiment, social reach — rolled into an AI Score of 48/100: a Hold. The stock trades at $8.03 with a $2B market cap.
The bullish side of the 90-day ledger: job postings up 19.7% to 541 open roles, app downloads up 15.1% to 134K downloads, and Reddit mentions up 16.7% to 42 a day. The drag: headcount (according to LinkedIn) down 6.7% to 68K employees, just 44% of employees report a positive business outlook, and sentiment down 6.7% to 83/100. That tension is what keeps the score mid-range.
WEN’s broader alt-data profile also covers web traffic (5.8M monthly visits), quarterly revenue ($570M), and Facebook followers (8.1M). Every signal links to its own page with full history, the WEN technical analysis covers RSI, moving averages, and support and resistance, and the full table of everything AltIndex tracks on WEN is just below.
Wendy's AI Stock Analysis
Wendy's Company is a well-known fast-food chain primarily recognized for its hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, and frosty desserts. The company operates on a franchise model, contributing to its widespread presence globally. Despite stiff competition from other fast-food giants, Wendy's has continued to adapt and innovate, maintaining a loyal customer base.
Analysis generated August 24, 2026.
Recent Wendy's Stock Alerts
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Wendy's | August 27 Price is down by -13.1% in the last 24h. |
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Wendy's | August 25 Reddit mentions are up by 111% in the last 24h. |
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Wendy's | August 24 Trending on Reddit. |
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Wendy's | August 19 Price is up by 6.2% in the last 24h. |
Wendy's Alternative Data
| Alternative Data | Value | 3m Change | Trend |
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| Webpage Traffic | 5.8M | 4.4% | |
| App Downloads | 134K | 15.1% | |
| Job Posts | 541 | 19.7% | |
| LinkedIn Employees | 68K | 6.7% | |
| Employee Recommend | 50 | 3.8% | |
| Business Outlook | 44 | 2.2% | |
| Sentiment | 83 | 6.7% | |
| Reddit Mentions | 42 | 16.7% | |
| X Mentions | 141 | 370.0% | |
| Stocktwits Mentions | 1K | 412.4% | |
| News Mentions | 0 | N/A | |
| Stocktwits Subscribers | 16K | 50.9% | |
| 4chan Mentions | 1 | 0% | |
| X Followers | 3.6M | 0.6% | |
| Instagram Followers | 1.3M | 0% | |
| TikTok Followers | 2.2M | 4.8% | |
| Facebook Followers | 8.1M | 0% | |
| Facebook Engagement | 41K | 196.2% | |
| Threads Followers | 692K | 0% |
About Wendy's (WEN)
The Wendy's Co operates, develops and franchises quick-service restaurants. It offers hamburger, sandwiches and filet of chicken breast sandwiches, chicken nuggets, chili, french fries, baked potatoes, salads, soft drinks, Frosty desserts and kids meals.
| Price | $8.03 |
| Target Price | $387.74 |
| Volume | 63,420,177 |
| Market Cap | $2B |
| Year Range | $6 – $10 |
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
| PE Ratio | 12.5 |
| Analyst Rating | 38% buy |
| Industry | Restaurants |
Latest Wendy's News
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Wendy's CEO Bob Wright outlines turnaround plan after losing No. 2 rankAugust 24 - Quartz India |
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THE WENDY'S COMPANY NAMES TARIQ HASSAN CHIEF MARKETING AND CUSTOMER GROWTH OFFICERAugust 24 - PRNewswire |
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Wendy’s (WEN) New Leadership Confronts A Steep TurnaroundAugust 18 - Yahoo Entertainment |
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Nelson Peltz May Be Preparing to Take Wendy’s Private. What It Means for WEN Stock Investors.August 15 - Barchart.com |
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Wendy's stock soars nearly 20 percent as the fast food giant doubles down on turnaround effortsAugust 12 - Dailymail.com |
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View all earnings →Wendy's Insider Trading Activity
View all →| Suerken Peter J. JR filed to sell 1,204 shares at $0.0. Nov 20 '25 |
| Min John filed to sell 3,005 shares at $0.0. Nov 19 '25 |
| Radkoski Lindsay J. filed to sell 28,956 shares at $0.0. Jun 3 '25 |
| Cook Kenneth M. filed to sell 1,500 shares at $0.0. May 23 '25 |
| O'Brien Matthew Coley filed to sell 85,562 shares at $0.0. May 21 '25 |
Wendy's Congress Trading
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Frequently Asked Questions: Wendy's (WEN)
Wendy's has an AltIndex AI Score of 48/100 (Hold). The score reflects mixed alternative data signals. All investments carry risk.
48/100. The AI Score combines 25+ alternative data signals including job postings, employee sentiment, social media, web traffic, and financials. Scores above 60 = buy, 40–59 = hold, below 40 = sell. Updated daily.
Currently, the price of one share of Wendy's (WEN) stock is $8.03 with a market cap of $2B.
As of today, Wendy's’s PE (Price to Earnings) ratio is 12.5.
View the latest Wendy's insider transactions to see recent buying and selling activity by company executives and directors.
Check the Wendy's congress trading page for the latest disclosed trades by U.S. senators and representatives.
AltIndex tracks 25+ signals including job postings, web traffic, employee sentiment, Reddit mentions, Stocktwits activity, insider transactions, congressional trades, Google Trends, app downloads, and more.
The WEN stock price chart above shows Wendy's’s performance over time alongside its AI Score. Investors can identify patterns, trends, and potential support or resistance levels. View the full Wendy's technical analysis for RSI, moving averages, and more.
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