Wendy's (WEN) Stock Analysis: AI Score & Alternative Data
WEN alt-data: job postings climbing, revenue lagging
Is Wendy's a buy right now? The alternative data leans no. 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 37/100: a Sell. The stock trades at $7.69 with a $1B market cap.
The 90-day pressure points: revenue down 5.3% YoY to $540M, headcount (according to LinkedIn) down 6.5% to 68K employees, and just 43% of employees report a positive business outlook. There are bright spots — job postings up 12.3% to 520 open roles, web traffic up 12.2% to 5.7M monthly visits, and Reddit mentions up 417.2% to 150 a day — but not enough to offset the broader weakness.
WEN’s broader alt-data profile also covers Facebook followers (8.1M), app downloads (176K), and sentiment (89/100). 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, a household name in the fast food industry, is identified by its commitment to quality food and distinctive customer service. The company operates a combination of company-owned and franchise restaurants around the globe, aiming to maintain the freshness and quality of its offerings.
Analysis generated July 24, 2026.
Recent Wendy's Stock Alerts
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Wendy's | August 6 Price is down by -6.6% in the last 24h. |
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Wendy's | July 27 Price is up by 6.4% in the last 24h. |
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Wendy's | July 12 Facebook engagement is up by 218% in the last 24h. |
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Wendy's | July 6 Price is down by -6.2% in the last 24h. |
Wendy's Alternative Data
| Alternative Data | Value | 3m Change | Trend |
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| Webpage Traffic | 5.7M | 12.2% | |
| App Downloads | 176K | 10.1% | |
| Job Posts | 520 | 12.3% | |
| LinkedIn Employees | 68K | 6.5% | |
| Employee Recommend | 51 | 1.9% | |
| Business Outlook | 43 | 4.4% | |
| Sentiment | 89 | 4.3% | |
| Reddit Mentions | 150 | 417.2% | |
| X Mentions | 40 | 33.3% | |
| Stocktwits Mentions | 1K | 66.8% | |
| News Mentions | 2 | N/A | |
| Stocktwits Subscribers | 16K | 53.7% | |
| 4chan Mentions | 1 | 0% | |
| X Followers | 3.6M | 0.7% | |
| Instagram Followers | 1.3M | 0.9% | |
| TikTok Followers | 2.2M | 4.8% | |
| Facebook Followers | 8.1M | 0% | |
| Facebook Engagement | 24K | 6.7% | |
| Threads Followers | 693K | 0.9% |
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 | $7.69 |
| Target Price | $387.74 |
| Volume | 63,420,177 |
| Market Cap | $1B |
| Year Range | $6 – $10 |
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
| PE Ratio | 10.4 |
| Analyst Rating | 38% buy |
| Industry | Restaurants |
Latest Wendy's News
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THE WENDY'S COMPANY REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2026 RESULTSAugust 7 - PRNewswire |
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Wendy's is bringing an international hit to US menusJuly 22 - Biztoc.com |
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$1 Frosty: Where Wendy's Value Meets Everyone's Favorite Summer TreatJuly 16 - PRNewswire |
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Get National French Fry Day deals from McDonald's, Wendy's and moreJuly 10 - Biztoc.com |
'Welcome to Wendy's. Would you like to try a Pinas meal today?'July 5 - USA Today |
Wendy's Earnings & Financial Performance
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
View all →| Politician | Filing Date | Type | Size |
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| No congress trades on file. | |||
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Frequently Asked Questions: Wendy's (WEN)
Wendy's has an AltIndex AI Score of 37/100 (Sell). The score reflects negative alternative data signals. All investments carry risk.
37/100. 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 $7.69 with a market cap of $1B.
As of today, Wendy's’s PE (Price to Earnings) ratio is 10.4.
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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