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While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Wendy's (WEN) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended March 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

The Wendy’s Company will release earnings for its first quarter before the opening bell on Friday, May 8. Analysts expect the company to report quarterly earnings of 10 cents per share, down from 20 cents per share in the year-ago...

Consumer stocks were higher late Friday afternoon, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sec

Wendy’s first-quarter earnings reveal a net loss of 174 U.S. restaurants since late last year, but the chain will build 1,000 more in China over the next decade.

KeyBanc analyst Eric Gonzalez lowered his price target on McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) to $330 from $345 while maintaining an Overweight rating. The price target cut follows McDonald’s Q1 2026 earnings and reflects April softness that the firm characterized as “likely transitory” due largely to a tough year-over-year (YoY) comparison. For prudent investors, this analyst downgrade reads ... KeyBanc Cuts McDonald’s Price Target to $330 as April Softness Tests the Recovery Thesis

Market Catalysts host Julie Hyman takes a look at some of Friday's trending tickers and stories. CoreWeave (CRWV) stock is sinking after the company issued weak revenue guidance. IREN (IREN) stock is surging on news that Nvidia (NVDA) is investing up to $2.1 billion in the company. Rocket Labs (RKLB) stock is skyrocketing on the company's strong quarterly sales numbers. Wendy's (WEN) stock is on the rise after the company beat Wall Street's earnings estimates.

The fast-food chain’s same-store sales fell 7.8% in the first quarter, but it also reached a deal for 1,000 locations in China

The fast-food chain beat adjusted EPS and revenue estimates but U.S. same-restaurant sales dropped 7.8% in what interim CEO Ken Cook called an early-stage turnaround

Wendy’s Co (NASDAQ:WEN) shares climbed 4. 3% in premarket trading after the restaurant chain reported first-quarter earnings ahead of Wall Street forecasts, despite continued weakness in its domestic operations.

Wendy's (WEN) reiterated its full-year outlook on Friday as the fast food chain's fiscal first-quart

Wendy's (WEN) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +16.39% and +2.88%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Investing.com -- Wendy's Co (NASDAQ:WEN) reported first-quarter results that exceeded Wall Street expectations, sending shares up 4.3% premarket despite ongoing challenges in its U.S. business.

Wendy’s recorded higher revenue in the first quarter, as it works to return to sales growth at its U.S. restaurants.

Wendy’s recorded higher revenue in the first quarter, as it works to return to sales growth at its U.S. restaurants.

Fast-food chain Wendy’s (NASDAQ:WEN) reported Q1 CY2026 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 3.3% year on year to $540.6 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.12 per share was 25.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Texas Roadhouse (TXRH) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +0.13% and -0.06%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Game on, Egg McMuffin.

WEN reports Q1 2026 results on May 8: Project Fresh, Biggie Deals and digital growth face beef-and-labor inflation, pressuring margins.

The ONE Group Hospitality (STKS) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -266.67% and -2.55%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

The fast-food burger sector has faced economic challenges over the last year that have led major chains, such as A&W Restaurants, to close locations. A significant issue for burger chains was mixed sales results over the last year. The leading fast-food burger chain is enjoying another year of ...

For decades, McDonald's has set the standard for kids' meals in the fast-food industry, and despite repeated efforts, competitors have struggled to replicate its success. The Happy Meal is more than just a bundle offering; it is a global brand asset. Through strategic partnerships with recognized ...

ON Semiconductor, Pfizer, Uber, McDonald’s, and many more will report earnings this week. Economic releases will include the April jobs report and purchasing managers index.

April jobs numbers come after hiring rose more than expected in March.

Wendy's (WEN) is drawing fresh attention after announcing its 100th restaurant in the Philippines, a milestone that puts the chain deeper into a quick service market with rapidly expanding customer traffic. See our latest analysis for Wendy's. Despite the milestone in the Philippines, Wendy's recent share price performance has been weak, with the stock at US$6.70, a year-to-date share price return of around an 18% decline, and a 1-year total shareholder return of about a 43% loss, suggesting...

McDonald's most impressive feat is not that it rose to the top of the fast-food chain; it's that it managed to stay there. The chain was founded in 1940, but its true rise to prominence came in the 1970s. It was a simple model based on offering hot food quickly with an experience that was the same ...

Wendy's (WEN) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

The fast food brand is in the middle of a turnaround effort to shed low-performing restaurants. Some states are being hit harder than others.

McDonald's, KFC, Taco Bell, Wendy's and Burger King are launching crafted drinks with boba and cold foam to cash in on the trend.

The fast-food burger sector is facing a significant downsizing of store locations as major chains have revealed plans to close hundreds of restaurants. One of the largest burger chains, Wendy's, said it plans to close 5%-6% of its 5,831 U.S. restaurant locations listed on its website, or about 292 ...

Fast food chains, thirsty for new ways to grow, are amping up their beverage offerings. McDonald’s said Tuesday it will launch six crafted beverages in U.S. restaurants on May 6. It’s joining other chains, like KFC, Wendy’s and Taco Bell, that have elevated their drinks in order to lure customers away from rivals like Starbucks and Dutch Bros.