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Wendy's U.S. business continues to deteriorate, with declining traffic and an ineffective breakfast strategy, leading to a sharp FY 2025 guidance downgrade. International and digital segments show promise, but domestic weakness overshadows these bright spots and limits near-term recovery potential. Technology investments are helping company-operated stores, but franchisee adoption remains uncertain, and overall US sales remain negative.
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SAN CARLOS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Presto, the company that pioneered drive-thru Voice AI, today announced that Michael Chorey, the founder of Wendy's FreshAi, has joined the company to build Presto IQ, the first AI-native dynamic data offering for the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry. In this role, Chorey will work with Presto to grow its drive-thru Voice AI platform and lead the development of the new Presto IQ business unit. Chorey is widely recognized for pioneering AI experiences.
Wendy's franchise-focused, low-capex model drives strong free cash flow, enabling robust dividends and share buybacks, supporting long-term shareholder value. My discounted cash flow analysis suggests a 46% upside, with intrinsic value at $15.22/share versus the current $10.47/share, and a sustainable 5-6% dividend yield. International expansion, strategic closures of underperforming outlets, and ongoing share repurchases position Wendy's for improved growth and profitability.
Wendy's Company WEN posted upbeat earnings for the second quarter on Friday.
Although the revenue and EPS for Wendy's (WEN) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended June 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
Fast food chains are reportedly seeing a decline in their breakfast business as Americans cut back on spending. Executives from Wendy's and McDonald's said this week during earnings calls that their breakfast business is doing worse than other times of day, despite discounts offered by the companies, Bloomberg reported Friday (Aug. 8).
The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 7, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Aaron Broholm - Head of Investor Relations Kenneth Cook - CFO & Interim CEO Suzanne M. Thuerk - Chief Accounting Officer Conference Call Participants Brian Hugh Mullan - Piper Sandler & Co., Research Division Danilo Gargiulo - Sanford C.
Wendy's Co. (NASDAQ: WEN) stock was trading in the green on Friday, after the fast-food chain reported second-quarter earnings that topped analyst expectations despite ongoing weakness in its US business. Wendy's shares gained 3.91% in the session, although the stock gave up most gains and was trading up 1.81% at the time of writing.