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The Wendy's Company is the second-largest burger quick-service restaurant, or QSR, chain in the United States by systemwide sales, with $12.6 billion in 2024, narrowly edging Burger King ($11.5 billion) and clocking in well behind wide-moat McDonald's ($51.1 billion). After divestitures of Tim Hortons (2006) and Arby's (2011), the firm manages just the burger banner, generating sales across a footprint that spanned more than 7,200 total stores in 30 countries as of year-end 2024. Wendy's generates revenue from the sale of hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, and fries throughout its company-owned footprint, through franchise royalty and marketing fund payments remitted by its franchisees, which account for roughly 94% of stores, and through franchise flipping and advisory fees.

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J.P. Morgan analyst Rahul Krotthapalli reiterated a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WEN/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">Neutral rating</a> on the shares of Wendy&#8217;s Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEN#NASDAQ">WEN</a>) with a price target of $17.00.
Wendy&#8217;s first in-person investor update since 2019 featured CEO Kirk Tanner reflecting on his first year and outlining a strategy for the brand&#8217;s turnaround.
With 7,240 units and under $15 billion in global sales, Wendy&#8217;s lags behind competitors like McDonald&#8217;s Corp, KFC, and others, said the analyst.
The company has a less developed international presence, with around 82% of units and 87% of sales in the U.S. This, coupled with a sub-1x sales/investment ratio, has hindered growth.
Wendy&#8217;s international markets, excluding Canada, have struggled to sustain the necessary investments for scaling.
The total free cash flow (FCF) generation for the next four years, accounting for the full capital intensity of the business, is expected to be over $650 million, compared to a comparable outlook of around $700-800 million or the company&#8217;s CFO estimate of $1.1-1.2 billion based on base capital expenditure definitions.
The analyst would have appreciated a more thorough discussion on improving the sales/investment ratio and unit economics, as well as a deeper focus on the crucial role of technology and talent in Wendy&#8217;s brand turnaround.
The focus was on boosting the equity story by revitalizing the business and brand momentum through various topline and operational initiatives.
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According to the analyst, Technology is becoming more standardized, while talent is still scarce in the industry, which is quickly adapting to upskill and enhance all areas of the business using AI.
Attracting and retaining highly skilled engineers and data scientists is challenging, especially when competing with QSR peers with much larger global sales.
Around $150 million in capital expenditure over the next four years is allocated to scaling digital capabilities and modernizing the tech stack to restart growth.
This is also supported by a significant increase in general and administrative (G&amp;A) investments, including a ~$25 million increase in F25, with limited near-term leverage, per the analyst.
The analyst highlighted that investments are being made to speed up the deployment of digital menu boards (currently in ~300 stores), Voice AI-enabled drive-thrus (in ~100 stores), and digital kiosks (handling ~75% of in-store dining transactions).
A new performance matrix is being implemented across the U.S. system, focusing on customer visits/frequency, customer satisfaction, operations, people, and financial excellence, with increased oversight on franchise accountability.
Customer segmentation is driving menu innovation, with new lemonade flavors and formats planned for this summer, targeting the Hispanic (23% of QSR traffic) and Gen Z (21%) cohorts.
The analyst further noted that Families (35% of QSR traffic) are another area of focus as Wendy&#8217;s has lost share in the past few years, which will be a focus area.
Canada leads the international segment, accounting for over 45% of its sales and about 35% of its units. The international business currently represents around 13% of system sales and 18% of units, with plans to grow at an 11% unit CAGR, reaching approximately 2,000 locations (24% of system units) by 2028.
The update lacked a deeper discussion on improving the sales/investment ratio and technology and talent investments, which are crucial for the brand&#8217;s future success and confidence in its growth plans, similar to its modest 3-4% global unit growth target, noted the analyst.
Price Action: WEN shares traded lower by 2.54% at $15.19 at last check Tuesday.
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Analyst Sees Wendy's Playing Catch-Up, Needs Stronger Focus on Tech, Talent & Global Expansion

Citigroup analyst Jon Tower maintains Wendy's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEN#NASDAQ">WEN</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $15.5 to $16.5.

Citigroup Maintains Neutral on Wendy's, Raises Price Target to $16.5

UBS analyst Dennis Geiger maintains Wendy's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEN#NASDAQ">WEN</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $15 to $16.

UBS Maintains Neutral on Wendy's, Raises Price Target to $16

Barclays analyst Jeffrey Bernstein maintains Wendy's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEN#NASDAQ">WEN</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $16 to $17.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Wendy's, Raises Price Target to $17

Wedbush analyst Nick Setyan reiterates Wendy's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEN#NASDAQ">WEN</a>) with a Neutral and maintains $16 price target.

Wedbush Reiterates Neutral on Wendy's, Maintains $16 Price Target

Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Jim Salera reiterates Wendy's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEN#NASDAQ">WEN</a>) with a Equal-Weight and maintains $15 price target.

Stephens & Co. Reiterates Equal-Weight on Wendy's, Maintains $15 Price Target

TD Securities analyst Andrew Charles reiterates Wendy's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEN#NASDAQ">WEN</a>) with a Hold and maintains $16 price target.

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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Global systemwide sales growth</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">2 to 3 percent</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Adj. earnings per share</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$0.98 to $1.02</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Adj. EBITDA</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$550 to $560 million</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$100 to $110 million</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$275 to $285 million</td>
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Wendy's Reaffirms 2025 Outlook, Global Systemwide Sales Growth Of 2% - 3%,
Adj EPS Of $0.98 - $1.02 (Est $1.02)

Wendy's Reveals Long-term Financial Algorithm Of 3-4% Annual Net Unit Growth, 5-6% Annual Systemwide Sales Growth, And 7-8% Annual Adjusted EBITDA Growth

Wendy's To Host Its 2025 Investor Day Today; Outlines Expectations To Add 1,000 Net New Restaurants Globally By 2028

Chick-fil-A's well-known policy of closing on Sundays—a decision rooted in its founder's Christian values—continues to have a significant impact on the fast-food industry. While the brand remains one of the most successful chicken chains in the U.S., its weekly closure creates a vacuum that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/fast-food-stocks">competitors are eager to fill.</a>
What To Know: According to data from Veraset, a location data provider, over a quarter (27.4%) of Chick-fil-A's weekday customers in Atlanta, the chain&#8217;s most popular hub, turn to local eateries when the chain is closed. However, major publicly traded <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/fast-food-restaurants">fast-food brands</a> also benefit from the Sunday void.
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McDonald&#8217;s Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) captures 12.2% of displaced customers, while Wendy&#8217;s Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEN#NASDAQ">WEN</a>) and Burger King, owned by Restaurant Brands International Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QSR#NYSE">QSR</a>), help drive a 16% shift toward burger restaurants. 
Additionally, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>), which offers a fast-casual alternative, benefits from the 8% of Chick-fil-A customers opting for Mexican and Tex-Mex options. Meanwhile, Popeyes—another QSR brand—and KFC, a part of Yum! Brands Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YUM#NYSE">YUM</a>), see an 11.8% boost from chicken lovers looking for a substitute.
What Else: For investors, this data highlights the resilience of these brands and their ability to capitalize on consumer habits. McDonald's, Wendy's and Chipotle in particular have strong Sunday sales, benefiting from Chick-fil-A's absence. That said, the entire quick service restaurant industry in Georgia in February took a hit to foot traffic when compared with last year. Three of the four weeks showed a contraction when compared with the prior year, <a href="https://www.placer.ai/industries/quick-service#Georgia">according to</a> Placer.ai, ranging from down 6.3% in the week of February 17 to up 1.65% in the week of February 24. Georgia&#8217;s performance has only slightly outperformed the nationwide trends. 
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Despite its Sunday closures, Chick-fil-A remains dominant, but its competitors have learned how to turn the weekly day of rest into an opportunity.
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RBC Capital analyst Logan Reich reiterates Wendy's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEN#NASDAQ">WEN</a>) with a Sector Perform and maintains $17 price target.

RBC Capital Reiterates Sector Perform on Wendy's, Maintains $17 Price Target

JPMorgan analyst John Ivankoe gives Wendy&#8217;s Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEN#NASDAQ">WEN</a>) a Neutral rating, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WEN/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">lowering the price forecast to $17 from $20</a>.
Ivankoe stresses the need for improved cash returns from new U.S. units to accelerate growth, as Wendy&#8217;s U.S. units have grown by 1.4% since 2019 but declined by 2.9% since 2014.
The analyst notes that despite a dividend cut to 56 cents from $1, the stock still offers an attractive 4% dividend yield, with over $135 million payment in FY25.
Capital intensity is rising from $170 million in FY24 to $206 million in FY25, driven by increased contributions for new franchise builds in the U.S., from $41 million in FY24 to $70 million in FY25.
Ivankoe forecasts FY25-FY27 estimates based on a new growth strategy, with unit growth around 3%, driving low-single-digit system sales growth. This will result in mid-single-digit EBITDA growth and mid-to-high-single-digit EPS growth, alongside an appropriate return of capital to shareholders.
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Apart from these, the analyst highlights anticipation for the March 6 investor update at Wendy&#8217;s Dublin, Ohio, headquarters, focusing on CEO Kirk Tanner&#8217;s first year and CFO Ken Cook&#8217;s new role.
The analyst notes that 2025 will likely see faster adoption of digital menu boards and kiosks in U.S. stores to improve ordering efficiency. Additionally, the FreshAI voice-enabled drive-through is already in over 100 locations, with plans to expand to 500-600 stores in 2025, Ivankoe adds.
WEN Price Action: Wendy&#8217;s shares are trading lower by 2.29% to $15.55 at publication on Wednesday.
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Wendy's Needs Improved Cash Returns From New US Units To Accelerate Growth, Analyst Says

Ratings for Wendy's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEN#NASDAQ">WEN</a>) were provided by 11 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
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<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
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<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
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<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Wendy's, revealing an average target of $16.09, a high estimate of $19.00, and a low estimate of $14.00. A negative shift in sentiment is evident as analysts have decreased the average price target by 10.86%. 
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<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Wendy's by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>John Ivankoe</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
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<td>Chris O'Cull</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
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<td>Jake Bartlett</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
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<td>Jeffrey Bernstein</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
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<td>Jim Salera</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
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<td>Nick Setyan</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$15.50</td>
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<td>Jim Salera</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
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<td>Christine Cho</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sell</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
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<td>John Glass</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
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<td>Chris O'Cull</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Dennis Geiger</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Wendy's. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of Wendy's compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Wendy's's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Wendy's's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>All You Need to Know About Wendy's</h2>
The Wendy's Company is the second-largest burger quick-service restaurant, or QSR, chain in the United States by systemwide sales, with $12.6 billion in 2024, narrowly edging Burger King ($11.5 billion) and clocking in well behind wide-moat McDonald's ($51.1 billion). After divestitures of Tim Hortons (2006) and Arby's (2011), the firm manages just the burger banner, generating sales across a footprint that spanned more than 7,200 total stores in 30 countries as of year-end 2024. Wendy's generates revenue from the sale of hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, and fries throughout its company-owned footprint, through franchise royalty and marketing fund payments remitted by its franchisees, which account for roughly 94% of stores, and through franchise flipping and advisory fees.
<h3>Wendy's's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Wendy's showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 6.22% as of 31 December, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Consumer Discretionary sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Wendy's's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 8.27%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Wendy's's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 18.3%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Wendy's's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.94%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Wendy's's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 15.78. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
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Beyond The Numbers: 11 Analysts Discuss Wendy's Stock

JP Morgan analyst John Ivankoe assumes Wendy's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEN#NASDAQ">WEN</a>) with a Neutral rating and lowers Price Target of $17.

Initiation

JP Morgan Assumes Wendy's at Neutral, Lowers Price Target of $17

Stifel analyst Chris O'Cull maintains Wendy's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEN#NASDAQ">WEN</a>) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $17 to $16.

Stifel Maintains Hold on Wendy's, Lowers Price Target to $16

Truist Securities analyst Jake Bartlett maintains Wendy's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEN#NASDAQ">WEN</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $22 to $19.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Wendy's, Lowers Price Target to $19

Barclays analyst Jeffrey Bernstein maintains Wendy's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEN#NASDAQ">WEN</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $17 to $16.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Wendy's, Lowers Price Target to $16

Press Releases

As Temperatures Drop Wendy's Spices Up Holiday Meal Planning with $3.99 Spicy Chicken Sandwich In-App Offer

THE WENDY'S COMPANY NAMES KEN COOK CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Sweet Season's Greetings: Wendy's Kicks Off the Countdown to Frosty Key Tags

Wendy's Offers 12 Days of Sweet & Spicy Holiday BOGO Deals Exclusively In-App

The Wendy's Company to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results on February 13, 2025 and Host an Investor Day on March 6, 2025

Earnings

THE WENDY'S COMPANY REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL-YEAR 2024 RESULTS, PROVIDES 2025 OUTLOOK, AND UPDATES ITS CAPITAL ALLOCATION POLICY

Wendy's New Thin Mints Frosty is the Perfect Pairing for Girl Scout Cookie Season Beginning Feb. 21

Wendy's Celebrates Opening of 500th Restaurant in Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (APMEA) Region

Wendy's Unveils Next Chapter of Growth and Announces Long-Term Financial Algorithm at 2025 Investor Day

Nothing Beats Fresh: Wendy's Drops $1 Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger or $1 Double Stack in the App to Fuel Fans Through March Madness

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넬슨 펠츠가 이끄는 헤지펀드 트라이언 펀드 매니지먼트(Trian Fund Management)는 3분기 13F 공시에서 <a href="//www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/11/41772701/trumps-historic-return-7-ways-his-second-term-could-impact-the-us-economy"" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2024년 미국 대통령 선거</a>를 앞두고 주요 기업에 대해 대규모 투자 엑시트 단행했던 포트폴리오 변화를 공개했다.
무슨 일이 있었나:  트라이언 펀드 매니지먼트는 GE 헬스케어 테크놀로지스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEHC#NASDAQ">GEHC</a>)(134만 주), 월트 디즈니(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>)(265만 주), 그리고 렌토킬 이니셜(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTO#NYSE">RTO</a>)(47만 주)에 대한 전체 지분을 매각했다.
이러한 매각은 시장 도전과 거시경제적 압박에 직면한 헬스케어 및 엔터테인먼트와 같은 부문에서 신중한 방향 전환을 시사한다.
또한 트라이언펀드는 몇몇 핵심 보유 종목의 지분을 줄였다. 웬디스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEN#NASDAQ">WEN</a>)에서의 보유 지분을 3% 줄여 3,150만 주에서 3,050만 주로, 그리고 자산운용사 인베스코(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVZ#NYSE">IVZ</a>)에 대한 투자도 15% 줄여 2,720만 주에서 2,310만 주로 축소했다.
가장 큰 감소는 트라이언펀드가 보유 주식을 69% 감소시켜 613,447주로 줄인 올스테이트(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALL#NYSE">ALL</a>)에서 발생했다. 이러한 감소는 최근 시장 변동성과 경제 불확실성의 영향을 받은 섹터에 대한 전략적 긴축을 반영한다.
이 기사도 읽어보세요: <a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/stocks/%EC%97%98%EB%A6%AC%EC%97%87%EC%9D%B4-3%EB%B6%84%EA%B8%B0%EC%97%90-%EC%9B%A8%EC%8A%A4%ED%84%B4-%EB%94%94%EC%A7%80%ED%84%B8-%EC%97%A3%EC%8B%9C%EB%8A%94-%EC%B6%94%EA%B0%80-%EC%94%A8%EB%93%9C%EB%A6%B4/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">엘리엇이 3분기에 웨스턴 디지털, 엣시는 추가; 씨드릴, 블랙라인, NRG 에너지는 축소</a>
기타 사항: 하지만 일부 기업에서는 포지션을 강화했다. 솔벤트럼(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOLV#NYSE">SOLV</a>)의 지분을 536만 주에서 713만 주로 늘렸고, 재너스 헨더슨 그룹(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JHG#NYSE">JHG</a>)과 제너럴 일렉트릭(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>)에서는 보유 지분을 유지했다.
이러한 포지션 증가는 잠재적인 산업 및 금융 부문 성장의 혜택을 받을 수 있는 부문에 대한 트라이언펀드의 자신감과 같은 맥락이다.
트라이언펀드가 3분기에 포트폴리오를 변경한 직후, 2024년 미국 대통령 선거에서 도널드 트럼프의 승리와 함께 상원 공화당 과반수 확보가 확정되었다. 앞으로 법인세 인하, 관세 인상, 친환경 에너지 이니셔티브의 잠재적 후퇴 등 트럼프의 정책 의제는 시장에 큰 영향을 미칠 것으로 예상된다.
전통적인 제조업, 방위, 에너지와 같은 부문은 트럼프 행정부 하에서 특히 산업 및 금융 투자에서 트라이언의 포트폴리오 변화에 따라 이익을 볼 수 있다.
트라이언의 최근 움직임은 트럼프의 백악관 복귀로 인해 변화하는 경제 환경에 대비하는 헤지펀드의 미래지향적 전략을 잘 나타낸다.
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지난 4월부터 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/24/01/36493680/mcdonalds-18-big-mac-meal-goes-viral-again-as-fast-food-minimum-wage-hike-to-20-triggers-fears-of-sk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">캘리포니아</a> 주 내 패스트푸드 직원들은 최저 시급 20달러를 받게 되었다.
이번 달 초부터 시행된 새 법률 덕분에 미국 전역에 60개 이상의 매장을 보유한 캘리포니아의 패스트푸드 체인점들은 그들의 직원들에게 더 많은 임금을 지급해야 한다.
작은 규모의 패스트푸드 점포들은 여전히 시간당 16달러의 주 최저임금을 적용받는다.
가장 큰 상장 패스트푸드 기업들로는 맥도날드(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>); 스타벅스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>); 타코벨(Taco Bell)과 피자헛(Pizza Hut) 및 KFC를 소유하고 있는 얌! 브랜즈 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YUM#NYSE">YUM</a>); 웬디스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEN#NASDAQ">WEN</a>); 버거킹(Burger King)를 소유한 레스토랑 브랜드 인터내셔널(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QSR#NASDAQ">QSR</a>); 치폴레 멕시칸 그릴(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>); 파파 존스 인터내셔널(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PZZA#NASDAQ">PZZA</a>) 그리고 잭인더박스 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JACK#NASDAQ">JACK</a>)) 등이 있다.
4월 1일에 이 법률이 시행된 이후 이 기업들의 많은 주식들이 가치를 잃었다.
더 읽어보기: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/38083611">AI가 패스트푸드 직업을 뺏을까? KFC, 타코벨 운영사 얌 브랜즈가 챗GPT와 비슷한 봇을 운영 계획</a>
캘리포니아에서는 최저임금 인상이 꼭 필요하다고 여겨졌다. 무엇보다, <a href="https://www.rentcafe.com/cost-of-living-calculator/us/ca/">캘리포니아에서의 생활비</a>는 미국 전국 평균보다 약 38% 높다.
일부 패스트푸드 기업들은 직원 근무시간을 줄이고 메뉴 가격을 올리는 방안을 고려하고 있다.
인-앤-아웃 버거(In-N-Out Burger)의 사장 린시 스나이더(<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEN#NASDAQ">Lynsi Snyder</a>)는 투데이(Today)와의 <a href="https://www.today.com/video/in-n-out-burger-president-shares-story-behind-family-run-business-208611397732">인터뷰</a>에서 &#8220;이 가격으로는 인상할 수 없다&#8221;고 말했다.
주로 캘리포니아에 400개 이상의 레스토랑을 소유하고 있는 그녀의 회사는 계속해서 비상장 기업으로 운영되고 있다. 스나이더는 프랜차이즈 모델을 공개하거나 공개할 계획이 없다고 말했다.
그러나 인-앤-아웃은 로스앤젤레스의 매장들에서 햄버거 한 개당 약 25센트씩 가격을 올렸다. 이는 다른 음식점들이 시행했던 가격 인상에 비해 낮은 수치이다.
뉴욕 포스트에 <a href="https://nypost.com/2024/04/11/business/in-n-out-president-lynsi-snyder-went-toe-to-toe-to-keep-menu-prices-down/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">따르면</a>, 로스앤젤레스의 버거킹 한 곳에서는 &#8220;더블 텍사스 와퍼(Double Texas Whopper)&#8221;의 가격이 15.09달러에서 16.89달러로 12% 인상되었다고 한다.
지난해 9월 법이 통과되기도 전에 많은 레스토랑 체인이 임금 인상 준비에 착수했다. 일부 회사에서는 자동화를 전략으로 모색하고 있으며, 이는 2017년 셀프 서비스 주문 키오스크를 통해 시작된 <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/what-self-serve-kiosks-at-mcdonalds-mean-for-cashiers-2017-6">트렌드</a>이다.
인사이더(Insider)에 <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/california-fast-food-minimum-wage-order-kiosks-burger-king-popeyes-2024-4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">따르면</a> 버거킹과 같은 주요 패스트푸드 프랜차이즈들은 새로운 디지털 주문 키오스크를 기존 직원들을 대체하기 위해 사용하고 있다고 한다.
버거킹 경영진은 최근에 발표한 보고서에서 디지털 셀프 서비스 화면과 상호작용할 때 손님들이 보다 큰 식사를 주문하는 경향이 있다고 지적했다.
10월에 캘리포니아 주지사인 개빈 뉴섬(Gavin Newsom)이 해당 법률에 서명한 후 맥도날드의 CEO인 크리스 켐프친스키(Chris Kempczinski)는 회사의 3분기 실적에 대한 통화에서 이 정책이 &#8220;단기간 내 프랜차이즈의 현금흐름에 확실히 타격을 줄 것&#8221;이라고 말했다.
그러나 이 새로운 법의 부차적인 영향은 캘리포니아의 패스트푸드 부문에 더 큰 문제를 일으킬 수도 있다. 잭인더박스(Jack-In-The-Box) 프랜차이즈 소유자는 일요일 비지니스 인사이더(Business Insider)와의 <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/fast-food-california-expensive-diners-could-switch-to-chilis-applebees-2024-4">인터뷰</a>에서 패스트푸드 체인의 가격 상승이 브링커 인터내셔널(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAT#NYSE">EAT</a>) 또는 다인 브랜즈 글로벌(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIN#NYSE">DIN</a>)의 자회사 애플비(Applebee)가 소유한 칠리스(Chili&#8217;s)와 같은 캐주얼 식당의 시장 점유율 손실을 의미할 수 있다고 추측했다.
캐주얼 다이닝 레스토랑은 가격을 변경하지 않고 계속 운영할 수 있다면 이익을 얻을 수 있다.
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by Avi Kapoor
시장이 혼란스럽고 불확실한 시기에 많은 투자자들은 배당수익률이 높은 주식에 관심을 갖곤 한다. 이들은 잉여 현금 흐름이 높고 주주들에게 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments">높은 배당금 지급</a>으로 보상하는 회사인 경우가 많다.
Benzinga(벤징가)의 독자들은 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">분석가 주식 평가</a> 페이지를 방문하여 자신이 좋아하는 주식에 대한 최신 분석가의 의견을 검토할 수 있다. 거래자는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie" target="_blank" rel="noopener">분석 정확도</a>를 포함하여 Benzinga의 광범위한 분석 등급 데이터베이스를 정렬할 수 있다.
아래는 소비자 선택 부문 3개의 고배당 주식에 대해 가장 정확한 분석가들의 평가이다.
<h3>콜스 코퍼레이션 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>)</h3>
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<li>배당 수익률: 7.87%</li>
<li>씨티그룹의 분석가 폴 레주에스(Paul Lejuez)는 2024년 3월 13일 중립적인(Neutral) 평가를 유지하고 주가 목표를 27달러에서 24달러로 낮췄다. 이 분석가의 정확률은 66%이다.</li>
<li>JP모건의 분석가 매튜 보스(Matthew Boss)는 2024년 3월 13일 중립적인(Neutral) 평가를 유지하고 주가 목표를 20달러에서 21달러로 올렸다. 이 분석가의 정확률은 67%이다.</li>
<li>최근 뉴스: 3월 12일, 콜스는 FY23 4분기 매출이 전년 동기 대비 1.1% 감소한 57억 1천만 달러를 기록했다고 보고했다. 이는 분석가 합의 추정치인 57억 천만 달러를 넘어섰다.</li>
</ul>
<h3>웬디스 컴퍼니 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEN#NASDAQ">WEN</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>배당 수익률: 5.36%</li>
<li>JP모건의 분석가 존 이반코(John Ivankoe)는 2024년 2월 21일 주식의 비중확대(Overweight) 평가에서 중립(Neutral) 평가로 하향 조정하고, 주가 목표를 22달러에서 19달러로 낮췄다. 이 분석가의 정확률은 70%이다.</li>
<li>BMO 캐피털의 분석가 앤드류 스트렐지크(Andrew Strelzik)는 2024년 2월 16일 이전에 시장수익률(Market Perform)을 유지하고, 주가 목표를 22달러에서 20달러로 낮췄다. 이 분석가의 정확률은 84%이다.</li>
<li>최근 뉴스: 웬디는 5월 2일 개장 전에 2024년 1분기 재무결과를 발표할 예정이라고 밝혔다.</li>
</ul>
<h3>다인 브랜즈 글로벌 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIN#NYSE">DIN</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>배당 수익률: 4.65%</li>
<li>웨드부시의 분석가 닉 세티안(Nick Setyan)은 2024년 2월 29일 중립(Neutral) 평가를 유지하고 주가 목표를 46달러에서 48달러로 높였다. 이 분석가의 정확률은 84%이다.</li>
<li>파이퍼 샌들러의 분석가 브라이언 멀란(Brian Mullan)은 2023년 11월 2일 중립(Neutral) 평가를 유지하고 주가 목표를 59달러에서 49달러로 크게 낮췄다. 이 분석가의 정확률은 86%이다.</li>
<li>최근 뉴스: 2월 28일 다인 브랜즈 글로벌은 예상을 상회하는 4분기 실적을 발표했다.</li>
</ul>
더 읽어보기: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/04/38142611/bitcoin-surpasses-72-000-lido-dao-emerges-as-top-gainer">비트코인, 7만 2,000달러 돌파; 가장 큰 이익자는 Lido DAO</a>

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