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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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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Centene</h3>
Year-to-Date Performance: -8.96% as of June 20, 2025
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wendy's</h3>
Year-to-Date Performance: -30.49%
Benzinga Value Rating: 40.88
Buckley's favorite underdog stock is the iconic fast-food chain, Wendy&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEN#NASDAQ">WEN</a>).
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Pivoting to a more efficient digital operation should help Wendy&#8217;s, too.
"While the fast-food industry faces challenges with reduced foot traffic, Wendy&#8217;s focus on meal deals and growing its digital and delivery platforms caters directly to current consumer preferences for convenience and value," he added.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Eli Lilly</h3>
Year-to-Date Performance: 1.69%
Benzinga Quality Rating: 89.63
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15 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Wendy's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEN#NASDAQ">WEN</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<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>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Wendy's, revealing an average target of $14.8, a high estimate of $21.00, and a low estimate of $13.00. A 9.04% drop is evident in the current average compared to the previous average price target of $16.27. 
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<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
The perception of Wendy's by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Jim Salera</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Strelzik</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alton Stump</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeffrey Bernstein</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jake Bartlett</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Ivankoe</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Glass</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jim Salera</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Charles</td>
<td>TD Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jim Salera</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dennis Geiger</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeffrey Bernstein</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jake Bartlett</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris O'Cull</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jim Salera</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Wendy's. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Wendy's compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Wendy's's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Wendy's's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Discovering Wendy's: A Closer Look</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>Financial Milestones: Wendy's's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Revenue Growth: Wendy's's revenue growth over a period of 3M has faced challenges. As of 31 March, 2025, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -2.11%. This indicates a decrease 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 financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 7.49%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Wendy's's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 20.14%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Wendy's's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of 0.79%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 31.3, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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Forecasting The Future: 15 Analyst Projections For Wendy's

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 $14 price target.

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Stephens & Co. Reiterates Equal-Weight on Wendy's, Maintains $14 Price Target

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Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
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<tr>
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<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/06/25</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$62.1K</td>
<td>24.3K</td>
<td>193.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIVN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/13/25</td>
<td>$14.50</td>
<td>$79.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$29.0K</td>
<td>10.8K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
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<tr>
<td>WEN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$47.0K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/13/25</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$82.0K</td>
<td>39</td>
<td>626</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CHWY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/13/25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$29.9K</td>
<td>121</td>
<td>425</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$25.7K</td>
<td>70</td>
<td>95</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$33.6K</td>
<td>344</td>
<td>42</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BKNG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/06/25</td>
<td>$5645.00</td>
<td>$30.4K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DRI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$28.8K</td>
<td>476</td>
<td>29</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 296 contract(s) at a $300.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $62.1K, with a price of $209.0 per contract. There were 24305 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 193767 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RIVN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on June 13, 2025. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $14.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 22 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $79.0K, with a price of $79.0 per contract. There were 1234 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2046 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 168 day(s) on November 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.0K, with a price of $29.0 per contract. There were 10858 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1611 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WEN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEN#NASDAQ">WEN</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 168 day(s) on November 21, 2025. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.0K, with a price of $47.0 per contract. There were 2110 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1007 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LULU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 7 day(s) on June 13, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $260.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $82.0K, with a price of $820.0 per contract. There were 39 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 626 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CHWY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHWY#NYSE">CHWY</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on June 13, 2025. This event was a transfer of 285 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.9K, with a price of $105.0 per contract. There were 121 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 425 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 14 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $340.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.7K, with a price of $1285.0 per contract. There were 70 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 95 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 70 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 40 contract(s) at a $240.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.6K, with a price of $840.0 per contract. There were 344 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 42 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be neutral, is expiring today. Parties traded 5 contract(s) at a $5645.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.4K, with a price of $6085.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 30 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DRI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DRI#NYSE">DRI</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 42 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 27 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.8K, with a price of $1070.0 per contract. There were 476 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 29 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
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10 Consumer Discretionary Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

Looking into the current session, Wendy's Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEN#NASDAQ">WEN</a>) shares are trading at $11.87, after a 2.50% spike. Moreover, over the past month, the stock spiked by 1.36%, but in the past year, decreased by 30.05%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is undervalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

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<h3>Wendy's P/E Compared to Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 70.62 in the Hotels, Restaurants &amp; Leisure industry, Wendy's Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 12.32. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

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In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

Intraday Update

A Look Into Wendy's Inc's Price Over Earnings

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
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<thead>
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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/23/25</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$77.1K</td>
<td>21.7K</td>
<td>128.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/23/25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$37.8K</td>
<td>36.2K</td>
<td>15.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LCID</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/30/25</td>
<td>$3.00</td>
<td>$25.8K</td>
<td>10.6K</td>
<td>14.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETSY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$25.0K</td>
<td>28.0K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAVA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$32.9K</td>
<td>668</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$99.8K</td>
<td>31.4K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$46.1K</td>
<td>8.8K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EBAY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$72.50</td>
<td>$49.0K</td>
<td>911</td>
<td>135</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WEN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$30.2K</td>
<td>491</td>
<td>110</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FIVE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$39.2K</td>
<td>80</td>
<td>90</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on May 23, 2025. This event was a transfer of 78 contract(s) at a $350.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $77.1K, with a price of $985.0 per contract. There were 21780 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 128182 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on May 23, 2025. This event was a transfer of 700 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.8K, with a price of $54.0 per contract. There were 36275 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 15084 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LCID (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on May 30, 2025. Parties traded 1832 contract(s) at a $3.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 24 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.8K, with a price of $14.0 per contract. There were 10654 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 14013 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ETSY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 31 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.0K, with a price of $125.0 per contract. There were 28020 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5708 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CAVA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAVA#NYSE">CAVA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 70 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.9K, with a price of $470.0 per contract. There were 668 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2405 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 497 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $99.8K, with a price of $201.0 per contract. There were 31497 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2341 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 185 day(s) on November 21, 2025. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 49 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.1K, with a price of $46.0 per contract. There were 8826 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1019 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding EBAY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 122 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $72.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.0K, with a price of $490.0 per contract. There were 911 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 135 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WEN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEN#NASDAQ">WEN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 241 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 110 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.2K, with a price of $275.0 per contract. There were 491 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 110 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FIVE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVE#NASDAQ">FIVE</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 59 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 36 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.2K, with a price of $1092.0 per contract. There were 80 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 90 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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In a new SEC filing on May 6, it was revealed that Pringle, President at Wendy's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEN#NASDAQ">WEN</a>), executed a significant exercise of company stock options.
What Happened: Pringle, President at Wendy's, exercised stock options for 136,819 shares of WEN stock. This information was disclosed in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000030697/000112760225013489//Archives/edgar/data/30697/000112760225013489/0001127602-25-013489-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Tuesday. The exercise price of the options was $9.98 per share.
The Wednesday morning update indicates Wendy's shares up by 0.51%, currently priced at $11.93. At this value, Pringle's 136,819 shares are worth $267,257.
<h3>All You Need to Know About Wendy's</h3>
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 Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Revenue Growth: Wendy's's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 31 March, 2025, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -2.11%. This indicates a decrease 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.
Evaluating Earnings Performance:
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<li>
Gross Margin: The company sets a benchmark with a high gross margin of 28.27%, reflecting superior cost management and profitability compared to its peers.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): With an EPS below industry norms, Wendy's exhibits below-average bottom-line performance with a current EPS of 0.2.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: Wendy's's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 31.3. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
Valuation Metrics: A Closer Look
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<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Wendy's's P/E ratio of 12.63 is below the industry average, suggesting the stock may be undervalued.
</li>
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The current P/S ratio of 1.08 is below industry norms, suggesting potential undervaluation and presenting an investment opportunity for those considering sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): Wendy's's EV/EBITDA ratio at 10.86 suggests potential undervaluation, falling below industry averages.
</li>
</ul>
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.
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<h3>Illuminating the Importance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Insider transactions contribute to decision-making but should be supplemented by a comprehensive investment analysis.
Exploring the legal landscape, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as stipulated by Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This encompasses executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are required to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Highlighted by a company insider's new purchase, there's a positive anticipation for the stock to rise.
But, insider sells may not necessarily indicate a bearish view and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Insider Transaction Codes</h3>
When analyzing transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> tend to focus on those in the open market, detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase,while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Insider Activity Update: Abigail Pringle Executes Options Exercise, Resulting In $267K At Wendy's

BMO Capital analyst Andrew Strelzik maintains Wendy's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEN#NASDAQ">WEN</a>) with a Market Perform and lowers the price target from $17 to $15.

BMO Capital Maintains Market Perform on Wendy's, Lowers Price Target to $15

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<li>Leerink Partners analyst David Risinger downgraded Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRTX#NASDAQ">VRTX</a>) from Outperform to Market Perform and cut the price target from $550 to $503. Vertex Pharmaceuticals shares closed at $500.19 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VRTX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Wendy&#8217;s Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEN#NASDAQ">WEN</a>) shares were rising in early trading on Monday, despite the company announcing on Friday <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45197309/these-analysts-cut-their-forecasts-on-wendys-after-q1-results">downbeat first-quarter sales</a>.
The announcement came amid an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">exciting earnings season</a>. Here are some key analyst takeaways.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Truist Securities On Wendy&#8217;s</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/589dc33d43eaaa000122c591/jake-bartlett">Analyst Jake Bartlett</a> maintained a Buy rating, while reducing the price target from $17 to $16.
Wendy&#8217;s reported first-quarter adjusted EBITDA of $124.5 million, beating consensus of $122.1 million, Bartlett said in a note. He added, however, that U.S. same-store sales declined by 2.8%, worse than consensus of down 1.6%, while restaurant-level margins (RLM) of 14.3% also missed Street expectations of 14.5%.
US same-store sales decelerated sharply from the fourth quarter's 4.1% "due to adverse weather in January and February and a sharp macro pull-back in demand in March," the analyst wrote. Although management lowered their full-year systemwide sales growth guidance to -2% to flat, their prior projection of +2% to +3%, the company's "solid marketing plan" could partially offset macro headwinds, the analyst further stated.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">RBC Capital Markets On Wendy&#8217;s</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/6645dc02eba8c50001257ef4/logan-reich">Analyst </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/6645dc02eba8c50001257ef4/logan-reich">Logan Reich</a> reiterated a Sector Perform rating with a price target of $14.
Wendy&#8217;s reported mixed results for the first quarter, with U.S. same-store sales being impacted by consumer softness, which seems to have continued into April, Reich said. While weather impacted sales during the first two months of the year, same-store sales "inflected to positive territory exiting February following the Thin Mint Frosty launch on 2/21," he added.
The deterioration in consumer sentiment and spending prompted management to lower their full-year guidance, the analyst stated. The guidance for company-owned margins were lowered by 100 basis points to 15%, "which could be partially attributed to tariffs in addition to softer top-line," he further wrote.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Stephens On Wendy&#8217;s</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/6495598a08348c00019c0ae9/jim-salera">Analyst Jim Salera</a> reaffirmed an Equal-weight rating and price target of $14.
Wendy&#8217;s total revenue of $523.5 million came in short of the consensus of $526.5 million, Salera said. The company's global same-store sales declined by 2.1%, worse than consensus of down 1%, he added.
The guidance reduction implies "softer same-store sales given the weaker-than-expected macro backdrop," the analyst wrote. Management lowered their 2025 earnings guidance to 92 cents-98 cents per share, from its prior projection of 98 cents-$1.02 per share, he further stated.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">KeyBanc Capital Markets On Wendy&#8217;s</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/58e64302b85e9300014c97e6/eric-gonzalez">Analyst Eric Gonzalez</a> maintained a Sector Weight rating on the stock.
Wendy's same-store sales growth fell short of expectations, "as weather and declining consumer sentiment weighed on domestic trends, Gonzalez said. The trends are expected to remain in the low-to-middle single-digit range in the current quarter, he added.
"As such, the Company lowered its full-year outlook for system sales, EBITDA, and EPS, which assumes the current industry malaise persists," the analyst wrote. Wendy's is planning menu innovation, brand collaborations and other initiatives that could boost momentum in the second half of the year, he further stated.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Oppenheimer On Wendy&#8217;s</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/590b5cc4290fa700017b6a59/christopher-glynn">Analyst Brian Bittner</a> reiterated a Perform rating on the stock.
Wendy&#8217;s trimmed its 2025 EBITDA outlook to $530-$545 million, bringing it lower than Street expectations of $546 million, Bittner said. "This reflects a softer macro backdrop management has incorporated into its outlook for the remainder of the year," he wrote.
Although same-store sales turned positive in late February and early March, trends turned negative thereafter due to the uncertain macro, the analyst stated. Management&#8217;s new guidance reflects that the macro backdrop could remain soft for the rest of 2025, he added.
WEN Price Action: Shares of Wendy&#8217;s had risen by 1.79% to $12.78 at the time of publication on Monday.
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Analyst Color

Wendy's Mixes Weak Sales With A Side Of Resilience: Fast-Food Restaurant Has 'Solid Marketing,' Menu Innovation Plans, Says Analyst

Loop Capital analyst Alton Stump 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 $26 to $21.

Loop Capital Maintains Buy on Wendy's, Lowers Price Target to $21

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 $14 to $13.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Wendy's, Lowers Price Target to $13

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 $17 to $16.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Wendy's, Lowers Price Target to $16

WIIM

Wendy's shares are trading higher after JPMorgan upgraded the stock to Overweight despite cutting its price target to $15.

Wendy's Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEN#NASDAQ">WEN</a>) reported downbeat sales for the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WEN/earnings">first quarter on Friday</a>.
The company posted a first-quarter 2025 sales decline of 2.1% year-on-year to $523.47 million, missing the analyst consensus estimate of $525.41 million. Adjusted EPS of 20 cents was in-line with the consensus estimate.
&#8220;We continued to deliver for our customers during the first quarter. In the U.S. we held both traffic and dollar share in a challenging consumer environment, and in our International business we grew systemwide sales by 8.9%,&#8221; said President and CEO Kirk Tanner.
Wendy&#8217;s lowered FY25 adjusted EPS outlook from 98 cents-$1.02 to 92 cents-98 cents. WEN sees FY25 global systemwide sales growth of (-2.0%) – flat. The company expects FY25 adjusted EBITDA of $530 million – $545 million.
Wendy&#8217;s shares gained 0.4% to trade at $299.95 on Monday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on Wendy&#8217;s following earnings announcement.
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<li>Morgan Stanley analyst John Glass maintained Wendy&#8217;s with an Underweight rating and lowered the price target from $14 to $13.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst John Ivankoe upgraded Wendy&#8217;s from Neutral to Overweight but lowered the price target from $17 to $15.</li>
<li>Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Jim Salera reiterated Wendy&#8217;s with an Equal-Weight rating and maintained a $14 price target.</li>
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Earnings

These Analysts Cut Their Forecasts On Wendy's After Q1 Results

Morgan Stanley analyst John Glass maintains Wendy's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEN#NASDAQ">WEN</a>) with a Underweight and lowers the price target from $14 to $13.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Underweight on Wendy's, Lowers Price Target to $13

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<li>BMO Capital raised the price target for McDonald&#8217;s Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) from $340 to $345. BMO Capital analyst Andrew Strelzik reiterated an Outperform rating. McDonald&#8217;s shares closed at $311.96 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MCD/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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<li>JP Morgan cut The Wendy&#8217;s Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEN#NASDAQ">WEN</a>) price target from $17 to $15. JP Morgan analyst John Ivankoe upgraded the stock from Neutral to Overweight. Wendy&#8217;s shares closed at $12.55 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WEN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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<li>Canaccord Genuity analyst Brian McNamara upgraded Worthington Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOR#NYSE">WOR</a>) from Hold to Buy and boosted the price target from $54 to $67. Worthington Enterprises shares closed at $51.99 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WOR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>HSBC analyst Stephen Bersey upgraded Twilio Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWLO#NYSE">TWLO</a>) from Reduce to Hold and raised the price target from $77 to $99. Twilio shares closed at $100.11 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TWLO/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst John Ivankoe upgraded the rating for The Wendy&#8217;s Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEN#NASDAQ">WEN</a>) from Neutral to Overweight but lowered the price target from $17 to $15. Wendy&#8217;s shares closed at $12.55 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WEN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Upgrades

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Market-Moving News for May 5th

JP Morgan analyst John Ivankoe upgrades Wendy's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEN#NASDAQ">WEN</a>) from Neutral to Overweight and lowers the price target from $17 to $15.

JP Morgan Upgrades Wendy's to Overweight, Lowers Price Target to $15

Press Releases

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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.
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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.
이제 읽어보세요: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/37407897">웬디스 ‘다이나믹 프라이싱&#8217; 코멘트, 대중의 불만과 엘리자베스 워렌의 비판 이후 명확해졌다</a>
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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>
<ul>
<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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