Wendy's Company (The) (WEN)
WEN moved a median of -0.11% 30 minutes after news, and -0.26% by the close. How WEN actually reacts to news — the realized, point-in-time move the market made, measured across 569 labeled events over the last three years with zero look-ahead.
WEN’s median reaction, across the day.
| Horizon | Median | % positive | Events |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-min | -0.11% | 42% | 569 |
| 30-min | -0.11% | 45% | 569 |
| 60-min | -0.34% | 43% | 569 |
| to close | -0.26% | 44% | 561 |
| Middle 50% of WEN reactions | -0.87% to +0.63% |
|---|---|
| Median reaction (30-min) | -0.11% |
| Measured reactions | 569 |
Half of all Wendy's Company (The) news events land between -0.87% and +0.63% at 30 minutes.
Reaction stats as of 2026-09-21. Newest measured event . Reaction = percent move vs. the price at the news timestamp.
How WEN reacts, by analyst action.
| Event | Events | Median 30-min | % positive | Median to close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst upgrades | 13 | +0.12% | 54% | -0.33% |
| Analyst downgrades | 30 | +0.30% | 83% | +0.10% |
| Coverage initiations | 13 | -0.63% | 23% | -0.11% |
| Rating reiterations | 187 | +0.01% | 50% | -0.00% |
| Price-target raises | 17 | -0.13% | 29% | +0.03% |
| Price-target cuts | 61 | -0.06% | 46% | -0.59% |
Last 3 years, pulled 2026-09-21. Reaction = percent move vs. the price at the news timestamp. Counts and medians only. The same measurement runs across every name in the dataset. See how WEN ranks against every other measured name →
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Recent WEN events, each with its measured reaction.
| Date | Headline | Event | Source | 5-min | To close |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wendy's Company to Report Third Quarter 2026 Results on November 5 | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.41% | +0.81% | |
| The Briad Group Announces Anticipated Grand Opening of First Multi-Brand Circle K Travel Center in Binghamton, New York | Press release | Business Wire | -0.08% | -1.84% | |
| Hi Baby Gorgeous! Wendy's is Officially Serving Lisa Barlow's Baby Gorgeous Meal | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.73% | -6.27% | |
| Wendy's is Serving Up a Frightfully Fun Halloween with Boo! Books and Frosty Frights | Press release | PR Newswire | -1.21% | -4.72% | |
| Nugget Lovers, Rejoice: Get 10-Piece Wendy's Nuggets for Just $1.99 with In-App Offer | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.62% | -0.45% | |
| THE WENDY'S COMPANY NAMES TARIQ HASSAN CHIEF MARKETING AND CUSTOMER GROWTH OFFICER | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.62% | -0.45% | |
| Form 8-K Wendy's Co For: Aug 14 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -0.59% | -0.24% | |
| Form 10-Q Wendy's Co For: Jun 28 | SEC filing · Form 10-Q | SEC EDGAR | -0.60% | — | |
| Form 8-K Wendy's Co For: Aug 07 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | +6.64% | +8.62% | |
| THE WENDY'S COMPANY REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2026 RESULTS | Press release | PR Newswire | +6.64% | +8.62% | |
| Crisp Days Meet Cozy Bites: Wendy's Brings Pub-Worthy Fall Flavor with New and Returning Seasonal Favorites | Press release | PR Newswire | +1.40% | +1.21% | |
| Form 8-K Wendy's Co For: Jul 22 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | +0.40% | +1.73% | |
| Gotta Go Fast! Wendy's Brings Sonic the Hedgehog™ Kids' Meal to the U.S. this Summer | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.59% | +0.90% | |
| $1 Frosty: Where Wendy's Value Meets Everyone's Favorite Summer Treat | Press release | PR Newswire | +0.53% | +4.26% | |
| The Wendy's Company to Report Second Quarter 2026 Results on August 7 | Press release | PR Newswire | +0.13% | -1.44% | |
| Form 8-K Wendy's Co For: Jun 19 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -0.85% | +0.56% | |
| THE WENDY'S COMPANY NAMES STEVE CIRULIS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.85% | +0.56% | |
| Wendy’s Canada Makes it a Big Dill with New Pickle-Packed Lineup | Press release | GlobeNewswire | +2.25% | -0.45% | |
| Form 8-K Wendy's Co For: Jun 04 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | +2.25% | -0.45% | |
| Say 'Bello!' to the Minions & Monsters Meal, Only at Wendy's | Press release | PR Newswire | +0.91% | +1.97% | |
| Wendy's Canada Steps Up to the Plate as the Official Hamburger of the Blue Jays™ | Press release | GlobeNewswire | +0.54% | +1.01% | |
| Form 8-K Wendy's Co For: May 20 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -1.85% | -6.00% | |
| Form S-8 Wendy's Co | SEC filing · Form S-8 | SEC EDGAR | -1.85% | -6.00% | |
| Form 8-K Wendy's Co For: May 17 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -0.40% | -1.02% | |
| Wendy's Appoints Robert D. "Bob" Wright as President and Chief Executive Officer | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.40% | -1.02% | |
| Wendy's Celebrates Its Redhead Roots with NYC Look-alike Contest on World Redhead Day | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.19% | +2.01% | |
| Wendy’s Canada Brings Fresh Flavours to Menus Nationwide with New Strawberry Salad, Watermelon Lemonade and More | Press release | GlobeNewswire | -2.53% | -2.17% | |
| Form 10-Q Wendy's Co For: Mar 29 | SEC filing · Form 10-Q | SEC EDGAR | +1.43% | -3.57% | |
| Form 8-K Wendy's Co For: May 08 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | +0.28% | +1.67% | |
| Wendy's Invites Fans to Round Up for Adoption in Celebration of National Foster Care Month | Press release | PR Newswire | +0.08% | +0.92% | |
| Wendy's Delivers on Fan Cravings with a Lineup of Innovative Spring Menu Items | Press release | PR Newswire | +0.49% | -3.08% | |
| Wendy's Celebrates Opening of 100th Restaurant in the Philippines | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.14% | -0.84% | |
| The Wendy's Company to Report First Quarter 2026 Results on May 8 | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.77% | -3.23% | |
| Wendy's is Giving Away Free Fries and Frosty on Tuesday, April 7 Thanks to One Iconic Slam Dunk | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.56% | -3.09% | |
| Form ARS Wendy's Co For: Dec 28 | SEC filing · Form ARS | SEC EDGAR | +0.53% | +3.35% | |
| Form DEF 14A Wendy's Co For: May 20 | SEC filing · Form DEF | SEC EDGAR | +0.53% | +3.35% | |
| Form DEFA14A Wendy's Co | SEC filing · Form DEFA14A | SEC EDGAR | +0.53% | +3.35% | |
| Wendy's Iconic Spicy Chicken Sandwich Upgrade Brings the Heat That Hits | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.30% | -0.59% | |
| Wendy's Launches DC Rides Kids' Meal featuring 12 Collectible DC Super Heroes, Super-Villains and Rides | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.63% | -0.42% | |
| Wendy's Takes the Court as the Official Dunks Partner of March Madness®, Introducing a New Tournament Ready Dunks Menu | Press release | PR Newswire | -1.19% | -1.40% | |
| Wendy's Invites Fans to Apply to Be First-Ever Chief Tasting Officer by March 30 | Press release | PR Newswire | +0.29% | +1.14% | |
| Daylight Saving Time Stole Your Hour--Wendy's Has the Comfort Food Cure | Press release | PR Newswire | +0.14% | +2.20% | |
| Wendy's to Build More Than 60 New Restaurants in Mexico | Press release | PR Newswire | +0.07% | -3.31% | |
| Quality Doesn’t Compromise: Wendy's Canada Launches New Crispy Chicken Sandwich for Under $4 | Press release | GlobeNewswire | +0.93% | +2.93% | |
| Form 10-K Wendy's Co For: Dec 28 | SEC filing · Form 10-K | SEC EDGAR | +0.39% | -0.52% | |
| Form 8-K Wendy's Co For: Feb 18 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -2.83% | +2.34% | |
| The Wendy's Company Comments on Amended 13D Filing from Trian Partners | Press release | PR Newswire | -2.83% | +2.34% | |
| The Iconic Duo Returns: Wendy's Thin Mints Frosty Is Back with All-New Frosty Fusion | Press release | PR Newswire | -5.03% | -6.67% | |
| Form 8-K Wendy's Co For: Feb 13 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | +8.74% | +5.50% | |
| THE WENDY'S COMPANY REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2025 RESULTS AND PROVIDES 2026 OUTLOOK | Press release | PR Newswire | +8.74% | +5.50% |
Each reaction is the move the market actually made, measured from the news timestamp. Headlines link through to the WEN section they belong to.
Where else WEN is measured.
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How the numbers are made.
How is Wendy's Company (The)'s median reaction calculated?
Every labeled WEN news event is measured from its own timestamp: the last trade before the news is the base price, and the move is read at fixed horizons — 30 minutes of trading, then the close. The median across 569 events is what this page reports. Point-in-time, zero look-ahead: no event borrows information from a later one.
What counts as a positive reaction?
Any event whose price move is above zero at the horizon, relative to the last trade before the news timestamp. 45% of WEN's measured events are up at 30 minutes; the rest close the window flat or negative.
How often is this page updated?
The news table refreshes automatically as new events are labeled and priced. The reaction medians are re-pulled in batches from the dataset — the figures here are as of 2026-09-21.
Does WEN's past reaction predict its next one?
No. These are realized facts about past events, not forecasts. They describe a distribution — they say nothing certain about any future move.