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Wendy's (WEN, $17.67) slightly beat Q4 earnings, but missed sales estimates

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Momentum Indicator for WEN turns negative, indicating new downward trend

WEN saw its Momentum Indicator move below the 0 level on August 27, 2026. This is an indication that the stock could be shifting in to a new downward move. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 102 similar instances where the indicator turned negative. In 68 of the 102 cases, the stock moved further down in the following days. The odds of a decline are at 67%.

Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for WEN turned negative on August 27, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 49 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In 31 of the 49 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at 63%.

WEN moved below its 50-day moving average on September 08, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where WEN declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 62%.

WEN broke above its upper Bollinger Band on August 12, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Stochastic Oscillator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 3 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an upward trend is expected.

Following a +0.85% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where WEN advanced for three days, in 133 of 263 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 51%.

The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In 66 of 148 cases where WEN Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 45%.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 6 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is seriously undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (12.077) is normal, around the industry mean (5.556). P/E Ratio (11.568) is within average values for comparable stocks, (39.610). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.388) is also within normal values, averaging (1.640). WEN has a moderately high Dividend Yield (0.064) as compared to the industry average of (0.029). P/S Ratio (0.662) is also within normal values, averaging (2.744).

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 13 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 29 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 52 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. WEN’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 100 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. WEN’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 85, placing this stock worse than average.