Futures
Access hundreds of perpetual contracts
TradFi
Gold
One platform for global traditional assets
Options
Hot
Trade European-style vanilla options
Unified Account
Maximize your capital efficiency
Demo Trading
Introduction to Futures Trading
Learn the basics of futures trading
Futures Events
Join events to earn rewards
Demo Trading
Use virtual funds to practice risk-free trading
Launch
CandyDrop
Collect candies to earn airdrops
Launchpool
Quick staking, earn potential new tokens
HODLer Airdrop
Hold GT and get massive airdrops for free
Pre-IPOs
Unlock full access to global stock IPOs
Alpha Points
Trade on-chain assets and earn airdrops
Futures Points
Earn futures points and claim airdrop rewards
More
Stifel Lowers its Price Target on The Wendy’s Company (WEN) to $9 and Maintains a Hold rating
Stifel Lowers its Price Target on The Wendy’s Company (WEN) to $9 and Maintains a Hold rating
Jeff Lewis
Tue, February 17, 2026 at 6:54 PM GMT+9 2 min read
In this article:
WEN
+2.89%
The Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ:WEN) is among the 15 Best Small Cap Stocks to Buy According to Wall Street.
Stifel Lowers its Price Target on The Wendy’s Company (WEN) to $9 and Maintains a Hold rating
On February 6, 2026, Stifel analyst Chris O’Cull lowered his price target on The Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ:WEN) to $9 from $11 previously and maintained a Hold rating. The firm said fourth-quarter comparable results across the restaurant space are expected to be strong, with Wendy’s seen as a notable exception that likely continued to struggle.
Other firms also trimmed targets. On February 3, 2026, Citi reduced its price target on The Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ:WEN) to $8 from $9 previously and kept a Neutral rating. Earlier, on January 20, 2026, Morgan Stanley lowered its price target on The Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ:WEN) to $8 from $9 and maintained an Underweight rating as part of its 2026 outlook on restaurants and foodservice distributors.
On January 29, 2026, The Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ:WEN) said it is accelerating growth in Mexico and is seeking an experienced franchise partner to develop locations in Tijuana and Baja California. With more than 40 restaurants already operating in the country, management described Mexico as a strategic hub with long-term potential for more than 400 locations nationwide.
The Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ:WEN) operates and franchises quick-service restaurants in the United States and internationally, with segments spanning U.S. operations, international markets, and global real estate and development.
While we acknowledge the potential of WEN as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you’re looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
READ NEXT: 10 Most Profitable Undervalued Stocks to Buy and 11 Best Mining Stocks to Buy According to Wall Street
Disclosure: None.
Terms and Privacy Policy
Privacy Dashboard
More Info