JP Morgan has downgraded Wendy's Co (WEN) to Neutral from Overweight, signaling increased caution regarding the company's outlook. This decision, effective December 2, 2025, may reflect concerns about competitive pressures and market conditions impacting performance.
Wendy's Co operates a system of quick-service restaurants, featuring a menu that includes popular items such as square hamburgers, the Spicy Chicken Sandwich, and the Frosty dessert. The company, headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, employs 4,833 full-time staff and operates over 7,000 restaurants worldwide. As of the latest update, Wendy's shares are priced at $8.37, with a market capitalization of $1.7 billion. The company's trailing twelve months (TTM) price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio stands at 9.04, and it has an earnings per share (EPS) of 0.94.
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