Wendy’s(US:WEN) ZACKS·2025-06-23 13:01Company Overview - Wendy's shares increased by 6% to close at $12.01, supported by higher trading volume compared to normal sessions, following a 1.5% loss over the past four weeks [1] - The stock's recent rally is attributed to investor optimism regarding Wendy's innovation-led growth strategy and digital upgrades, including the "100 Days of Summer" campaign and AI technology expansion [2] Financial Performance - Wendy's is expected to report quarterly earnings of $0.26 per share, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 3.7%, with revenues projected at $557.59 million, down 2.3% from the previous year [3] - The consensus EPS estimate for Wendy's has remained unchanged over the last 30 days, indicating that stock price movements may not sustain without trends in earnings estimate revisions [4] Industry Context - Wendy's holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), similar to Cheesecake Factory, which closed 1.8% higher at $59.99 and has returned 12.6% over the past month [5] - Cheesecake Factory's consensus EPS estimate has decreased by 0.9% over the past month to $1.05, also reflecting a year-over-year decline of 3.7% [6]