Wendy's Analysts Cut Their Forecasts After Q3 Results - Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN)

Core Insights - Wendy's Company reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings with adjusted earnings per share of 24 cents, surpassing the analyst consensus estimate of 20 cents [1] - Quarterly sales reached $549.516 million, a 3% decline year over year, but exceeded the expected $534.457 million [1] Financial Performance - Comparable sales at company-operated restaurants outperformed the system by 4% during the third quarter [2] - The company reaffirmed its 2025 adjusted EPS outlook at a range of 82 cents to 89 cents, compared to the analyst consensus estimate of 86 cents [2] Stock Performance - Following the earnings announcement, Wendy's shares fell 4.4% to trade at $8.57 [2] Analyst Ratings and Price Targets - TD Cowen analyst Andrew M. Charles maintained a Hold rating and lowered the price target from $11 to $9 [5] - Evercore ISI Group analyst David Palmer maintained an In-Line rating and reduced the price target from $12 to $11 [5] - RBC Capital analyst Logan Reich maintained a Sector Perform rating and cut the price target from $10 to $9 [5]