3 'Underdog Stocks' For The Rest Of 2025
With the S&P 500 Index meandering along at a 1.69% year-to-date return, you can't fault investors looking for some juice out of their portfolios at the mid-point of 2025.
Fiscal Year: January - December
The Wendy's Company (WEN), listed on the NASDAQ, has a market capitalization of $. As of Jul 05, 2025, the stock is trading at $11.68 per share, offering investors a clear view of its current market value. The Wendy's Company is a prominent player in the industry sector, attracting both institutional and retail investors due to its performance and potential.
With a P/E ratio of 12.41, investors can assess the stock's valuation in comparison to its earnings. A P/E ratio is a crucial indicator for value investors, showing whether the stock is over or undervalued relative to its current earnings. The Wendy's Company also offers a dividend yield of 8.56%, making it an attractive option for income-focused investors who seek regular dividends.
Our Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis reveals that The Wendy's Company (WEN) may be undervalued compared to its intrinsic worth. However, to see the exact DCF fair value, please Login or Upgrade for access.
The proprietary SS Score for The Wendy's Company is a unique metric that analyzes the company's financial health and growth potential. The score takes into account critical factors such as revenue growth, net income, free cash flow (FCF) compound annual growth rate (CAGR), the trend of shares outstanding, and the debt-to-FCF ratio. This helps investors to make a more informed decision, as an undervalued stock might still have poor financial fundamentals.
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The Price to Free Cash Flow (P/FCF) ratio for The Wendy's Company is 9.12, offering insights into how much investors are paying for the company's free cash flow. A lower P/FCF ratio typically suggests that the stock is undervalued, while a higher ratio may indicate overvaluation.
In summary, The Wendy's Company (WEN) has shown consistent financial performance, as illustrated by the financial charts above, which track its revenue growth, net income, free cash flow, and shares outstanding over the past several years. These metrics provide investors with key insights into the company's past and projected future performance. Investors should use the SS Score alongside the DCF Fair Value to make better-informed decisions about whether to buy or hold the stock.
*This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Always read the company's 10-K filings and do your own research before making any investment decisions.
Whether The Wendy's Company (WEN) is a good stock to buy depends on various factors, including its financial health, market conditions, and your investment strategy. Our analysis indicates that the stock may be undervalued compared to its intrinsic value. However, it is important to assess the SS Score and review the company's fundamentals before making any investment decisions.
The fair value of The Wendy's Company (WEN) is determined through our Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis. This value represents the intrinsic worth of the stock based on its expected future cash flows. To view the specific fair value, consider subscribing to our service for complete access.
The SS Score is a proprietary financial quality metric that assesses factors such as revenue growth, net income, free cash flow growth, and debt levels. It helps investors evaluate the overall financial health of The Wendy's Company. To access the full SS Score, consider upgrading your subscription.
The Wendy's Company is a significant player in the industry sector, with a market capitalization of $ and a competitive P/E ratio of 12.41. Investors should compare these metrics with industry peers to gauge whether The Wendy's Company is outperforming or underperforming within its sector.
With the S&P 500 Index meandering along at a 1.69% year-to-date return, you can't fault investors looking for some juice out of their portfolios at the mid-point of 2025.
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Wendy's Co WEN shares were rising in early trading on Monday, despite the company announcing on Friday downbeat first-quarter sales.
Wendy's Co WEN reported downbeat sales for the first quarter on Friday.
Fast food chain Wendy's is expecting customers to feel financial pressure for the remainder of the year. To that end, the website Nation's Restaurant News reported Friday (May 2), the company is leani...
Wendy's (WEN) is the latest fast-food chain to express wariness about the months ahead, trimming its earnings outlook for the year and saying sales in 2025 may fall year-over-year.
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Wendy's cut its sales and profit outlook for the year, citing trend shifts in the current consumer environment.
Global systemwide sales were $3.4 billion, a decrease of 1.1% Added 68 net new restaurants and remain on track to deliver full-year net unit growth of 2-3% Increased global digital sales mix to a reco...
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DUBLIN, Ohio , April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) will release its first quarter 2025 results before the market opens on Friday, May 2. The Company will host a conference ...
Many restaurant stocks are suffering as investors continue to feel uneasy about the U.S. economy and question how much consumers are willing to spend eating out.
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A year into his tenure as Wendy's (WEN) CEO, Kirk Tanner is looking beyond the iconic square burger to inject new energy into the 55-year-old restaurant chain. In an increasingly competitive fast-food...
Kirk Tanner, Wendy's CEO, discusses collaborating with different brands saying, "Connecting in culture is so important."
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J.P. Morgan analyst Rahul Krotthapalli reiterated a Neutral rating on the shares of Wendy's Co WEN with a price target of $17.00.
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Wendy's issued a target of global sales between $17.5 billion and $18 billion for 2028. It also guided for its total number of restaurants to sit between 8,100 and 8,300 in three years time.
Shares plans to update core menu items and launch impactful innovation to meet consumer preferences and win in fast growing segments Details increased investments in technology and operations to enhan...
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Below estimates were sourced from SimplyWallSt and are intended for educational purposes only as a baseline for the analysis.
Year | FCF Estimate | % | # Analysts |
---|---|---|---|
2025 | 261.18M | 0.10% | Est @0.1% |
2026 | 261.43M | 0.10% | Analyst x4 |
2027 | 323.00M | 23.55% | Analyst x1 |
2028 | 341.68M | 5.78% | Est @5.8% |
2029 | 357.92M | 4.75% | Est @4.8% |
2030 | 371.45M | 3.78% | Est @3.8% |
2031 | 383.73M | 3.31% | Est @3.3% |
2032 | 395.16M | 2.98% | Est @3.0% |
2033 | 406.01M | 2.75% | Est @2.7% |
2034 | 415.78M | 2.41% | Est @2.4% |
Below are the FCF estimates with the discount factor and the calculated present value with the terminal value that led the results above.
Year | FCF | Discount Factor | PV of Future FCF |
---|---|---|---|
2023A | 260.40M | 1.00 | 260.40M |
2024A | 260.92M | 1.00 | 260.92M |
2025E | 261.18M | 1.07 | 244.41M |
2026E | 261.43M | 1.14 | 228.94M |
2027E | 323.00M | 1.22 | 264.70M |
2028E | 341.68M | 1.30 | 262.04M |
2029E | 357.92M | 1.39 | 256.87M |
2030E | 371.45M | 1.49 | 249.47M |
2031E | 383.73M | 1.59 | 241.17M |
2032E | 395.16M | 1.70 | 232.41M |
2033E | 406.01M | 1.82 | 223.46M |
2034E | 415.78M | 1.94 | 214.15M |
Terminal | 9.77B | 1.94 | 5.03B |
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