UBS analyst Dennis Geiger maintains $The Wendy's Co (WEN.US)$ with a hold rating, and adjusts the target price from $18 to $17.
According to TipRanks data, the analyst has a success rate of 59.3% and a total average return of 6.3% over the past year.
Furthermore, according to the comprehensive report, the opinions of $The Wendy's Co (WEN.US)$'s main analysts recently are as follows:
The firm is optimistic about the future of the U.S. restaurant sector's sales outlook for 2025, anticipating improvements in the macroeconomic backdrop and industry environment. It is expected that margins will enhance for many companies come 2025, influenced by benign food inflation. However, critical factors such as consumer traffic, ongoing labor inflation, and elevated discounting activities will play a vital role in shaping this dynamic.
The start of 2025 for U.S. restaurants is anticipated to maintain a status quo with discretionary sectors still outshining others. Recently, industry comparisons have improved as the consumer base strengthens, comparatives become easier, and overall confidence is on the rise. The expansion is expected to be dominated by the fast casual sector, alongside favorable moves in comps and inflation.
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