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Wendy's (NASDAQ: WEN - Get Free Report) and Arc Group (OTCMKTS:RLLY - Get Free Report) are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings and valuation. Insider and Institutional Ownership 86.0% of Wendy's shares are

The Wendy's Company is upgraded to Strong Buy, trading at a deep discount despite robust cash flows and a well-covered 8.25% dividend yield. WEN's turnaround strategy includes 5–6% U.S. store closures in 2026, international expansion, and a focus on marketing, value, and quality to drive recovery. 2026 guidance is conservative: flat global sales, Adjusted EBITDA of $460–$480M, and free cash flow of $190–$205M, supporting a ~54% payout ratio.

DUBLIN, Ohio, Feb. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) today issued the following statement regarding the Schedule 13D/A filed by Trian Fund Management, L.P. and certain of its affiliates with the Securities and Exchange Commission:  "The Wendy's Company's Board of Directors and management team regularly review the Company's strategic priorities and opportunities with the goal of maximizing value for all shareholders.

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Hedge-fund titan Nelson Peltz said his firm is looking for ways to boost Wendy's share price. Peltz's firm, Trian Asset Management, made the disclosure in an SEC filing early Wednesday.

The investor's Trian hedge fund firm has spoken with possible financing sources, co‑investors, and strategic partners about potential deals including an acquisition or other major transactions that could give the firm control of Wendy's.

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The Wendy's Company posted its worst U.S. same-store sales in 20 years, lagging peers due to value platform missteps and execution delays. WEN is closing 5–6% of underperforming U.S. stores, recalibrating its Biggie Bag pricing, and prioritizing dividends over debt-funded buybacks. FY 2026 guidance anticipates further EBITDA and EPS declines, with systemwide sales pressured by closures but partially offset by international growth.