Here’s How The Wendy’s (WEN) Beat Expectations, According To Jim Cramer

Published on May 14, 2026 at 3:40 pm by Ramish Cheema in News

We recently published Jim Cramer Revealed His Big AI Investing Fear & Discussed These 20 Stocks. The Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ:WEN) is one of the stocks discussed by Jim Cramer.

The Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ:WEN)’s shares were on Bank of America’s radar on April 24th as it reduced the share price target to $7 from $8 and kept an Underperform rating. The coverage came ahead of the first quarter earnings cycle for the restaurant industry. On May 8th, The Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ:WEN) reported its first-quarter earnings. The firm’s revenue and earnings beat estimates for the quarter. Earlier in the year, JPMorgan had discussed the firm on February 23rd. It also lowered the price target to $7 from $9 and kept a Neutral rating. The bank remarked that The Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ:WEN) was facing operational problems but added that management was committed to solid execution. Cramer discussed the earnings:

“[When asked about Sweetgreen and Wendy’s latest earnings] Okay people actually said that Sweetgreen had a good April. Unbelievable, they’re taking it up. It’s up 6.5. These are the two that a lot of people have said lookout, these companies are in grave financial trouble. This may have been the quarter where they actually distinguished themselves from others.”

Here's How The Wendy’s (WEN) Beat Expectations, According To Jim Cramer