These 5 Hated Dividend Stocks Are Yielding Up To 15.6%

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Forbes • Feb 21, 2026

Wendy's Stock Pulls Back Friday After Activist Spark

Shares of Wendy's Co (NASDAQ: WEN) are trading lower Friday, giving back part of Wednesday's sharp bounce that followed a fresh Schedule 13D amendment from activist investor Trian Fund Management. The pullback comes just days after the stock sank to a six-year low on weak guidance.

Benzinga • Feb 20, 2026

Wendy's: The Market Hates The Reset - I'm Buying It

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.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 20, 2026

Wendy's shares soar 15% after billionaire Nelson Peltz says stock is undervalued

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.

New York Post • Feb 18, 2026

Why Wendy's Long-Slumping Stock Rebounded in a Big Way on Wednesday

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 Motley Fool • Feb 18, 2026

Wendy's Stock Surges After Billionaire Nelson Peltz Calls It Undervalued

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Forbes • Feb 18, 2026

Wendy's Stock Rebounds From Multi-Year Low After Peltz Says Shares Are Undervalued

Shares of Wendy's Co (NASDAQ:WEN) are bouncing Wednesday after a fresh Schedule 13D amendment from activist investor Trian Fund Management signaled the firm sees significant upside. The move higher comes just a day after the stock sank to a six-year low on weak guidance and heavy Wall Street skepticism.

Benzinga • Feb 18, 2026

The Wendy's Company Comments on Amended 13D Filing from Trian Partners

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.

PRNewsWire • Feb 18, 2026

Wendy's: Struggles In A McValue World

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.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 18, 2026

Why Wendy's Stock Tanked on Tuesday

A clutch of analysts reduced their price targets on the fast-food industry stalwart. This wasn't a coincidence; the moves came on the heels of the latest earnings report.

The Motley Fool • Feb 17, 2026