Decline depth
-31.9%
From rolling 252-day high of $11.92, 324d ago.
Past the 30% Amber threshold.
-31.9%
from rolling 252-day high of $11.92 set 2025-06-24 · 324d ago
Current
$8.11
Decline depth
-31.9%
Decline σ
1.2σ
TFC
2/5 bearish
Rolling 252-day high
Up day
Down day
Last 90 trading days · data from Alpaca
Structural break signals
WEN qualifies for the Amber List on decline depth.
Time-frame continuity
2/5 bearish
Latest bar across daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly/yearly time frames. A bar counts as bearish when it's a 2-Down or a red 3.
Decline sigma
1.2σ
Drop from local high over the last 5 bars, expressed in units of the stock's typical daily volatility (4.86% per day).
The structural read
What price action says about WEN.
WEN qualifies for the Amber List on decline depth — down -31.9% from its rolling 252-day high.
Alongside that decline, our proprietary engine has flagged a confirmed bullish structural signal on one or more time frames — moderate or strong time-frame-continuity (TFC) alignment — so the ticker also carries a Recovering badge. The two readings coexist: the tier tells you how deep the damage is, the Recovering badge tells you whether momentum may be turning. Recovering is not a buy signal; it's a structural read.
Upstream TFC read: moderate alignment, current phase weekly. Last bar types — daily 1 (red), weekly 2U (green), monthly 3 (green).
Earnings on file: 2026-05-08. Tiering is unaffected by earnings dates — listings reflect price structure only.
52-week range
52W low $6.63
23.0% of range
52W high $13.06
Sector context · Consumer Cyclical
128 other Consumer Cyclical tickers are on Broken Stocks.
60
Red List
42
Amber
26
Watch
-35.3%
Median decline
Worst in sector: FLUT (-70.1%). Least-bad: THRM (-20.3%). See all Consumer Cyclical listings →
Related — same sector
Closest decliners to WEN
Red List
FIGS
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Amber List
SLGN
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Amber List
GPI
Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
Amber List
MBUU
Malibu Boats, Inc.
Red List Recovering
DOO
BRP Inc.
Red List
MAT
Mattel, Inc.
Questions about WEN
What people ask.
Why is WEN on Broken Stocks?
WEN qualifies for the Amber List on decline depth. It is down -31.9% from its rolling 252-day high of $11.92, set on 2025-06-24 — 324d ago. It additionally carries a Recovering badge — see below.
What does the Recovering badge mean for WEN?
Recovering means our proprietary engine has flagged a confirmed bullish structural signal on one or more time frames (moderate or strong time-frame continuity). It coexists with the decline tier — WEN is still Amber List because the rolling-252-day decline hasn't healed, but a bullish setup has formed inside that decline. The two readings answer different questions: the tier tells you how deep the damage is; the Recovering badge tells you whether momentum may be turning. It's not a buy recommendation.
Is WEN a falling knife?
Not by the strict technical definition. WEN is down -31.9% from its 52-week high, but that high was set 324d ago — more than 120 days. A falling knife is usually a recent breakdown from a fresh high, not an established multi-quarter downtrend. WEN is still on the Amber List for decline depth, but the freshness component of a falling knife is missing.
Is WEN a buy?
Broken Stocks does not issue buy or sell recommendations. The list is a rules-based technical warning system. It tracks structural decline depth and recency — not company quality, management, fundamentals, or news. Always do your own research and consult a licensed advisor.
Where is WEN trading inside its 52-week range?
At $8.11, WEN sits 23.0% of the way from its 52-week low ($6.63) to its 52-week high ($13.06). A reading below 25% indicates price is hugging the bottom of the range; above 75%, the top.
How fast has WEN been declining?
The current 31.9% decline accrued over 324d, which annualizes to roughly -35.9% per year. Annualized pace is a sanity check — a 30% decline in three months is a different signal than a 30% decline over two years.
How does WEN compare to its sector?
There are 128 other Consumer Cyclical tickers on Broken Stocks: 60 Red, 42 Amber, 26 Watch, with 18 showing recovering structural signals. Median sector decline is -35.3% — WEN's decline is shallower than the sector median.
Does WEN's earnings date affect its tier?
No. Tiering is decided purely by decline depth and recency of the rolling-high date. The earnings date on file (2026-05-08) is shown for reference only — listings can move tier between scans based on closing prices, regardless of fundamentals or news events.