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, /PRNewswire/ -- Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY) announced that Tracey Weber has been elected to its board at its annual meeting of shareholders, expanding the board to 12 members. All other director nominees standing for re-election were also approved by shareholders.

Tracey Weber "Tracey is a digital pioneer who has built her career at the intersection of technology and customer experience. Her expertise in building consumer-first digital experiences across financial services, healthcare, retail and travel makes her an ideal addition as we continue to evolve our digital-first strategy," said Kim Fennebresque, Ally director and chair of the board's Compensation, Nominating, and Governance Committee.

Weber brings more than 20 years of digital and technological leadership to the board, having driven transformation initiatives at some of the world's most recognized consumer brands. She serves as senior vice president and general manager of Expedia Brand and Portfolio Brands at Expedia Group, Inc., where she leads strategy and the P&L for the Expedia brand globally. Prior to Expedia, Weber held senior leadership roles at CVS Health Corporation, IBM Corporation and Gilt Groupe, Inc. Earlier in her career, Weber was managing director and head of internet and mobile banking, global product, North America at Citibank N.A., where she launched mobile check deposit capability and was named "Mobile Banker of the Year" by Bank Technology. She holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Harvard University and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

"Having leaders like Tracey who deeply understand how to create seamless, customer-centric experiences is critical to our success. Her track record of driving digital transformation across diverse industries – from revolutionizing online banking to leading enterprise-scale technology initiatives – brings a perspective that will strengthen our oversight of Ally's strategic priorities," said Michael Rhodes, CEO of Ally. "With seven new directors added since 2022, we're well-positioned as a board to continue executing on our focused strategy and delivering long-term value to our stakeholders."

About Ally Financial
Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY) is a financial services company with the nation's largest all-digital bank and an industry-leading auto financing business, driven by a mission to "Do It Right" and be a relentless ally for customers and communities. The company serves customers with deposits and securities brokerage and investment advisory services as well as auto financing and insurance offerings. The company also includes a seasoned corporate finance business that offers capital for equity sponsors and middle-market companies. For more information, please visit www.ally.com.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ally Financial (NYSE: ALLY) President of Dealer Financial Services, Doug Timmerman, President of Corporate Finance, Bill Hall, and Chief Financial Planning and Investor Relations Officer, Sean Leary, will present at the Morgan Stanley U.S. Financials Conference on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at approximately 8:15 a.m.

Ally Financial demonstrates resilience amid macroeconomic volatility, maintaining profitability and disciplined credit management despite inflationary pressures. ALLY's valuation remains attractive, trading at 10.47x EPS and below its five-year average, with a DDM-derived target price of $55.17. Structural strengths include secured, necessity-driven auto loans, a vast dealership network, and diversified, asset-light operations supporting sustainable growth.

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Voya Financial (VOYA) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.26 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.02 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.15 per share a year ago.

Key Takeaways VOYA Q1 EPS rose 13% to $2.26, beating estimates by 11.8%, driven by strength across key segments.Voya Financial saw growth in Employee Benefits and Investment Management, while Retirement lagged.VOYA faced pressure from higher corporate costs and slower Retirement segment growth. Voya Financial, Inc. (VOYA - Free Report) reported first-quarter 2026 adjusted operating earnings of $2.26 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 11.8%. The bottom line increased 13% year over year.

The increase was driven by higher earnings across all segments, led by strong Employee Benefits and Investment Management performance and improved investment income. However, higher corporate expenses and relatively muted growth in the Retirement segment weighed on overall profitability

Behind the HeadlinesAdjusted operating revenues amounted to $2 billion, which increased 3.1% year over year.

Net investment income increased 1.6% year over year to $569 million. Meanwhile, fee income of $604 million increased 6% year over year. Premiums totaled $744 million, up 1% from the year-ago quarter.

Total benefits and expenses were $1.8 billion, up 0.3% from the year-ago quarter.

As of March 31, 2026, VOYA’s assets under management, and assets under administration and advisement totaled $1.1 trillion.

Q1 Segmental UpdateRetirement recorded pre-tax adjusted operating earnings of $209 million, which grew slightly from $207 million in the year-ago quarter. The increase was driven by higher assets, contributions from the OneAmerica acquisition and favorable capital market performance

Total client assets as of March 31, 2026, were $780 billion, up 12% year over year.

Employee Benefits reported a pre-tax adjusted operating earnings of $63 million, which increased 37% year over year. The improvement was driven by higher net underwriting and increased fee-based revenues.

Annualized in-force premiums and fees were $3.6 billion, relatively consistent year over year.

Investment Management posted pre-tax adjusted operating earnings, excluding noncontrolling interest, of $46 million, which increased 12% year over year. The increase was primarily driven by higher fee-based revenues, benefiting from strong business momentum and positive capital markets.

Investment Management generated net inflows of $65 million (excluding divested businesses) during the quarter

Corporate incurred pre-tax adjusted operating losses, excluding noncontrolling interest, of $61 million, slightly narrower than the loss of $62 million incurred in the year-ago quarter.

VOYA’s Financial UpdateVoya Financial exited the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $969 million, which decreased 21.2% from the 2025-end level.

Total investments were to $38.1 billion, down 1.2% from the 2025-end level.

Long-term debt at quarter-end was $1.9 billion, which increased 26% from the 2025-end level.

The financial leverage ratio, excluding AOCI, deteriorated 220 basis points year over year to 29.7%.

As of March 31, 2026, book value per share (excluding AOCI) was $66.09, which increased 6.8% year over year.

For the first quarter of 2026, Voya Financial had approximately $200 million of excess capital.

VOYA’s Capital DeploymentAs of March 31, 2026, Voya Financial's excess capital position was approximately $0.65 billion.

Voya Financial returned $150 million and $44 million of excess capital to shareholders through share repurchases and common stock dividends, respectively, in the reported quarter.

As of March 31, 2025, VOYA had a remaining share repurchase authorization of $413 million.

Voya Financial entered into a $150 million share repurchase agreement for the second quarter of 2026.

VOYA’s Zacks RankVoya Financial currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Performance of Other InsurersArthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG - Free Report) reported first-quarter 2026 adjusted net earnings of $4.47 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.6%. The bottom line increased 21.8% on a year-over-year basis.

Total revenues of $4.7 billion beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.4%. The top line also improved 28.1% year over year, driven by higher commissions, fees, supplemental revenues, and contingent revenues.

Brown & Brown, Inc.’s (BRO - Free Report) first-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $1.39 per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.2%. The bottom line increased 7.8% year over year. Total revenues of $1.9 billion beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.4%. The top line improved 35.4% year over year.

Adjusted EBITDAC was $731 million, up 36.6% year over year. The EBITDAC margin improved 40 basis points year over year to 38.5%.

Willis Towers Watson plc (WTW - Free Report) delivered first-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $3.72 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.6%. The bottom line grew 19% year over year. Willis Towers posted adjusted consolidated revenues of $2.4 billion, up 8% year over year on a reported basis. Revenues increased 3% on an organic basis and 4% on a constant currency basis. The top line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.1%.

Adjusted operating income totaled $537 million, up 12% year over year. Adjusted operating margin expanded 70 basis points (bps) to 22.3%. Adjusted EBITDA was $589 million, up 11% year over year. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 23.9%, which expanded 50 bps.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TOMS Capital Investment Management (“TCIM”), one of the largest shareholders of Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA) (“Voya” of the “Company”), today issued the below statement following the Company's first quarter 2026 earnings call: “As we recently expressed, Voya is one of the most compelling and undervalued franchises in financial services. Voya has outperformed peers in delivering consistent net inflows, recently surpassing $1 trillion in assets while prudently avoi.

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Voya Investment Management, the asset management business of Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), announced today the distributions on the common shares of five of its closed-end funds: Voya Global Advantage and Premium Opportunity Fund (NYSE: IGA), Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund (NYSE: IGD), Voya Infrastructure, Industrials and Materials Fund (NYSE: IDE), Voya Asia Pacific High Dividend Equity Income Fund (NYSE: IAE), and Voya Emerging Markets High Dividend Equity Fund (NYSE: IHD).

With respect to each Fund, the distribution will be paid on June 15, 2026, to shareholders of record on June 1, 2026. The ex-dividend date is June 1, 2026. The distribution per share for each Fund is as follows:

Fund

Distribution Per Share

Monthly Distributions

Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund (NYSE: IGD)

$0.050

Voya Asia Pacific High Dividend Equity Income Fund (NYSE: IAE)

$0.065

Voya Emerging Markets High Dividend Equity Fund (NYSE: IHD)

$0.055

Voya Global Advantage and Premium Opportunity Fund (NYSE: IGA)

$0.085

Voya Infrastructure, Industrials and Materials Fund (NYSE: IDE)

$0.100

The following table sets forth an estimate of the sources of each Fund’s May distribution and its cumulative distributions paid this fiscal year to date. Amounts are expressed on a per common share basis and as a percentage of the distribution amount.

Data as of 4/30/2026 Estimated Sources

Tax YTD1

Estimated Tax YTD Percentages

of Current Distribution

Estimated Sources of Distribution

of Distribution

Per Share

Net Investment

LT

ST

Return of

Per Share

Net Investment

LT

ST

Return of

Net Investment

LT

ST

Return of

Distribution

Income

Gains

Gains

Capital

Distribution

Income

Gains

Gains

Capital

Income

Gains

Gains

Capital

IGA (FYE 2/28) 0.085

0.013

0.019

0.053

0.000

0.340

0.061

0.171

0.108

0.000

18.0%

50.0%

32.0%

0.0%

IGD (FYE 2/28)

0.050

0.008

0.000

0.000

0.042

0.200

0.038

0.000

0.000

0.162

19.0%

0.0%

0.0%

81.0%

IDE (FYE 2/28)

0.100

0.015

0.085

0.000

0.000

0.400

0.038

0.362

0.000

0.000

10.0%

90.0%

0.0%

0.0%

IHD (FYE 2/28)

0.055

0.012

0.000

0.000

0.043

0.220

0.025

0.000

0.000

0.195

11.0%

0.0%

0.0%

89.0%

IAE (FYE 2/28)

0.065

0.011

0.000

0.000

0.054

0.260

0.038

0.000

0.000

0.222

15.0%

0.0%

0.0%

85.0%

  1 The Fund's tax year is January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026. Set forth in the tables below is information relating to each Fund’s performance based on its net asset value (NAV) for certain periods.

Data as of 4/30/2026 Annualized Cumulative Tax Tax YTD Distribution Tax YTD 5-Year Distribution Rate Tax YTD Distribution Rate Rate Distribution NAV Return on NAV on NAV1 Return on NAV on NAV1 IGA (FYE 2/28) 0.085

0.340

10.56

10.33%

9.66%

4.90%

3.22%

IGD (FYE 2/28) 0.050

0.200

6.27

9.76%

9.57%

1.20%

3.19%

IDE (FYE 2/28) 0.100

0.400

13.97

11.53%

8.59%

4.59%

2.86%

IHD (FYE 2/28) 0.055

0.220

7.54

8.90%

8.75%

2.50%

2.92%

IAE (FYE 2/28) 0.065

0.260

8.70

8.68%

8.97%

0.90%

2.99%

  1 As a percentage of 4/30/2026 NAV You should not draw any conclusions about the Funds’ investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Funds’ Plan. The Funds’ estimate that it has distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains; therefore, a portion of your distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that you invested in the Funds is paid back to you. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Funds’ investment performance and should not be confused with ‘yield’ or ‘income.’ The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this Section 19(a) Notice are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Funds’ investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Funds will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate, and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted.

Shares of closed-end funds often trade at a discount from their net asset value. The market price of Fund shares may vary from net asset value based on factors affecting the supply and demand for shares, such as Fund distribution rates relative to similar investments, investors' expectations for future distribution changes, the clarity of the Fund's investment strategy and future return expectations, and investors' confidence in the underlying markets in which the Fund invests. Fund shares are subject to investment risk, including possible loss of principal invested. No Fund is a complete investment program and you may lose money investing in a Fund. An investment in a Fund may not be appropriate for all investors. Before investing, prospective investors should consider carefully the Fund's investment objective, risks, charges and expenses.

Certain statements made on behalf of the Funds in this release are forward-looking statements. The Funds’ actual future results may differ significantly from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors, including but not limited to a decline in value in equity markets in general or the Funds' investments specifically. Neither the Funds nor Voya Investment Management undertake any responsibility to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statement.

This information should not be used as a basis for legal and/or tax advice. In any specific case, the parties involved should seek the guidance and advice of their own legal and tax counsel.

About Voya® Investment Management

Voya Investment Management manages over $353 billion as of March 31, 2026 in assets across public and private fixed income, equities, multi-asset solutions and alternative strategies for institutions, financial intermediaries and individual investors, drawing on a 50-year legacy of active investing and the expertise of 300+ investment professionals. Voya IM has cultivated a culture grounded in a commitment to understanding and anticipating clients’ needs, producing strong investment performance, and embedding diversity, equity and inclusion in its business.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TOMS Capital Investment Management (“TCIM”), one of the largest shareholders of Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA) (“Voya” or the “Company”), today sent the below letter to the Company's Board of Directors (the “Board”) regarding its failure to oversee management and address the Company's persistent underperformance. The letter also urges the Board to open a formal review of all strategic alternatives, including a sale of the Company. June 1, 2026 Voya Financial, Inc.

Voya Financial (VOYA) is under fresh activist pressure as Toms Capital Investment Management pushes the insurer to consider strategic options, including a possi

Voya Investment Management (Voya IM), the asset management business of Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA) today announced the launch of its new multi manager se

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Voya Investment Management (Voya IM), the asset management business of Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), announced today that Christine Cappabianca has joined the firm as head of Systematic Equities reporting to James Lydotes, chief investment officer, Equities. She will split her time between New York and Boston.

In this role, Cappabianca will oversee Voya IM’s $24 billion suite of active and passive systematic equity strategies and will be responsible for the firm’s combined Machine Intelligence and Quantitative Equity suite of products. In addition, she will develop a cohesive strategy to scale and commercialize Voya IM’s systematic equity capabilities, leveraging the full breadth of Voya IM’s Equity platform to deliver solutions more efficiently to clients.

“Christine brings over 20 years of experience in systematic equities and is well-regarded in our industry as a thoughtful and insightful investor with a clear focus on helping clients meet their objectives,” said Lydotes. “In addition to leading the systematic equity team, Christine will work closely with investment professionals across Voya IM’s Equity platform to identify new ways to deliver alpha for clients.”

Prior to joining Voya IM, Cappabianca was head of Systematic Investments at Impax Asset Management. She previously held investment roles at BNY Mellon Investment Management and The Boston Company. Cappabianca earned an MS in investment management from Boston University and a BS in economics from Harvard University.

About Voya Investment Management

Voya Investment Management (IM) manages approximately $353 billion as of March 31, 2026, in assets across public and private fixed income, equities, multi-asset solutions and alternative strategies for institutions, financial intermediaries and individual investors. Drawing on a 50-year legacy of active investing and the expertise of 300+ investment professionals, Voya IM has cultivated a culture grounded in a commitment to understanding and anticipating clients’ needs, producing strong investment performance, and embedding inclusion in its business.

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It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Voya Financial (VOYA - Free Report) . Shares have added about 2% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.

But investors have to be wondering, will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Voya due for a pullback? Well, first let's take a quick look at the latest earnings report in order to get a better handle on the recent drivers for Voya Financial, Inc. before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late.

Voya Financial Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues & Premiums Rise Y/Y

Voya Financial, Inc. reported first-quarter 2026 adjusted operating earnings of $2.26 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 11.8%. The bottom line increased 13% year over year. The increase was driven by higher earnings across all segments, led by strong Employee Benefits and Investment Management performance and improved investment income. However, higher corporate expenses and relatively muted growth in the Retirement segment weighed on overall profitability

Behind the HeadlinesAdjusted operating revenues amounted to $2 billion, which increased 3.1% year over year. Net investment income increased 1.6% year over year to $569 million. Meanwhile, fee income of $604 million increased 6% year over year. Premiums totaled $744 million, up 1% from the year-ago quarter. Total benefits and expenses were $1.8 billion, up 0.3% from the year-ago quarter. As of March 31, 2026, VOYA’s assets under management, and assets under administration and advisement totaled $1.1 trillion.

Q1 Segmental UpdateRetirement recorded pre-tax adjusted operating earnings of $209 million, which grew slightly from $207 million in the year-ago quarter. The increase was driven by higher assets, contributions from the OneAmerica acquisition and favorable capital market performance. Total client assets as of March 31, 2026, were $780 billion, up 12% year over year.

Employee Benefits reported a pre-tax adjusted operating earnings of $63 million, which increased 37% year over year. The improvement was driven by higher net underwriting and increased fee-based revenues. Annualized in-force premiums and fees were $3.6 billion, relatively consistent year over year.

Investment Management posted pre-tax adjusted operating earnings, excluding noncontrolling interest, of $46 million, which increased 12% year over year. The increase was primarily driven by higher fee-based revenues, benefiting from strong business momentum and positive capital markets. Investment Management generated net inflows of $65 million (excluding divested businesses) during the quarter

Corporate incurred pre-tax adjusted operating losses, excluding noncontrolling interest, of $61 million, slightly narrower than the loss of $62 million incurred in the year-ago quarter.

VOYA’s Financial UpdateVoya Financial exited the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $969 million, which decreased 21.2% from the 2025-end level. Total investments were to $38.1 billion, down 1.2% from the 2025-end level.

Long-term debt at quarter-end was $1.9 billion, which increased 26% from the 2025-end level. The financial leverage ratio, excluding AOCI, deteriorated 220 basis points year over year to 29.7%.

As of March 31, 2026, book value per share (excluding AOCI) was $66.09, which increased 6.8% year over year. For the first quarter of 2026, Voya Financial had approximately $200 million of excess capital.

VOYA’s Capital DeploymentAs of March 31, 2026, Voya Financial's excess capital position was approximately $0.65 billion. Voya Financial returned $150 million and $44 million of excess capital to shareholders through share repurchases and common stock dividends, respectively, in the reported quarter. As of March 31, 2025, VOYA had a remaining share repurchase authorization of $413 million. Voya Financial entered into a $150 million share repurchase agreement for the second quarter of 2026.

How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?It turns out, estimates revision have trended downward during the past month.

VGM ScoresAt this time, Voya has a poor Growth Score of F, a grade with the same score on the momentum front. However, the stock was allocated a grade of B on the value side, putting it in the second quintile for this investment strategy.

Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of D. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.

OutlookEstimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. Notably, Voya has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.

Nelson Peltz’s activist investment firm Trian Fund Management is seeking investor backing for a potential bid to take fast-food chain Wendy's private, according to a Financial Times report citing people familiar with the matter.

Shares of Wendy’s WEN surged on Tuesday following the report, climbing as much as 14% to $7.75.

The stock had closed Monday with a market capitalization of approximately $1.3 billion and has lost more than 45% of its value over the past year.

The reported discussions come as Wendy’s continues to face slowing customer traffic, rising beef costs, and pressure from increasingly cautious consumers, while also attempting to execute a broader turnaround strategy aimed at reviving sales growth.

According to the Financial Times, Trian has recently held discussions with outside investors, including parties in the Middle East, regarding financing for a possible acquisition of Wendy’s.

Trian and Peltz have long-standing ties to the restaurant chain.

Peltz stepped down as chairman of Wendy’s board in 2024 but remains one of the company’s largest shareholders.

Regulatory filings show that Peltz personally owns approximately 16% of Wendy’s shares, while Trian co-founder Peter May also owns around 16%.

Trian itself holds an additional 8% stake.

Peter May and Bradley Peltz, one of Nelson Peltz’s sons, currently serve on Wendy’s board.

The Peltz family also owns a minority stake in an investment vehicle that controls 87 Wendy’s franchise locations in the New York region.

The activist investor has a history with Wendy’s dating back to a 2005 campaign.

In 2022, Trian pushed the company to explore strategic alternatives, including a potential sale, before stepping back from those efforts in 2023.

In a regulatory filing earlier this year, Trian said Wendy’s was “undervalued” and indicated it was considering options that could include a takeover proposal or reducing its ownership stake.

The renewed takeover interest follows another difficult earnings update from Wendy’s last week.

The company said it was making gradual progress on its “Fresh Start” turnaround plan, which focuses on improving menu quality, boosting US sales, and closing underperforming locations.

However, executives also cited persistent headwinds from elevated beef prices and softer consumer demand.

Wendy’s operates roughly 7,000 stores globally, with most locations concentrated in the United States.

The chain’s shares have declined approximately 71% from their all-time closing high of $28.87 reached in June 2021.

As of Monday’s close, Wendy’s enterprise value stood at approximately $5.1 billion.

The broader restaurant industry has faced increasing competitive pressures as inflation and higher living costs push consumers toward value-focused dining options.

Fast-food chains, including McDonald's and Burger King, have gained traction through value pricing and menu innovation, while higher-end chains such as Shake Shack have struggled with weaker outlooks. 

The reported interest in Wendy’s reflects a broader wave of take-private activity across the restaurant industry as lower public market valuations attract financial buyers and activist investors.

Earlier this year, Denny's agreed to a $620 million take-private deal.

Separately, Papa John's has reportedly received takeover interest from Qatari-backed investment firm Irth Capital Management.

Trian itself recently participated in an $8 billion takeover of London-based asset manager Janus Henderson alongside General Catalyst and the Qatar Investment Authority.

Key Takeaways Wendy's shares rallied Tuesday following a report that longtime investor Nelson Peltz is in talks with other investors for a potential offer to take Wendy's private.The fast food giant has struggled in recent years, with shares losing nearly 70% of their value through Monday's close amid sales declines and high costs. Get personalized, AI-powered answers built on 27+ years of trusted expertise.

Signs a longterm investor could take Wendy's private are sending the fast food giant's stock soaring.

Wendy's (WEN) shares were up over 15% in recent trading, following a Financial Times report that activist investor Nelson Peltz and his hedge fund, Trian Fund Management, are in talks with other investors about assembling a potential offer to take Wendy's private.1

Through Monday's close, Wendy's shares were down about 40% over the past year, and nearly 70% for the last five years as high costs have eaten into Wendy's margins and inflation has driven some Americans away from fast food. Wendy's also lost its CEO last summer, when Kirk Tanner left the company to take the top job at Hershey (HSY), with CFO Ken Cook still serving as interim CEO.

Trian said in a February filing that it believed Wendy's was "undervalued," and was considering its options, including making an offer to take Wendy's private or selling down its stake. In a statement responding to the filing, Wendy's said it would consider proposals.23

Trian declined to comment on the report, and Wendy's did not immediately respond to an Investopedia request for comment.

Why This Matters to Investors The report that Peltz is considering an offer to take Wendy's private would suggest he and Trian still see untapped value in Wendy's that they could unlock.

Peltz and fellow Trian partner Peter May each own about 16% of Wendy's shares, while Trian itself also has smaller stakes, according to the February filing, and the fund has been involved with activist campaigns targeting Wendy's previously dating back to 2005. May and one of Peltz's sons currently serve on Wendy's board.45

In the last year, some Wendy's rivals such as McDonald's (MCD) have had success winning back customers with value-focused promotions. Last week, Wendy's said its "Fresh Start" turnaround effort is progressing as it reported better-than-expected revenue and profits, while its same-restaurant sales declined more than expected.6

JPMorgan analysts downgraded Wendy's stock Monday to an "underweight" rating, citing the sinking same-restaurant sales, a "lack of direction around company’s future with no permanent leadership," and a belief that Wendy's is behind rivals in focusing on value.7

Even with Tuesday's gains, Wendy's shares are still down about 7% since the start of the year.

Wendy’s stock is building positive momentum. Why is WEN stock advancing? What’s Driving Wendy’s Stock Higher This Week?Wendy's is back in play after reports that Trian has been in talks with outside investors, including Middle East capital, to finance a possible take-private bid while already owning 16% of the company.

The stock's sensitivity to the headline was clear earlier in the week, when Wendy's jumped 14.05% in Tuesday’s premarket on the pre-market trading report, underscoring how quickly positioning can shift on a credible take-private narrative.

Wendy's valuation also sits in focus for deal math, with the company pegged at about $5.1 billion in enterprise value as of Monday's close, a level that can help frame potential bid premiums.

That matters because Trian said in a February regulatory filing that Wendy's was "undervalued" and was weighing strategic alternatives, including a potential takeover bid or reducing its stake.

Critical Levels To Watch For WEN StockWednesday's pop has the stock trading well above its short- and intermediate-term trend gauges: about 17.3% above the 20-day SMA ($6.95) and 16.3% above the 50-day SMA ($7.01). The bigger test is the long-term trend, with shares still about 3.1% below the 200-day SMA ($8.41), a level that often acts like "gravity" after sharp rebounds.

Momentum is improving: MACD is above its signal line and the histogram is positive, which suggests downside pressure is easing versus the prior downswing. In plain English, when MACD is above its signal line, it typically means buyers are gaining control of the near-term trend even if the longer-term trend hasn't fully flipped.

The longer view still shows damage—Wendy's is down 31.64% over the past 12 months—and the moving-average structure remains bearish with the 50-day SMA below the 200-day SMA. That's why follow-through matters: a one-day squeeze on deal chatter can fade quickly if price can't hold above reclaimed averages.

Key Resistance: $9.00 — a nearby round-number area where rebounds can stall Key Support: $7.00 — aligns closely with the 50-day SMA area ($7.01), a common spot for dip-buyers to defend Wendy’s Benzinga Edge Rankings OverviewBelow is the Benzinga Edge scorecard for The Wendy’s, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses compared to the broader market:

The Verdict: The Wendy’s’s Benzinga Edge signal reveals a neutral-to-weak profile, with momentum as the main soft spot despite the buyout-driven pop. For longer-term bulls, the setup improves most if price can reclaim and hold above the 200-day average while fundamentals stabilize into the next reporting cycle.

WEN Stock Price Activity TodayWEN Stock Price Activity: Wendy’s shares were up 1.77% at $8.04 at the time of publication on Wednesday, according to Benzinga Pro data.

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Wendy’s® Canada is introducing the new Strawberry Salad made with fresh greenhouse-grown produce and 100% Canadian chicken.Wendy’s Canada is launching a new Watermelon Lemonade, made with naturally flavoured lemonade and sweet watermelon purée, and coming soon - two new Refreshers.The seasonal lineup reinforces Wendy’s continued focus on fresh flavours and craveable menu options just in time for summer.
BURLINGTON, Ontario, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Wendy’s® Canada is bringing fresh summer flavours to menus nationwide with the launch of its new Strawberry Salad and new beverages, like Watermelon Lemonade, giving Canadians fresh new menu items to enjoy this season.

Made with 100% Canadian white meat grilled chicken breast, the Strawberry Salad features a blend of fresh, vibrant ingredients including greenhouse-grown spring mix, hand-cut strawberries, fire-roasted corn, sharp white cheddar and roasted pecans. Finished with a sweet onion vinaigrette, this salad delivers a balanced combination of sweet and savoury flavours. Packed with protein and fresh seasonal ingredients, it offers the quality and craveability Wendy’s fans love.

At a time when salad offerings remain limited across much of the quick service restaurant industry, Wendy’s continues to stand out with a lineup of salads designed to deliver both flavour and variety for consumers seeking more choices.

To complement the salad, Wendy’s Canada is introducing a new Watermelon Lemonade, blending naturally flavoured lemonade with sweet watermelon purée over ice for a refreshing seasonal sip.

Later this month, Wendy’s will also introduce two new Refreshers – Peach and Tropical Strawberry. Made with sparkling water, topped with real dried strawberries and served over ice, these beverages mark the first Refreshers offering for Wendy’s Canada as the brand continues to expand its beverage lineup with trending flavours.

“At Wendy’s, we know Canadians are looking for delicious options made with fresh, high-quality ingredients,” said John Mulvihill, Vice President and Managing Director of Wendy’s Canada. “With the introduction of the Strawberry Salad and the expansion of our beverage lineup, including Watermelon Lemonade and our new Refreshers, we’re offering more variety and delivering the bold flavours our fans expect.”

Wendy’s has been a leader in sustainably sourced, greenhouse-grown produce, including being the first QSR to serve greenhouse-grown lettuce in every restaurant. In 2025, Wendy’s Canada transitioned to 100% greenhouse-grown Canadian tomatoes nationwide, and with the introduction of strawberries in the new salad, the brand is expected to use more than 6,600 pounds of Ontario- and British Columbia-grown strawberries each week this summer.

Strawberry Salad and Watermelon Lemonade will be available at participating Wendy’s Canada locations beginning May 11, 2026, for a limited time. Wendy’s new Refreshers, available in both Peach and Tropical Strawberry flavours will be available starting in June at participating Wendy’s Canada locations.

ABOUT WENDY'S  

The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) and Wendy's® franchisees employ hundreds of thousands of people across more than 7,000 restaurants worldwide. Founded in 1969, Wendy's is committed to the promise of Fresh Famous Food, Made Right, For You, delivered to customers through its craveable menu including made-to-order square hamburgers using fresh beef* and fan favourites like the Spicy Chicken Sandwich and nuggets, Baconator®, and the Frosty® dessert. Wendy's supports the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, established by its founder, which seeks to dramatically increase the number of adoptions of children waiting in North America's foster care system. Learn more about Wendy's at www.wendys.com. For details on franchising, visit www.wendys.com/franchising. Connect with Wendy's on X, Instagram and Facebook.  

*Fresh beef available in the contiguous U.S. and Alaska, as well as Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, the UK, and other select international markets.

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Wendy’s Canada Brings Fresh Flavours to Menus Nationwide with New Strawberry Salad, Watermelon Lemon... New seasonal lineup highlights fresh ingredients and bold flavours that Wendy’s fans love

Wendy's Company (WEN) remains a Strong Buy, supported by robust cash flow, a high and sustainable dividend yield, and significant turnaround potential. WEN is executing Project Fresh, closing underperforming US restaurants, expanding internationally, and recently announcing a deal for up to 1,000 new units in China. Despite macro headwinds and high interest rates, WEN's manageable debt, and disciplined capital allocation underpin its resilience.

In the news release, Wendy's Celebrates Its Redhead Roots with NYC Look-alike Contest on World Redhead Day, issued 19-May-2026 by The Wendy's Company over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that changes have been made. The complete, corrected release follows, with additional details at the end:

Wendy's Celebrates Its Redhead Roots with NYC Look-alike Contest on World Redhead DayFans are invited to dress up as Wendy's iconic logo to compete for grand prize of free Dave's Single hamburgers for a year

, /PRNewswire/ -- WHAT: To celebrate World Redhead Day on Tuesday, May 26, Wendy's is honoring its redheaded roots by calling on brand fans to join a look-alike contest in the heart of New York City. Everyone is welcome to join the fun and show up as your best version of Wendy – from natural red hues and pigtails to wigs, freckles and the iconic blue and white collared dress. The coveted grand prize will be free Dave's Single® hamburgers for a year.* The event will also include music, giveaways, photo ops, and special surprises along the way! It's a can't miss contest that's sure to draw a crowd – and a sea of redheads.

Wendy's World Redhead Day Look-alike Contest at Seaport Square, NYC – May 26, 2026. (PRNewsfoto/The Wendy's Company) WHERE & WHEN: Join us at Seaport Square in NYC (19 Fulton St, New York, NY 10038) on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Check in for the contest begins at 3:30 PM ET, with the content occurring from 4:15-5:30 PM ET. With a location name that nods to our iconic square burgers, Seaport Square is the perfect setting to crown our Wendy's look-alike winner on World Redhead Day. All participants must be 18 years or older, up to the first 50 participants to officially enter the contest onsite.

HOW: The competition unfolds across three rounds:

Round 1: Contestants take the stage showcasing their best Wendy's look. Round 2: Contestants prepare and read aloud their best social media worthy post channeling the brand's witty, playful tone for National Hamburger Day (Thursday, 5/28). Round 3: Top 3-5 finalists perform an original, Wendy's-style commercial with crowd applause and judge scores determining the ultimate winner of the grand prize. WHY: Redheads make up just 4% of the U.S. population, but they're impossible to miss. They bring a bold, unmistakable energy that turns heads and leaves an impression –- the kind of presence Wendy's has always admired and recognized as part of its own story. Since 1969, Wendy's has leaned into what makes it different, and World Redhead Day is a moment that reflects that same mindset: one that celebrates being unforgettable instead of blending in. The look-alike contest brings that idea to life in a way that is social, visual, and fun – a live celebration of the people, personality, and spirit that make redheads, and Wendy's, impossible to forget.

Be there. Red hair. Seaport Square!

ABOUT WENDY'S:
The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) and Wendy's franchisees employ hundreds of thousands of people across more than 7,000 restaurants worldwide. Founded in 1969, Wendy's is committed to the promise of Fresh Famous Food, Made Right, For You, delivered to customers through its craveable menu including made-to-order square hamburgers using fresh beef***, and fan favorites like the Spicy Chicken Sandwich and nuggets, Baconator®, and the Frosty® dessert. Wendy's supports the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, established by its founder, which seeks to dramatically increase the number of adoptions of children waiting in North America's foster care system. Learn more about Wendy's at www.wendys.com. For details on franchising, visit www.wendys.com/franchising. Connect with Wendy's on X, Instagram and Facebook.

*Dave's Single hamburgers for a year to be awarded as in the form of cash value of one Dave's Single per week, for 52 weeks 

**4% of U.S. population are redheaded, sourced from data collected at World Population Review

***Fresh beef available in the contiguous U.S. and Alaska, as well as Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, the UK, and other select international markets.

Correction: The event prize and details have been edited in the 'WHAT' section, the U.S. redhead population has been corrected to 4%, and an update was made to the featured photo. 

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Wendy’s has got a new head as it tries to reverse years of weak sales, falling traffic, and investor frustration. It will be a challenging job.

Calling all redheads to the front! Wendy’s is honoring its roots by holding a look-alike contest for its iconic logo in New York City on May 26, World Redhead Day.

Fans are encouraged to show up as the best version of Wendy, the redheaded mascot with pigtails and freckles originally modeled after one of Wendy’s founder Dave Thomas’s own daughters. The contest winner earns free Dave’s single hamburgers for a year. 

In a statement, Wendy’s said redheads bring a bold energy and leave an impression—a presence the fast-food restaurant chain has always recognized as part of its own story.

“Since 1969, Wendy’s has leaned into what makes it different, and World Redhead Day is a moment that reflects that same mindset: one that celebrates being unforgettable instead of blending in,” the chain said in a statement. “The look-alike contest brings that idea to life in a way that is social, visual, and fun—a live celebration of the people, personality, and spirit that make redheads, and Wendy’s, impossible to forget.”

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How do I enter the contest?Participants, who must be 18 years or older, can enter the contest at Seaport Square in Manhattan’s Financial District on May 26. The event includes giveaways, photo ops, and special surprises.

The competition will take place over three rounds. Would-be Wendys need to capture the iconic look of the logo IRL, prepare a social media post channeling the brand’s tone for National Hamburger Day, and perform an original Wendy’s commercial for judges. The judges’ scores will determine the grand prize winner.

A look at World Redhead Day CelebrationsRedhead Day celebrations began in the Netherlands in 2005. Dutch artist Bart Rouwenhorst put out a call for redheaded models for an art project. He received a large number of responses and brought everyone together for a group photo. 

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Wendy's se suma a Minions & Monsters de Illumination con una línea de menú personalizada, artículos coleccionables exclusivos y una experiencia especial en el autoservicio de Los Ángeles.

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Prepárese para vivir las travesuras de los Minions. Esta colaboración incluye una selección de productos del menú, con nuevas ofertas por tiempo limitado y coleccionables exclusivos para niños y adultos. A partir de hoy, los aficionados podrán disfrutar de un menú infantil de Minions & Monsters, que incluye uno de los seis juguetes temáticos de la colección. A partir del 15 de junio, los adultos también podrán sumarse a la diversión con el lanzamiento del Menú Minions & Monsters, que incluye uno de los cuatro coleccionables sorpresa exclusivos de los Minions de Wendy's. El nuevo Banana Frosty Swirl, disponible por tiempo limitado, lleva las travesuras de los Minions al icónico postre helado de Wendy's, junto con dos bebidas temáticas personalizadas de Minions & Monsters. Esta colaboración exclusiva se lanza antes del estreno de Minions & Monsters de Illumination, que llegará a los cines el 1 de julio de 2026. , /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Este verano, Wendy's® llevará las travesuras de los Minions a sus restaurantes de todo el país, inspiradas en Minions & Monsters de Illumination, el revoltoso nuevo capítulo de la franquicia animada más exitosa de la historia a nivel mundial. A partir del 15 de junio, el Menú de Minions & Monsters de Wendy's, disponible por tiempo limitado, llegará acompañado del nuevo Banana Frosty Swirl® y de coleccionables exclusivos en caja sorpresa. ¿No ve la hora? ¡Ya puede disfrutar del menú infantil de Minions & Monsters de Wendy's en los restaurantes Wendy's de todo el país!

Los aficionados podrán saborear el menú de Minions & Monsters solo en Wendy's a partir del 15 de junio.

Los aficionados podrán saborear el menú infantil de Minions & Monsters solo en Wendy's.

Busque los cuatro coleccionables exclusivos de Minions & Monsters de Wendy's en caja sorpresa.

El nuevo Banana Frosty Swirl incorpora una dulce salsa cremosa de banana mezclada con la icónica base Vanilla Frosty® de Wendy’s. Para los Minions, la diversión siempre viene acompañada de un poco...de mucho caos. Siga leyendo para conocer el plan maestro de los Minions:

¡Nuevos productos inspirados en Minions & Monsters: Frosty, menú y bebidas disponibles a partir del 15 de junio!

El nuevo Banana Frosty Swirl combina una dulce salsa cremosa de banana con la icónica base de Vanilla Frosty® de Wendy's, en una mezcla que volverá completamente locos a los aficionados (y a los Minions). El menú para adultos de Minions & Monsters de Wendy's incluye: A elección: Big Bacon Classic® o el nuevo sándwich de pollo picante. Porción pequeña de papas fritas Hot & Crispy Banana Frosty Swirl pequeño Uno de los cuatro coleccionables sorpresa exclusivos de Minions & Monsters de Wendy's. ¡Colecciónelos a todos y desbloquee la experiencia completa de los Minions! La propuesta se completa con dos nuevas bebidas de Coca-Cola Freestyle® inspiradas en los personajes de la película: Pineapple Minion MischieFizz y Goomi's Glimey Lime. ¡El Menú Infantil de Minions & Monsters de Wendy's ya está disponible!

Pensado para los momentos en familia y un poco de diversión al estilo de los Minions, el menú infantil de Minions & Monsters de Wendy's incluye: A elección: 2 tiras de pollo, 4 nuggets de pollo, una hamburguesa o una hamburguesa con queso. Papas fritas Hot & Crispy tamaño Jr. o bocaditos de manzana Bebida infantil Uno de los seis juguetes exclusivos del menú infantil de Minions & Monsters de Wendy's: James, Henry, Ed, Richard, Goomi y Dort. "Las mejores colaboraciones comienzan por entender aquello que apasiona a nuestros aficionados", afirmó Lindsay Radkoski, directora de Marketing de The Wendy's Company para Estados Unidos. "Al unir una de las franquicias de entretenimiento más queridas del mundo con la icónica comida de alta calidad de Wendy's que tanto aman nuestros clientes, estamos creando experiencias compartidas que volverán 'locos' a los aficionados este verano". 

La invasión de los Minions continúa
Minions & Monsters de Illumination llega a los cines el 1 de julio y cuenta la alocada historia de cómo los Minions conquistaron Hollywood, se convirtieron en estrellas de cine, desataron monstruos en el mundo y luego se unieron para salvar el planeta del caos que ellos mismos generaron.

Los aficionados de Los Ángeles podrán probar en exclusiva el menú Minions & Monsters de Wendy's el jueves 11 de junio, mediante una experiencia inmersiva en el autoservicio de Wendy's de East Imperial Highway, en Norwalk, CA. 

Traiga a su grupo de Minions a los restaurantes Wendy's de todo el país para probar la propuesta, descubrir los coleccionables exclusivos y vivir el caos de los Minions. Poopaye!

Acerca de Wendy's
The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) y las franquicias de Wendy's® emplean a miles de personas en más de 7,000 restaurantes en todo el mundo. Wendy's, fundada en 1969, mantiene la promesa de servir a sus clientes su famosa comida fresca, elaborada de forma correcta para usted, con su menú irresistible que incluye hamburguesas cuadradas personalizadas de carne de res fresca*** y los favoritos de los aficionados, como el Spicy Chicken Sandwich y los nuggets, el Baconator® y el postre Frosty®. Wendy's apoya la Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption®, establecida por su fundador y que se propone aumentar considerablemente la cantidad de adopciones de niños que esperan en el sistema de acogida de América del Norte. Para obtener más información sobre Wendy's, visite www.wendys.com. Para conocer más detalles sobre las franquicias, visite www.wendys.com/franchising. Conecte con Wendy's en X, Instagram y Facebook.

Acerca de Minions & Monsters de Illumination
Tras el éxito mundial de la comedia más divertida del verano de 2024, Mi villano favorito 4, Illumination amplía su alegre universo animado con un nuevo y disparatado capítulo que presenta personajes completamente nuevos dentro de la franquicia animada más grande del mundo: Minions & Monsters.
Esta es la historia alocada, absurda y totalmente verdadera de cómo los Minions conquistaron Hollywood, se convirtieron en estrellas de cine, lo perdieron todo, desataron monstruos en el mundo y luego se unieron para intentar salvar el planeta del caos que acababan de crear. 

El reconocido elenco de voces incluye a la ganadora del Oscar® Allison Janney, el dos veces ganador del Oscar® Christoph Waltz, el ganador del Oscar® Jeff Bridges, el dos veces nominado al Oscar® Jesse Eisenberg, Zoey Deutch (Nouvelle Vague) y el nominado al Oscar® e iconoclasta de la comedia Trey Parker, cocreador de South Park. El elenco también incluye al exintegrante de Saturday Night Live Bobby Moynihan y a Phil LaMarr (Futurama, Los reyes de la colina).

Minions & Monsters está dirigida por el nominado al Oscar® Pierre Coffin, director de las tres primeras películas de Mi villano favorito y de la primera película de Minions. Coffin también ha sido la voz de los Minions desde su debut en el cine en 2010. La película está escrita por Brian Lynch (películas Minions, La vida secreta de tus mascotas) y Pierre Coffin, y producida por el fundador y director ejecutivo de Illumination, nominado al Oscar® Chris Meledandri, junto con Bill Ryan (productor ejecutivo de The Super Mario Bros.: La película). El productor ejecutivo es Brian Lynch.

Más de diez años después de su creación, los Minions se han convertido en los personajes animados más icónicos de su generación. Reconocidos a nivel mundial y queridos por aficionados de todas las edades, han impulsado a Mi villano favorito y Minions de Illumination a una recaudación mundial de más de 5,600 millones de dólares en taquilla.

Acerca de Illumination
Illumination, fundada por Chris Meledandri en 2007, es una de las principales productoras de películas animadas de gran éxito de la industria del entretenimiento, incluidas Mi villano favorito, la franquicia animada más exitosa de la historia del cine, así como Super Mario Galaxy: la película y The Super Mario Bros.: La película, de Illumination y Nintendo, además de las películas El Lórax de Dr. Seuss, El Grinch de Dr. Seuss, La vida secreta de tus mascotas y Sing. El catálogo de Illumination incluye cinco de las 20 películas animadas más taquilleras de la historia, y sus icónicas y queridas franquicias —con personajes memorables, gran atractivo global y relevancia cultural, han recaudado más de 11,000 millones de dólares en todo el mundo. Illumination mantiene una alianza exclusiva de financiamiento y distribución con Universal Pictures.

Acerca de Universal Pictures
Universal Pictures es una división de Universal Studios (www.universalstudios.com). Universal Studios forma parte de NBCUniversal. NBCUniversal es una de las empresas líderes mundiales en el sector de medios y entretenimiento que se dedica al desarrollo, la producción y la comercialización de contenido de entretenimiento, noticias e información para una audiencia mundial. NBCUniversal es propietaria y operadora de una valiosa cartera de cadenas de noticias y entretenimiento, una importante productora cinematográfica, importantes operaciones de producción televisiva, un grupo líder de cadenas de televisión y parques temáticos de prestigio mundial. NBCUniversal es una filial de Comcast Corporation.

*Disponible por tiempo limitado solo en los restaurantes participantes de Wendy's en Estados Unidos, hasta agotar existencias. Un juguete coleccionable por cada menú para adultos.

**Disponible por tiempo limitado solo en los restaurantes participantes de Wendy's en Estados Unidos. El juguete del menú infantil puede variar. Hasta agotar existencias. 

***Carne fresca de res disponible en EE. UU. continental y Alaska, así como en Canadá, México, Puerto Rico, el Reino Unido y otros mercados internacionales seleccionados.

"Coca-Cola Freestyle" es una marca comercial registrada de The Coca-Cola Company. 

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April 01, 2026 07:00 ET  | Source: Macerich Company

SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

WHAT: Macerich (NYSE: MAC) Schedules First Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call

WHEN: Earnings Results will be released after market on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Management will hold a conference call at 2:00 pm Pacific Time (5:00 pm Eastern Time) on that same day to discuss quarterly results.

PARTICIPANT DIAL-IN INFORMATION: The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing the following numbers:

United States (Toll Free): +1 833-630-1956
International: +1 412-317-1837

PARTICIPANT LIVE WEBCAST: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/oh63omrq

REBROADCAST: Following the live webcast, a replay will be available in the Investors Section of the Company’s website at https://investing.macerich.com.

About Macerich

Macerich (NYSE: MAC) is a fully integrated, self-managed, self-administered real estate investment trust (REIT). As a leading owner, operator, and developer of high-quality retail real estate in densely populated and attractive U.S. markets, Macerich’s portfolio is concentrated in California, the Pacific Northwest, Phoenix/Scottsdale, and the Metro New York to Washington, D.C. corridor. Developing and managing properties that serve as community cornerstones, Macerich currently owns 39 million square feet of real estate, consisting primarily of interests in 38 retail centers. Macerich is firmly dedicated to advancing environmental goals, social good and sound corporate governance. For more information, please visit www.Macerich.com.

Macerich uses, and intends to continue to use, its Investor Relations website, which can be found at investing.macerich.com, as a means of disclosing material nonpublic information and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Additional information about Macerich can be found through social media platforms such as LinkedIn. Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures, including NOI and FFO, to the most directly comparable GAAP measures are included in the earnings release and supplemental filed on Form 8-K with the SEC, which are posted on the Investor Relations website at investing.macerich.com.

INVESTOR CONTACT: Investor Relations, [email protected]

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Key Takeaways MAC shares rose 16.4% in six months, beating industry growth, backed by strong leasing and NOI gains.MAC benefits from 94% occupancy, positive leasing spreads and $1.3B in asset sales funding redevelopment.MAC's Path Forward plan advances with 30 anchor replacements and a $900M credit facility, boosting liquidity. Shares of Macerich (MAC - Free Report) have gained 16.4% over the past six months, outperforming the industry's 12% growth.

This retail real estate investment trust (REIT) owns a portfolio of high-quality shopping centers in densely populated U.S. markets, supported by stable occupancy at the end of 2025 and positive leasing spreads. Tenant sales trends and growth in the Go-Forward Portfolio NOI indicate steady internal momentum.

Capital recycling remains a key pillar of Macerich’s Path Forward plan, with asset sales funding redevelopment and enhancing liquidity. Its anchor re-tenanting efforts are progressing, aimed at boosting traffic and in-line leasing, while an increased focus on omnichannel retailing supports long-term growth prospects.

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Factors Behind MAC Price Surge: Will the Momentum Last?Macerich owns a concentrated portfolio of top-tier malls in major U.S. markets, primarily located in densely populated, high-income areas that support steady tenant demand and resilient cash flows. Leasing trends remained firm through 2025, with occupancy at 94% and positive spreads on both new and renewal leases. In 2026, management is focused on executing its lease pipeline, proactively managing expirations and accelerating rent commencements through faster buildouts and improved collections.

Macerich is actively recycling capital by divesting non-core assets and reinvesting in higher-growth properties while reducing leverage. It has completed $1.3 billion of its $2 billion disposition target. At the same time, the company is advancing anchor repositioning and mixed-use redevelopment.

Management targeted 30 anchor and big box replacements in its Path Forward plan, and all 30 are now committed. These anchors total 2.9 million square feet and are expected to generate approximately $750 million in annual tenant sales, with the potential to support in-line leasing through higher traffic and dwell time. Projects at Scottsdale Fashion Square, Green Acres Mall and FlatIron Crossing highlight its ongoing redevelopment pipeline.

Macerich continues to execute its Path Forward plan, improving operations and strengthening its balance sheet. Same-center NOI rose 1.8% in 2025, while tenant sales productivity improved. The company also enhanced liquidity by closing a $900 million revolving credit facility, increasing financial flexibility to support ongoing redevelopment and capital initiatives.

With the above-mentioned factors, the rising trend in the stock price for this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company is expected to continue in the near term. However, tenant bankruptcies, online shopping shift, modest dividend growth and high leverage remain concerns for Macerich.

Stocks to ConsiderSome better-ranked stocks from the broader REIT sector are Kimco Realty Corporation (KIM - Free Report) and Federal Realty (FRT - Free Report) , each carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Kimco’s 2026 FFO per share is pinned at $1.82. This calls for year-over-year growth of 3.41%. Kimco currently has a Value Score of C.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Federal Realty’s 2026 FFO per share is pegged at $7.45. This implies year-over-year growth of 3.19%. Federal Realty has a Momentum Score of B.

Note: Anything related to earnings presented in this write-up represents FFO, a widely used metric to gauge the performance of REITs.

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