Wendy's Co (NASDAQ:WEN) shares are trading lower on Thursday as buyout speculation cools after a sharp, headline-driven pop.

Wendy's shares are under pressure.

Why is WEN stock trading lower?

What Is Driving Wendy's Potential Buyout?

A Financial Times report on Wednesday indicated activist investor Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund Management is laying groundwork for a potential bid to take Wendy’s private, with a consortium that could include BlueFive Capital and Flynn Group, one of the chain’s largest franchisees.