The Wendy’s Co (WEN)

Currency in USD
8.65
-0.01(-0.12%)
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8.68+0.03(+0.35%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
8.378.71
52 wk Range
6.0710.84
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
8.66
Open
8.57
Day's Range
8.37-8.71
52 wk Range
6.07-10.84
Volume
12.61M
Average Volume (3m)
17.15M
1-Year Change
-18.0095%
Book Value / Share
0.63
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
7.79
Downside
-9.95%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Significant return over the last week

The Wendy’s Co News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Analyst Ratings

4 Buy
15 Hold
5 Sell
Ratings:
24 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 7.79
(-9.95% Downside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
KeyBanc
Hold---MaintainAug 11, 2026
UBS
Hold8.00-7.51%7.50MaintainAug 10, 2026
BMO Capital
Hold8.00-7.51%-MaintainAug 10, 2026
Morgan Stanley
Sell5.50-36.42%7.00MaintainAug 10, 2026
RBC Capital
Hold7.00-19.08%-MaintainAug 10, 2026

The Wendy’s Co SWOT Analysis


Growth Amid Headwinds
Wendy's pursues ambitious expansion plans while navigating economic challenges, aiming to increase its global restaurant count to 8,100-8,300 by 2028
Digital Transformation
Explore Wendy's strategic focus on digital capabilities, with initiatives like FreshAi drive-thru ordering system driving digital sales mix above 20%
Analyst Outlook
Average price target of $14.82, reflecting varied perspectives on Wendy's profitability and growth potential in a competitive fast-food landscape
Operational Excellence
Delve into Wendy's efforts to enhance operational consistency, potentially improving margins and customer satisfaction across its franchise network
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The Wendy’s Co Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Wendy's Q2 adjusted EPS of $0.18 beat estimates by $0.01; revenue of $570.6M topped forecasts by $25.34M amid 12.5% U.S. traffic decline.
  • U.S. same-store sales fell 7.0% while global systemwide sales dropped 6.5% on constant-currency basis; adjusted EBITDA down $22.5M year-over-year.
  • Management withdrew full-year 2026 outlook, citing ongoing turnaround efforts; no systemwide sales growth expected in Q3 or Q4 with continued margin pressure.
  • Company reduced dividend and suspended 2026 share repurchases; plans debt refinancing for $430M maturity and 5-6% commodity inflation expected.
  • CEO Wright announced comprehensive turnaround focusing on menu rebuild and value proposition; all capital evaluated against traffic and shareholder value impact.
Last Updated: 08/07/2026, 09:48 PM
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Earnings

Latest Release
Aug 07, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.18 / 0.17
Revenue / Forecast
570.6M / 545.26M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.66%
Dividend Yield
3.23%
Industry Median 2.10%
Annualized payout
0.28
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+12.56%
Growth Streak

WEN Income Statement

Compare WEN to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
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Peers
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Relationship
P/E Ratio
13.1x13.4x10.4x
PEG Ratio
−0.420.330.02
Price/Book
13.7x4.5x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
0.7x2.5x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−7.6%0.0%26.4%
Fair Value Upside
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The Wendy's Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the operation, development, and franchising of a system of quick-service restaurants in the United States and internationally. The company operates through the Wendy’s U.S., Wendy’s International, and Global Real Estate & Development segments. Its restaurants offer a menu that includes hamburger sandwiches and chicken sandwiches; chicken tenders and nuggets, chili, french fries, baked potatoes, salads, soft drinks, Frosty desserts, and kids’ meals; breakfast menu, including the Breakfast Baconator sandwich and seasoned products; and a variety of promotional products on a limited time basis. The company also owns and leases real estate properties. As of December 28, 2025, there were 5,969 Wendy’s restaurants in operation in the United States and 1,428 Wendy’s restaurants in operation in 38 foreign countries and U.S. territories. The company was formerly known as Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. and changed its name to The Wendy’s Company in July 2011. The Wendy's Company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ohio.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
69.69M36.59%603.50M
Other Institutional Investors
125.65M63.41%1.09B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
195.34M100.00%1.69B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.11.41%21,738,649188,257
Trian Fund Management, L.P.7.85%14,943,466129,410

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FAQ

What Is the The Wendy’s Co (WEN) Stock Price Today?

The The Wendy’s Co stock price today is 8.65 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does The Wendy’s Co Trade On?

The Wendy’s Co is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for The Wendy’s Co?

The stock symbol for The Wendy’s Co is "WEN."

Does The Wendy’s Co Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The The Wendy’s Co dividend yield is 3.23%.

What Is the The Wendy’s Co Market Cap?

As of today, The Wendy’s Co market cap is 1.65B USD.

What Is The Wendy’s Co's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The The Wendy’s Co EPS (TTM) is 0.66.

When Is the Next The Wendy’s Co Earnings Date?

The Wendy’s Co will release its next earnings report on Nov 11, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is WEN a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has The Wendy’s Co Stock Split?

The Wendy’s Co has split 25 times.

How Many Employees Does The Wendy’s Co Have?

The Wendy’s Co has 9934 employees.

What is the current trading status of The Wendy’s Co (WEN)?

As of Aug 14, 2026, The Wendy’s Co (WEN) is trading at a price of 8.65 USD, with a previous close of 8.66 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 8.37 USD to 8.71 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 6.07 USD to 10.84 USD.

What Is The Wendy’s Co (WEN) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for The Wendy’s Co is 7.79 USD, with a high estimate of 13 USD and a low estimate of 5 USD. 4 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 5 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an -9.95% Downside potential.

What Is the WEN Premarket Price?

WEN's last pre-market stock price is 8.53 USD. The pre-market share volume is 401,670.00, and the stock has decreased by -0.13, or -1.50%.

What Is the WEN After Hours Price?

WEN's last after hours stock price is 8.68 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.03, or 0.35%.
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