The Wendy’s Co (WEN)

Currency in USD
6.81
-0.09(-1.30%)
Closed·
6.94+0.13(+1.91%)
·
Earnings results expected in 9 days
High dividend Yield
WEN is not included in our AI-picked strategies. See which stocks are.
Fair Value
Day's Range
6.807.02
52 wk Range
6.6313.06
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
6.81
Open
6.95
Day's Range
6.8-7.02
52 wk Range
6.63-13.06
Volume
6.27M
Average Volume (3m)
8.99M
1-Year Change
-46.0938%
Book Value / Share
0.62
Fair Value
unlockUnlock
Fair Value Upside
unlockUnlock
WEN Scorecardpro icon
Company’s Health
Unlock
Fair Value
Unlock Price
Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
7.88
Upside
+15.64%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
High shareholder yield

The Wendy’s Co News & Analysis

Show more

Technical Analysis

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

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.

The Wendy’s Co SWOT Analysis


Strategic Crossroads
Wendy's faces leadership transition and market challenges while pursuing ambitious global expansion, balancing near-term headwinds with long-term growth potential
Financial Resilience
Despite recent sales declines, Wendy's maintains strong dividend yield and healthy liquidity, with adjusted guidance reflecting market realities
Digital Evolution
Explore Wendy's digital transformation, including AI-driven ordering systems and a growing digital sales mix, enhancing customer engagement and operational efficiency
Analyst Perspectives
Mixed outlooks from analysts, with price targets ranging from $13 to $18, reflect Wendy's complex market position and growth potential amid industry challenges
Read full SWOT analysis

The Wendy’s Co Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2025

  • Wendy's Q4 2025 adjusted EPS of $0.16 beat forecasts by 6.67%, with revenue of $543 million exceeding expectations, despite stock falling 4.26% pre-market.
  • Same-restaurant sales declined 11.3% in the U.S., while digital sales grew 12.4% in 2025, reaching 20% of total sales mix.
  • Global system-wide sales declined 8.3% in Q4, though the company returned $330 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
  • For 2026, Wendy's projects flat global system-wide sales, adjusted EBITDA of $460-480 million, and adjusted EPS of $0.56-0.60.
  • Interim CEO Ken Cook called 2026 'a rebuilding year,' focusing on 'Project Fresh' initiatives to reestablish Wendy's as 'the highest quality hamburger in QSR.'
Last Updated: 2026-02-13, 10:04 a/m
Read Full Transcript

Compare WEN to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
WEN
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
7.9x19.6x10.7x
PEG Ratio
−0.760.990.02
Price/Book
11.0x3.9x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
0.6x1.7x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
17.5%0.0%28.2%
Fair Value Upside
Unlock4.1%10.9%Unlock

Analyst Ratings

3 Buy
19 Hold
5 Sell
Ratings:
27 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 7.88
(+15.64% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
RBC Capital
Hold8.00+17.47%-MaintainApr 22, 2026
Stephens
Hold8.00+17.47%-MaintainMar 25, 2026
JPMorgan
Hold7.00+2.79%9.00MaintainFeb 23, 2026
BMO Capital
Hold9.00+32.16%11.00MaintainFeb 17, 2026
UBS
Hold7.50+10.13%8.50MaintainFeb 17, 2026

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.85%
Dividend Yield
7.84%
Industry Median 2.11%
Annualized payout
0.56
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+18.23%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Feb 13, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.16 / 0.15
Revenue / Forecast
543M / 537.55M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

WEN Income Statement

People Also Watch

450.95
LVMH
-0.84%
25.86
IVZ
+1.49%
67.51
SOLV
-3.25%
40.41
ARE
-11.30%
51.57
JHG
-0.02%

FAQ

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

The The Wendy’s Co stock price today is 6.81 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 8.22%.

What Is the The Wendy’s Co Market Cap?

As of today, The Wendy’s Co market cap is 1.30B USD.

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

The The Wendy’s Co EPS (TTM) is 0.85.

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

The Wendy’s Co will release its next earnings report on May 08, 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 Sell.

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 Apr 29, 2026, The Wendy’s Co (WEN) is trading at a price of 6.81 USD, with a previous close of 6.81 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 6.80 USD to 7.02 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 6.63 USD to 13.06 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 7.88 USD, with a high estimate of 13 USD and a low estimate of 5 USD. 3 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 5 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an +15.64% Upside potential.

What Is the WEN Premarket Price?

WEN's last pre-market stock price is 6.94 USD. The pre-market share volume is 220.00, and the stock has decreased by 0.13, or 1.91%.

What Is the WEN After Hours Price?

WEN's last after hours stock price is 6.87 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.06, or 0.88%.
Risk Disclosure: Trading in financial instruments and/or cryptocurrencies involves high risks including the risk of losing some, or all, of your investment amount, and may not be suitable for all investors. Prices of cryptocurrencies are extremely volatile and may be affected by external factors such as financial, regulatory or political events. Trading on margin increases the financial risks.
Before deciding to trade in financial instrument or cryptocurrencies you should be fully informed of the risks and costs associated with trading the financial markets, carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite, and seek professional advice where needed.
Fusion Media would like to remind you that the data contained in this website is not necessarily real-time nor accurate. The data and prices on the website are not necessarily provided by any market or exchange, but may be provided by market makers, and so prices may not be accurate and may differ from the actual price at any given market, meaning prices are indicative and not appropriate for trading purposes. Fusion Media and any provider of the data contained in this website will not accept liability for any loss or damage as a result of your trading, or your reliance on the information contained within this website.
It is prohibited to use, store, reproduce, display, modify, transmit or distribute the data contained in this website without the explicit prior written permission of Fusion Media and/or the data provider. All intellectual property rights are reserved by the providers and/or the exchange providing the data contained in this website.
Fusion Media may be compensated by the advertisers that appear on the website, based on your interaction with the advertisements or advertisers.
© 2007-2026 - Fusion Media Limited. All Rights Reserved.