The Wendy’s Co (WEN)

Currency in USD
8.180
-0.160(-1.92%)
Closed·
8.134-0.046(-0.56%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
8.1408.495
52 wk Range
5.9409.450
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
8.18
Open
8.48
Day's Range
8.14-8.495
52 wk Range
5.94-9.45
Volume
5.61M
Average Volume (3m)
6.93M
1-Year Change
-6.085%
Book Value / Share
0.65
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
8.208
Upside
+0.35%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
6 analysts have revised their earnings downwards for the upcoming period

The Wendy’s Co News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

2 Buy
16 Hold
2 Sell
Ratings:
20 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 8.208
(+0.35% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Northcoast
Hold---UpgradeNov 12, 2026
RBC Capital
Hold8.00-2.20%7.00MaintainNov 09, 2026
Stephens
Hold8.00-2.20%7.00MaintainNov 06, 2026
BMO Capital
Hold9.00+10.02%-MaintainNov 06, 2026
Citi
Hold8.00-2.20%6.75MaintainNov 05, 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: 07/08/2026, 14:48
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Earnings

Latest Release
Nov 05, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.13 / 0.10
Revenue / Forecast
547M / 533.5M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.51
Dividend Yield
3.42%
Industry Median 2.12%
Annualised payout
0.28
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+5.22%
Growth Streak

WEN Income Statement

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Peers
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Relationship
P/E Ratio
16.1x11.8x9.4x
PEG Ratio
−0.350.220.02
Price/Book
12.6x4.5x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
0.7x2.5x0.8x
Upside (Analyst Target)
0.3%0.0%29.1%
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
71.62M37.56%597.29M
Other Institutional Investors
107.40M56.33%895.72M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
11.65M6.11%97.18M
Total
190.67M100.00%1.59B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.13.80%26,314,724219,465
Trian Fund Management, L.P.7.84%14,943,466124,629

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FAQ

What Is the Wendy (WEN) Stock Price Today?

The Wendy stock price today is 8.180 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Wendy Trade On?

Wendy is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Wendy?

The stock symbol for Wendy is "WEN."

What Is the Wendy (WEN) Afterhours Price Today? (Afterhours variable test: 8.160) Current Date: Nov 13, 2026

After hours price: 8.160. After hours price change (units): -0.020. Price change percentage: -0.240%

What Is the Wendy Market Cap?

As of today, Wendy market cap is 1.560B USD.

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

The Wendy EPS (TTM) is 0.51.

When Is the Next Wendy Earnings Date?

Wendy will release its next earnings report on Mar 03, 2027.

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 Wendy Stock Split?

Wendy has split 25 times.

How Many Employees Does Wendy Have?

Wendy has 9934 employees.

What is the current trading status of Wendy (WEN)?

As of Nov 13, 2026, Wendy (WEN) is trading at a price of 8.180 USD, with a previous close of 8.180 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 8.140 USD to 8.495 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 5.940 USD to 9.450 USD.

What Is Wendy (WEN) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Wendy is 8.208 USD, with a high estimate of 11 USD and a low estimate of 6 USD. 2 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 2 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an +0.35% Upside potential.

What Is the WEN Premarket Price?

WEN's last pre-market stock price is 8.134 USD. The pre-market share volume is 2,890.000, and the stock has decreased by -0.046, or -0.560%.

What Is the WEN After Hours Price?

WEN's last after hours stock price is 8.160 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.020, or -0.240%.
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