The Wendy's Company (WEN)
| Market Cap | 1.49B -36.1% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 2.19B -1.8% |
| Net Income | 148.56M -22.5% |
| EPS | 0.78 -17.3% |
| Shares Out | 190.48M |
| PE Ratio | 10.03 |
| Forward PE | 13.63 |
| Dividend | $0.56 (7.17%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Volume | 8,745,914 |
| Open | 7.66 |
| Previous Close | 7.62 |
| Day's Range | 7.56 - 7.94 |
| 52-Week Range | 6.37 - 12.51 |
| Beta | 0.35 |
| Analysts | Hold |
| Price Target | 7.70 (-1.41%) |
| Earnings Date | May 8, 2026 |
About WEN
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 Bre... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In 2025, The Wendy's Company's revenue was $2.18 billion, a decrease of -3.10% compared to the previous year's $2.25 billion. Earnings were $165.08 million, a decrease of -15.07%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 26 analysts, the average rating for WEN stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $7.7, which is a decrease of -1.41% from the latest price.
News
Wendy's New CEO Has a Tough Job. Here's What Needs to Be Done.
Wendy's named former Potbelly CEO Robert Wright to lead the burger chain as it battles weak sales, falling traffic, and growing pressure to revive its brand.
Wendy's taps former Potbelly CEO to lead struggling burger chain
Wendy's has named former Potbelly CEO Bob Wright as the company's latest chief executive. The Financial Times reported earlier this month that Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management is seeking funding t...
Wendy’s call volume above normal and directionally bullish
Bullish option flow detected in Wendy’s (WEN) with 7,551 calls trading, 1.7x expected, and implied vol increasing almost 3 points to 55.85%. Aug-26 8 calls and Nov-26 11 calls are…
Wendy's Names Robert Wright as CEO
Wright was most recently CEO of sandwich chain Potbelly, overseeing its roughly $566 million sale to convenience-store operator RaceTrac last year.
Wendy's names restaurant industry veteran Wright as new CEO
Wendy's on Wednesday named industry veteran Robert Wright as president and chief executive officer, effective May 21, as the restaurant chain battles weak sales and pressure from an activist investo...
Wendy’s names Robert Wright as CEO
The Wendy’s (WEN) Company announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Robert “Bob” Wright as Wendy’s President and CEO, effective May 21. He will also join the company’s Board…
Wendy's Appoints Robert D. "Bob" Wright as President and Chief Executive Officer
DUBLIN, Ohio, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) ("Wendy's" or the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Robert D. "Bob" Wright as Wendy's Pr...
Wendy's Celebrates Its Redhead Roots with NYC Look-alike Contest on World Redhead Day
Fans are invited to dress up as Wendy's iconic logo to compete for grand prize of free Dave's Single hamburgers for a year DUBLIN, Ohio, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WHAT: To celebrate World Redhead D...
Wendy's Canada Brings Fresh Flavours to Menus Nationwide with New Strawberry Salad, Watermelon Lemonade and More
New seasonal lineup highlights fresh ingredients and bold flavours that Wendy's fans love New seasonal lineup highlights fresh ingredients and bold flavours that Wendy's fans love
Wendy's long-suffering stock gets a boost after reports that billionaire Nelson Peltz wants to take it private
The Wendy's Company could go private if billionaire Nelson Peltz has anything to say about it.
Wendy’s upgraded to Buy from Hold at Argus
Argus upgraded Wendy’s (WEN) to Buy from Hold.
Wendy’s upgraded to Buy at Argus on take-private reports
Argus upgraded Wendy’s (WEN) to Buy from Hold with a $12 price target The firm is citing reports that the company is possibly being taken private by activist investor Trian…
Unusually active option classes on open May 12th
Unusual total active option classes on open include: Vishay (VSH), Innodata (INOD), FormFactor (FORM), Sea Limited (SE), TECO Energy, Inc. (TE), Wendy’s (WEN), Sony Group (SONY), On Holding AG (ONON),...
Wendy’s call volume above normal and directionally bullish
Bullish option flow detected in Wendy’s (WEN) with 20,266 calls trading, 9x expected, and implied vol increasing almost 5 points to 48.38%. May-26 8 calls and Jun-26 8 calls are…
TD Cowen ‘skeptical’ Trian reported talks lead to acquisition of Wendy’s
TD Cowen analyst Andrew Charles notes that the Financial Times reported that 16% shareholder Trian Fund Management is having discussions for a potential Wendy’s (WEN) go-private bid. However, the firm...
Here’s Why Wendy’s Stock (WEN) Is Up 17% Today
The stock is down 70% in the last five years.
I’m Buying Wendy’s Again — And Nelson Peltz Is the Secret Sauce
The last time that I owned shares of Wendy’s ($WEN) in the Sarge-folio, I remember buying the shares with a $20 handle and making a profit on the position. That was a…
Nelson Peltz Wants to Take Wendy's Private. The Fast Food Stock Is Surging.
Signs a longterm investor could take Wendy's private are sending the fast food giant's stock soaring.
Trian previously signaled more active strategic push at Wendy’s, says Stephens
Stephens notes that Wendy’s (WEN) shares are indicated about 20% higher in pre-market trading following the Financial Times’ report that activist investor Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund Management is canva...
Wendy's shares soar 14% on report investor Nelson Peltz seeks funding to take struggling chain private
In February, he said Wendy's stock was undervalued, and that he had spoken with possible financing sources about possible deals, including an acquisition or other major transactions.
Wendy's stock jumps 13% as Nelson Peltz eyes potential take-private bid
Nelson Peltz's activist investment firm Trian Fund Management is seeking investor backing for a potential bid to take fast-food chain Wendy's private, according to a Financial Times report citing peop...
Nelson Peltz Wants to Take Wendy's Private, Report Says. The Burger Stock Soars 17%.
Nelson Peltz's activist firm Trian Fund Management is looking for investor backing to make the bid for Wendy's, the Financial Times reports.
Peltz’s Trian in talks to raise funds for Wendy’s take-private bid, FT reports
Activist investor Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund Management is seeking investor backing for a bid to take fast-food chain Wendy’s (WEN) private, The Financial Times’ Sujeet Indap and Oliver Barnes report,…
WEN Stock Rises as Trian Buyout Talk Sparks Wendy’s Takeover Premium Hopes
The Wendy’s Company ($WEN) is a U.S. fast-food chain known for its square beef patties, Frosty dessert, and a global store base of about 7,000 units. The company’s weak stock…
Wendy's store closures 2026: Fast-food chain update on long list of locations shuttered in turnaround plan
Wendy's shares rose on Friday after the fast-food giant reported stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings, beating analyst estimates despite poor U.S. store performance, with U.S. same-restaurant sal...