The Wendy's Company (WEN)
| Market Cap | 2.46B |
| Revenue (ttm) | 2.25B |
| Net Income (ttm) | 194.36M |
| Shares Out | 196.23M |
| EPS (ttm) | 0.95 |
| PE Ratio | 13.21 |
| Forward PE | 12.79 |
| Dividend | $1.00 (7.97%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 3, 2025 |
| Volume | 7,362,308 |
| Open | 12.87 |
| Previous Close | 12.49 |
| Day's Range | 12.25 - 13.04 |
| 52-Week Range | 12.05 - 20.60 |
| Beta | 0.40 |
| Analysts | Hold |
| Price Target | 17.82 (+41.99%) |
| Earnings Date | May 2, 2025 |
About WEN
The Wendy's Company, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a quick-service restaurant company in the United States and internationally. It operates through Wendy’s U.S., Wendy’s International, and Global Real Estate & Development segments. The company involved in operating, developing, and franchising a system of quick-service restaurants specializing in hamburger sandwiches. It also owns and leases real estate properties. The company was formerly known as Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. and changed its name to The Wendy’s Company in July 2011... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In 2024, The Wendy's Company's revenue was $2.25 billion, an increase of 2.98% compared to the previous year's $2.18 billion. Earnings were $194.36 million, a decrease of -4.93%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Forecast
According to 19 analysts, the average rating for WEN stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price forecast is $17.82, which is an increase of 41.99% from the latest price.
News
Wendy's Says Sales Could Fall in 2025 as Fast Food Shows Signs of Slowing Down
Wendy's (WEN) is the latest fast-food chain to express wariness about the months ahead, trimming its earnings outlook for the year and saying sales in 2025 may fall year-over-year.
The Wendy's Company (WEN) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 2, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Aaron Broholm - Head of IR Kirk Tanner - President and CEO Ken Cook - CFO Conference Call Participan...
Wendy's is having some trouble at home, as U.S. sales fall and costs rise
Wendy's sees sales of U.S. restaurants open for more than a year decline for the first time since the height of Covid, and the stock sinks to prices not seen since then.
Wendy's No Longer Expects Sales to Grow This Year
Wendy's cut its sales and profit outlook for the year, citing trend shifts in the current consumer environment.
THE WENDY'S COMPANY REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2025 RESULTS
Global systemwide sales were $3.4 billion, a decrease of 1.1% Added 68 net new restaurants and remain on track to deliver full-year net unit growth of 2-3% Increased global digital sales mix to a reco...
Fresh Ways to Frosty: Wendy's Reimagines Famous Dessert with April Launch of Frosty Swirls and May Launch of Frosty Fusions
Wendy's is offering even more ways to love Frosty with new sauces and mix-ins, including OREO cookie pieces and Pop-Tarts Crunchy Poppers pieces DUBLIN, Ohio , April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wendy's® ...
The Wendy's Company to Report First Quarter 2025 Results on May 2
DUBLIN, Ohio , April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) will release its first quarter 2025 results before the market opens on Friday, May 2. The Company will host a conference ...
Restaurant Stocks Suffer as Consumer Sentiment Sours. These Companies Are a Bright Spot.
Many restaurant stocks are suffering as investors continue to feel uneasy about the U.S. economy and question how much consumers are willing to spend eating out.
Wendy's CEO: from AI-powered drive-thrus to thick bacon
Much has been said about Chipotle (CMG) and Starbucks (SBUX) in restaurant circles over the past year. Chipotle finds itself with a new CEO in Scott Boatwright, who is looking to ramp store growth to ...
Can Wendy's catch up? CEO Tanner dishes on strategy to outperform rivals in 2025
A year into his tenure as Wendy's (WEN) CEO, Kirk Tanner is looking beyond the iconic square burger to inject new energy into the 55-year-old restaurant chain. In an increasingly competitive fast-food...
Wendy's CEO on new collaboration with Takis
Kirk Tanner, Wendy's CEO, discusses collaborating with different brands saying, "Connecting in culture is so important."
Wendy's sets growth target of 1,000 net new restaurants globally
Kirk Tanner, Wendy's CEO, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss what Tanner is telling investors about the brand's growth strategy, what's driving traffic right now, and much more.
Nothing Beats Fresh: Wendy's Drops $1 Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger or $1 Double Stack in the App to Fuel Fans Through March Madness
Broadcast legends Ian Eagle and Clark Kellogg share hot takes on Wendy's fresh, never frozen beef DUBLIN, Ohio , March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wendy's® is serving up the real MVP of March Madness® wi...
Analyst Sees Wendy's Playing Catch-Up, Needs Stronger Focus on Tech, Talent & Global Expansion
J.P. Morgan analyst Rahul Krotthapalli reiterated a Neutral rating on the shares of Wendy's Co WEN with a price target of $17.00.
Wendy's New Focus On Growth Is International
Wendy's has shifted focus towards international growth, planning to expand from 1,300 to 2,000 locations outside the US by 2028. The dividend was cut to a more sustainable 67¢ in 2025, with a payout r...
Wendy's Sets Long-Term Financial Targets Ahead of Investor Day
Wendy's issued a target of global sales between $17.5 billion and $18 billion for 2028. It also guided for its total number of restaurants to sit between 8,100 and 8,300 in three years time.
Wendy's Unveils Next Chapter of Growth and Announces Long-Term Financial Algorithm at 2025 Investor Day
Shares plans to update core menu items and launch impactful innovation to meet consumer preferences and win in fast growing segments Details increased investments in technology and operations to enhan...
Wendy's Celebrates Opening of 500th Restaurant in Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (APMEA) Region
Milestone marks significant progress towards expanding the brand's global presence DUBLIN, Ohio , Feb. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company announced today a major global growth milestone with...
Wendy's: Where's The Fair Value After The Dividend Cut?
Wendy's is cutting its quarterly dividend from $0.25 to $0.14 per share to focus on deleveraging and investing in U.S. operations. The new capital allocation strategy includes $200 million in buybacks...
Wendy's Needs Improved Cash Returns From New US Units To Accelerate Growth, Analyst Says
JPMorgan analyst John Ivankoe gives Wendy's Co WEN a Neutral rating, lowering the price forecast to $17 from $20.
Restaurants warn of weak first quarter, but say sales will pick up later this year
Many restaurants reported improving sales in the fourth quarter, but executives warned that the first quarter will be weak. Freezing temperatures, wildfires and a still-cautious consumer led to lower ...
The Wendy's Company (WEN) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) Q4 2024 Results Conference Call February 13, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Aaron Broholm - Head of Investor Relations Kirk Tanner - President and Chief Executi...
Wendy's beats on same-store sales for the first time in seven quarters, but guidance is weak
Fast-food chain Wendy's posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and ended six quarters of same-restaurant sales shortfalls, offsetting soft guidance for 2025.
THE WENDY'S COMPANY REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL-YEAR 2024 RESULTS, PROVIDES 2025 OUTLOOK, AND UPDATES ITS CAPITAL ALLOCATION POLICY
Wendy's systemwide sales grew 5.4% in the fourth quarter, reaching $3.7 billion,* including same-restaurant sales growth of 4.3%. For the full year systemwide sales grew 3.1%, reaching $14.5 billion, ...
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