The Wendy's Company (WEN)
| Market Cap | 1.51B -5.8% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 2.20B -1.0% |
| Net Income | 96.90M -34.4% |
| EPS | 0.51 -31.4% |
| Shares Out | 190.67M |
| PE Ratio | 15.62 |
| Forward PE | 16.27 |
| Dividend | $0.28 (3.53%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Volume | 12,099,112 |
| Open | 7.65 |
| Previous Close | 7.65 |
| Day's Range | 7.57 - 8.03 |
| 52-Week Range | 5.94 - 10.12 |
| Beta | 0.37 |
| Analysts | Hold |
| Price Target | 7.30 (-8.1%) |
| Earnings Date | Nov 5, 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 22 analysts, the average rating for WEN stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $7.3, which is a decrease of -8.10% from the latest price.
News
Wendy’s price target raised to $8 from $7 at Stephens
Stephens raised the firm’s price target on Wendy’s (WEN) to $8 from $7 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The company’s Q3 results topped consensus estimates on…
Market Close: Stocks Tumble, Apple To Sell $7B In Debt, Wendy's Rejects Buyout Bid 11-5-2026
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Wendy's rejects $1.4B takeover bid — ‘substantially undervalues' company, adopts ‘poison pill' plan
Wendy's rejected a $1.4 billion buyout from billionaire Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management, claiming that the offer “substantially undervalues” the company and adopting a “poison pill” plan to prote...
Wendy's 'no' to Peltz may be a bigger gamble than investors realize
Wendy's (WEN) is back in the spotlight after rejecting a $1.4 billion take-private offer from a consortium led by activist investor Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management. The proposal offered sharehold...
Wendy’s Stock (WEN) Rises After the Burger Chain Rejects an Offer to Take It Private and Adopts a Poison Pill Plan
Wendy’s stock was up after the company rejected a takeover offer and adopted a poison pill plan.
Wendy's Rejects Takeover Bid From Peltz's Trian
Wendy's Co. board unanimously rejected an offer from a group led by Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management to buy out the burger chain for about $1.4 billion, saying the proposal substantially undervalu...
The Wendy's Company Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2026
Q3 sales and profitability remained pressured, though U.S. same-restaurant sales improved sequentially and early Q4 trends continued at a similar pace. The strategy centers on menu and marketing changes, optional breakfast, delivery growth and franchise portfolio actions, backed by available liquidity and elevated near-term leverage.
The Wendy's Company Earnings release: Q3 2026
The Wendy's Company released its Q3 2026 earnings on November 5, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
The Wendy's Company Slides: Q3 2026
The Wendy's Company has posted slides in relation to its Q3 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on November 5, 2026.
The Wendy's Company Quarterly report: Q3 2026
The Wendy's Company has published its Q3 2026 quarterly earnings report on November 5, 2026.
Wendy's Rejects Trian's $1.4 Billion Takeover Offer
Company backs its own turnaround bid instead of being taken private by Nelson Peltz's hedge fund.
Wendy's Rejects $1.4 Billion Buyout Offer from Nelson Peltz's Trian
Wendy's rejected an offer from Nelson Peltz's hedge fund Trian Fund Management to buy the fast-food chain for around $1.4 billion
Wendy's Rejects Peltz Takeover Bid. It Has a Plan to Revive Sales.
Wendy's bets on a turnaround as declining sales and traffic weigh on its business.
Wendy's rejects takeover proposal from Nelson Peltz's Trian
Wendy's on Thursday said that it is rejecting a $1.4 billion takeover offer from a group of investors led by Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management.
Wendy's rejects Trian-led $1.4 billion buyout offer
Wendy's on Thursday rejected a $1.4 billion take-private offer from activist investor Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management and its partners, and adopted a "poison pill" plan to resist pressure from o...
Wendy’s committee of independent directors rejects proposal from Trian
The company states: “The Wendy’s (WEN) Company announced that the previously constituted committee of independent directors of the Company’s Board of Director, which is unaffiliated with Trian Fund Ma...
Wendy's Independent Committee Rejects Proposal from Trian Partners-Led Group
Determines Proposal Substantially Undervalues Wendy's and the Significant Upside Expectedfrom Execution of Dave's Way, the Company's Strategic Plan Announced Separately Today Adopts Limited-Duration S...
THE WENDY'S COMPANY REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2026 RESULTS
Launches Dave's Way, a multi-year strategy focused on growing customer traffic and market share while strengthening restaurant profitability, with actions underway and early signs of improving perform...
Wendy’s downgraded to Sell from Buy at Argus
Argus downgraded Wendy’s (WEN) to Sell from Buy after the company received a non-binding proposal from Trian Fund Management, Flynn Group LP, BlueFive Capital and Sixth Street Partners to acquire…
Blackwells Issues Statement on Trian's $7.35 Per Share Proposal to Acquire The Wendy's Company
Blackwells Capital says Trian's $7.35 per share proposal to acquire Wendy's (Nasdaq: WEN) dramatically undervalues the company and should be rejected.
Wendy’s says independent committee to evaluate proposal from Trian Partners
Wendy’s (WEN) confirmed that it received an unsolicited, non-binding proposal from Trian Fund Management, Flynn Group LP, BlueFive Capital and Sixth Street Partners to acquire all of the outstanding s...
The Wendy's Company Confirms Receipt of Unsolicited Proposal from Trian Partners
DUBLIN, Ohio, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) ("Wendy's" or the "Company") today confirmed that it received an unsolicited, non-binding proposal from Trian Fund Managem...
Wendy's buyout offer suggests the burger chain's overhaul could be very expensive
Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management is willing to put up $1.4 billion to buy Wendy's, but reviving the burger chain's fortunes is likely to require even more money.
There's an Offer on the Table for Wendy's at a ‘Crucial' Moment
Squareburger maker Wendy's recently announced an $8 combo meal. It has a much bigger deal to contemplate today.
9 facts about Wendy's that might surprise you
Wendy's was founded in 1969 by Dave Thomas, a former KFC employee. He named his burger restaurant after his daughter, Melinda "Wendy" Thomas.