The Wendy's Company (WEN)
| Market Cap | 1.56B -39.2% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 2.19B -1.8% |
| Net Income | 148.56M -22.5% |
| EPS | 0.78 -17.3% |
| Shares Out | 190.48M |
| PE Ratio | 10.52 |
| Forward PE | 14.23 |
| Dividend | $0.56 (6.84%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Volume | 22,765,918 |
| Open | 8.15 |
| Previous Close | 7.90 |
| Day's Range | 7.94 - 8.44 |
| 52-Week Range | 6.37 - 12.51 |
| Beta | 0.35 |
| Analysts | Hold |
| Price Target | 8.71 (+6.35%) |
| 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 22 analysts, the average rating for WEN stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $8.71, which is an increase of 6.35% from the latest price.
News
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 price target lowered to $8 from $9 at BMO Capital
BMO Capital lowered the firm’s price target on Wendy’s (WEN) to $8 from $9 and keeps a Market Perform rating on the shares after its Q1 results. The company reiterated…
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...
High gas prices are hurting restaurant sales — but not all chains
Restaurant chains like Chipotle, Domino's Pizza and Applebee's reported that sales softened in March as gas prices climbed. Across the restaurant industry, traffic fell 2.3% in March compared with the...
Wendy’s price target raised to $7.75 from $7.25 at Citi
Citi analyst Jon Tower raised the firm’s price target on Wendy’s (WEN) to $7.75 from $7.25 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.
Wendy’s downgraded to Underweight from Neutral at JPMorgan
JPMorgan analyst Rahul Krotthapalli downgraded Wendy’s (WEN) to Underweight from Neutral with a price target of $6, down from $7. The firm cites Wendy’s continued decline in U.S. same-store-sales tren...
Fast Food Chains—McDonald's, Taco Bell, Burger King—Win As Low-Income Diners Crack Under Rising Gas Prices
“They're literally running out of money at the end of the month,” Kraft Heinz's new CEO Steve Cahillane told Bloomberg. “We're seeing negative cash flows in the lower-income brackets where they're dip...
The Wendy's Company Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026
Q1 saw a 5.5% global sales decline, mainly from U.S. softness, but international growth and operational improvements are supporting a turnaround. Project Fresh initiatives, menu upgrades, and digital investments are expected to drive sequential improvement and flat full-year sales.
Wendy's Posts Higher Sales Amid U.S. Turnaround Efforts
Wendy's recorded higher revenue in the first quarter, as it works to return to sales growth at its U.S. restaurants.
THE WENDY'S COMPANY REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2026 RESULTS
Global systemwide sales were $3.2 billion, a decrease of 5.5% International systemwide sales grew 6.0% Reported net income was $22.7 million and adjusted EBITDA was $111.3 million Reported diluted ear...
Wendy's Invites Fans to Round Up for Adoption in Celebration of National Foster Care Month
Proceeds benefit the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption DUBLIN, Ohio, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WHAT: Did you know May is National Foster Care Month? This month recognizes the 365,000+ children an...