The Wendy's Company (WEN)

NASDAQ: WEN · Real-Time Price · USD
7.24
-0.62 (-7.89%)
Jun 25, 2026, 10:20 AM EDT - Market open
Market Cap1.38B -38.6%
Revenue (ttm)2.19B -1.8%
Net Income148.56M -22.5%
EPS0.78 -17.3%
Shares Out 190.48M
PE Ratio9.35
Forward PE12.84
Dividend$0.56 (7.69%)
Ex-Dividend DateJun 1, 2026
Volume51,136,936
Open8.45
Previous Close7.86
Day's Range7.49 - 9.07
52-Week Range6.07 - 12.33
Beta0.39
AnalystsHold
Price Target7.84 (+8.29%)
Earnings DateAug 7, 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]

Industry Restaurants
Founded 1969
Employees 14,900
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol WEN
Full Company Profile

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 Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 25 analysts, the average rating for WEN stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $7.84, which is an increase of 8.29% from the latest price.

Price Target
$7.84
(8.29% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

Wendy’s trading resumes

09:55 EDT Wendy’s (WEN) trading resumes

21 minutes ago - TheFly

Wendy’s trading halted, volatility trading pause

09:50 EDT Wendy’s (WEN) trading halted, volatility trading pause

26 minutes ago - TheFly

Wendy’s Stock ‘Has All the Hallmarks of a Retail-Driven Short Squeeze’ Says Vanda Research

Wendy’s shares ($WEN) appear set to climb for another day as retail traders continue to push the burger chain’s stock price higher. The company’s stock jumped as much as 21%…

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35 minutes ago - TipRanks

Wendy's shares soar for a second day as retail investors pile into their new meme darling

Shares surged another 12% in premarket after a 25.7% gain in the previous session, their biggest advance since June 2021. The rally appeared largely disconnected from company fundamentals and instead ...

2 hours ago - CNBC

Wendy's Stock Is Changing Hands More Than Micron Today

Wendy's stock was jumping again on Thursday as retail traders carried on piling into the fast-food chain, which could be set for a short squeeze.

3 hours ago - Barrons

Wendy's Was a Turnaround Play. Now It's a Meme Stock

The latest meme darling: the fast-food chain known for the Frosty and the four-cornered burger.

19 hours ago - Investopedia

Wendy's surges over 40% after viral Reddit post ignites meme-stock frenzy

The rally, which briefly triggered a volatility halt, appeared to have little to do with the company's fundamentals.

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20 hours ago - New York Post

Wendy's stock price today: WEN shares surge as the fast food burger chain reunites Potbelly's dynamic duo

Many fast food chains have had a rough several years.

22 hours ago - Fast Company

Is Wendy's the next meme stock? Everyday traders are trying to ‘save' the fast-food chain.

Shares of fast-food chain Wendy's rallied 25% at Wednesday's open.

23 hours ago - Market Watch

Wendy's Skyrockets As Reddit Traders Boost Shares—Is It The New Meme Stock?

$1.5 billion. That's Wendy's market value as of Wednesday, down 72% from its all-time high of $5.4 billion in October 2020.

23 hours ago - Forbes

Wendy's shares surge on short-squeeze hopes: Is this the next meme stock?

Wendy's shares WEN surged more than 30% in early trading on Wednesday as retail investors piled into the fast-food chain, overshadowing the company's latest executive appointment and reviving memories...

1 day ago - Invezz

Wendy’s trading resumes

09:39 EDT Wendy’s (WEN) trading resumes

1 day ago - TheFly

Wendy’s Stock (WEN) Soars as Meme Traders Expect a Turnaround

Wendy’s stock was up on Wednesday after meme traders took an interest in the fast food chain.

1 day ago - TipRanks

Wendy’s trading halted, volatility trading pause

09:34 EDT Wendy’s (WEN) trading halted, volatility trading pause

1 day ago - TheFly

Wendy's jumps 20% as retail traders spark meme-like rally

Wendy's highly shorted shares climbed more than 20% in premarket ​trading on Wednesday as retail traders flocked to the beaten-down stock, ‌in the latest meme-like rally.

1 day ago - Reuters

Wendy's stock soars as meme traders target another turnaround play

While management changes can influence investor sentiment, the magnitude of the move suggests other forces may be at play.

1 day ago - CNBC

Wendy’s shares surge 21% premarket on Stocktwits, WallStreetBets buzz

Shares of Wendy’s (WEN) are up over 21% premarket after several users on Reddit’s WallStreetBets subreddit called for investors to buy shares in the fast-food chain. Wendy’s has attracted attention…

1 day ago - TheFly

Wendy's Pops 22%. It Could Be the Next Meme Stock.

The rally came after a slew of posts on the WallStreetBets investing forum urge retail traders to buy the struggling fast-food chain.

1 day ago - Barrons

Wendy’s names Steve Cirulis as CFO, Chief Strategy Officer

The Wendy’s (WEN) Company announced the appointment of Steve Cirulis as CFO and Chief Strategy Officer, effective June 23. He will report to President and CEO Bob Wright and serve…

1 day ago - TheFly

Children's Home Society of North Carolina Recruiter Named Wendy's Wonderful Kids® Recruiter of the Year

National recognition honors dedication to helping youth in foster care achieve permanency National recognition honors dedication to helping youth in foster care achieve permanency

2 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

THE WENDY'S COMPANY NAMES STEVE CIRULIS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER

Cirulis to Succeed Ken Cook Effective June 23 DUBLIN, Ohio, June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) today announced the appointment of Steve Cirulis as Chief Financial Officer ...

2 days ago - PRNewsWire

Wendy's Canada Makes it a Big Dill with New Pickle-Packed Lineup

BURLINGTON, Ontario, June 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wendy's® Canada is raising the pickle game with the launch of a new menu lineup featuring the Dill Pickle Chicken Sandwich*, new Dill Pickle Shak...

15 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

7 Consumer Stocks You May Be Thinking of Buying But Shouldn't

Retail stocks have had a tough year, but a great week. Investors should be selective when deciding to chase the rally.

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27 days ago - Barrons

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.

5 weeks ago - Barrons

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...

5 weeks ago - CNBC