The Wendy's Company (WEN)

NASDAQ: WEN · Real-Time Price · USD
15.21
-0.03 (-0.20%)
At close: Feb 21, 2025, 4:00 PM
15.25
+0.04 (0.26%)
After-hours: Feb 21, 2025, 4:53 PM EST
-0.20%
Market Cap 3.09B
Revenue (ttm) 2.25B
Net Income (ttm) 194.36M
Shares Out 203.40M
EPS (ttm) 0.95
PE Ratio 16.01
Forward PE 15.11
Dividend $1.00 (6.58%)
Ex-Dividend Date Mar 3, 2025
Volume 6,083,999
Open 15.37
Previous Close 15.24
Day's Range 15.17 - 15.55
52-Week Range 13.72 - 20.65
Beta 0.77
Analysts Hold
Price Target 19.20 (+26.23%)
Earnings Date Feb 13, 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 is involved in operating, developing, and franchising a system of quick-service restaurants specializing in hamburger sandwiches. It 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]

Industry Restaurants
Founded 1969
Employees 15,300
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol WEN
Full Company Profile

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 Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 19 analysts, the average rating for WEN stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price forecast is $19.2, which is an increase of 26.23% from the latest price.

Price Target
$19.2
(26.23% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

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 ...

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5 days ago - CNBC

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...

8 days ago - Seeking Alpha

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.

8 days ago - Market Watch

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, ...

8 days ago - PRNewsWire

Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Weigh In On 3 Consumer Stocks With Over 5% Dividend Yields

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high...

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23 days ago - Benzinga

Top 3 Consumer Stocks You'll Regret Missing This Month

The most oversold stocks in the consumer discretionary sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.

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5 weeks ago - Benzinga

The Wendy's Company to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results on February 13, 2025 and Host an Investor Day on March 6, 2025

DUBLIN, Ohio , Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) will release its fourth quarter and full year 2024 results and share its 2025 financial outlook before the market opens o...

5 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

These restaurant chains closed locations in 2024

Restaurant chains like Wendy's, Denny's and Applebee's closed locations in 2024 as consumers dined out less often. U.S. restaurant visits fell for the first 10 months of the year, according to Black B...

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7 weeks ago - CNBC

Wendy's Offers 12 Days of Sweet & Spicy Holiday BOGO Deals Exclusively In-App

Fans can unwrap Wendy's deals exclusively on the Wendy's app December 11-22 DUBLIN, Ohio , Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --  WHAT: 'Tis the season to celebrate twelve days of Wendy's® BOGO deals – it's o...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Sweet Season's Greetings: Wendy's Kicks Off the Countdown to Frosty Key Tags

Wendy's $3 Frosty Key Tags return December 9, gifting fans a free Jr. Frosty with purchase through 2025 while supporting foster care adoption DUBLIN, Ohio , Dec. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WHAT:  The cou...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

THE WENDY'S COMPANY NAMES KEN COOK CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Cook to Succeed Gunther Plosch Effective December 2 DUBLIN, Ohio , Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) today announced the appointment of Ken Cook as Chief Financial Office...

3 months ago - PRNewsWire

As Temperatures Drop Wendy's Spices Up Holiday Meal Planning with $3.99 Spicy Chicken Sandwich In-App Offer

Fans can turn up flavor and savings with exclusive deal in the Wendy's app ahead of Thanksgiving gatherings DUBLIN, Ohio , Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WHAT: The Queen of Spice just dropped a HOT dea...

3 months ago - PRNewsWire

Celebrating 55 Years of Frosty: Wendy's Drops New Salted Caramel Frosty Nationwide

Fans can pair seasonal Frosty flavor with new fall menu items beginning  November 12 DUBLIN, Ohio , Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For 55 years, Wendy's iconic Frosty® has captured the hearts and taste...

3 months ago - PRNewsWire

Wendy's: Unit Pruning Doesn't Tickle '70/30 Expansion'

Q3 Performance Under Pressure: Wendy's Biggie Bag faced stiff competition from promotions like McDonald's $5 Meal Deal, impacting traffic but aligning with Wendy's long-term focus on value. Breakfast ...

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Wendy's to close 140 restaurants by the end of the year

Wendy's is shuttering 140 restaurants as it looks to improve its "restaurant footprint and overall system health."

3 months ago - New York Post

Wendy's is closing another 140 'outdated' stores as it looks to build out new higher-tech locations

Wendy's says will close 140 "outdated" stores this year, leaving its growth count flat for 2024. The company said Thursday the move will set the chain up for faster expansion in the coming years.

4 months ago - Business Insider

Wendy's is closing 140 ‘outdated' restaurants in 2024, but there's a silver lining for fans of the fast food chain

If you're a fan of Wendy's, the company announced some bad news when reporting its third-quarter 2024 financial results yesterday: The burger chain will close around 140 stores by the end of the year....

4 months ago - Fast Company

The Wendy's Company (WEN) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript October 31, 2024 6:00 PM ET Company Participants Aaron Broholm - Head of Investor Relations Kirk Tanner - President and Chief Executi...

4 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Wendy's stock falls as same-restaurant sales miss again, by a wide margin

Shares of Wendy's Co. were knocked lower on Thursday after the fast-food burger chain missed same-restaurant sales expectations again, by the widest margin in more than four years.

4 months ago - Market Watch

THE WENDY'S COMPANY REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2024 RESULTS

DUBLIN, Ohio , Oct. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) today reported unaudited results for the third quarter ended September 29, 2024. "Wendy's restaurants continued to delive...

4 months ago - PRNewsWire

Coach Bill Self Teams Up with Local Wendy's Restaurants to Support a Spooktacular Cause

Hall of fame coach will match every Boo! Books purchase at local area Wendy's, up to $30,000, to benefit the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption DUBLIN, Ohio , Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WHAT: Lega...

4 months ago - PRNewsWire

Wendy's Drops Bone-Chillingly Fun Boo! Bag Meal, Featuring Exclusive Frosty Figure for "Kidults" and Parents

The whole family can celebrate Halloween with new limited-edition meal bundles beginning October 21 DUBLIN, Ohio , Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --  WHAT: Halloween treats aren't just for kids! HalloWEEN...

4 months ago - PRNewsWire

Rebel Foods opens 160th Wendy's restaurant in Bengaluru

Rebel Foods opened all 160 Wendy's restaurants in a record span of 36 months DUBLIN, Ohio , Oct. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company announced today that Rebel Foods, the world's largest inte...

4 months ago - PRNewsWire

The Wendy's Company to Report Third Quarter 2024 Results on October 31

DUBLIN, Ohio , Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) will release its third quarter 2024 results before the market opens on Thursday, October 31. The Company will host a confe...

4 months ago - PRNewsWire

Sip, Save, Hooray! Wendy's Is Satisfying Fans' Thirst for Refreshing Soft Drinks for Just a Dollar

Fans can enjoy more than 100 soft drink choices for a dollar, any size all day long DUBLIN, Ohio , Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --  WHAT: Wendy's is bringing buck beverages to provide fans with great val...

4 months ago - PRNewsWire