The Wendy's Company (WEN)
| Market Cap | 1.17B -31.6% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 2.20B -1.0% |
| Net Income | 126.06M -34.4% |
| EPS | 0.66 -31.4% |
| Shares Out | 190.67M |
| PE Ratio | 9.33 |
| Forward PE | 13.41 |
| Dividend | $0.28 (4.56%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Volume | 5,130,166 |
| Open | 6.20 |
| Previous Close | 6.19 |
| Day's Range | 6.04 - 6.20 |
| 52-Week Range | 5.94 - 10.12 |
| Beta | 0.41 |
| Analysts | Hold |
| Price Target | 7.18 (+16.95%) |
| 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 24 analysts, the average rating for WEN stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $7.18, which is an increase of 16.95% from the latest price.
News
Wendy's store closures: Franchisee could close another 60 locations in Chapter 11 bankruptcy
One of Wendy's biggest franchisees is moving to potentially close as many as 60 restaurants, adding to the dozens of stores that it has already closed this year.
Wendy’s price target lowered to $7 from $8 at BofA
BofA analyst Sara Senatore lowered the firm’s price target on Wendy’s (WEN) to $7 from $8 and keeps an Underperform rating on the shares. The firm fine-tuned estimates and adjusted…
Wendy’s price target lowered to $6.50 from $8 at UBS
UBS lowered the firm’s price target on Wendy’s (WEN) to $6.50 from $8 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. Wendy’s faces continued same-store sales and earnings pressure, with…
Wendy’s price target lowered to $6.75 from $8.25 at Citi
Citi lowered the firm’s price target on Wendy’s (WEN) to $6.75 from $8.25 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.
Fresh Beef, Fresh Deal: Wendy's Debuts the $7.99 Dave's Single® Combo Meal
Made with fresh, never frozen beef and served hot 'n juicy with fries and a drink, it's everything fans love about Wendy's for just $7.99 DUBLIN, Ohio, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WHAT: Hot off the ...
Wendy's store closures update: See the newest list of doomed locations as embattled franchisee shrinks footprint
More than a dozen Wendy's restaurants were marked for permanent closure this weekend as one of its largest franchisees continues a weeks-long effort to shutter loss-making locations in the wake of a C...
Wendy’s price target lowered to $7 from $8 at Stephens
Stephens lowered the firm’s price target on Wendy’s (WEN) to $7 from $8 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The firm adjusted estimates ahead of Q3 reports…
10 more Wendy's stores could close this weekend, even though the fast food chain tried to save them. See the list
The legal feud between Wendy's and one of its largest franchisees got particularly frosty this week after the fast food giant tried to intervene in a round of store closures that are planned for this ...
The Wendy's Company to Report Third Quarter 2026 Results on November 5
DUBLIN, Ohio, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) will release its third quarter 2026 results before the market opens on Thursday, November 5. The Company will host a confer...
Wendy's is facing more store closures: See an updated list of shuttered locations from franchise bankruptcy
Fast food giant Wendy's faced a fresh wave of permanent store closures on Friday for the second weekend in a row as one of its biggest franchisees scrambled to restructure operations in the aftermath ...
Why brands like E.l.f., Wendy's and Gap are branching out into original music
E.l.f. Beauty released an album titled "Mirror Mix" as the brand looks to increase its marketing spend for the rest of the year. Gap and Wendy's also announced ventures into music in recent weeks, par...
Wendy's is closing more stores: See a list of doomed locations from a major franchisee in ongoing bankruptcy
A sprawling Wendy's franchisee that sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection earlier this month could close as many as 30 restaurants over the next few weeks as part of a cash collateral agreement, new...
Do You Want Gains With That?
Restaurants are struggling with higher prices for ingredients and labor, as well as the wellness trend the need for innovation:
A major Wendy's franchisee with 314 stores just filed for bankruptcy. What it means for the burger chain's footprint
Despite being the third-largest fast-food hamburger chain in the world and the second-largest in the U.S. after McDonald's, Wendy's has struggled lately with declining sales and a shrinking store foot...
One of Wendy's biggest franchisees files for bankruptcy as it falls behind burger rivals
One of Wendy's largest franchisees has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protections as it struggles to win over customers – falling behind in the burger battle against McDonald's and Burger King.
Wendy's franchisee files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as burger chain struggles
One of Wendy's biggest U.S. franchisees, Meritage Hospitality Group, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. For six straight quarters, Wendy's has reported same-store sales declines.
Hi Baby Gorgeous! Wendy's is Officially Serving Lisa Barlow's Baby Gorgeous Meal
Wendy's is Bringing Big Bravo Energy with Digital-Exclusive Meal + Sweepstakes up to $10K Cash Prize DUBLIN, Ohio, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WHAT: Wendy's Chicken Nuggets have never been so glam...
Wendy’s initiated with a Neutral at Seaport Research
Seaport Research initiated coverage of Wendy’s (WEN) with a Neutral rating. The company’s fundamentals are deteriorating faster than at any point in the brand’s modern history as Q2 U.S. same-restaura...
Wendy's is Serving Up a Frightfully Fun Halloween with Boo! Books and Frosty Frights
From supporting the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption to collectible kids' meal toys, Wendy's two fan-focused experiences are all treats and no tricks this Halloween season Fresh...
Wendy’s price target raised to $8.25 from $8 at Citi
Citi analyst Jon Tower raised the firm’s price target on Wendy’s (WEN) to $8.25 from $8 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.
Wendy's Stock Has Plunged, but History Shows How It Could Come Back
Wendy's stock is trading at a steep discount to fast-food rivals. Turnarounds at Domino's and McDonald's show what the burger chain needs to fix.
Wendy’s Stock (WEN) Crashes as Take-Private Deal Fails
The company has struggled with declining sales for years.
Wendy's Shares Tumble on Report Trian No Longer Preparing Take-Private Bid
A report that Wendy's may be taken private caused shares to soar two weeks ago. A new report is causing them to tumble.
Nelson Peltz's Trian has no plans to make bid for Wendy's right now, sources say
The move comes after the investment firm, a longtime Wendy's shareholder, was earlier this month reported by Reuters and others to be working on preparing a bid with the help of a consortium of invest...
Trian has no plans to bid for Wendy’s right now, Reuters reports
Trian is no long preparing a take-private bid for Wendy’s (WEN), Reuters reports, with the fund management team concerns about Wendy’s performance, including its recent trading price and valuation mul...