The Wendy's Company (WEN)
| Market Cap | 1.74B -14.2% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 2.20B -1.0% |
| Net Income | 126.06M -34.4% |
| EPS | 0.66 -31.4% |
| Shares Out | 190.67M |
| PE Ratio | 13.86 |
| Forward PE | 18.12 |
| Dividend | $0.28 (3.07%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Volume | 5,302,438 |
| Open | 8.90 |
| Previous Close | 8.84 |
| Day's Range | 8.81 - 9.14 |
| 52-Week Range | 6.07 - 10.62 |
| Beta | 0.38 |
| Analysts | Hold |
| Price Target | 7.79 (-14.58%) |
| Earnings Date | Aug 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]
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 $7.79, which is a decrease of -14.58% from the latest price.
News
Wendy's CEO Says Food Quality Hasn't Been Chain's Top Priority—Vows Changes
Wendy's has been losing ground for more than a decade to rivals that invested heavily in its food offerings. Burger King clawed its way back to the No.
Wendy’s appoints Tariq Hassan as Chief Marketing and Customer Growth Officer
The Wendy’s (WEN) announced the appointment of Tariq Hassan to the newly created role of Chief Marketing and Customer Growth Officer, effective immediately. He will report to President and CEO…
THE WENDY'S COMPANY NAMES TARIQ HASSAN CHIEF MARKETING AND CUSTOMER GROWTH OFFICER
Strengthened Leadership Team Marks Next Step in Company Turnaround Plan DUBLIN, Ohio, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) announced the appointment of Tariq Hassan to the n...
Wendy's CEO Aims for Chain to Get Back in the Burger Fight
Bob Wright said that the chain has traded quality for cost savings and that a former McDonald's executive is joining as marketing chief.
Wendy’s to create COO position
On August 14, 2026, Pete Suerken, President, U.S. of The Wendy’s (WEN) Company , notified the Company of his intention to resign from the Company to become the President and…
Wendy’s trading halted, volatility trading pause
10:49 EDT Wendy’s (WEN) trading halted, volatility trading pause
Peltz’s Trian preparing take-private bid for Wendy’s, FT reports
10:50 EDT Peltz’s Trian preparing take-private bid for Wendy’s (WEN), FT reports
Wendy’s jumps 13% to $8.53 after FT report of Trian bid
10:51 EDT Wendy’s (WEN) jumps 13% to $8.53 after FT report of Trian bid
Trian preparing takeover bid for Wendy’s, FT reports
Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund Management, a longtime Wendy’s (WEN) shareholder, is assembling a group of co-investors for a take-private bid that could include Flynn Group, one of the restaurant’s largest...
Wendy's Shares Jumps On Peltz Bid News
Bloomberg's Matt Monks joins Romaine Bostick on "Bloomberg Deals." Shares of Wendy's jumped to their highest in seven weeks after the Financial Times reported that Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management...
Wendy's Stock Soars 12% As Billionaire Investor Nelson Peltz Reportedly Plots Take-Private Deal
Shares of Wendy's soared on Wednesday after the Financial Times reported Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management could lead a bid to take the restaurant chain private within a matter of weeks, a move tha...
Wendy's shares jump 15% as Nelson Peltz prepares bid to take struggling chain private
Wendy's, which has a market valuation of about $1.44 billion, said it would thoroughly review any proposal.
Wendy's stock jumps on report of potential takeover bid from Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management
Wendy's stock jumped after the Financial Times reported that Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management is preparing a deal to take the burger chain private. Restaurant Brands International's Burger King ha...
Wendy’s Stock (WEN) Soars 15% on Reports of Take-Private Bid
The restaurant chain has struggled with weak sales and declining customer traffic.
Nelson Peltz prepares bid to take Wendy's private, FT says
Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management is laying the groundwork for a take-private bid for US fast-food chain Wendy's with backing from a consortium of investors including BlueFive Capital, T...
Wendy's Stock Soars on Report Trian Partners Prepares Bid to Take Company Private
Wendy's stock jumps Wednesday and is halted briefly for volatility.
Wendy’s price target lowered to $5.50 from $7 at Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley lowered the firm’s price target on Wendy’s (WEN) to $5.50 from $7 and keeps an Underweight rating on the shares.
5 things wrong with Wendy's right now, including 1 big one that's threatening its entire turnaround effort
Wendy's deals might be “biggie.” But it's performance this year hasn't been.
Wendy’s price target raised to $8 from $7.25 at Citi
Citi raised the firm’s price target on Wendy’s (WEN) to $8 from $7.25 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares post the Q2 report. The firm believes management is…
Burger King dethrones struggling Wendy's 6-year run as America's 2nd-largest burger chain
"Today we are clearly not performing at our potential," Wendy's CEO admitted in a statement.
Wendy's loses status as second-largest burger chain after 6-year run
Burger King reclaimed the No. 2 U.S. burger chain spot from Wendy's after its revamped Whopper and multiyear turnaround drove same-store sales up 8.5%.
Here's why Wendy's is losing the burger wars
Wendy's new CEO is embarking on a turnaround initiative, while acknowledging that issues around food quality and service have turned customers away.
The Wendy's Company Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2026
Systemwide sales and traffic declined sharply, prompting leadership to withdraw guidance and outline a turnaround plan focused on menu quality, branding, operations, digital, and asset investment. Margin and EBITDA pressure are expected to persist amid ongoing consumer and cost headwinds.
The Wendy's Company Earnings release: Q2 2026
The Wendy's Company released its Q2 2026 earnings on August 7, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.