The Wendy's Company (WEN)
| Market Cap | 1.19B -33.3% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 2.20B -1.0% |
| Net Income | 126.06M -34.4% |
| EPS | 0.66 -31.4% |
| Shares Out | 190.67M |
| PE Ratio | 9.45 |
| Forward PE | 12.94 |
| Dividend | $0.28 (4.50%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Volume | 5,628,288 |
| Open | 6.04 |
| Previous Close | 6.11 |
| Day's Range | 6.01 - 6.25 |
| 52-Week Range | 5.94 - 10.12 |
| Beta | 0.41 |
| Analysts | Hold |
| Price Target | 7.57 (+21.7%) |
| 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 $7.57, which is an increase of 21.70% from the latest price.
News
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...
Wendy’s down 13% at $7.90 after Reuters report that Trian is not preparing bid
17:29 EDT Wendy’s (WEN) down 13% at $7.90 after Reuters report that Trian is not preparing bid
Trian has no plans to make bid for Wendy's right now, sources say
Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management has no plans to make a take-private bid for Wendy's at this time, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
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