The Wendy's Company (WEN)
| Market Cap | 1.46B -10.5% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 2.20B -1.0% |
| Net Income | 126.06M -34.4% |
| EPS | 0.66 -31.4% |
| Shares Out | 190.67M |
| PE Ratio | 11.60 |
| Forward PE | 16.79 |
| Dividend | $0.28 (3.67%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Volume | 8,347,230 |
| Open | 7.33 |
| Previous Close | 7.27 |
| Day's Range | 7.33 - 7.65 |
| 52-Week Range | 5.94 - 10.12 |
| Beta | 0.37 |
| Analysts | Hold |
| Price Target | 7.30 (-4.43%) |
| 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 22 analysts, the average rating for WEN stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $7.3, which is a decrease of -4.43% from the latest price.
News
Wendy’s downgraded to Sell from Buy at Argus
Argus downgraded Wendy’s (WEN) to Sell from Buy after the company received a non-binding proposal from Trian Fund Management, Flynn Group LP, BlueFive Capital and Sixth Street Partners to acquire…
Blackwells Issues Statement on Trian's $7.35 Per Share Proposal to Acquire The Wendy's Company
Blackwells Capital says Trian's $7.35 per share proposal to acquire Wendy's (Nasdaq: WEN) dramatically undervalues the company and should be rejected.
Wendy’s says independent committee to evaluate proposal from Trian Partners
Wendy’s (WEN) confirmed that it received an unsolicited, non-binding proposal from Trian Fund Management, Flynn Group LP, BlueFive Capital and Sixth Street Partners to acquire all of the outstanding s...
The Wendy's Company Confirms Receipt of Unsolicited Proposal from Trian Partners
DUBLIN, Ohio, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) ("Wendy's" or the "Company") today confirmed that it received an unsolicited, non-binding proposal from Trian Fund Managem...
Wendy's buyout offer suggests the burger chain's overhaul could be very expensive
Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management is willing to put up $1.4 billion to buy Wendy's, but reviving the burger chain's fortunes is likely to require even more money.
There's an Offer on the Table for Wendy's at a ‘Crucial' Moment
Squareburger maker Wendy's recently announced an $8 combo meal. It has a much bigger deal to contemplate today.
9 facts about Wendy's that might surprise you
Wendy's was founded in 1969 by Dave Thomas, a former KFC employee. He named his burger restaurant after his daughter, Melinda "Wendy" Thomas.
Nelson Peltz-led group offers to buy Wendy's for $1.4B
Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management offered $7.35 per share to take Wendy's private, a 20% premium as the burger chain faces a critical turnaround.
Wendy's stock surges on Peltz bid: is there any upside left?
Wendy's (WEN) shareholders have a takeover premium to weigh against a difficult turnaround. Shares soared over 15% this morning after Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management led a roughly $1.4 billion pr...
Wendy’s Stock (WEN) Soars 15% on $1.4B Nelson Peltz Take-Private Bid
Shares in burger chain Wendy’s ($WEN) sizzled 15% higher today on reports that a $1.4 billion take-private offer from Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund Management was on the menu. According to…
Wendy's stock soars on report struggling chain could go private
Its bid marks a roughly 20% premium over Wendy's closing price on Tuesday of about $1.2 billion, and comes after years of Trian pushing for a sale of the struggling burger franchise.
TD Cowen expects no competing offers for Wendy’s after Trian bid
TD Cowen notes that Trian Partners, together with restaurant operator Flynn Group and investment firms BlueFive Capital and Sixth Street Partners, submitted a non-binding proposal to acquire Wendy’s (...
Wendy's shares jump 15% as Nelson Peltz's Trian offers $1.4 billion to buy burger chain
A group of investors led by Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management has offered $1.4 billion to buy Wendy's, according to a regulatory filing Wednesday. The take-private deal offer comes after a tough tw...
Trian Says It Can Revive Wendy's. Nelson Peltz Offers $1.4 Billion for the Fast-Food Chain.
Wendy's has struggled in recent years. Trian Fund Management says a buyout could revive its business.
Trian offers to acquire Wendy’s for $7.35 per share in cash
Trian Management, which, together with its affiliated funds and related parties, beneficially owns approximately 16.25% of the outstanding common stock of Wendy’s (WEN), and Flynn, together with BlueF...
Trian Fund Management offers to buy Wendy's for $1.4 billion, WSJ reports
Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management offered to take over burger chain Wendy's for $1.4 billion, the Wall Street Journal said on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Trian offers to buy Wendy’s for $7.35 per share in cash, WSJ reports
08:02 EDT Trian offers to buy Wendy’s (WEN) for $7.35 per share in cash, WSJ reports
Trian offers $7.35 per share cash to take Wendy’s private, WSJ reports
Nelson Peltz’s hedge fund Trian Fund Management, a longtime shareholder in Wendy’s (WEN), is leading a group that has offered to pay $7.35 a share in cash to take the…
Nelson Peltz's Trian Offers to Buy Wendy's for $1.4 Billion
Nelson Peltz's hedge fund Trian Fund Management offered to buy Wendy's for around $1.4 billion Wednesday, arguing that the struggling fast-food chain is “at a critical juncture” and would be better of...
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...