The Wendy's Company (WEN)
| Market Cap | 1.58B -4.7% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 2.20B -0.3% |
| Net Income | 96.90M -47.9% |
| EPS | 0.51 -46.3% |
| Shares Out | 191.24M |
| PE Ratio | 16.29 |
| Forward PE | 16.66 |
| Dividend | $0.28 (3.38%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 1, 2026 |
| Volume | 5,169,208 |
| Open | 8.18 |
| Previous Close | 8.18 |
| Day's Range | 8.16 - 8.34 |
| 52-Week Range | 5.94 - 9.45 |
| Beta | 0.37 |
| Analysts | Hold |
| Price Target | 8.21 (-0.87%) |
| 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 20 analysts, the average rating for WEN stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $8.21, which is a decrease of -0.87% from the latest price.
News
Wendy’s bids $46M for bankrupt franchisee’s locations, Bloomberg Law reports
Wendy’s (WEN) has agreed to serve as the initial bidder to acquire 163 restaurants from bankrupt franchisee Meritage Hospitality Group for approximately $46M, Bloomberg Law’s James Nani reports. The p...
Wendy's rejects a takeover offer, scales back breakfast and still sees its stock surge
Wendy's plans to go it alone, and analysts say the company has “significant work ahead.”
Northcoast upgrades Wendy’s tp Neutral on less downside risk
Northcoast upgraded Wendy’s (WEN) to Neutral from Sell without a price target The firm believes the outlook for the shares has “stabilized.” Wendy’s plans to exit breakfast and optimize its…
Wendy’s upgraded to Neutral from Sell at Northcoast
Northcoast upgraded Wendy’s (WEN) to Neutral from Sell, on the view that the outlook for shares has stabilized.
Wendy’s price target raised to $8 from $7 at RBC Capital
RBC Capital analyst Logan Reich raised the firm’s price target on Wendy’s (WEN) to $8 from $7 and keeps a Sector Perform rating on the shares. The company’s Q3 print…
Restaurant chains refocus on food quality to bring back diners
Restaurant chains like Chipotle Mexican Grill and Applebee's are upgrading their core menu items to try to win back diners. For some companies, like Wendy's and Burger King, improved food is a key ste...
Wendy’s price target raised to $8 from $6.75 at Citi
Citi raised the firm’s price target on Wendy’s (WEN) to $8 from $6.75 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.
Wendy’s price target raised to $8 from $6.75 at Citi
Citi raised the firm’s price target on Wendy’s (WEN) to $8 from $6.75 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares following the Q3 report.
Wendy’s price target raised to $8 from $7 at Stephens
Stephens raised the firm’s price target on Wendy’s (WEN) to $8 from $7 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The company’s Q3 results topped consensus estimates on…
Market Close: Stocks Tumble, Apple To Sell $7B In Debt, Wendy's Rejects Buyout Bid 11-5-2026
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Wendy's rejects $1.4B takeover bid — ‘substantially undervalues' company, adopts ‘poison pill' plan
Wendy's rejected a $1.4 billion buyout from billionaire Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management, claiming that the offer “substantially undervalues” the company and adopting a “poison pill” plan to prote...
Wendy's 'no' to Peltz may be a bigger gamble than investors realize
Wendy's (WEN) is back in the spotlight after rejecting a $1.4 billion take-private offer from a consortium led by activist investor Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management. The proposal offered sharehold...
Wendy’s Stock (WEN) Rises After the Burger Chain Rejects an Offer to Take It Private and Adopts a Poison Pill Plan
Wendy’s stock was up after the company rejected a takeover offer and adopted a poison pill plan.
Wendy's Rejects Takeover Bid From Peltz's Trian
Wendy's Co. board unanimously rejected an offer from a group led by Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management to buy out the burger chain for about $1.4 billion, saying the proposal substantially undervalu...
The Wendy's Company Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2026
Q3 sales trends improved sequentially, but U.S. traffic and adjusted EBITDA remained weak. Dave’s Way is advancing through menu, marketing, delivery, franchise-economics and portfolio actions, with no formal Q4 guidance.
The Wendy's Company Earnings release: Q3 2026
The Wendy's Company released its Q3 2026 earnings on November 5, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
The Wendy's Company Slides: Q3 2026
The Wendy's Company has posted slides in relation to its Q3 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on November 5, 2026.
The Wendy's Company Quarterly report: Q3 2026
The Wendy's Company has published its Q3 2026 quarterly earnings report on November 5, 2026.
Wendy's Rejects Trian's $1.4 Billion Takeover Offer
Company backs its own turnaround bid instead of being taken private by Nelson Peltz's hedge fund.
Wendy's Rejects $1.4 Billion Buyout Offer from Nelson Peltz's Trian
Wendy's rejected an offer from Nelson Peltz's hedge fund Trian Fund Management to buy the fast-food chain for around $1.4 billion
Wendy's Rejects Peltz Takeover Bid. It Has a Plan to Revive Sales.
Wendy's bets on a turnaround as declining sales and traffic weigh on its business.
Wendy's rejects takeover proposal from Nelson Peltz's Trian
Wendy's on Thursday said that it is rejecting a $1.4 billion takeover offer from a group of investors led by Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management.
Wendy's rejects Trian-led $1.4 billion buyout offer
Wendy's on Thursday rejected a $1.4 billion take-private offer from activist investor Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management and its partners, and adopted a "poison pill" plan to resist pressure from o...
Wendy’s committee of independent directors rejects proposal from Trian
The company states: “The Wendy’s (WEN) Company announced that the previously constituted committee of independent directors of the Company’s Board of Director, which is unaffiliated with Trian Fund Ma...
Wendy's Independent Committee Rejects Proposal from Trian Partners-Led Group
Determines Proposal Substantially Undervalues Wendy's and the Significant Upside Expectedfrom Execution of Dave's Way, the Company's Strategic Plan Announced Separately Today Adopts Limited-Duration S...