The Wendy's Company (WEN)

NASDAQ: WEN · Real-Time Price · USD
8.73
-0.20 (-2.24%)
At close: Oct 28, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT
8.74
+0.01 (0.10%)
After-hours: Oct 28, 2025, 7:58 PM EDT
-2.24%
Market Cap1.66B
Revenue (ttm)2.23B
Net Income (ttm)192.06M
Shares Out 190.57M
EPS (ttm)0.96
PE Ratio9.09
Forward PE10.25
Dividend$0.56 (6.42%)
Ex-Dividend DateSep 2, 2025
Volume6,308,934
Open8.80
Previous Close8.93
Day's Range8.58 - 8.96
52-Week Range8.55 - 20.60
Beta0.38
AnalystsHold
Price Target11.53 (+32.07%)
Earnings DateNov 7, 2025

About WEN

The Wendy's Company, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a quick-service restaurant company in the United States and internationally. It operates through Wendy’s U.S., Wendy’s International, and Global Real Estate & Development segments. The company involved in operating, developing, and franchising a system of quick-service restaurants specializing in hamburger sandwiches. It also owns and leases real estate properties. The company was formerly known as Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. and changed its name to The Wendy’s Company in July 2011... [Read more]

Industry Restaurants
Founded 1969
Employees 14,500
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol WEN
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2024, The Wendy's Company's revenue was $2.25 billion, an increase of 2.98% compared to the previous year's $2.18 billion. Earnings were $194.36 million, a decrease of -4.93%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 20 analysts, the average rating for WEN stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $11.53, which is an increase of 32.07% from the latest price.

Price Target
$11.53
(32.07% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

McDonald's Rival Wendy's Hits Bottom Bun — Quality Fizzles Despite Juicy Dividend

McDonald's Corp. (NYSE:MCD) rival Wendy's Co. (NASDAQ:WEN) is facing an acute slide in its operational health, as reflected by a major drop in its quality ranking, even while it continues to offer one...

Other symbols: MCD
13 hours ago - Benzinga

Wendy's Canada Introduces Bold Hamburger Innovation with New Bull's-Eye BBQ Cheeseburger – The Ultimate Sweet & Smoky Indulgence

BURLINGTON, Ontario, Oct. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wendy's® Canada is adding big and bold flavours to their menu lineup this season with the launch of the new Bull's-Eye® BBQ Cheeseburger*. Availa...

14 hours ago - GlobeNewsWire

Wendy's: The Selloff Has Gone Too Far With A Turnaround Plan Kicking Off

I'm initiating Wendy's at a buy rating, offering a rebound opportunity despite recent share price declines and macro headwinds. WEN faces lagging U.S. same-store sales, margin pressure, and high lever...

3 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Wendy's: Biggie Traffic Problems Ahead (Earnings Preview)

Wendy's (WEN) continues to underperform major fast-food peers, with especially weak traffic trends in key markets despite value-focused promotions. WEN's heavy reliance on breakfast and new chicken st...

4 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Spotlight On 3 Consumer Stocks With Over 6% Dividend Yields

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high...

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4 days ago - Benzinga

Wendy's Unveils Turnaround to Revitalize Brand

Wendy's has launched a new strategic plan, dubbed “Project Fresh,” aimed at revitalizing the brand, reigniting growth, accelerating profitability and enhancing shareholder value.

19 days ago - WSJ

THE WENDY'S COMPANY LAUNCHES "PROJECT FRESH," A STRATEGIC PLAN TO DRIVE GROWTH AND ENHANCE VALUE CREATION

Strengthening Wendy's brand positioning strategy to reach consumers more effectively Assessing U.S. restaurant system to increase profitability Transforming U.S. restaurant operations to elevate exper...

19 days ago - PRNewsWire

The Wendy's Company to Report Third Quarter 2025 Results on November 7

DUBLIN, Ohio , Oct. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) will release its third quarter 2025 results before the market opens on Friday, November 7. The Company will host a confere...

20 days ago - PRNewsWire

Wendy's Debuts "Tendys" on Menus Nationwide

Wendy's launches crispy Chicken Tenders and six new dipping sauces DUBLIN, Ohio , Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wendy's® is dropping Tendys.

4 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Give Their Take On 3 Consumer Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high...

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4 weeks ago - Benzinga

The Wendy's Company: Still Bearish As Demand Backdrop Remains Poor

Wendy's U.S. business continues to deteriorate, with declining traffic and an ineffective breakfast strategy, leading to a sharp FY 2025 guidance downgrade. International and digital segments show pro...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

How restaurant chains are competing on in-store vibes to win back customers

Analysts say more welcoming atmospheres at chains like Starbucks and Cava can't hurt. But how much will they help?

2 months ago - Market Watch

Fast Food Is Hungry for Sales.The Latest Play: Beverages

The big fast-food chains are rolling out often-elaborate drink offerings, hoping to increase margins and capture more sales through the day. No strategy is foolproof, however.

Other symbols: MCDYUM
2 months ago - Barrons

Michael Chorey, Founder of Wendy's FreshAi, to Join Presto as Co-Founder and President of Presto IQ

SAN CARLOS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Presto, the company that pioneered drive-thru Voice AI, today announced that Michael Chorey, the founder of Wendy's FreshAi, has joined the company to build Presto...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Wendy's: High Dividend Play Buying Back Shares Selling At A Reasonable Discount

Wendy's franchise-focused, low-capex model drives strong free cash flow, enabling robust dividends and share buybacks, supporting long-term shareholder value. My discounted cash flow analysis suggests...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

These Analysts Cut Their Forecasts On Wendy's After Q2 Results

Wendy's Company WEN posted upbeat earnings for the second quarter on Friday.

2 months ago - Benzinga

Wendy's and McDonald's Report Breakfast Business Slows Amid Consumer Cutbacks

Fast food chains are reportedly seeing a decline in their breakfast business as Americans cut back on spending. Executives from Wendy's and McDonald's said this week during earnings calls that their b...

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2 months ago - PYMNTS

The Wendy's Company (WEN) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 7, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Aaron Broholm - Head of Investor Relations Kenneth Cook - CFO & Interim CEO Suzanne M....

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Wendy's shares in green despite lower profit outlook as Q2 earnings beat forecast

Wendy's Co. (NASDAQ: WEN) stock was trading in the green on Friday, after the fast-food chain reported second-quarter earnings that topped analyst expectations despite ongoing weakness in its US busin...

2 months ago - Invezz

Wendy's says it realized it had 'too many' promotions this summer, confusing customers

Wendy's said it had "too many" promotions in the first half of the year. The chain has simplified its calendar for the rest of 2025, it said as it revealed Q2 earnings.

2 months ago - Business Insider

Wendy's cuts profit outlook as U.S. sales stay weak. Its stock heads for a 5-year low.

CEO Ken Cook said the company has “more work to do” to improve its U.S. business, which saw sales fall for a second straight quarter.

2 months ago - Market Watch

THE WENDY'S COMPANY REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2025 RESULTS

Global systemwide sales were $3.7 billion, a decrease of 1.8% International systemwide sales grew 8.7% with growth across all regions Added 26 net new restaurants and remain on track to deliver full-y...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Top Wall Street Forecasters Revamp Wendy's Expectations Ahead Of Q2 Earnings

The Wendy's Company WEN will release earnings results for the second quarter before the opening bell on Friday, Aug. 8.

2 months ago - Benzinga

Wendy's Q2 Preview: Can Fast Food Giant Show Traffic Gains? Could Netflix Help With Guidance?

The Wendy's Company WEN could show a turnaround from the first quarter or another quarter of slower traffic when the fast food giant reports second-quarter financial results before market open Friday.

2 months ago - Benzinga

There's Nothing Happy About This Meal: Wendy's and Netflix's Wednesday Cook Up a "Meal of Misfortune"

Launching in restaurants nationwide on August 4, Wendy's exclusive collaboration with Netflix's hit show, Wednesday, includes new "Raven's Blood" Frosty and four mystery "Dips of Dread" sauces DUBLIN,...

3 months ago - PRNewsWire