TQK Stock Chart & Stats
€7.06
-€0.18(-2.80%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€7.06
-€0.18(-2.80%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€5.46 - €8.31
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)365.00
Market Cap
€1.12B
Enterprise Value€5.08K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€341.21M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€4.07B
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.2
Beta0.40
Next Earnings
Nov 11, 2026EPS Estimate
0.09Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.66
Shares Outstanding190,669,940
10 Day Avg. Volume1
30 Day Avg. Volume365
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.93
Price to Book (P/B)13.75
Price to Sales (P/S)0.74
P/FCF Ratio6.65
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€6.46Price Target Upside-8.51% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)0.44
Revenue Forecast (FY)€1.91B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash Generation And LiquidityPositive free cash flow and substantial cash on hand provide resources to fund technology, restaurant development, and the turnaround while meeting financial obligations. This liquidity offers operational resilience over the next several quarters, although leverage remains an important constraint on flexibility.
International GrowthInternational growth provides a durable diversification avenue while U.S. traffic is weak. New unit development and positive international same-restaurant sales indicate that the Wendy’s brand can still expand in selected markets, supporting longer-term systemwide sales and royalty growth.
Structured Turnaround InvestmentA defined turnaround framework combined with targeted technology and restaurant investments gives Wendy’s a concrete basis for improving customer experience, brand consistency, operations, and unit growth. These initiatives can strengthen the franchise system if execution converts investment into sustained traffic.
Bears Say
Extreme Financial LeverageThe very small equity cushion leaves Wendy’s highly exposed if restaurant sales or profitability deteriorate further. Heavy leverage can absorb a large share of cash generation, reduce capital-allocation flexibility, and make refinancing or funding the turnaround more consequential over the next several quarters.
U.S. Traffic And Sales DeteriorationBroad-based sales and traffic declines weaken franchisee economics and reduce the royalty base that supports Wendy’s franchising-led model. Persistent traffic deterioration can pressure restaurant closures, brand investment, and company-operated margins, making recovery dependent on effective value and marketing improvements.
Franchisee Financial DistressA major operator’s bankruptcy is a structural warning for the franchise network because financial pressure at franchisees can lead to closures, weaker development, and disruption across local restaurant markets. It reinforces the risk that brand-level weakness may affect unit count and royalty growth.
Wendy's News
TQK FAQ
What was Wendy's’s price range in the past 12 months?
Wendy's lowest stock price was €5.46 and its highest was €8.31 in the past 12 months.
What is Wendy's’s market cap?
Wendy's’s market cap is €1.12B.
When is Wendy's’s upcoming earnings report date?
Wendy's’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 11, 2026 which is in 51 days.
How were Wendy's’s earnings last quarter?
Wendy's released its earnings results on Aug 07, 2026. The company reported €0.156 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.141 by €0.015.
Is Wendy's overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Wendy's’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Wendy's pay dividends?
Wendy's does not currently pay dividends.
What is Wendy's’s EPS estimate?
Wendy's’s EPS estimate is 0.09.
How many shares outstanding does Wendy's have?
Wendy's has 190,669,940 shares outstanding.
What happened to Wendy's’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Wendy's reported an EPS of €0.156 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.141. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.158%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Wendy's?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:TQK
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Wendy's Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
€6.46 (-8.51% Downside)
€6.46 (-8.51% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DE:TQK Sentiment 79%
Sector Average 58%
Sector Average 58%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-24.66%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
6.98%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.20%
Trailing 12-Months
Learn more about TipRanks Smart Score
Company Description
Wendy's
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 Breakfast Baconator sandwich and seasoned products; and a variety of promotional products on a limited time basis. The company also owns and leases real estate properties. As of December 28, 2025, there were 5,969 Wendy’s restaurants in operation in the United States and 1,428 Wendy’s restaurants in operation in 38 foreign countries and U.S. territories. The company was formerly known as Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. and changed its name to The Wendy’s Company in July 2011. The Wendy's Company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ohio.
TQK Company Deck
TQK Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Negative
The call presented a candid assessment of material operating and traffic headwinds—large declines in systemwide and U.S. comps, double-digit traffic deterioration, lower adjusted EBITDA and EPS, elevated leverage, and a withdrawn full-year outlook. Offsetting positives include international unit growth, sequential comp improvement, improved customer satisfaction scores, solid free cash flow generation, meaningful liquidity (~$380M cash), targeted technology and restaurant investments, and a clear five-point strategic turnaround framework under experienced leadership. However, the near-term financial and operational negatives are significant and management signaled that meaningful improvement will take time.View all DE:TQK earnings summariesTQK Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€6.46
▼(-8.51% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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