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WEN Stock Chart & Stats
$9.12
-$0.18(-2.51%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$9.12
-$0.18(-2.51%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$6.07 - $10.45
Previous CloseN/A
Volume7.08M
Average Volume (3M)9.26M
Market Cap
$1.53B
Enterprise Value$5.08K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$341.21M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.07B
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.2
Beta0.60
Next Earnings
Nov 11, 2026EPS Estimate
0.1Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield6.1%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.66
Shares Outstanding190,669,940
10 Day Avg. Volume7,627,480
30 Day Avg. Volume9,260,451
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$7.42Price Target Upside-18.68% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)0.51
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.20B
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 helping Wendy’s manage near-term operating pressure and debt obligations.
International ExpansionInternational growth offers a durable diversification opportunity beyond weak U.S. traffic. New openings and positive international comparable sales can expand the franchised base and support royalty growth over time.
Turnaround Investment And Operating ProfitabilityWendy’s continues to generate restaurant-level profit while investing in digital experience, targeted marketing and development. These capabilities can strengthen execution and improve customer engagement if the turnaround plan gains traction.
Bears Say
U.S. Traffic And Revenue ContractionThe combination of falling traffic, declining systemwide sales and lower revenue weakens the royalty base and company-operated sales. Sustained customer loss would limit operating leverage and make recovery dependent on an effective brand reset.
High Leverage And Thin Equity CushionVery high leverage leaves Wendy’s with limited balance-sheet flexibility if sales remain weak. Refinancing needs and elevated net leverage could constrain investment, increase financial risk and reduce resilience during a prolonged downturn.
Margin Pressure And Withdrawn OutlookCost inflation and higher corporate spending can continue compressing margins while weaker sales reduce fixed-cost absorption. The withdrawn outlook signals limited visibility, making earnings recovery dependent on traffic improvement and successful cost management.
Wendy's News
WEN FAQ
What was Wendy's’s price range in the past 12 months?
Wendy's lowest stock price was $6.07 and its highest was $10.45 in the past 12 months.
What is Wendy's’s market cap?
Wendy's’s market cap is $1.53B.
When is Wendy's’s upcoming earnings report date?
Wendy's’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 11, 2026 which is in 66 days.
How were Wendy's’s earnings last quarter?
Wendy's released its earnings results on Aug 07, 2026. The company reported $0.18 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.163 by $0.017.
Is Wendy's overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Wendy's’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Wendy's pay dividends?
Wendy's pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.07 which represents an annual dividend yield of 6.1%. See more information on Wendy's dividends here
What is Wendy's’s EPS estimate?
Wendy's’s EPS estimate is 0.1.
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 $0.18 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.163. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.067%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Wendy's?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in WEN
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
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Sell
Average Price Target:
$7.42 (-18.68% Downside)
$7.42 (-18.68% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WEN Sentiment 81%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 5.2M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.6%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-15.98%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
6.10%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.20%
Trailing 12-Months
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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.
WEN 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 WEN earnings summariesWEN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$7.42
▼(-18.68% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
11.43% Insiders
15.49% Mutual Funds
32.09% Other Institutional Investors
10.76% Public Companies and Individual Investors