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WEN Stock Chart & Stats
$6.95
-$0.16(-1.01%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$6.95
-$0.16(-1.01%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$6.07 - $12.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.75M
Average Volume (3M)24.26M
Market Cap
$1.48B
Enterprise Value$4.97K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$447.18M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.12B
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.1
Beta0.51
Next Earnings
Aug 07, 2026EPS Estimate
0.17Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield7.13%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.78
Shares Outstanding190,480,640
10 Day Avg. Volume11,203,554
30 Day Avg. Volume24,255,119
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.93
Price to Book (P/B)13.77
Price to Sales (P/S)0.74
P/FCF Ratio6.66
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
$7.25Price Target Upside4.32% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering17
EPS Forecast (FY)0.57
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.20B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Franchise-heavy Business ModelA predominantly franchised model drives recurring royalty and rental income while lowering capital intensity. That mix scales profitably, lets Wendy’s expand faster with limited corporate capex, and provides more stable cash flow streams that underpin dividends and reinvestment over multiple quarters.
Solid Margins And Cash GenerationSustained EBITDA and net margins alongside positive free cash flow support operational resilience, funding of strategic initiatives, dividends, and gradual debt reduction. Even with weaker top line, this cash generation gives management runway to execute turnaround steps and invest in technology and menu programs.
Large International Pipeline (China) A major China development agreement materially expands long-term unit-growth optionality and revenue diversification. Combined with ongoing international growth, this structural pipeline can offset U.S. traffic cyclicality, scale brand presence, and create multi-year royalty and fee run-rate upside if execution and franchise development proceed.
Bears Say
Very High Financial LeverageExtremely high leverage materially reduces financial flexibility and increases refinancing and interest-rate risk. With a thin equity base, downturns or slower sales recovery could force tougher capital-allocation tradeoffs, constrain buybacks, and limit the pace of strategic investments over several quarters.
Sharp Trailing Revenue DeclineA steep top-line contraction undermines earnings quality and long-term cash conversion. Sustained revenue declines strain franchisee economics, compress margins and free cash flow, and make multi-quarter recovery dependent on consistent traffic gains and successful execution of product and value initiatives.
Franchisee Stress And System Optimization HeadwindClosing or reducing hours at underperforming restaurants and weaker franchisee sales (noted EBITDA margin declines) will reduce near-term royalty base and could slow systemwide recovery. Structural franchisee profitability pressure may limit new openings and slow network-driven royalty growth over multiple quarters.
Wendy's News
WEN FAQ
What was Wendy's Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
Wendy's Company lowest stock price was $6.07 and its highest was $12.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Wendy's Company’s market cap?
Wendy's Company’s market cap is $1.48B.
When is Wendy's Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
Wendy's Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 07, 2026 which is in 17 days.
How were Wendy's Company’s earnings last quarter?
Wendy's Company released its earnings results on May 08, 2026. The company reported $0.12 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.095 by $0.025.
Is Wendy's Company overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Wendy's Company’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Wendy's Company pay dividends?
Wendy's Company pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.14 which represents an annual dividend yield of 7.13%. See more information on Wendy's Company dividends here
What is Wendy's Company’s EPS estimate?
Wendy's Company’s EPS estimate is 0.17.
How many shares outstanding does Wendy's Company have?
Wendy's Company has 190,480,640 shares outstanding.
What happened to Wendy's Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Wendy's Company reported an EPS of $0.12 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.095. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.042%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Wendy's Company?
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
Hold
Average Price Target:
$7.25 (4.32% Upside)
$7.25 (4.32% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
WEN Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 5.0M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 2.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 13.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 13.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-21.51%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
7.13%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
0.10%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Wendy's Company
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 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$7.25
▲(4.32% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
11.34% Insiders
15.50% Mutual Funds
0.60% Other Institutional Investors
43.64% Public Companies and Individual Investors