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WEN Stock Chart & Stats
$6.99
-$0.18(-2.51%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$6.99
-$0.18(-2.51%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$6.07 - $10.62
Previous CloseN/A
Volume7.08M
Average Volume (3M)24.09M
Market Cap
$1.69B
Enterprise Value$5.08K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$341.21M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.07B
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.4
Beta0.60
Next Earnings
Nov 11, 2026EPS Estimate
0.11Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield6.14%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.66
Shares Outstanding190,669,940
10 Day Avg. Volume7,829,892
30 Day Avg. Volume24,088,777
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
$7.39Price Target Upside5.71% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)0.52
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.20B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Positive Cash Generation And LiquidityWendy’s continues to generate meaningful operating and free cash flow, providing funding for technology, restaurant development and turnaround initiatives. Approximately $380 million of cash also offers an operating buffer, although leverage limits financial flexibility.
International Growth PlatformInternational expansion is a durable growth avenue that diversifies Wendy’s away from weak U.S. traffic. Positive international comparable sales and 27 quarterly openings indicate the brand can still gain units and sales in selected overseas markets.
Structured Turnaround And Operating InvestmentA defined plan spanning menu value, marketing, operations, digital experience and restaurant growth gives the turnaround a coherent framework. Technology and development spending can strengthen customer engagement and unit economics if execution improves.
Bears Say
Very High Leverage And Thin Equity CushionThe highly levered balance sheet materially increases refinancing and financial-risk exposure. A thin equity base leaves less protection if restaurant performance weakens, while elevated debt service can constrain investment and shareholder returns during the turnaround.
Sustained U.S. Traffic And Revenue WeaknessThe deterioration reflects a broad demand problem rather than a single weak reporting day. Persistent U.S. traffic losses reduce franchisee sales and royalty revenue, pressure unit economics, and make restaurant closures or slower development more likely.
Margin Pressure And Withdrawn OutlookSales deleverage and rising beef, labor and corporate costs threaten the sustainability of restaurant and EBITDA margins. With full-year guidance withdrawn, the duration and magnitude of earnings pressure are less predictable, complicating planning and capital allocation.
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 $10.62 in the past 12 months.
What is Wendy's Company’s market cap?
Wendy's Company’s market cap is $1.69B.
When is Wendy's Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
Wendy's Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 11, 2026 which is in 77 days.
How were Wendy's Company’s earnings last quarter?
Wendy's Company 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 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 $0.07 which represents an annual dividend yield of 6.14%. See more information on Wendy's Company dividends here
What is Wendy's Company’s EPS estimate?
Wendy's Company’s EPS estimate is 0.11.
How many shares outstanding does Wendy's Company have?
Wendy's Company has 190,669,940 shares outstanding.
What happened to Wendy's Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Wendy's Company 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 4.06%.
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
Moderate Sell
Average Price Target:
$7.39 (5.71% Upside)
$7.39 (5.71% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WEN Sentiment 84%
Sector Average 55%
Sector Average 55%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 5.2M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.8%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-29.95%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
6.14%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.20%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Wendy's Company
The Wendy’s Company (WEN) is a quick-service restaurant (QSR) company focused on the Wendy’s brand, operating and franchising hamburger restaurants that sell made-to-order sandwiches (notably hamburgers), chicken items, french fries, salads, breakfast offerings, beverages (including Frosty desserts), and other menu items through restaurant dining, drive-thru, takeout, and delivery channels. The company’s business spans company-operated restaurants and a large franchised restaurant system, supported by brand marketing, menu innovation, and supply chain and franchise operations.
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
$7.39
▲(5.71% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
11.43% Insiders
15.49% Mutual Funds
32.09% Other Institutional Investors
10.81% Public Companies and Individual Investors