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Wendy's (WEN)
NASDAQ:WEN
WEN Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$9.63 - $20.60
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.75M
Average Volume (3M)6.56M
Market Cap
$1.84B
Enterprise Value$5.89B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$281.23M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.09B
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.1
Beta0.29
Next Earnings
Nov 05, 2025EPS Estimate
0.2Last Dividend Ex-Date
Sep 02, 2025Dividend Yield8.07%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.29
Shares Outstanding190,565,100
10 Day Avg. Volume5,912,055
30 Day Avg. Volume6,557,174
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-5.58
Price to Book (P/B)12.81
Price to Sales (P/S)1.48
P/FCF Ratio12.73
Enterprise Value/Market Cap3.20
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.65
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.41
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.33
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$11.97Price Target Upside23.78% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering19
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
International Market GrowthInternational markets continue to be the bright spot, with international SWS growth at 8.7% and +1.8% SSS suggesting that the brand has the potential to penetrate in more geographies.
Management's Strategic InitiativesManagement's effort to swiftly address the traffic declines with new menu innovation, including chicken tenders and beverages planned, is applauded.
Shareholder ReturnsLowering true capital intensity of the business and reallocating funds to deleverage faster or return cash to shareholders is prioritized, with plans for significant shareholder returns through dividends and share repurchases.
Bears Say
Advertising Budget ConstraintsThe lower 2H25 advertising budget due to underperforming sales will leave sales pressured as burger competitors amplify value & innovation efforts.
Competitive PressureWendy's is facing competitive pressure from McDonald's, which is determined to take market share.
US Market ChallengesWendy's US units remain constrained by below-average returns, underpinned by sub-1.0x sales/investment and average unit volumes that compete for real estate against peers with higher volumes.
Wendy's News
WEN FAQ
What was Wendy's’s price range in the past 12 months?
Wendy's lowest stock price was $9.63 and its highest was $20.60 in the past 12 months.
What is Wendy's’s market cap?
Wendy's’s market cap is $1.84B.
When is Wendy's’s upcoming earnings report date?
Wendy's’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 05, 2025 which is in 49 days.
How were Wendy's’s earnings last quarter?
Wendy's released its earnings results on Aug 08, 2025. The company reported $0.29 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.254 by $0.036.
Is Wendy's overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Wendy's’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Wendy's pay dividends?
Wendy's pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.14 which represents an annual dividend yield of 8.07%. See more information on Wendy's dividends here
What is Wendy's’s EPS estimate?
Wendy's’s EPS estimate is 0.2.
How many shares outstanding does Wendy's have?
Wendy's has 190,565,100 shares outstanding.
What happened to Wendy's’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Wendy's reported an EPS of $0.29 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.254. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.322%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Wendy's?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in WEN
Wendy's Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$11.97 (23.78% Upside)
$11.97 (23.78% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
WEN Sentiment 67%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 296.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.0%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-41.81%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
99.35%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-3.81%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Wendy's
Wendy's Company, commonly known as Wendy's, is a global fast-food restaurant chain headquartered in Dublin, Ohio. Established in 1969 by Dave Thomas, the company specializes in offering a diverse menu that includes fresh, never frozen beef hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, and Frosty desserts. Wendy's operates primarily in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) sector and is known for its commitment to quality ingredients and innovative menu items. The company has a substantial presence in North America and has expanded into international markets, focusing on drive-thru service and digital ordering solutions.
WEN Earnings Call
Q2 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
While Wendy's demonstrated strong international growth and maintained a focus on long-term strategic initiatives, the call highlighted significant challenges in the U.S. market with declining sales and a revised outlook reflecting a more competitive and dynamic consumer environment. Marketing and operational complexities further compounded these issues, though efforts to streamline and improve execution were noted.View all WEN earnings summariesWEN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$11.97
▲(23.78% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
19.44% Insiders
23.99% Mutual Funds
28.03% Other Institutional Investors
3.50% Public Companies and Individual Investors