Wendy's Company (WEN)
NASDAQ:WEN
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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$6.12 - $12.51
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.75M
Average Volume (3M)11.44M
Market Cap
$1.30B
Enterprise Value$4.99B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$447.18M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.12B
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.7
Beta0.59
Next Earnings
Aug 12, 2026EPS Estimate
0.17Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield8.15%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.78
Shares Outstanding190,480,640
10 Day Avg. Volume7,061,120
30 Day Avg. Volume11,439,958
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 Cap3.85
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.28
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.58
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.77
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$7.18Price Target Upside3.34% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering17
EPS Forecast (FY)0.57
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.18B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Profitability & Cash GenerationWendy’s demonstrates durable cash generation and healthy operating margins, with TTM operating cash flow of ~$319M and FCF ~$222M. This supports reinvestment, dividends and deleveraging capacity over the medium term even as top-line recovery is pursued.
Large International Growth PipelineThe China development agreement and continued international growth create a multi-year expansion runway. A large, franchised pipeline leverages low-capex growth, diversifies revenue sources, and can materially lift system sales and royalty income over several years.
Digital & Operational ExecutionRising digital mix, an AI recommendation engine, and demonstrable store-level execution gains improve customer engagement and unit economics. These structural improvements can sustainably raise average unit volumes and margins as rollout progresses across the system.
Bears Say
Very High Financial LeverageWendy’s elevated leverage (debt-to-equity >35x, net leverage ~4.9x) materially reduces financial flexibility and increases vulnerability to slower sales or margin shocks. High fixed obligations constrain capital allocation and lengthen the recovery horizon for balance-sheet repair.
Top-line Decline & Traffic WeaknessSustained declines in system sales and U.S. traffic impair royalty growth and franchise economics. Top-line deterioration pressures margin sustainability and limits free cash flow expansion, making operational turnarounds and international growth more critical to restore momentum.
Franchisee Stress & Inflationary Margin PressureWeak franchisee profitability and sustained commodity and labor inflation undermine system health and could slow unit growth. Franchisee distress risks slower openings, pressure on royalty revenue, and may necessitate additional corporate support or footprint rationalization.
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 $6.12 and its highest was $12.51 in the past 12 months.
What is Wendy's Company’s market cap?
Wendy's Company’s market cap is $1.30B.
When is Wendy's Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
Wendy's Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 50 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 8.15%. 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:
$7.18 (3.34% Upside)
$7.18 (3.34% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
WEN Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 5.0M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.6%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-35.83%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
130.59%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
0.10%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Wendy's Company
The Wendy's Company, along with its various subsidiaries, functions as a prominent quick-service restaurant enterprise primarily specializing in hamburger sandwiches. The firm's activities encompass the operation, development, and franchising of its widespread restaurant system. Its business structure is divided into three key reporting segments: Wendy's U.S., Wendy's International, and Global Real Estate & Development. As of January 2, 2022, its global footprint included approximately 403 company-operated locations, complemented by a substantial network of 5,535 franchised restaurants across the United States and an additional 1,006 franchised units internationally. Furthermore, the company manages a portfolio of real estate, holding ownership of 485 properties and leasing 1,235 others. These properties are subsequently leased or subleased to its independent franchisees. The organization previously operated under the name Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc., officially adopting The Wendy's Company as its new identity in July 2011. Founded in 1969, the company's corporate headquarters are situated in Dublin, Ohio.
WEN Company Deck
WEN Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call reflected a balanced narrative: clear operational and international growth progress (notably the China agreement, digital growth, and operational improvements) provided positive momentum and early proof points for the Project Fresh turnaround. However, meaningful near-term top-line weakness in the U.S., margin pressure from commodity and labor inflation, franchisee profitability declines, and a planned system-optimization headwind temper the outlook. Management maintained guidance and emphasized sequencing of initiatives that should drive sequential improvement, but significant near-term recovery is still required.View all WEN earnings summariesWEN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$7.18
▲(3.34% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
19.32% Insiders
15.97% Mutual Funds
31.37% Other Institutional Investors
5.99% Public Companies and Individual Investors