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WENQT55The Wendy's Company·NASDAQ
7.21+0.56%
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Up 0.6% — Argus Research downgraded to Sell.
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Snapshot
Index—P/E10.92EPS (ttm)0.66Insider Own6.39%Shs Outstand190.67MPerf Week15.92%
Market Cap1.37BForward P/E14.92EPS next Y0.48Insider Trans0.00%Shs Float157.12MPerf Month15.36%
Enterprise Value5.03BPEG0.62EPS next Q0.10Short Float33.26%Perf Quarter-4.25%
Income126.00MP/S0.62EPS this Y-44.23%Short Ratio7.01Perf Half Y7.61%
Sales2.21BP/B11.46EPS next Y-0.47%ROA2.58%Short Interest52.25MPerf YTD-13.45%
Book/sh0.63P/C4.03EPS next 5Y17.64%ROE109.00%52W High10.12 -28.75%Perf Year-16.45%
Cash/sh1.79P/FCF5.21EPS past 3/5Y1.20% 10.33%ROIC4.48%52W Low5.94 21.38%Perf 3Y-62.25%
Dividend Est.0.28 (3.88%)EV/EBITDA10.30Sales past 3/5Y1.27% 4.66%Gross Margin27.23%Volatility3.68% 3.71%Perf 5Y-68.08%
Dividend TTM0.49 (6.80%)EV/Sales2.28EPS Y/Y TTM-31.25%Oper. Margin13.39%ATR (14)0.32Perf 10Y-33.67%
Dividend Ex-DateSep 01, 2026Quick Ratio1.88Sales Y/Y TTM-0.90%Profit Margin5.72%RSI (14)61.49Recom2.86
Dividend Gr. 3/5Y10.25% 18.23%Current Ratio1.90EPS Q/Q-37.93%SMA2011.46%Beta0.37Target Price7.50
Payout84.61%Debt/Eq33.27Sales Q/Q1.78%SMA502.06%Rel Volume1.05Prev Close7.17
Employees14,900LT Debt/Eq33.02EarningsNov 05SMA200-2.08%Avg Volume7.84MPrice7.21
IPO DateMay 06, 1980Option/ShortYes / YesEPS/Sales Surpr.10.51% 2.41%Net Debt/EBITDA7.48Volume8,195,837Change0.56%
Analyst Ratings
DateActionAnalystRatingTarget
Oct-29-26DowngradeArgus ResearchBuy → Sell
Oct-26-26ReiteratedUBSNeutral$8.00 → $6.50
Oct-15-26ReiteratedStephens & Co.Equal Weight$27 → $7.00
Aug-10-26ReiteratedUBSNeutral$7.50 → $8.00
Aug-10-26ReiteratedMorgan StanleyUnderweight$7.00 → $5.50
May-13-26UpgradeArgus ResearchHold → Buy$26 → $12
May-11-26ReiteratedBMO CapitalMarket Perform$9.00 → $8.00
May-11-26DowngradeJP MorganNeutral → Underweight
May-01-26ReiteratedMizuho SecuritiesUnderperform$7.00 → $6.00
Apr-30-26ReiteratedStifel NicolausHold$8.00 → $6.00
Latest News· Times ET
Oct-30-26
Oct-30-2611:18AM
Dine Brands: A Deal I Wouldn't Rush To TakeSeekingAlpha
Oct-29-26
Oct-29-2602:11PM
Dutch Bros vs. Wendy's: Which Restaurant Stock Is the Better Buy Now?zacks.com
12:42PM
Where's the Beef? Trian-Led Buyout Proposal Values Wendy's at $1.4B, But Is It Enough?marketbeat.com
12:40PM
WEN vs. DRI: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?zacks.com
12:36PM
Wendy's (WEN) Surges 15.2%: Is This an Indication of Further Gains?zacks.com
11:01AM
Analysts Estimate Wendy's (WEN) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out forzacks.com
10:41AM
Is Wendy's (WEN) Stock Undervalued Right Now?zacks.com
08:54AM
Wendy's Gets a Lifeline, but Kohl's May Be the Smarter Buyout Bet247wallst.com
07:49AM
Wendy's Earnings Are a Week Away: Here's What Investors Need to Knowbenzinga.com
06:50AM
Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: Saving Wendy's Bacon(Ator)seekingalpha.com
Oct-28-26
Oct-28-2604:00PM
Blackwells Issues Statement on Trian's $7.35 Per Share Proposal to Acquire The Wendy's Companyglobenewswire.com
03:09PM
Why Wendy's Rallied Big on Wednesdayfool.com
03:00PM
The Wendy's Company Confirms Receipt of Unsolicited Proposal from Trian Partnersgurufocus.com
01:24PM
Wendy's buyout offer suggests the burger chain's overhaul could be very expensivemarketwatch.com
12:47PM
These High-Yield Dividend Stocks Are Flashing the Same Warning Signs Before a Cut247wallst.com
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.

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Financial Statements
DataTimeframe
Line Item (USD, M)
TTM
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FY 2025
12/28/2025
FY 2024
12/29/2024
FY 2023
12/31/2023
FY 2022
1/1/2023
FY 2021
1/2/2022
FY 2020
1/3/2021
FY 2019
12/29/2019
FY 2018
12/30/2018
Total Revenue2,2052,1772,2462,182—————
Cost of Goods Sold Incl. D&A1,6041,5921,4561,405—————
Gross Profit599585790776—————
Selling, General and Administrative Excl. Other223253255250—————
Research and Development
0000—————
Other Operating Expense830164144—————
Operating Income295332371382—————
Interest Expense133126124124—————
Unusual Expense
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Non-Operating Income (Expense)15212521—————
Net Income Before Taxes179227272279—————
Income Taxes53627875—————
Consolidated Net Income126165194204—————
Net Income From Continuing Operations126165194204—————
Net Income126165194204—————
EPS (Recurring)0.660.850.950.98—————
EPS (Basic, Before Extraordinaries)0.660.850.950.98—————
EPS (Diluted)0.660.850.950.97—————
EBITDA488525554552—————
Other After Tax Adjustments
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Stock Option Compensation Expense
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Price To Earnings Ratio10.929.8217.3720.08—————
Price To Sales Ratio0.620.741.501.87—————
Gross Margin27.1726.8735.1735.56—————
Operating Margin13.3815.2516.5217.51—————
Net Margin5.717.588.649.35—————
Shares Outstanding190194204209—————
Market Capitalization1,3701,6203,3664,071—————
Operating Lease Expense
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Insider Trading Volume
$11.32$9.85$8.37$6.89$5.42● Close Price0.00K4.46K8.92K13.38K17.85KUSD Trades VolumeNovDec2026FebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNov
Insider Trading
InsiderRelationshipDateTransactionCost#SharesValue ($)#Shares TotalSEC Form 4
Radkoski Lindsay J.CMO, U.S.Aug 15 '26Option Exercise0.002,767063,974Aug 18
Esposito LilianaChf Corp Affrs & Sustnblty OfcAug 12 '26Option Exercise0.0036,1040127,796Aug 14
Kale Aaron M.Chief Accounting OfficerAug 12 '26Option Exercise0.002,209015,037Aug 14
Radkoski Lindsay J.CMO, U.S.Aug 12 '26Option Exercise0.0031,591066,056Aug 14
Spessard Matthew PChief Information OfficerAug 12 '26Option Exercise0.0025,947035,941Aug 14
Wunsch E.J.President, InternationalAug 12 '26Option Exercise0.0068,6030142,520Aug 14
Min JohnChief Legal Ofcr & SecretaryAug 12 '26Option Exercise0.0050,322047,409Aug 14
Suerken Peter J. JRPresident, U.S.Aug 12 '26Option Exercise0.007,96309,187Aug 14
Wunsch E.J.President, InternationalAug 11 '26Option Exercise0.003,070082,858Aug 13
Radkoski Lindsay J.CMO, U.S.Aug 11 '26Option Exercise0.00633038,363Aug 13
Esposito LilianaChf Corp Affrs & Sustnblty OfcAug 11 '26Option Exercise0.001,748096,437Aug 13
Spessard Matthew PChief Information OfficerAug 11 '26Option Exercise0.00633013,228Aug 13
Kale Aaron M.Chief Accounting OfficerAug 11 '26Option Exercise0.001,748013,327Aug 13
Esposito LilianaChf Corp Affrs & Sustnblty OfcAug 05 '26Option Exercise0.002,294095,343Aug 07
Kale Aaron M.Chief Accounting OfficerAug 05 '26Option Exercise0.001,415011,983Aug 07
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