The Wendy's Company (WEN)

NASDAQ: WEN · Real-Time Price · USD
10.41
+0.30 (2.97%)
At close: Aug 13, 2025, 4:00 PM
10.40
-0.01 (-0.10%)
Pre-market: Aug 14, 2025, 4:32 AM EDT
2.97%
Market Cap 1.98B
Revenue (ttm) 2.23B
Net Income (ttm) 192.06M
Shares Out 190.57M
EPS (ttm) 0.96
PE Ratio 10.84
Forward PE 11.87
Dividend $0.56 (5.38%)
Ex-Dividend Date Sep 2, 2025
Volume 7,168,315
Open 10.11
Previous Close 10.11
Day's Range 9.97 - 10.45
52-Week Range 9.74 - 20.60
Beta 0.31
Analysts Hold
Price Target 13.97 (+34.2%)
Earnings Date Aug 8, 2025

About WEN

The Wendy's Company, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a quick-service restaurant company in the United States and internationally. It operates through Wendy’s U.S., Wendy’s International, and Global Real Estate & Development segments. The company involved in operating, developing, and franchising a system of quick-service restaurants specializing in hamburger sandwiches. It also owns and leases real estate properties. The company was formerly known as Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. and changed its name to The Wendy’s Company in July 2011... [Read more]

Industry Restaurants
Founded 1969
Employees 14,500
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol WEN
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2024, The Wendy's Company's revenue was $2.25 billion, an increase of 2.98% compared to the previous year's $2.18 billion. Earnings were $194.36 million, a decrease of -4.93%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 17 analysts, the average rating for WEN stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $13.97, which is an increase of 34.20% from the latest price.

Price Target
$13.97
(34.20% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

Michael Chorey, Founder of Wendy's FreshAi, to Join Presto as Co-Founder and President of Presto IQ

SAN CARLOS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Presto, the company that pioneered drive-thru Voice AI, today announced that Michael Chorey, the founder of Wendy's FreshAi, has joined the company to build Presto...

23 hours ago - Business Wire

Wendy's: High Dividend Play Buying Back Shares Selling At A Reasonable Discount

Wendy's franchise-focused, low-capex model drives strong free cash flow, enabling robust dividends and share buybacks, supporting long-term shareholder value. My discounted cash flow analysis suggests...

1 day ago - Seeking Alpha

These Analysts Cut Their Forecasts On Wendy's After Q2 Results

Wendy's Company WEN posted upbeat earnings for the second quarter on Friday.

2 days ago - Benzinga

Wendy's and McDonald's Report Breakfast Business Slows Amid Consumer Cutbacks

Fast food chains are reportedly seeing a decline in their breakfast business as Americans cut back on spending. Executives from Wendy's and McDonald's said this week during earnings calls that their b...

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5 days ago - PYMNTS

The Wendy's Company (WEN) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 7, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Aaron Broholm - Head of Investor Relations Kenneth Cook - CFO & Interim CEO Suzanne M....

5 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Wendy's shares in green despite lower profit outlook as Q2 earnings beat forecast

Wendy's Co. (NASDAQ: WEN) stock was trading in the green on Friday, after the fast-food chain reported second-quarter earnings that topped analyst expectations despite ongoing weakness in its US busin...

5 days ago - Invezz

Wendy's says it realized it had 'too many' promotions this summer, confusing customers

Wendy's said it had "too many" promotions in the first half of the year. The chain has simplified its calendar for the rest of 2025, it said as it revealed Q2 earnings.

5 days ago - Business Insider

Wendy's cuts profit outlook as U.S. sales stay weak. Its stock heads for a 5-year low.

CEO Ken Cook said the company has “more work to do” to improve its U.S. business, which saw sales fall for a second straight quarter.

5 days ago - Market Watch

THE WENDY'S COMPANY REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2025 RESULTS

Global systemwide sales were $3.7 billion, a decrease of 1.8% International systemwide sales grew 8.7% with growth across all regions Added 26 net new restaurants and remain on track to deliver full-y...

5 days ago - PRNewsWire

Top Wall Street Forecasters Revamp Wendy's Expectations Ahead Of Q2 Earnings

The Wendy's Company WEN will release earnings results for the second quarter before the opening bell on Friday, Aug. 8.

6 days ago - Benzinga

Wendy's Q2 Preview: Can Fast Food Giant Show Traffic Gains? Could Netflix Help With Guidance?

The Wendy's Company WEN could show a turnaround from the first quarter or another quarter of slower traffic when the fast food giant reports second-quarter financial results before market open Friday.

6 days ago - Benzinga

There's Nothing Happy About This Meal: Wendy's and Netflix's Wednesday Cook Up a "Meal of Misfortune"

Launching in restaurants nationwide on August 4, Wendy's exclusive collaboration with Netflix's hit show, Wednesday, includes new "Raven's Blood" Frosty and four mystery "Dips of Dread" sauces DUBLIN,...

21 days ago - PRNewsWire

THE WENDY'S COMPANY NAMES PETE SUERKEN PRESIDENT, U.S.

DUBLIN, Ohio , July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) announced the appointment of Pete Suerken as President, U.S., effective today. He will report to interim Chief Executive ...

22 days ago - PRNewsWire

Top 3 Consumer Stocks Which Could Rescue Your Portfolio In July

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22 days ago - Benzinga

Wendy's: Revenue Expansion Likely Due To Aggressive Global Expansion Plans

In 1Q25, WEN generated $523.4 million, representing a decline of 2% year-on-year. Although operating margin improved slightly, net income margin plunged due to higher interest expenses and investment ...

4 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Wendy's Announces New Development Agreements for 190 New Restaurants Across Italy and Armenia

Momentum builds behind global expansion strategy as brand aims to accelerate global net unit growth to achieve 2,000 international restaurants by 2028 DUBLIN, Ohio , July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The ...

4 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

The Wendy's Company to Report Second Quarter 2025 Results on August 8

DUBLIN, Ohio , July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) will release its second quarter 2025 results before the market opens on Friday, August 8. The Company will host a confere...

4 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Approaching Decade Low, Wendy's Falls Into Contrarian Value Range

Wendy's faces domestic challenges from inflation and weak US sales, but international expansion is delivering strong growth and higher margins. The recent dividend cut has made the yield more sustaina...

5 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Wendy's CEO steps down to take top leadership position at Hershey Company after brief tenure

Kirk Tanner will leave his role as Wendy's CEO to take the helm at The Hershey Company, succeeding retiring CEO Michele Buck after her seven-year tenure.

Other symbols: HSY
5 weeks ago - Fox Business

Wendy's CEO is leaving. An analyst hopes new leadership will ‘get more serious' about a restaurant overhaul.

As the fast-food chain seeks a permanent replacement for departing CEO Kirk Tanner, one analyst suggests that new leadership will have its work cut out.

5 weeks ago - Market Watch

Wendy's CEO departs for Hershey

CNBC's Kate Rogers joins 'Money Movers' to discuss the change in leadership at Wendy's.

Other symbols: HSY
5 weeks ago - CNBC Television

Wendy's CEO Kirk Tanner Leaving Burger Giant for Hershey

One CEO is trading burgers for chocolates.

Other symbols: HSY
5 weeks ago - Investopedia

Wendy's CEO Kirk Tanner tapped to lead Hershey

Wendy's CEO Kirk Tanner has been named the new chief executive of The Hershey Company. Tanner will replace Michele Buck, who is retiring after almost 20 years at Hershey, including almost eight as CEO...

Other symbols: HSY
5 weeks ago - CNBC

Hershey names Wendy's Kirk Tanner as CEO

Hershey on Tuesday named burger chain Wendy's chief Kirk Tanner as its CEO, effective August 18, replacing Michele Buck.

Other symbols: HSY
5 weeks ago - Reuters

WENDY'S APPOINTS KEN COOK AS INTERIM CEO

Kirk Tanner to Depart Wendy's for CEO Role at The Hershey Company DUBLIN, Ohio , July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) today announced that Kirk Tanner, President and Chief Ex...

Other symbols: HSY
5 weeks ago - PRNewsWire