NASDAQ:WEN Wendy's (WEN) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Nvidia’s Quiet $1 Trillion Pivot (From Weiss Ratings) (Ad) Free WEN Stock Alerts $17.78 -0.09 (-0.50%) (As of 05/23/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$17.68▼$18.1050-Day Range$17.84▼$20.1452-Week Range$17.64▼$22.91Volume4.39 million shsAverage Volume3.24 million shsMarket Capitalization$3.65 billionP/E Ratio17.96Dividend Yield5.62%Price Target$22.06 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get Wendy's alerts: Email Address Wendy's MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.19 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside24.5% Upside$22.06 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy4.10% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-2.19Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.32Based on 36 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$955,032 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth9.00%From $1.00 to $1.09 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.65 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector25th out of 192 stocksEating & Drinking Places Industry2nd out of 6 stocks 3.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingWendy's has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.19, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 13 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageWendy's has been the subject of 7 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Wendy's' stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted4.10% of the float of Wendy's has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverWendy's has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Wendy's has recently decreased by 1.54%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipWendy's is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.61%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthWendy's has only been increasing its dividend for 3 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Wendy's is 101.01%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on EPS estimates, Wendy's will have a dividend payout ratio of 91.74% in the coming year. This indicates that Wendy's may not be able to sustain their current dividend.Read more about Wendy's' dividend. Previous Next 1.8 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreWendy's has received a -8.49% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Wendy's in category "Physical diseases" seems to be driven mostly by its "Fast food hamburgers with chicken", "Fast food hamburgers with beef", and "Chicken nuggets" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Wendy's is -2.19. Previous Next 1.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentWendy's has a news sentiment score of 0.32. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.50 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 36 news articles for Wendy's this week, compared to 33 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 17 people have searched for WEN on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -37% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 7 people have added Wendy's to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -88% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Wendy's insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $955,032.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders17.10% of the stock of Wendy's is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions85.96% of the stock of Wendy's is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Wendy's' insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Wendy's are expected to grow by 9.00% in the coming year, from $1.00 to $1.09 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Wendy's is 17.89, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 137.75.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Wendy's is 17.89, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 22.07.Price to Earnings Growth RatioWendy's has a PEG Ratio of 1.79. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioWendy's has a P/B Ratio of 12.38. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Wendy's' valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad StocksToTradeWrite this ticker symbol down…A megatrend now poised to mint a brand-new wave of millionaires right here in America. And today, self-made millionaire Tim Bohen is giving you an inside look at the megatrend that’s going to change everything.Discover the #1 company leading this revolution About Wendy's Stock (NASDAQ: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 is involved in operating, developing, and franchising a system of quick-service restaurants specializing in hamburger sandwiches. It 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. The Wendy's Company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ohio.Read More WEN Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart WEN Stock News HeadlinesMay 11, 2024 | insidertrades.comThe Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) CMO Sells $873,717.00 in StockMay 3, 2024 | marketbeat.comBanks Were Right in Boosting Shake Shack Stock Before Earnings (WEN)Shares of Shake Shack rose by 3.8% after the company's first-quarter earnings, beating an inflation-choked economy during the year.May 23 at 10:59 AM | finance.yahoo.comWendy’s plans to expand footprint in Quebec, CanadaMay 23 at 9:01 AM | prnewswire.comThe Wendy's Company Names Abigail Pringle President, U.S. and E.J. Wunsch President, InternationalMay 22 at 8:46 PM | msn.comWendy’s Jr. Bacon Cheeseburgers Are 1 Cent for Nearly a Week Starting on National Hamburger DayMay 22 at 8:46 PM | msn.comHow can I get Wendy’s hamburgers for 1 cent?May 22 at 3:45 PM | msn.comWendy’s Just Launched a New Menu Item—and We’re So Here for ItMay 22 at 3:45 PM | finance.yahoo.comWendy’s rolls out a $3 breakfast combo, the latest fast-food chain to roll out cheap eats in a bid to recover lost customersMay 22 at 12:14 AM | msn.comWendy's offers $3 breakfast combo, as fast-food customers recoil from high menu pricesMay 21 at 7:14 PM | msn.comWendy's Will Now Sell You A 50-Nugget BucketMay 21 at 7:14 PM | msn.comWendy's Seriously Cheesy New Breakfast Option Will Power You Through the Morning RushMay 21 at 7:14 PM | msn.comWendy's adds 'mouthwatering' breakfast items: Sausage burrito, English muffin sandwichMay 21 at 2:14 PM | yahoo.comShady Things About Wendy's MenuMay 21 at 2:14 PM | finance.yahoo.comWendy's, Target announce new deals to boost consumer spendingMay 21 at 2:14 PM | finance.yahoo.comFlynn Group acquires Wendy’s franchisee in New ZealandMay 21 at 2:14 PM | finance.yahoo.comWhat fast food chains are getting wrong about inflationMay 21 at 7:37 AM | yahoo.comBattalion Chief sees smoke coming from Walton Way Wendy’s, calls for back-upMay 21 at 7:37 AM | msn.comWendy's joins McDonald's in announcing a new value meal as the fast food wars heat upMay 21 at 4:44 AM | americanbankingnews.comThe Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) Given Average Rating of "Hold" by AnalystsMay 20 at 6:01 PM | bizjournals.comFlynn Group acquires Wendy's New Zealand franchiseMay 20 at 4:31 PM | msn.comWendy’s Sausage Breakfast Burrito leans into QSR food trendsMay 20 at 4:31 PM | msn.comWendy Williams’ $3.75M New York Penthouse, Where She Was Found Unresponsive in 2020, Has Sold at a LossMay 20 at 4:31 PM | finance.yahoo.comWendy's Joins Fast-Food Race To The BottomMay 20 at 3:53 PM | cnbc.comWendy's will offer $3 breakfast deal, as rivals like McDonald's test value meals to drive salesMay 20 at 1:52 PM | prnewswire.comStart Your Day Strong with Wendy's New $3 English Muffin DealSee More Headlines Receive WEN Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Wendy's and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 3/15 Dividend2/29/2024Dividend Payable3/15/2024Last Earnings5/02/2024Today5/23/2024Ex-Dividend for 6/17 Dividend6/03/2024Dividend Payable6/17/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)8/14/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorRetail/Wholesale Industry Eating & drinking places Sub-IndustryRestaurants Current SymbolNASDAQ:WEN CUSIP95058W10 CIK30697 Webwww.wendys.com Phone(614) 764-3100Fax678-514-5344Employees15,300Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$22.06 High Stock Price Target$31.00 Low Stock Price Target$19.00 Potential Upside/Downside+22.9%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.19 Research Coverage16 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.99 Trailing P/E Ratio18.12 Forward P/E Ratio17.94 P/E Growth1.79Net Income$204.44 million Net Margins9.44% Pretax Margin12.87% Return on Equity62.68% Return on Assets3.99% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio11.21 Current Ratio2.04 Quick Ratio2.02 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$2.18 billion Price / Sales1.69 Cash Flow$1.71 per share Price / Cash Flow10.50 Book Value$1.43 per share Price / Book12.55Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares205,130,000Free Float170,055,000Market Cap$3.68 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.78 Beginners Guide To Retirement StocksClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of seven best retirement stocks and why they should be in your portfolio. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Gunther Plosch (Age 55)Chief Financial Officer Comp: $1.48MMr. Eric J. Wunsch Esq. (Age 53)Chief Legal Officer & Secretary Comp: $1.03MMs. Abigail E. Pringle (Age 50)President of International & Chief Development Officer Comp: $1.35MMr. Kirk Tanner (Age 55)President, CEO & Director Ms. Suzanne M. Thuerk (Age 42)Chief Accounting Officer Mr. Matthew P. SpessardChief Information OfficerKelsey FreedDirector of Investor RelationsMr. Michael G. BernerVP of Corporate & Securities Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Assistant SecretaryMs. Heidi S. SchauerVice President of Communications, Public Affairs & Customer CareMr. Juan Carl Loredo (Age 48)Global Chief Marketing Officer More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsShake ShackNYSE:SHAKGMSNYSE:GMSRush EnterprisesNASDAQ:RUSHASweetgreenNYSE:SGUrban OutfittersNASDAQ:URBNView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsBurney Co.Bought 7,078 shares on 5/22/2024Ownership: 0.030%Comerica BankSold 4,309 shares on 5/17/2024Ownership: 0.024%Tidal Investments LLCBought 1,577 shares on 5/17/2024Ownership: 0.008%Western Pacific Wealth Management LPBought 6,315 shares on 5/17/2024Ownership: 0.003%Walleye Trading LLCSold 29,700 shares on 5/17/2024Ownership: 0.000%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions WEN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Wendy's stock right now? 16 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Wendy's in the last twelve months. There are currently 13 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" WEN shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in WEN, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View WEN analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Wendy's' stock price target for 2024? 16 brokers have issued 1 year target prices for Wendy's' shares. Their WEN share price targets range from $19.00 to $31.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $22.06 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 24.5% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for WEN or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have WEN shares performed in 2024? Wendy's' stock was trading at $19.48 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, WEN stock has decreased by 9.1% and is now trading at $17.71. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Wendy's' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, August 14th 2024. View our WEN earnings forecast. How were Wendy's' earnings last quarter? The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) released its earnings results on Thursday, May, 2nd. The restaurant operator reported $0.23 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.21 by $0.02. The restaurant operator had revenue of $534.80 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $540.84 million. Wendy's had a net margin of 9.44% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 62.68%. The business's revenue was up 1.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.21 EPS. How often does Wendy's pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Wendy's? Wendy's announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, May 2nd. Shareholders of record on Monday, June 3rd will be given a dividend of $0.25 per share on Monday, June 17th. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 5.65%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, June 3rd. Read our dividend analysis for WEN. Is Wendy's a good dividend stock? Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 5.61%. WEN has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company has been increasing its dividend for 3 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 101.01%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on EPS estimates, WEN will have a dividend payout ratio of 91.74% in the coming year. This indicates that the company may not be able to sustain their current dividend. Read our dividend analysis for WEN. What ETFs hold Wendy's' stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) stock in their portfolio include Global SuperDividend US ETF (DIV), VictoryShares US Small Cap High Div Volatility Wtd ETF (CSB), Invesco S&P MidCap Low Volatility ETF (XMLV), UVA Dividend Value ETF (UVDV), Arch Indices VOI Absolute Income ETF (VWI), iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF (SMMV), Syntax Stratified MidCap ETF (SMDY) and VictoryShares US Small Cap Volatility Wtd (CSA). What guidance has Wendy's issued on next quarter's earnings? Wendy's updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Friday, May, 3rd. The company provided EPS guidance of 0.980-1.020 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 0.990. The company issued revenue guidance of -. What is Todd Penegor's approval rating as Wendy's' CEO? 827 employees have rated Wendy's Chief Executive Officer Todd Penegor on Glassdoor.com. Todd Penegor has an approval rating of 71% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of Wendy's own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Wendy's investors own include Wolverine World Wide (WWW), Carnival Co. & (CCL), Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), Xerox (XRX), General Electric (GE), Frontier Communications (FTR), Cheesecake Factory (CAKE), Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB), Bank of America (BAC) and Who are Wendy's' major shareholders? Wendy's' stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (10.28%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (2.60%), Janus Henderson Group PLC (1.62%), Gradient Investments LLC (0.41%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (0.31%) and Retirement Systems of Alabama (0.30%). Insiders that own company stock include Edward P Garden, Gunther Plosch, Joseph A Levato, Juan Carlos Loredo, Kenneth W Gilbert, Kurt A Kane, Liliana Esposito, Matthew H Peltz, Nelson Peltz, Todd Allan Penegor and Trian Fund Management, LP. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Wendy's? Shares of WEN stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. This page (NASDAQ:WEN) was last updated on 5/23/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our Partners[FREE Ticket] 27 Crypto Experts Reveal Their #1 Picks Crypto 101 MediaProtect Your Bank Account Before It’s Too LateWeiss RatingsMust-See: Elon’s New Invention is Absolutely InsaneInvestorPlaceWrite this ticker symbol down…StocksToTrade**Breaking News** LIttle Known Biotech Company Does $41 Million In Q1! 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