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NASDAQ:WEN

Wendy's (WEN) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$22.25
+0.05 (+0.23%)
(As of 01:51 PM ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$22.06
$22.38
50-Day Range
$21.23
$23.83
52-Week Range
$17.03
$23.90
Volume
819,761 shs
Average Volume
2.81 million shs
Market Capitalization
$4.69 billion
P/E Ratio
26.49
Dividend Yield
4.49%
Price Target
$25.44

Wendy's MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.39 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
14.3% Upside
$25.44 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
3.55% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-2.19
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.06mentions of Wendy
Based on 39 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$23.51 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
13.13%
From $0.99 to $1.12 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.51 out of 5 stars

Retail/Wholesale Sector

49th out of 208 stocks

Eating & Drinking Places Industry

2nd out of 5 stocks


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About Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Stock

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. The company 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. The Wendy's Company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ohio.

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WEN Stock News Headlines

Can Presto Automation Bring AI to the Drive-Thru? (WEN)
The fast food industry is turning to AI to deal with its labor problem. Companies like Presto Automation want to help robots take your order.
New "Mined in America" Lithium Opportunities?
The average electric vehicle needs 138 pounds of lithium carbonate for its battery components. But China currently controls the entire lithium supply chain.
Fast-Food Stocks Set To Sizzle This Summer  (WEN)
The analysts are upping their targets for fast food stocks and driving them to new highs because of outperformance, growth, and a positive outlook.
Wendy's May Have Just Become A Value Play
Wendy's first quarter earnings results show advancing fundamentals, allowing a doubling of dividend payouts and repurchases. 2023 outlooks may unlock a rally
Darden Expects Ruth's Chris Acquisition To Boost EPS (WEN)
Darden Restaurants is acquiring Ruth's Hospitality for $715 million. The deal is expected to close in June and be accretive to Darden's EPS in fiscal year 2024.
The Real Problem With "Made in America" Lithium
Politicians love to say they support "Made in America" when it comes to manufacturing. But when it comes to lithium - the metal fueling our transition to electric vehicles - it's not that simple.
Wendy's Revives Summer Staple Menu Item
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WEN Price History

WEN Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 3/15 Dividend
2/28/2023
Dividend Payable
3/15/2023
Last Earnings
5/10/2023
Ex-Dividend for 6/15 Dividend
5/31/2023
Today
6/08/2023
Dividend Payable
6/15/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
8/09/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Eating & drinking places
Sub-Industry
Restaurants
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:WEN
CUSIP
95058W10
Employees
14,500
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$25.44
High Stock Price Forecast
$29.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$21.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+13.9%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.39
Research Coverage
18 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$177.37 million
Pretax Margin
11.61%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$2.10 billion
Cash Flow
$1.51 per share
Book Value
$2.19 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
168,378,000
Market Cap
$4.71 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.92

Key Executives

  • Mr. Todd Allan PenegorMr. Todd Allan Penegor (Age 58)
    Pres, CEO & Director
    Comp: $2.76M
  • Mr. Gunther PloschMr. Gunther Plosch (Age 54)
    Chief Financial Officer
    Comp: $1.4M
  • Mr. J. Kevin Vasconi (Age 62)
    Chief Information Officer
    Comp: $1.23M
  • Ms. Abigail E. PringleMs. Abigail E. Pringle (Age 49)
    Pres of International & Chief Devel. Officer
    Comp: $1.27M
  • Ms. Suzanne M. Thuerk (Age 41)
    Chief Accounting Officer
  • Mr. Matt Spessard
    Sr. VP & Global Chief Technology Officer
  • Kelsey Freed
    Director of Investor Relations
  • Mr. Eric J. Wunsch Esq. (Age 52)
    Chief Legal Officer & Sec.
  • Mr. Michael G. Berner
    VP of Corp. & Securities Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Assistant Sec.
  • Ms. Heidi S. Schauer
    VP of Communications, Public Affairs & Customer Care













WEN Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Wendy's stock right now?

18 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Wendy's in the last twelve months. There are currently 11 hold ratings and 7 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.
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What is Wendy's' stock price forecast for 2023?

18 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for Wendy's' shares. Their WEN share price forecasts range from $21.00 to $29.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $25.44 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 13.9% from the stock's current price.
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How have WEN shares performed in 2023?

Wendy's' stock was trading at $22.63 at the start of the year. Since then, WEN stock has decreased by 1.3% and is now trading at $22.34.
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Are investors shorting Wendy's?

Wendy's saw a increase in short interest in the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 6,860,000 shares, an increase of 18.5% from the April 30th total of 5,790,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 3,130,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 2.2 days. Approximately 3.6% of the shares of the company are sold short.
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When is Wendy's' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, August 9th 2023.
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How were Wendy's' earnings last quarter?

The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) released its earnings results on Wednesday, May, 10th. The restaurant operator reported $0.21 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.20 by $0.01. The restaurant operator earned $528.81 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $525.77 million. Wendy's had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 44.37% and a net margin of 8.42%.

How often does Wendy's pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Wendy's?

Wendy's announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, May 10th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, June 1st will be given a dividend of $0.25 per share on Thursday, June 15th. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.48%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, May 31st.
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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 4.48%. 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 119.05%. 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 89.29% 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 guidance has Wendy's issued on next quarter's earnings?

Wendy's updated its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Friday, May, 12th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $0.95-$1.00 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of $0.98. 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

What is Wendy's' stock symbol?

Wendy's trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "WEN."

Who are Wendy's' major shareholders?

Wendy's' stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (9.62%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (2.84%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (2.44%), State Street Corp (2.33%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (2.16%) and Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.93%). Insiders that own company stock include Abigail E Pringle, Dennis M Kass, Edward P Garden, EJ Wunsch, Gunther Plosch, Kurt A Kane, Liliana Esposito, Matthew H Peltz, Nelson Peltz, Todd Allan Penegor and Trian Fund Management, LP.
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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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Wendy's' stock price today?

One share of WEN stock can currently be purchased for approximately $22.34.

How much money does Wendy's make?

Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) has a market capitalization of $4.71 billion and generates $2.10 billion in revenue each year. The restaurant operator earns $177.37 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.84 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Wendy's have?

The company employs 14,500 workers across the globe.

How can I contact Wendy's?

Wendy's' mailing address is ONE DAVE THOMAS BLVD, DUBLIN OH, 43017. The official website for the company is www.wendys.com. The restaurant operator can be reached via phone at (614) 764-3100, via email at investorrelations@wendys.com, or via fax at 678-514-5344.

This page (NASDAQ:WEN) was last updated on 6/8/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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