Lowest-Rated StocksLowest-RatedNASDAQ:WEN Wendy's (WEN) Stock Price, News & Analysis $7.81 0.00 (0.00%) Closing price 05/22/2026 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$7.82 +0.01 (+0.14%) As of 05/22/2026 07:59 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock About Wendy's Stock (NASDAQ:WEN) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get Wendy's alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$7.56▼$7.9450-Day Range$6.61▼$8.1952-Week Range$6.37▼$12.51Volume8.69 million shsAverage Volume13.56 million shsMarket Capitalization$1.49 billionP/E Ratio10.01Dividend Yield7.17%Price Target$8.56Consensus RatingReduce Company Overview The Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ:WEN) operates as a global quick-service restaurant chain, best known for its square-shaped beef patties, fresh ingredient sourcing and signature Frosty dessert. The company’s menu features a variety of hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, breakfast sandwiches, sides and beverages, designed to appeal to a broad customer base seeking both classic and contemporary fast-food options. Wendy’s has placed particular emphasis on product innovation, introducing limited-time offerings and revamped core menu items to maintain customer interest and respond to evolving dining trends. Founded in 1969 by entrepreneur Dave Thomas in Columbus, Ohio, Wendy’s expanded rapidly through both company-owned and franchised outlets. The corporation went public in 1978 and later relocated its headquarters to Dublin, Ohio. Today, more than 90% of Wendy’s restaurants worldwide are owned and operated by independent franchisees, allowing the brand to leverage local market expertise while maintaining consistent quality and operational standards. Internationally, Wendy’s has established a presence in Canada, Europe, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, tailoring certain menu items to regional tastes while upholding its core brand identity. Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Todd A. Penegor, who assumed the role in January 2016, Wendy’s has pursued a multi-year strategy focused on modernizing the guest experience, enhancing digital ordering capabilities and expanding delivery partnerships. The company has invested in point-of-sale technology upgrades, expanded its loyalty program and deepened collaboration with third-party delivery services. Wendy’s governance structure includes a board of directors with expertise across consumer brands, franchising and digital innovation, supporting the company’s objective to drive brand relevance and sustainable growth.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More Wendy's Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks74th Percentile Overall ScoreWEN MarketRank™: Wendy's scored higher than 74% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 87th out of 200 stocks in the retail/wholesale sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion2.7 / 5Analyst RatingReduce Consensus RatingWendy's has received a consensus rating of Reduce. The company's average rating score is 1.96, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 5 buy ratings, 12 hold ratings, and 6 sell ratings.Upside/DownsideThe consensus price target for Wendy's is close to its current price, suggesting limited near-term upside or downside.Amount of Analyst CoverageWendy's has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Wendy's' stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation3.8 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth8.62% Earnings GrowthEarnings for Wendy's are expected to grow by 8.62% in the coming year, from $0.58 to $0.63 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Wendy's is 10.01, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 44.78.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Wendy's is 10.01, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 19.81.Price to Earnings Growth RatioWendy's has a PEG Ratio of 0.56. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioWendy's has a P/B Ratio of 12.80. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Short Interest1.0 / 5Short Interest LevelBearish Percentage of Shares Shorted29.32% 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 6.26.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Wendy's has recently increased by 4.65%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Dividend2.5 / 5Dividend StrengthModerate Dividend LeadershipWendy's is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 7.17%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthWendy's does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Wendy's is 71.79%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on EPS estimates, Wendy's will have a dividend payout ratio of 88.89% in the coming year. This indicates that Wendy's may not be able to sustain their current dividend.Read more about Wendy's' dividend. News and Social Media1.2 / 5News Sentiment-0.14 News SentimentWendy's has a news sentiment score of -0.14. 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 0.51 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 29 news articles for Wendy's this week, compared to 10 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 45 people have searched for WEN on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -25% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 9 people have added Wendy's to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -10% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership1.3 / 5Insider TradingN/A Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Wendy's insiders have not sold or bought any 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. 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. Submit View SMS TermsSMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. 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WEN Stock News HeadlinesMcDonald's and Wendy's both use all white meat chicken — so why do their nuggets taste so different?1 hour ago | msn.comHere's How To Get Fresh Fries At Wendy's1 hour ago | yahoo.comYour $29.97 book is free todayWhy Some Traders Skip Stocks Entirely You don't need a big account to trade options. In fact, options can give you up to 12 times the leverage of stocks — with a fraction of the capital tied up. This free guide lays it all out in plain English — from A to Z, with step-by-step examples you can follow in your own account.May 25 at 1:00 AM | Profits Run (Ad)Wendy’s: The burger chain that dared to be different fights for survival1 hour ago | msn.comWhy Does Wendy's Vanilla Frosty Keep Disappearing From Its Menu?May 23 at 11:36 PM | yahoo.comCracker Barrel and Wendy's Stocks Trade Up, What You Need To KnowMay 23 at 11:36 PM | finance.yahoo.comWhy Is Wendys Closing Hundreds of Restaurants Across the U.S. in 2026?May 22 at 12:22 AM | msn.comA Real Biggie Deal: Wendy's Serves Up a Juicy Buyout ArbitrageWendy's is at the center of a potential private equity buyout, with its attractive dividend yield and turnaround plan creating a compelling investment case.May 13, 2026 | marketbeat.comSee More Headlines WEN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have WEN shares performed this year? Wendy's' stock was trading at $8.33 at the beginning of the year. Since then, WEN stock has decreased by 6.2% and is now trading at $7.81. How were Wendy's' earnings last quarter? The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) issued its earnings results on Friday, May, 8th. The restaurant operator reported $0.12 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.10 by $0.02. The business's quarterly revenue was up 3.3% compared to the same quarter last year. Read the conference call transcript. Who are Wendy's' major shareholders? Wendy's' top institutional shareholders include Bank of America Corp DE (2.36%), Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership (2.12%), Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund (1.97%) and Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.83%). Insiders that own company stock include Matthew H Peltz, Abigail E Pringle, Matthew Coley O'brien, Kenneth W Gilbert, Joseph A Levato, Lindsay J Radkoski, Juan Carlos Loredo, John Min and Peter J Suerken Jr. 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. What other stocks do shareholders of Wendy's own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Wendy's investors own include American Water Works (AWK), Humana (HUM), Waste Connections (WCN), The RMR Group (RMR), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC) and Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR). Company Calendar Record date for 3/16 Dividend3/02/2026Ex-Dividend for 3/16 Dividend3/02/2026Dividend Payable3/16/2026Last Earnings5/08/2026Today5/25/2026Record date for 6/15 Dividend6/01/2026Ex-Dividend for 6/15 Dividend6/01/2026Dividend Payable6/15/2026Fiscal Year End12/31/2026Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Red Zone (16m+) 1-Year History May 25 Aug 25 Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 WEN's financial health is in the Red zone, according to TradeSmith. WEN has been in this zone for over 16 months. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorRetail/Wholesale Industry RETAIL - RESTRNTS Sub-IndustryRestaurants Current SymbolNASDAQ:WEN CIK30697 Webwww.wendys.com Phone(614) 764-3100Fax678-514-5344Employees14,900Year Founded1969Price Target and Rating Average Price Target for Wendy's$8.56 High Price Target$16.00 Low Price Target$6.00 Potential Upside/Downside+9.6%Consensus RatingReduce Rating Score (0-4)1.96 Research Coverage23 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)$0.78 Trailing P/E Ratio10.01 Forward P/E Ratio13.47 P/E Growth0.56Net Income$165.07 million Net Margins6.77% Pretax Margin9.41% Return on Equity136.46% Return on Assets3.14% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio29.25 Current Ratio1.83 Quick Ratio1.81 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$2.18 billion Price / Sales0.68 Cash Flow$1.80 per share Price / Cash Flow4.34 Book Value$0.61 per share Price / Book12.80Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares190,480,000Free Float157,909,000Market Cap$1.49 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.35 Social Links The Best Nuclear Energy Stocks to BuyNuclear energy is entering a new growth cycle as rising power demand, expanding data centers, and renewed policy support bring the sector back into focus. 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