Most-Downgraded StocksMost-DowngradedNASDAQ:WEN Wendy's (WEN) Stock Price, News & Analysis → The AI Bottleneck No One is Talking About (From The Bull Report) (Ad) Free WEN Stock Alerts $18.21 -0.12 (-0.65%) (As of 03/18/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$18.18▼$18.4850-Day Range$17.87▼$19.6752-Week Range$17.64▼$23.90Volume2.28 million shsAverage Volume3.02 million shsMarket Capitalization$3.74 billionP/E Ratio18.58Dividend Yield5.49%Price Target$22.63 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 RatingHold2.27 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside24.3% Upside$22.63 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy4.35% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-2.19Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.11Based on 46 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$81,315 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth12.12%From $0.99 to $1.11 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.4.76 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector12th out of 203 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 2.27, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 11 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $22.63, Wendy's has a forecasted upside of 24.3% from its current price of $18.21.Amount of Analyst CoverageWendy's has been the subject of 9 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted4.35% 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 2.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Wendy's has recently increased by 4.21%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipWendy's is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.48%, 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 102.04%. 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 90.09% in the coming year. This indicates that Wendy's may not be able to sustain their current 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 2.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentWendy's has a news sentiment score of 0.11. 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 0.54 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 46 news articles for Wendy's this week, compared to 30 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 16 people have searched for WEN on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -24% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows16 people have added Wendy's to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 33% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 4.2 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 $81,315.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders20.10% 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 Institutions77.54% of the stock of Wendy's is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Wendy's are expected to grow by 12.12% in the coming year, from $0.99 to $1.11 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Wendy's is 18.58, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 152.48.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Wendy's is 18.58, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 23.14.Price to Earnings Growth RatioWendy's has a PEG Ratio of 1.78. 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 12.30. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Prosper Trading AcademyDid you make $29,000 two days with AI options trades?What if it was possible to find options trades on autopilot… Using A.I. to find the ones with the highest profit potential… And nearly perfect win rates… You can grab your free copy of my "Ultimate Guide to A.I. Options Trading" by clicking the link below:Click Here To Get Your Free Copy 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 HeadlinesMarch 2, 2024 | marketbeat.comMarketBeat Week in Review – 2/26 - 3/1 (WEN)As the calendar turns to March, investors continue to climb the wall of worry, but with the S&P 500 at 5,000, the MarketBeat team helps show you where to investFebruary 29, 2024 | marketbeat.comSurge in Wendy's complaints exposes limits to consumer tolerance of floating pricesA social media backlash this week to media reports that said fast-food chain Wendy’s had plans to increase menu prices during its busiest hours shows a limit to where, when and for what U.S. consumers will trade more cash for convenienceMarch 19, 2024 | Colonial Metals (Ad)Central Bank Gold Heist In ProgressWhen central banks buy gold… The rich buy right along with them. 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Revenue is slowing, but Wall Street sees upside.February 29, 2024 | marketbeat.comWendy's Walks Cack Surge Pricing Talk After Social Media GrillingWendy's Company NASDAQ: WEN stock traded nearly 2% higher on February 28 as the fast-food mid-cap said it would not raise prices at times of high demand.February 28, 2024 | marketbeat.comWendy's says it has no plans to raise prices during the busiest times at its restaurantsWendy’s says that it has no plans to increase prices during the busiest times at its restaurantsFebruary 27, 2024 | marketbeat.comBurger chain Wendy's looking to test surge pricing at restaurants as early as next yearWendy’s is looking to test having the prices of its menu items fluctuate throughout the day based on demand, implementing a strategy that has already taken hold with ride-sharing companies and ticket sellersMarch 19, 2024 | msn.comWhat Wendy Williams' Former Talk Show Staffers Have Said About HerMarch 19, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)Urgent new message from Porter StansberryI’ve been in the financial markets for close to three decades… Yet, I’ve never seen an opportunity that’s so urgent, so critical, and yet so overlooked than what is unfolding right now. 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Wendy Rogers unleashes her inner bigot, calls diversity 'a rot'March 18, 2024 | yahoo.comWho Is More Guilty of Marrying for Money, According to Dr. Wendy Osefo?March 18, 2024 | yahoo.comDr. Wendy Osefo Says Deborah Williams Is at Fault for the FightMarch 17, 2024 | msn.comNO Money, MO’ Problems: Wendy Williams Hit with Six-Figure Tax Lien Over NYC Condo + VIDEOMarch 17, 2024 | msn.comWendy's Is Giving Away Free Baconators This WeekMarch 17, 2024 | msn.comWendy's is Releasing a Brand-New Frosty Flavor For SpringMarch 17, 2024 | msn.comThe Wendy’s beef was a nothingburgerMarch 17, 2024 | msn.comWendy’s introduces Orange Dreamsicle Frosty for summer nostalgiaMarch 16, 2024 | msn.comWhere is Wendy Williams news: Lifetime documentary sparks lawsuit, angers fans; where to watch it streaming free on demandMarch 16, 2024 | msn.comWendy's unveils new seasonal Orange Dreamsicle Frosty for spring, here's when it launchesMarch 16, 2024 | msn.comREVEALED: Ailing Wendy Williams' Signed A Six-Figure Deal For 'Demeaning' Lifetime Documentary Exposed in Guardian's Unsealed LawsuitMarch 15, 2024 | msn.comREVEALED: Ailing Wendy Williams' Six-Figure Salary For 'Demeaning' Lifetime Documentary Exposed in Guardian's Unsealed LawsuitMarch 15, 2024 | msn.comPotomac Housewife Wendy and Quad of ‘Married to Medicine’ Hit New York City … Looking Ready For The RunwayMarch 15, 2024 | yahoo.comWendy Williams guardian claims the host was ‘not capable of consenting’ to documentary in unsealed lawsuitMarch 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFast-Food Companies Could Be Heading Toward a Price War. Why McDonald’s Could Win.March 15, 2024 | msn.comWendy Williams’ Guardian Calls Lifetime Doc “Blatant Exploitation” In LawsuitMarch 15, 2024 | msn.comWendy Williams Doc Is ‘Exploitation of a Vulnerable Woman,' Lawsuit ClaimsMarch 15, 2024 | usatoday.comWendy Williams 'lacked capacity' when she agreed to film Lifetime doc, unsealed filings saySee 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 Last Earnings2/15/2024Ex-Dividend for 3/15 Dividend2/29/2024Dividend Payable3/15/2024Today3/18/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/08/2024Fiscal 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$22.63 High Stock Price Target$31.00 Low Stock Price Target$19.00 Potential Upside/Downside+24.3%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.27 Research Coverage15 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.98 Trailing P/E Ratio18.58 Forward P/E Ratio18.39 P/E Growth1.78Net Income$204.44 million Net Margins9.37% Pretax Margin12.81% Return on Equity56.24% Return on Assets3.87% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio10.66 Current Ratio2.19 Quick Ratio2.18 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$2.18 billion Price / Sales1.72 Cash Flow$1.69 per share Price / Cash Flow10.75 Book Value$1.48 per share Price / Book12.30Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares205,470,000Free Float164,167,000Market Cap$3.74 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.81 These 7 Stocks Will Be Magnificent in 2024With average gains of 150% since the start of 2023, now is the time to give these stocks a look and pump up your 2024 portfolio.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Gunther Plosch (Age 55)Chief Financial Officer Comp: $1.4MKey CompetitorsShake ShackNYSE:SHAKUrban OutfittersNASDAQ:URBNRush EnterprisesNASDAQ:RUSHATripadvisorNASDAQ:TRIPRush EnterprisesNASDAQ:RUSHBView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsVanguard Group Inc.Sold 424,457 shares on 3/11/2024Ownership: 9.648%Richardson Financial Services Inc.Bought 5,090 shares on 3/4/2024Ownership: 0.002%Goldman Sachs Group Inc.Bought 96,571 shares on 3/1/2024Ownership: 0.266%Kenneth W GilbertSold 4,500 sharesTotal: $81,315.00 ($18.07/share)American International Group Inc.Sold 13,229 shares on 2/28/2024Ownership: 0.109%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions WEN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Wendy's stock right now? 15 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Wendy's in the last year. There are currently 11 hold ratings and 4 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? 15 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month 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 $22.63 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 24.3% 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 shares have decreased by 6.5% and is now trading at $18.21. 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, May 8th 2024. View our WEN earnings forecast. How were Wendy's' earnings last quarter? The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February, 15th. The restaurant operator reported $0.21 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.23 by $0.02. The restaurant operator earned $540.65 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $546.47 million. Wendy's had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 56.24% and a net margin of 9.37%. The company's revenue was up .8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.22 EPS. How often does Wendy's pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Wendy's? Wendy's announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, February 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 1st will be paid a dividend of $0.25 per share on Friday, March 15th. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 5.49%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, February 29th. 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 5.48%. 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 102.04%. 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 90.09% 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 Invesco Leisure and Entertainment ETF (PEJ), UVA Dividend Value ETF (UVDV) and LeaderShares Activist Leaders ETF (ACTV).AdvisorShares Restaurant ETF (EATZ). What guidance has Wendy's issued on next quarter's earnings? Wendy's issued an update on its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Friday, February, 16th. The company provided EPS guidance of 0.980-1.020 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 1.110. 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 a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (9.49%), Vanguard Group Inc. (9.65%), Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (5.13%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (2.51%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (2.25%) and Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.98%). Insiders that own company stock include Edward P Garden, Gunther Plosch, Joseph A Levato, 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 3/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersCentral Bank Gold Heist In ProgressColonial Metals8,788% Return Predicted For THIS Crypto (already up 40% in 6 months)Paradigm PressAltcoin FRENZY Alert…Crypto 101 MediaThe AI Bottleneck No One is Talking AboutThe Bull ReportMake This $3 Trade the Instant the Opening Bell RingsMonument Traders AllianceSHOCKING Footage From Tesla Gigafactory In Austin, TexasInvestorPlaceThis AI Trade Machine Made 1,729%* (With 89% Wins)Prosper Trading AcademyThe world’s greatest investmentPorter & Company Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. 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