Wendy's Stock Forecast, Price & News

Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wendy's a buy right now?

18 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Wendy's in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 12 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" Wendy's stock.
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How has Wendy's' stock price been impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

Wendy's' stock was trading at $18.02 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus (COVID-19) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, WEN stock has increased by 18.3% and is now trading at $21.32.
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When is Wendy's' next earnings date?

Wendy's is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, March 2nd 2022.
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How were Wendy's' earnings last quarter?

The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, November, 10th. The restaurant operator reported $0.19 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.18 by $0.01. Wendy's had a net margin of 9.85% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 34.33%. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.19 EPS.
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How often does Wendy's pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Wendy's?

Wendy's declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, November 10th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, December 1st will be given a dividend of $0.12 per share on Wednesday, December 15th. This represents a $0.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.25%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, November 30th.
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Is Wendy's a good dividend stock?

Wendy's pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.19%. Wendy's has been increasing its dividend for 2 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio of Wendy's is 58.54%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Wendy's will have a dividend payout ratio of 52.75% next year. This indicates that Wendy's will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has Wendy's issued on next quarter's earnings?

Wendy's issued an update on its FY 2021 earnings guidance on Wednesday, November, 24th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $0.790-$0.800 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $0.820. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

What price target have analysts set for WEN?

18 Wall Street analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Wendy's' shares. Their forecasts range from $23.00 to $31.00. On average, they expect Wendy's' stock price to reach $27.22 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 27.7% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Wendy's' key executives?

Wendy's' management team includes the following people:

• Todd A. Penegor, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director (LinkedIn Profile)
• Gunther Plosch, Chief Financial Officer (LinkedIn Profile)
• J. Kevin Vasconi, Chief Information Officer
• Beverly Stallings-Johnson, VP, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer
• Leigh A. Burnside, Chief Accounting & Administrative Officer

What is Todd Penegor's approval rating as Wendy's' CEO?

827 employees have rated Wendy's CEO Todd Penegor on Glassdoor.com. Todd Penegor has an approval rating of 71% among Wendy's' employees.

Who are some of Wendy's' key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Wendy's include McDonald's (MCD), Starbucks (SBUX), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), Yum! Brands (YUM), Domino's Pizza (DPZ), Darden Restaurants (DRI), Texas Roadhouse (TXRH), Papa John's International (PZZA), Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL), Cheesecake Factory (CAKE), Jack in the Box (JACK), Bloomin' Brands (BLMN), Brinker International (EAT), Dine Brands Global (DIN) and Denny's (DENN).
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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 (CNDT).

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 shareholders include Trian Fund Management L.P. (11.37%), BlackRock Inc. (7.27%), Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (4.96%), Janus Henderson Group PLC (1.99%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.88%) and Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.72%). Company insiders that own Wendy's stock include Abigail E Pringle, Dennis M Kass, Edward P Garden, EJ Wunsch, Gunther Plosch, Kurt A Kane, Leigh A Burnside, Matthew H Peltz, Matthew H Peltz, Nelson Peltz, Todd Allan Penegor and Trian Fund Management, LP.
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Which major investors are selling Wendy's stock?

WEN stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Trian Fund Management L.P., Invesco Ltd., Jane Street Group LLC, Renaissance Technologies LLC, Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership, Deutsche Bank AG, Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC, and Squarepoint Ops LLC. Company insiders that have sold Wendy's company stock in the last year include Abigail E Pringle, Edward P Garden, Gunther Plosch, Kurt A Kane, Matthew H Peltz, Nelson Peltz, Todd Allan Penegor, and Trian Fund Management, LP.
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Which major investors are buying Wendy's stock?

WEN stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA, Migdal Insurance & Financial Holdings Ltd., Assenagon Asset Management S.A., Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Polar Asset Management Partners Inc., Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc., Point72 Asset Management L.P., and Geode Capital Management LLC. Company insiders that have bought Wendy's stock in the last two years include Dennis M Kass, and EJ Wunsch.
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How do I buy shares of Wendy's?

Shares of WEN 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 $21.32.

How much money does Wendy's make?

Wendy's has a market capitalization of $4.70 billion and generates $1.73 billion in revenue each year. The restaurant operator earns $117.83 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.82 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Wendy's have?

Wendy's employs 9,334 workers across the globe.

What is Wendy's' official website?

The official website for Wendy's is www.wendys.com.

Where are Wendy's' headquarters?

Wendy's is headquartered at ONE DAVE THOMAS BLVD, DUBLIN OH, 43017.

How can I contact Wendy's?

Wendy's' mailing address is ONE DAVE THOMAS BLVD, DUBLIN OH, 43017. The restaurant operator can be reached via phone at (614) 764-3100, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 678-514-5344.