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NASDAQ:WEN

Wendy's - WEN Stock Forecast, Price & News

$21.05
+0.46 (+2.23%)
(As of 03/20/2023 12:00 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$20.58
$21.12
50-Day Range
$20.43
$23.08
52-Week Range
$15.77
$23.78
Volume
3.06 million shs
Average Volume
2.95 million shs
Market Capitalization
$4.48 billion
P/E Ratio
25.67
Dividend Yield
4.75%
Price Target
$24.97

Wendy's MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.35 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
18.6% Upside
$24.97 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
3.11% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-2.19
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.04mentions of Wendy
Based on 11 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$81.50 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
13.27%
From $0.98 to $1.11 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

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

2.74 out of 5 stars

Retail/Wholesale Sector

31st out of 207 stocks

Eating & Drinking Places Industry

1st out of 5 stocks


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About Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Stock

The Wendy's Co. engages in operating, developing, and franchising a system of quick-service restaurants. It offers hamburgers and related products, such as chicken breast sandwiches, nuggets, chili, and baked potatoes, French fries, freshly prepared salads, soft drinks, milk, coffee, frosty deserts, and kid's meals. The company was founded by R. David Thomas on November 15, 1969 and is headquartered in Dublin, OH.

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WEN Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 3/15 Dividend
2/28/2023
Ex-Dividend for 3/15 Dividend
2/28/2023
Last Earnings
3/01/2023
Dividend Payable
3/15/2023
Dividend Payable
3/15/2023
Today
3/21/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/10/2023
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
$24.97
High Stock Price Forecast
$29.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$21.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+18.6%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.35
Research Coverage
17 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$177.37 million
Pretax Margin
11.62%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$2.10 billion
Cash Flow
$1.55 per share
Book Value
$2.19 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
167,312,000
Market Cap
$4.48 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.90

Key Executives

  • Todd A. PenegorTodd A. Penegor
    President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
  • Gunther PloschGunther Plosch
    Chief Financial Officer
  • J. Kevin Vasconi
    Chief Information Officer
  • Michael G. Berner
    Chief Compliance Officer, VP-Corporate Counsel
  • Beverly Stallings-Johnson
    VP, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer













WEN Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

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

17 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Wendy's in the last twelve months. There are currently 11 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research 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?

17 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1 year target prices 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 $24.97 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 18.6% 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 shares have decreased by 7.0% and is now trading at $21.05.
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Are investors shorting Wendy's?

Wendy's saw a increase in short interest during the month of February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totaling 6,040,000 shares, an increase of 37.6% from the February 13th total of 4,390,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 2,300,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 2.6 days. Approximately 3.1% of the company's shares are short sold.
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When is Wendy's' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 10th 2023.
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How were Wendy's' earnings last quarter?

The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, March, 1st. The restaurant operator reported $0.22 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.20 by $0.02. The restaurant operator had revenue of $536.50 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $534.06 million. Wendy's had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 41.86% and a net margin of 8.46%. Wendy's's revenue for the quarter was up 13.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.16 EPS.

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

Wendy's announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, January 13th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, March 1st will be paid a dividend of $0.25 per share on Wednesday, March 15th. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.75%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, February 28th. This is an increase from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.13.
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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 4.86%. 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 121.95%. 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.
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What guidance has Wendy's issued on next quarter's earnings?

Wendy's issued an update on its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Wednesday, March, 1st. The company provided EPS guidance of $0.95-$1.00 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.00. 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?
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 variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include JPMorgan Chase & Co. (2.74%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (2.41%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.89%), Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (1.27%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.15%) and Macquarie Group Ltd. (1.10%). Insiders that own company stock include Abigail E Pringle, Dennis M Kass, Edward P Garden, EJ Wunsch, Gunther Plosch, Kurt A Kane, Leigh A Burnside, 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 $21.05.

How much money does Wendy's make?

Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) has a market capitalization of $4.48 billion and generates $2.10 billion in revenue each year. The restaurant operator earns $177.37 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.82 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 3/21/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff