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Adding The Wendy's Company Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $22.28 -0.09 (-0.40%) (As of 02/3/2023 12:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$22.05▼$22.3750-Day Range$21.49▼$23.4852-Week Range$15.77▼$23.78Volume1.76 million shsAverage Volume2.49 million shsMarket Capitalization$4.75 billionP/E Ratio25.61Dividend Yield2.24%Price Target$24.53 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Wendy's MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold2.41 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside10.1% Upside$24.53 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy2.31% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-2.19Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.22Based on 10 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth15.29%From $0.85 to $0.98 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.3.14 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector3rd out of 212 stocksEating & Drinking Places Industry1st out of 5 stocks 3.2 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingWendy's has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.41, and is based on 7 buy ratings, 10 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $24.53, Wendy's has a forecasted upside of 10.1% from its current price of $22.28.Amount of Analyst CoverageWendy's has been the subject of 11 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.31% 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, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Wendy's has recently decreased by 7.20%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldWendy's pays a meaningful dividend of 2.24%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthWendy's has only been increasing its dividend for 3 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Wendy's is 57.47%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Wendy's will have a dividend payout ratio of 51.02% next year. This indicates that Wendy's will be able to sustain or increase its 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 2.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentWendy's has a news sentiment score of 0.22. 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 0.45 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 10 news articles for Wendy's this week, compared to 9 articles on an average week.Search Interest18 people have searched for WEN on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 260% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows13 people have added Wendy's to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 160% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Wendy's insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders21.30% 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 Institutions70.59% 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 3.1 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Wendy's are expected to grow by 15.29% in the coming year, from $0.85 to $0.98 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Wendy's is 25.61, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 130.06.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Wendy's is 25.61, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 26.31.Price to Earnings Growth RatioWendy's has a PEG Ratio of 2.32. 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 11.25. 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 About Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) StockThe 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.Read More 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 WEN Stock News HeadlinesJanuary 31, 2023 | marketbeat.comWill McDonald’s Stock Hit an All-Time HIgh After Earnings? (WEN)McDonald's stock is down slightly as inflation concerns outweigh a strong earnings report. 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(WEN)As investors stare at their portfolio and wonder if it’s in good shape for the coming months, Wendy’s mightn’t be a bad one to keep on the watchlist.February 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWhy Wendy's (WEN) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-TermJanuary 31, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comDoorDash Canada Announces Nationwide Partnership with Wendy's in CanadaFebruary 5, 2023 | Wall Street Watch Dogs (Ad)A gold storm is coming…“We are in the early stages of a mania – the calm before the storm.”...January 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.25January 30, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comTigress Financial Reaffirms Buy Rating for Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN)January 30, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comWendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Lifted to Buy at StockNews.comJanuary 25, 2023 | investorplace.comIt’s Worth Taking a Bite of Wendy’s Stock Right NowJanuary 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comMcDonald's Has a Secret Edge Over Burger King, Wendy'sJanuary 22, 2023 | msn.comMcDonalds, Burger King, Wendy's, Chick-fil-A: Here's Which Fast Food Chain Is Most ExpensiveJanuary 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThe Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ:WEN) Q4 2022 Earnings Call TranscriptJanuary 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWendy’s new capital allocation strategy leaves room for upside, could reduce debtJanuary 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comDow Jones Futures Due: Market Rally Clears Resistance; Tesla's Big TransitionJanuary 14, 2023 | nypost.comTexas teacher Wendy Duan, found dead in own backyard, met alleged murderer on dating app, mom saysJanuary 14, 2023 | msn.comWendy’s Holder Trian Drops Takeover Push as Sales Beat EstimatesJanuary 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWendy’s to Revamp Operations as Consumers Tighten SpendingJanuary 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWendy's Stock Buyback, Dividend Boost, Reorganization Represent Consolation Prize To Shareholders, Analyst SaysJanuary 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWendy's biggest investor no longer looking for an acquisition or mergerJanuary 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comNelson Peltz’s hedge fund Trian won’t make bid for Wendy’s, backs new capital allocation strategyJanuary 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comStocks moving ahead of the close: Wendy’s, Amazon, TeslaJanuary 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWEN Stock, IBD Stock Of The Day, Rebounds Powerfully On Strong Sales, Dividend HikeJanuary 13, 2023 | cnbc.comActivist investor Nelson Peltz's Trian won't pursue Wendy's takeoverSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart 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 WEN Company Calendar Last Earnings11/09/2022Today2/05/2023Ex-Dividend for 3/15 Dividend2/28/2023Ex-Dividend for 3/15 Dividend2/28/2023Next Earnings (Confirmed)3/01/2023Dividend Payable3/15/2023Dividend Payable3/15/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Eating & drinking places Sub-IndustryRestaurants SectorRetail/Wholesale Current SymbolNASDAQ:WEN CUSIP95058W10 CIK30697 Webwww.wendys.com Phone(614) 764-3100Fax678-514-5344Employees14,500Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$24.53 High Stock Price Forecast$29.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$20.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+10.1%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.41 Research Coverage17 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.87 Trailing P/E Ratio25.61 Forward P/E Ratio26.21 P/E Growth2.32Net Income$200.39 million Net Margins9.26% Pretax Margin11.63% Return on Equity39.75% Return on Assets3.21% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio7.76 Current Ratio2.62 Quick Ratio2.60 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.90 billion Price / Sales2.50 Cash Flow$1.41 per share Price / Cash Flow15.85 Book Value$1.98 per share Price / Book11.25Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares213,030,000Free Float167,652,000Market Cap$4.75 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.89 Key ExecutivesTodd A. PenegorPresident, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorGunther PloschChief Financial OfficerJ. Kevin VasconiChief Information OfficerMichael G. BernerChief Compliance Officer, VP-Corporate CounselBeverly Stallings-JohnsonVP, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion OfficerKey CompetitorsShake ShackNYSE:SHAKMINISO GroupNYSE:MNSOGlobal-e OnlineNASDAQ:GLBEWingstopNASDAQ:WINGAsbury Automotive GroupNYSE:ABGView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsProShare Advisors LLCBought 10,831 shares on 2/2/2023Ownership: 0.005%SG Americas Securities LLCSold 5,511 shares on 2/2/2023Ownership: 0.005%Simplex Trading LLCSold 39,100 shares on 2/2/2023Ownership: 0.000%State of New Jersey Common Pension Fund DSold 14,795 shares on 2/1/2023Ownership: 0.050%Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank Bought 2,155 shares on 2/1/2023Ownership: 0.011%View All Institutional Transactions 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 year. There are currently 10 hold ratings and 7 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. View WEN analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Wendy's' stock price forecast for 2023? 17 analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Wendy's' shares. Their WEN share price forecasts range from $20.00 to $29.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $24.53 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 10.1% 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 2023? Wendy's' stock was trading at $22.63 at the start of the year. Since then, WEN stock has decreased by 1.5% and is now trading at $22.28. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is Wendy's' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, March 1st 2023. View our WEN earnings forecast. How can I listen to Wendy's' earnings call? Wendy's will be holding an earnings conference call on Wednesday, March 1st at 8:30 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link. How were Wendy's' earnings last quarter? The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, November, 9th. The restaurant operator reported $0.24 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.23 by $0.01. The restaurant operator earned $532.57 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $542.23 million. Wendy's had a net margin of 9.26% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 39.75%. 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. Investors 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 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.49%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, February 28th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.13. Read our dividend analysis for WEN. Is Wendy's a good dividend stock? Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) pays an annual dividend of $0.50 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.24%. 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 57.47%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, WEN will have a dividend payout ratio of 51.02% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for WEN. What guidance has Wendy's issued on next quarter's earnings? Wendy's updated its FY 2022 earnings guidance on Saturday, January, 28th. The company provided EPS guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.69 billion-$1.69 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $2.08 billion. 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 Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (2.41%), Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (0.86%), New York State Teachers Retirement System (0.11%), New York State Common Retirement Fund (0.09%), State of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D (0.05%) and VELA Investment Management LLC (0.04%). 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, 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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Wendy's' stock price today? One share of WEN stock can currently be purchased for approximately $22.28. How much money does Wendy's make? Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) has a market capitalization of $4.75 billion and generates $1.90 billion in revenue each year. The restaurant operator earns $200.39 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.87 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. 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