The Wendy's Company

Report azionario NasdaqGS:WEN

Capitalizzazione di mercato: US$1.3b

Wendy's Gestione

Criteri Gestione verificati 3/4

Wendy's Il CEO è Ken Cook, nominato in Dec2024, e ha un mandato di 1.42 anni. la retribuzione annua totale è $ 4.50M, composta da 15.5% di stipendio e 84.5% di bonus, comprese azioni e opzioni aziendali. possiede direttamente 0.001% delle azioni della società, per un valore di $ 9.95K. La durata media del mandato del team dirigenziale e del consiglio di amministrazione è rispettivamente 2.8 anni e 6.7 anni.

Informazioni chiave

Ken Cook

Amministratore delegato

US$4.5m

Compenso totale

Percentuale dello stipendio del CEO15.50%
Mandato del CEO1.4yrs
Proprietà del CEO0.0008%
Durata media del management2.8yrs
Durata media del Consiglio di amministrazione6.7yrs

Aggiornamenti recenti sulla gestione

Recent updates

Aggiornamento dell'analisi Apr 30

WEN: Refocused Marketing And Menu Execution Will Support Turnaround Potential

Wendy's analyst price target has been trimmed by about $0.17, reflecting analysts' updated assumptions for slightly softer revenue and profit margins, while they continue to factor in a relatively steady future P/E multiple around 19x. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Wendy's centers on how quickly the business can stabilize same store sales, improve unit economics, and execute a turnaround plan that justifies current valuation multiples.
Aggiornamento dell'analisi Apr 14

WEN: Weak Comps And Rebuild Risks Will Pressure 2026 Earnings

The analyst price target for Wendy's has been lowered modestly to reflect a reduced fair value estimate of about $5.00 per share. Analysts are factoring in softer revenue growth assumptions, slightly tighter profit margins, and a somewhat higher future P/E expectation, alongside concerns around unit economics, capital needs, and the pace of comparable sales improvement.
Seeking Alpha Apr 08

Wendy's Embraces Value Menu, Now Let's See If It'll Stay Focused On Turnaround

Summary Wendy’s remains on hold as I await clear evidence of a business turnaround over shareholder rewards. WEN’s attractive PE (~8) and PS (0.61) ratios are offset by declining revenues, low margins, and aggressive dividend payouts. I favor WEN’s shift toward a permanent value menu and store closures, but high dividend payouts remain a concern amid weak fundamentals. If WEN demonstrates positive same-store sales or revenue growth, I may upgrade to a buy; renewed buybacks or dividend hikes would dim my outlook. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Aggiornamento dell'analisi Mar 31

WEN: Refocused Quality Messaging And Value Menu Will Drive Turnaround Potential

Analysts have trimmed Wendy's implied fair value to about $7.98 per share from roughly $9.90. This reflects lower price targets across the Street as they weigh weaker margins, mixed same store sales trends, capital needs and what many describe as a challenging turnaround and operating backdrop.
Aggiornamento dell'analisi Mar 17

WEN: Project Fresh And Value Offers Will Support Turnaround Potential

Wendy's analyst price target has been cut as the fair value estimate moved from about $14.92 to $11.08. Analysts cited weaker profit expectations, pressured unit economics, and cautious views on comparable sales and 2026 guidance across recent research updates.
Aggiornamento dell'analisi Mar 03

WEN: Weak Comps And Price War Will Keep 2026 Earnings Under Pressure

Our updated narrative on Wendy's reflects a lower fair value estimate of $5.05 per share, down from $6.00, as analysts trim price targets across the board into a $6 to $10 range on concerns around challenged comps, unit economics, capital needs, and a tougher quick service backdrop, even as some still see room for a longer term operational turnaround. Analyst Commentary Street research on Wendy's has turned more cautious, with a series of lower price targets clustering in a roughly US$6 to US$10 range and a mix of Neutral, Hold, Equal Weight, Market Perform and Underperform ratings.
Aggiornamento dell'analisi Feb 17

WEN: Prolonged Price War Will Pressure Margins And Stall 2026 Earnings Turnaround

Narrative Update The analyst price target for Wendy's has been reduced to $6 from $7 as analysts factor in weaker profit margins, more cautious long term growth assumptions, and ongoing competitive pressure in quick service restaurants. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Wendy's has leaned cautious, with several bearish analysts cutting price targets and flagging execution and growth risks tied to the latest Q4 results and 2026 guidance.
Aggiornamento dell'analisi Feb 03

WEN: Project Fresh And Value Menu Focus Will Support Future Performance

Narrative update The analyst price target for Wendy's has been reduced by about $0.35 to $9.90. Analysts are incorporating a softer outlook for revenue growth and margins, reflecting a more challenging quick service environment and differing views on the company's ability to maintain market share against larger burger chains.
Aggiornamento dell'analisi Jan 19

WEN: Project Fresh And Value Offers Will Support Earnings Quality

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Wendy's slightly lower to about $14.92 from about $15.05, reflecting a series of reduced price targets across the Street as they factor in a tougher quick service backdrop, expectations for a restaurant price war, and more cautious earnings assumptions. Analyst Commentary Across recent research, the tone around Wendy's has shifted more cautious as firms trim price targets into a tougher quick service backdrop and potential price competition.
Aggiornamento dell'analisi Jan 05

WEN: Project Fresh Execution Will Support Earnings Quality In Tough Burger Competition

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Wendy's to about $15.05 from roughly $15.96, reflecting lower Street price targets in the $9 to $11 range as they balance choppy sales trends, a tougher competitive backdrop, and updated expectations for revenue growth, margins, and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Street research on Wendy's has tilted more cautious on price targets, but the tone is not uniformly negative.
Aggiornamento dell'analisi Dec 20

WEN: Same Store Sales Slowdown Will Pressure Earnings And Leadership Confidence

We are lowering our Wendy's fair value estimate by $3 to $7 per share as analysts trim price targets in response to a tougher competitive backdrop, softer same store sales expectations, and execution concerns around strategy and leadership. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts have broadly reset expectations for Wendy's, cutting price targets into the high single digits and low teens while emphasizing a tougher operating and competitive environment.
Aggiornamento dell'analisi Dec 06

WEN Project Fresh And Menu Focus Will Drive Future Performance Improvement

The analyst price target for Wendy's has been modestly reduced from $10.38 to $10.25 per share, as analysts factor in a wave of Street target cuts tied to softer same store sales expectations, rising cost pressures, and a tougher competitive backdrop, despite pockets of operational outperformance. Analyst Commentary Street research remains broadly cautious on Wendy's, with most targets moving toward the single digit range as analysts recalibrate expectations for growth, margins, and competitive positioning.
Aggiornamento dell'analisi Nov 21

WEN: Project Fresh And Cost Discipline Will Drive Improved Performance Ahead

Wendy's analyst price target was revised downward from approximately $11.13 to $10.38. Analysts cite softer industry conditions, choppy sales trends, and increased operational challenges as the reasons for the revision.
Aggiornamento dell'analisi Nov 06

WEN: Favorable Cost Management Will Support Rebound as Consumer Trends Stabilize

Wendy's analyst price target has been revised downward to $11.13 from $11.36. Analysts cite a cautious sector outlook, slowing consumer demand, and ongoing challenges impacting near-term restaurant performance.
Aggiornamento dell'analisi Oct 22

Analyst Commentary Highlights Cautious Outlook for Wendy's as Valuation and Price Targets Decline

Wendy's fair value estimate has been reduced from $11.86 to $11.36 per share, as analysts cite a series of recent price target cuts resulting from choppy sales trends, competitive pressures, and ongoing leadership and marketing concerns. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst assessments of Wendy's have highlighted both potential positives and ongoing challenges for the company.
Aggiornamento dell'analisi Aug 11

Digital Platforms And International Deals Will Unlock Future Value

Wendy's fair value estimate was reduced from $13.38 to $12.38, primarily reflecting weaker revenue growth and modestly lower net profit margin expectations. What's in the News Lowered 2025 global systemwide sales growth guidance to (5.0)% to (3.0)% from prior range of (2.0)% to flat.
Articolo di analisi Jul 14

The Return Trends At Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Look Promising

What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...
Articolo di analisi May 21

Wendy's' (NASDAQ:WEN) Dividend Is Being Reduced To $0.14

The Wendy's Company ( NASDAQ:WEN ) is reducing its dividend to $0.14 on the 16th of Junewhich is 44% less than last...
Articolo di analisi May 05

The Wendy's Company Just Missed EPS By 6.4%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

The first-quarter results for The Wendy's Company ( NASDAQ:WEN ) were released last week, making it a good time to...
Seeking Alpha Apr 28

Wendy's: A Work-In-Progress

Summary Wendy’s posted solid Q4 results, with U.S. same-restaurant sales growing 4.1%, outperforming McDonald’s and Burger King in a tough market. The company’s strategic focus on digital innovation, breakfast expansion, and store optimization is showing early signs of success. Shares look cheap on valuation, trading at 12.7x forward earnings and just 7x price-to-cash-flow — a steep discount to major QSR peers. Competitive pressures, slowing U.S. momentum, and a skeptical market suggest Wendy’s still has more to prove before it becomes a must-own stock again. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Apr 22

Wendy's: Not Quite Appetizing Enough To Buy But Worth Keeping An Eye On

Summary Economic uncertainty and inflation may drive consumers to value-oriented industries like fast food, potentially benefiting chains like Wendy’s. Wendy’s has shown resilience with strong same-store sales growth and ambitious international expansion plans, but high debt and flat EPS growth are concerns. Wendy’s stock is currently a hold, but could become a buy if share prices drop or the company demonstrates improved growth. Despite economic turbulence, Wendy’s could serve as a safe haven due to its value offerings and local sourcing of ingredients. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Articolo di analisi Apr 21

The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) Doing What It Can To Lift Shares

The Wendy's Company's ( NASDAQ:WEN ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 12.8x might make it look like a buy right...
Articolo di analisi Apr 04

We Think Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
Articolo di analisi Mar 18

Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital

What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...
Seeking Alpha Mar 07

Wendy's New Focus On Growth Is International

Summary Wendy’s has shifted focus towards international growth, planning to expand from 1,300 to 2,000 locations outside the US by 2028. The dividend was cut to a more sustainable 67¢ in 2025, with a payout ratio of 50%-60%, aiming for long-term value return. Despite lower 2025 guidance, Wendy’s aims for substantial growth, targeting $650-$700 million adjusted EBITDA and 8,300 units by 2028. Upgraded from hold to buy due to realistic growth prospects, though caution is advised given fast food sector uncertainties. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Articolo di analisi Jan 17

Sentiment Still Eluding The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN)

When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 19x, you may...
Articolo di analisi Dec 19

We Think Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Articolo di analisi Dec 04

Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger

There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Firstly, we'll want to see a...
Seeking Alpha Nov 27

Fast-Food Chain Wendy's Outlook For Investors Is Bleak

Summary Continued deep-discounted value meal deals by competitors could have a negative impact on Wendy's. Massive stock repurchases and high dividend have had a negative impact on the company's balance sheet. RFK Jr. as head of the Health and Human Services Department could negatively impact the restaurant and food industry. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Articolo di analisi Nov 19

Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.25

The board of The Wendy's Company ( NASDAQ:WEN ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.25 per share on the...
Seeking Alpha Nov 04

Wendy's: Unit Pruning Doesn't Tickle '70/30 Expansion'

Summary Q3 Performance Under Pressure: Wendy's Biggie Bag faced stiff competition from promotions like McDonald's $5 Meal Deal, impacting traffic but aligning with Wendy's long-term focus on value. Breakfast Growth Amidst Industry Decline: Wendy's breakfast segment continued to expand, contrasting with industry-wide breakfast traffic declines, giving it a key edge over other restaurants. Strategic Closures and Net Unit Growth: Wendy's plans to close 140 U.S. locations with low AUVs but will still see net unit growth of 2% for FY 2024. Valuation and Upside Potential: With a target price of around $25, Wendy's appears undervalued compared to peers based on P/E and EV/EBITDA metrics, reinforcing a 'Buy' recommendation. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Articolo di analisi Nov 03

Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.25

The Wendy's Company ( NASDAQ:WEN ) will pay a dividend of $0.25 on the 16th of December. This means the annual payment...
Articolo di analisi Oct 28

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN)

Key Insights Wendy's' estimated fair value is US$22.49 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity With US$19.54 share...
Articolo di analisi Oct 15

Investors Interested In The Wendy's Company's (NASDAQ:WEN) Earnings

It's not a stretch to say that The Wendy's Company's ( NASDAQ:WEN ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 19.6x right...

Analisi delle retribuzioni degli amministratori delegati

Come è cambiata la remunerazione di Ken Cook rispetto agli utili di Wendy's?
DataCompenso totaleStipendioUtili della società
Dec 28 2025US$5mUS$698k

US$165m

Sep 28 2025n/an/a

US$186m

Jun 29 2025n/an/a

US$192m

Mar 30 2025n/an/a

US$192m

Dec 29 2024US$703kUS$46k

US$194m

Compensazione vs Mercato: La retribuzione totale di Ken ($USD 4.50M ) è circa la media per le aziende di dimensioni simili nel mercato US ($USD 5.50M ).

Compensazione vs guadagni: Dati insufficienti per confrontare la retribuzione di Ken con le performance aziendali.


AMMINISTRATORE DELEGATO

Ken Cook

1.4yrs
Mandato
US$4,503,440
Compensazione

Mr. Kenneth Cook, also known as Ken, is Chief Financial Officer of The Wendy's Company joined in December 02, 2024 and also serves as its Interim Chief Executive Officer since July 18, 2025. Previously, Mr...


Gruppo dirigente

NomePosizioneMandatoCompensazioneProprietà
Kenneth Cook
CFO & Interim CEO1.4yrsUS$4.50m0.00079%
$ 9.9k
John Min
Chief Legal Officer & Secretary1.7yrsUS$3.89m0.0016%
$ 19.9k
Eric Wunsch
President of International1.9yrsUS$3.96m0.041%
$ 519.7k
Pete Suerken
President of U.S.less than a yearUS$3.89m0.00064%
$ 8.1k
Suzanne Thuerk
Chief Accounting Officer3.3yrsNessun dato0.0066%
$ 83.5k
Matthew Spessard
Chief Information Officer2.3yrsNessun dato0.0062%
$ 77.7k
Aaron Broholm
Head of Investor Relationsno dataNessun datoNessun dato
Heidi Schauer
Vice President of Communicationsno dataNessun datoNessun dato
Matthew O'Brien
Chief People Officer12.8yrsNessun dato0.056%
$ 704.5k
Liliana Esposito
Chief Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Officer5.3yrsNessun dato0.049%
$ 615.0k
Liz Geraghty
Chief Marketing Officer - International6.3yrsNessun datoNessun dato
Carlos Ribas
Senior VP & MD of LAC14yrsNessun datoNessun dato
2.8yrs
Durata media
47.5yo
Età media

Gestione esperta: Il team dirigenziale di WEN è considerato esperto (durata media dell'incarico 2.8 anni).


Membri del Consiglio di amministrazione

NomePosizioneMandatoCompensazioneProprietà
Nelson Peltz
Chairman Emeritus1.7yrsUS$989.84k5.3%
$ 66.8m
Peter May
Independent Non-Executive Senior Vice Chairman33.1yrsUS$299.19k2.91%
$ 36.6m
Arthur Winkleblack
Independent Chairman10yrsUS$458.50k0.045%
$ 570.1k
Peter Rothschild
Independent Director16yrsUS$305.50k0.094%
$ 1.2m
Richard Gomez
Independent Director4.5yrsUS$268.38k0.022%
$ 273.3k
Kristin Dolan
Independent Director8.8yrsUS$264.82k0.025%
$ 315.6k
Michelle Mathews-Spradlin
Independent Director11.3yrsUS$289.31k0.041%
$ 514.0k
Michelle Caruso-Cabrera
Independent Director3.2yrsUS$264.50k0.016%
$ 202.9k
Wendy Arlin
Independent Director2.4yrsUS$291.00k0.0018%
$ 22.2k
Bradley Peltz
Directorless than a yearUS$188.22k0.082%
$ 1.0m
6.7yrs
Durata media
59yo
Età media

Consiglio di amministrazione esperto: I membri del consiglio di amministrazione di WEN sono considerati esperti (durata media dell'incarico 6.7 anni).


Analisi aziendale e situazione dei dati finanziari

DatiUltimo aggiornamento (ora UTC)
Analisi dell'azienda2026/05/06 06:18
Prezzo dell'azione a fine giornata2026/05/06 00:00
Utili2025/12/28
Utili annuali2025/12/28

Fonti dei dati

I dati utilizzati nella nostra analisi aziendale provengono da S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. I seguenti dati sono utilizzati nel nostro modello di analisi per generare questo report. I dati sono normalizzati, il che può comportare un ritardo nella disponibilità della fonte.

PacchettoDatiTempisticaEsempio Fonte USA *
Dati finanziari della società10 anni
  • Conto economico
  • Rendiconto finanziario
  • Bilancio
Stime di consenso degli analisti+3 anni
  • Previsioni finanziarie
  • Obiettivi di prezzo degli analisti
Prezzi di mercato30 anni
  • Prezzi delle azioni
  • Dividendi, scissioni e azioni
Proprietà10 anni
  • Top azionisti
  • Insider trading
Gestione10 anni
  • Team di leadership
  • Consiglio di amministrazione
Sviluppi principali10 anni
  • Annunci aziendali

* Esempio per i titoli statunitensi, per i titoli non statunitensi si utilizzano forme e fonti normative equivalenti.

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Fonti analitiche

The Wendy's Company è coperta da 48 analisti. 22 di questi analisti ha fornito le stime di fatturato o di utile utilizzate come input per il nostro report. Le stime degli analisti vengono aggiornate nel corso della giornata.

AnalistaIstituzione
John StaszakArgus Research Company
Jeffrey BernsteinBarclays
Jeffrey BernsteinBarclays