Wendy's (WEN) Stock Overview
Engages in the operation, development, and franchising of a system of quick-service restaurants in the United States and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 1/6 |
| Dividends | 5/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$6.70 |
| 52 Week High | US$13.06 |
| 52 Week Low | US$6.63 |
| Beta | 0.41 |
| 1 Month Change | -2.90% |
| 3 Month Change | -13.99% |
| 1 Year Change | -46.61% |
| 3 Year Change | -70.39% |
| 5 Year Change | -70.61% |
| Change since IPO | 230.97% |
Recent News & Updates
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.
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.Wendy's Embraces Value Menu, Now Let's See If It'll Stay Focused On Turnaround
Apr 08
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.Recent updates
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.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.Wendy's Embraces Value Menu, Now Let's See If It'll Stay Focused On Turnaround
Apr 08WEN: 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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.The Return Trends At Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Look Promising
Jul 14
Wendy's' (NASDAQ:WEN) Dividend Is Being Reduced To $0.14
May 21The Wendy's Company Just Missed EPS By 6.4%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
May 05Wendy's: A Work-In-Progress
Apr 28Wendy's: Not Quite Appetizing Enough To Buy But Worth Keeping An Eye On
Apr 22The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) Doing What It Can To Lift Shares
Apr 21We Think Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt
Apr 04Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital
Mar 18Wendy's New Focus On Growth Is International
Mar 07Sentiment Still Eluding The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN)
Jan 17We Think Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt
Dec 19Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger
Dec 04Fast-Food Chain Wendy's Outlook For Investors Is Bleak
Nov 27Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.25
Nov 19Wendy's: Unit Pruning Doesn't Tickle '70/30 Expansion'
Nov 04Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.25
Nov 03Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN)
Oct 28Investors Interested In The Wendy's Company's (NASDAQ:WEN) Earnings
Oct 15Shareholder Returns
| WEN | US Hospitality | US Market | |
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| 7D | -6.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| 1Y | -46.6% | 4.4% | 28.7% |
Return vs Industry: WEN underperformed the US Hospitality industry which returned 4.4% over the past year.
Return vs Market: WEN underperformed the US Market which returned 28.7% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| WEN volatility | |
|---|---|
| WEN Average Weekly Movement | 7.3% |
| Hospitality Industry Average Movement | 7.4% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.3% |
Stable Share Price: WEN has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: WEN's weekly volatility (7%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 9,934 | Ken Cook | www.wendys.com |
The Wendy's Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the operation, development, and franchising of a system of quick-service restaurants in the United States and internationally. The company operates through the Wendy’s U.S., Wendy’s International, and Global Real Estate & Development segments. Its restaurants offer a menu that includes hamburger sandwiches and chicken sandwiches; chicken tenders and nuggets, chili, french fries, baked potatoes, salads, soft drinks, Frosty desserts, and kids’ meals; breakfast menu, including the Breakfast Baconator sandwich and seasoned products; and a variety of promotional products on a limited time basis.
The Wendy's Company Fundamentals Summary
| WEN fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$1.33b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$165.08m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$2.18b |
7.7x
P/E Ratio0.6x
P/S RatioIs WEN overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| WEN income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$2.18b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$1.42b |
| Gross Profit | US$755.87m |
| Other Expenses | US$590.79m |
| Earnings | US$165.08m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 28, 2025
Next Earnings Date
May 08, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.87 |
| Gross Margin | 34.72% |
| Net Profit Margin | 7.58% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 2,351.5% |
How did WEN perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
8.4%
Current Dividend Yield78%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/01 21:36 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/28 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/28 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
The Wendy's Company is covered by 48 analysts. 22 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| John Staszak | Argus Research Company |
| Jeffrey Bernstein | Barclays |
| Jeffrey Bernstein | Barclays |