Wendy's Management
Management criteria checks 1/4
We currently do not have sufficient information about the CEO.
Key information
Bob Wright
Chief executive officer
n/a
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | n/a |
| CEO tenure | less than a year |
| CEO ownership | n/a |
| Management average tenure | 1.4yrs |
| Board average tenure | 4yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Jun 24
Wall Street Lunch: Wendy's Joins Meme-Stock Mania After WallStreetBets Push
Summary Wendy's (WEN) surged over 25% as meme-stock traders targeted its high short interest and strong brand, following a multi-year low. FedEx (FDX) issued 2026 EPS guidance barely above consensus, and SK Hynix (HXSCL) is set for a $29.4B Nasdaq listing. Adobe (ADBE) data showed online spending increased 5.3% year over year to $8.3B on Tuesday, the first day of Amazon's (AMZN) four-day Prime Day event. Pantheon Macro says the World Cup has yet to provide a meaningful boost to U.S. economic activity. Business surveys, card-spending data and airline passenger traffic show little evidence that the tournament is supporting demand. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Jun 24
WEN: Take Private Hopes Will Not Reverse Weak U.S. Sales Trend
The analyst price target for Wendy's has been adjusted modestly, with analysts citing potential take-private discussions and differing opinions on recent target changes across firms as key factors shaping the updated outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Wendy's highlights a split in opinion, with some firms leaning more optimistic on potential corporate actions while others focus on practical execution and growth risks.Analysis Article • Jun 17
Wendy's (WEN) Stock Could Be 15.1% Undervalued After Minions And Monsters Launch
Executive change in the finance function Wendy's (WEN) has announced a leadership change in its accounting function, with long-time finance executive Aaron M. Kale taking over as Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer. Suzanne M. Thuerk, the outgoing Chief Accounting Officer, plans to leave the company to pursue an opportunity outside the restaurant sector and will remain in a non executive capacity until July 10, 2026 to support the transition. Kale steps into the role...Narrative Update • Jun 09
WEN: Take Private Hopes Will Not Offset Ongoing U.S. Sales Weakness
Analysts have modestly increased their price target on Wendy's, citing reports of possible take-private interest from Trian Fund Management, mixed but generally supportive rating changes, and slightly higher modeled revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions, with recent targets such as $12 from Argus providing a reference point for the updated view. Analyst Commentary Recent research has highlighted both potential upside if a take private deal materializes and a series of more cautious updates that keep expectations in check.Narrative Update • May 26
WEN: Take Private Speculation Will Not Offset Ongoing U.S. Sales Pressure
Analysts have nudged Wendy's consolidated price target higher to $12, reflecting a mix of upgraded ratings tied to potential take private discussions, along with several modest target cuts that factor in ongoing U.S. sales pressure and room for operational improvement. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a split view on Wendy's, with some firms upgrading the stock on potential take private discussions, while others trim price targets or ratings to reflect execution and growth risks.
Narrative Update • 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.Narrative Update • 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.
Narrative Update • 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.Narrative Update • 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.Narrative Update • 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.Narrative Update • 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.Narrative Update • 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.Narrative Update • 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.Narrative Update • 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.Narrative Update • 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.Narrative Update • 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.Narrative Update • 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.Narrative Update • 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.Narrative Update • 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.Narrative Update • 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.Analysis Article • 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...Analysis Article • 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...Analysis Article • 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 AlphaSeeking 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 AlphaAnalysis Article • 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...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$149m |
| Dec 28 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$165m |
| Sep 28 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$186m |
| Jun 29 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$192m |
| Mar 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$192m |
| Dec 29 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$194m |
| Sep 29 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$194m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$202m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$207m |
| Dec 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$204m |
| Oct 01 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$199m |
| Jul 02 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$191m |
| Apr 02 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$180m |
| Jan 01 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$177m |
| Oct 02 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$188m |
| Jul 03 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$179m |
| Apr 03 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$196m |
| Jan 02 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$200m |
| Oct 03 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$187m |
| Jul 04 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$186m |
| Apr 04 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$145m |
| Jan 03 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$118m |
| Sep 27 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$106m |
| Jun 28 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$112m |
| Mar 29 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$119m |
| Dec 29 2019 | US$4m | US$239k | US$137m |
Compensation vs Market: Insufficient data to establish whether Bob's total compensation is reasonable compared to companies of similar size in the US market.
Compensation vs Earnings: Insufficient data to compare Bob's compensation with company performance.
CEO
Bob Wright (59 yo)
less than a year
Tenure
US$4,068,766
Compensation
Mr. Robert D. Wright, also known as Bob, serves as President, CEO & Director at The Wendy's Company since May 21, 2026. He is Independent Director of El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. from January 1, 2026. Mr....
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Legal Officer & Secretary | 1.8yrs | US$3.89m | 0.0016% $ 22.6k | |
| President of International | 2.1yrs | US$3.96m | 0.041% $ 589.7k | |
| Advisor | less than a year | US$4.50m | 0.00079% $ 11.3k | |
| President of U.S. | 1yr | US$3.89m | 0.00064% $ 9.1k | |
| President | less than a year | US$4.07m | no data | |
| Chief Financial Officer & Chief Strategy Officer | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Chief Accounting Officer | less than a year | no data | 0.0056% $ 79.3k | |
| Chief Information Officer | 2.4yrs | no data | 0.0062% $ 88.1k | |
| Head of Investor Relations | no data | no data | no data | |
| Vice President of Communications | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Officer | 5.4yrs | no data | 0.049% $ 697.9k | |
| Senior VP & MD of LAC | 14.2yrs | no data | no data |
1.4yrs
Average Tenure
51yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: WEN's management team is not considered experienced ( 1.4 years average tenure), which suggests a new team.
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | less than a year | US$4.07m | no data | |
| Chairman Emeritus | 1.8yrs | US$989.84k | 5.3% $ 75.8m | |
| Independent Non-Executive Senior Vice Chairman | 33.3yrs | US$299.19k | 2.92% $ 41.8m | |
| Independent Chairman | 10.2yrs | US$458.50k | 0.062% $ 891.2k | |
| Independent Director | 16.2yrs | US$305.50k | 0.10% $ 1.5m | |
| Independent Director | 4.7yrs | US$268.38k | 0.033% $ 467.3k | |
| Independent Director | 11.4yrs | US$289.31k | 0.052% $ 740.6k | |
| Independent Director | 3.3yrs | US$264.50k | 0.027% $ 387.4k | |
| Independent Director | 2.6yrs | US$291.00k | 0.0018% $ 25.1k | |
| Director | 1yr | US$188.22k | 0.095% $ 1.4m |
4.0yrs
Average Tenure
59yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: WEN's board of directors are considered experienced (4 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/14 04:10 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/14 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/29 |
| 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.
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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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Analyst Sources
The Wendy's Company is covered by 45 analysts. 20 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 |
| Danilo Gargiulo | Bernstein |