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Wendy's NasdaqGS:WEN Stock Report

Last Price

US$19.77

Market Cap

US$4.0b

7D

-2.5%

1Y

5.1%

Updated

05 Nov, 2024

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The Wendy's Company

NasdaqGS:WEN Stock Report

Market Cap: US$4.0b

WEN Stock Overview

Operates as a quick-service restaurant company in the United States and internationally.

About the company

WEN fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation3/6
Future Growth2/6
Past Performance2/6
Financial Health1/6
Dividends4/6

Rewards

Trading at 4.6% below our estimate of its fair value
Earnings are forecast to grow 7.54% per year

Risk Analysis

Interest payments are not well covered by earnings
Dividend of 5.06% is not well covered by earnings

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Digital Innovation And Global Expansion Set To Propel Revenue And Margins Forward

Key Takeaways Emphasis on digital enhancements and international expansion underscores strategies to improve customer experience and tap into new markets, aiming for revenue growth. Initiatives to grow digital sales and the loyalty program, alongside strategic investments in advertising for profitable segments, reflect a focus on increasing customer engagement and long-term profitability.
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US$20.19
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2.1% undervalued intrinsic discount
3.42%
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The Wendy's Company Competitors

Brinker International

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Cheesecake Factory

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US$2.3b

Papa John's International

NasdaqGS:PZZA

US$1.8b

Dutch Bros

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US$5.8b

Price History & Performance

Summary of all time highs, changes and price drops for Wendy's
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUS$19.77
52 Week HighUS$20.65
52 Week LowUS$15.62
Beta0.80
11 Month Change12.14%
3 Month Change16.50%
1 Year Change5.10%
33 Year Change-14.19%
5 Year Change-4.28%
Change since IPO876.62%

Recent News & Updates

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

Nov 04

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

Nov 03
Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.25

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

Oct 28
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN)

Recent updates

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

Nov 04

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

Nov 03
Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.25

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

Oct 28
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN)

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

Oct 15
Investors Interested In The Wendy's Company's (NASDAQ:WEN) Earnings

Wendy's: Still Top Of Mind When We Talk About Value In QSRs

Oct 07

The Wendy's Company: Bleak Same-Store-Sales Growth Outlook

Sep 20

Wendy's: Hitting A Cyclical Soft Patch

Aug 28

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

Aug 20
Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.25

Wendy's' (NASDAQ:WEN) Dividend Will Be $0.25

Aug 05
Wendy's' (NASDAQ:WEN) Dividend Will Be $0.25

Wendy's: Only Buy If You Have The Patience To Wait! (Rating Upgrade)

Aug 05

The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) Just Reported Earnings, And Analysts Cut Their Target Price

Aug 04
The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) Just Reported Earnings, And Analysts Cut Their Target Price

Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price

Jul 31
Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price

Wendy's Offers A Nice Yield - But They Can't Sustain It

Jul 17

The Wendy's Company's (NASDAQ:WEN) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 31% Above Its Share Price

Jul 15
The Wendy's Company's (NASDAQ:WEN) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 31% Above Its Share Price

The Price Is Right For The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN)

Jun 27
The Price Is Right For The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN)

Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.25

May 24
Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.25

Wendy's: I Continue To Await New Developments From '70/30 Strategy'

May 20

Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.25

May 09
Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.25

Wendy's: Lacks Impactful Growth Catalysts

Apr 17

Slowing Rates Of Return At Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Apr 12
Slowing Rates Of Return At Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Leave Little Room For Excitement

The Wendy's Company's (NASDAQ:WEN) P/E Is On The Mark

Mar 28
The Wendy's Company's (NASDAQ:WEN) P/E Is On The Mark

The Wendy's Company: Staying On The Side Lines As I Remain Uncertain About FY24

Mar 03

Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.25

Feb 19
Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.25

Wendy's: Overleveraged Balance Sheet And Rich Valuation Make It A Sell

Feb 02

Estimating The Fair Value Of The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN)

Jan 30
Estimating The Fair Value Of The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN)

Returns At Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Appear To Be Weighed Down

Jan 11
Returns At Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Appear To Be Weighed Down

Investor Optimism Abounds The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) But Growth Is Lacking

Dec 18
Investor Optimism Abounds The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) But Growth Is Lacking

At US$18.79, Is It Time To Put The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) On Your Watch List?

Nov 30
At US$18.79, Is It Time To Put The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) On Your Watch List?

Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Oct 31
Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

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

Sep 28
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN)

Here's Why We Think Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Is Well Worth Watching

Sep 15
Here's Why We Think Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Is Well Worth Watching

Analysts Are Updating Their The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) Estimates After Its Second-Quarter Results

Aug 12
Analysts Are Updating Their The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) Estimates After Its Second-Quarter Results

What Does The Wendy's Company's (NASDAQ:WEN) Share Price Indicate?

Jul 21
What Does The Wendy's Company's (NASDAQ:WEN) Share Price Indicate?

Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Jul 07
Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Return Trends At Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Aren't Appealing

Jun 22
Return Trends At Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Aren't Appealing

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN)

May 24
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN)

Shareholder Returns

WENUS HospitalityUS Market
7D-2.5%-1.6%-1.9%
1Y5.1%32.1%30.4%

Return vs Industry: WEN underperformed the US Hospitality industry which returned 32.1% over the past year.

Return vs Market: WEN underperformed the US Market which returned 30.4% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is WEN's price volatile compared to industry and market?
WEN volatility
WEN Average Weekly Movement4.0%
Hospitality Industry Average Movement5.7%
Market Average Movement6.0%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market15.0%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market2.9%

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 (4%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
196910,200Kirk Tannerwww.wendys.com

The Wendy's Company, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a quick-service restaurant company in the United States and internationally. It operates through Wendy’s U.S., Wendy’s International, and Global Real Estate & Development segments. The company is involved in operating, developing, and franchising a system of quick-service restaurants specializing in hamburger sandwiches.

The Wendy's Company Fundamentals Summary

How do Wendy's's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
WEN fundamental statistics
Market capUS$4.02b
Earnings (TTM)US$193.80m
Revenue (TTM)US$2.21b

20.8x

P/E Ratio

1.8x

P/S Ratio

Is WEN overvalued?

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Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
WEN income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$2.21b
Cost of RevenueUS$1.44b
Gross ProfitUS$771.78m
Other ExpensesUS$577.98m
EarningsUS$193.80m

Last Reported Earnings

Sep 29, 2024

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)0.95
Gross Margin34.88%
Net Profit Margin8.76%
Debt/Equity Ratio1,056.6%

How did WEN perform over the long term?

See historical performance and comparison

Dividends

5.1%

Current Dividend Yield

106%

Payout Ratio

Does WEN pay a reliable dividends?

See WEN dividend history and benchmarks
When do you need to buy WEN by to receive an upcoming dividend?
Wendy's dividend dates
Ex Dividend DateDec 02 2024
Dividend Pay DateDec 16 2024
Days until Ex dividend26 days
Days until Dividend pay date40 days

Does WEN pay a reliable dividends?

See WEN dividend history and benchmarks