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The Wendy's Company WEN

Consumer Cyclical — Restaurants
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Insider Decisions

Total buys
0.02
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — 2 — — — — — — — — — —
Sell — — — — — — — — — — — —
Insider Ownership
9.05%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap
1,340.00
Revenue
2,203.70
Net Income
126.06
Free Cash Flow
231.29
Net Debt
3,016.63
Current Ratio
1.90
Debt/Equity
28.20
P/E ratio
10.21
P/S ratio
0.58
P/B ratio
10.65
Past 5Y EPS Growth
12.83%
This Y EPS Growth
(42.33%)
Next Y EPS Growth
3.94%
Next 5Y EPS Growth
(12.49%)
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio
0.84
Annual Dividend Rate
1.00
Annual Dividend Yield
5.24%
total individual payouts
2028 ‡‡‡‡‡
2027 ‡‡‡‡
2026 0.42
—
—
—
2025 0.67
—
—
—
—
2024 1.00
—
—
—
—
2023 1.00
—
—
—
—
2022 0.50
—
—
—
—
2021 0.43
—
—
—
—
2020 0.29
—
—
—
—
2019 0.42
—
—
—
—
2018 0.34
—
—
—
—
2017 0.28
—
—
—
—
2016 0.25
—
—
—
—
predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 551.89 484.99 340.04 380.00
Receivables 121.68 99.93 117.33 109.25
Inventory 6.69 6.53 7.39 7.04
Other 117.76 99.13 97.87 102.90
837.65 736.14 618.04 678.10
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 27.37 28.46 30.45 21.44
ST’ Debt 29.25 78.16 29.75 29.75
Other 120.56 100.21 96.45 102.08
381.93 397.63 351.10 357.47
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Cash Flow ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Book Value ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡

Revenue

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 540.64 570.57 — —
—
’25 523.47 560.93 549.52 542.97
2,176.89
’24 534.75 570.73 566.74 574.27
2,246.49
’23 528.81 561.57 550.56 540.65
2,181.58
’22 488.64 537.78 532.57 536.51
2,095.51
’21 460.20 493.34 470.26 473.20
1,897.00
’20 404.96 402.31 452.24 474.32
1,733.83
in millions of $

Operating Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 59.39 100.57 — —
—
’25 85.42 60.59 129.26 69.28
344.54
’24 99.99 45.48 141.22 68.63
355.31
’23 52.98 88.53 128.02 75.89
345.42
’22 20.98 77.21 84.44 77.27
259.90
’21 85.83 72.92 117.92 69.10
345.77
’20 (19.37) 49.93 175.20 78.60
284.36
in millions of $

Free Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 45.72 71.80 — —
—
’25 61.98 28.46 99.17 14.60
204.21
’24 77.92 22.20 116.38 3.17
219.67
’23 40.80 70.42 100.94 40.28
252.44
’22 7.79 59.16 66.89 36.91
170.76
’21 75.47 59.22 151.25 (18.14)
267.79
’20 (32.00) 33.16 163.29 50.94
215.39
in millions of $

EPS

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 0.12 0.17 — —
—
’25 0.19 0.29 0.23 0.14
0.85
’24 0.20 0.27 0.25 0.23
0.95
’23 0.19 0.28 0.28 0.23
0.97
’22 0.17 0.22 0.24 0.19
0.82
’21 0.18 0.29 0.18 0.24
0.89
’20 0.06 0.11 0.17 0.17
0.52

Target Price Range

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Recommendation Rating

3.1
1
Buy
2
3
Hold
4
5
Sell
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 15.77 18.19 15.62 7.83 — — —
Low Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 24.48 23.90 20.65 16.48 — — —
High Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 14,500 15,300 14,500 14,900 — — —
Employees
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.14 0.14 0.15 0.15 — — —
Revenue/Emp
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2,095.51 2,181.58 2,246.49 2,176.89 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 60.87% 60.96% 62.12% 59.91% — — —
Gross Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 243.51 279.42 272.41 227.25 ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
EBT
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 11.62% 12.81% 12.13% 10.44% ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
EBT Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 177.37 204.44 194.36 165.08 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Net Income
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 135.81 148.57 157.94 170.87 — — —
Depreciation
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 9.80 10.41 10.99 11.26 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue/Sh
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 0.83 0.98 0.95 0.85 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.22 1.65 1.74 1.78 ‡‡‡‡ — —
Cash Flow/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (0.42) (0.44) (0.66) (0.73) ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Capex/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.80 1.21 1.08 1.06 — — —
Free CF/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2.18 1.48 1.27 0.61 ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
Book Value/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 213.77 209.49 204.35 193.41 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Shares
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 26.51 19.74 17.16 9.69 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
PE Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2.24 1.86 1.48 0.74 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PS Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 10.10 13.09 12.84 13.72 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PB Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 3.51 3.13 2.74 2.15 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
EV/Sales
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 43.02 27.07 28.05 22.91 — — —
EV/FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 259.90 345.42 355.31 344.54 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Op' Cash Flow
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (89.15) (92.97) (135.63) (140.34) ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ —
Capex
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 170.76 252.44 219.67 204.21 ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 670.28 455.72 338.51 266.94 — — —
Working Cap'
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 3,423.32 3,330.83 3,315.66 3,406.97 — — —
Total Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2,642.23 2,778.95 2,830.66 3,066.93 — — —
Net Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 465.72 309.78 259.35 117.38 — — —
Sh' Equity
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 3.35% 3.83% 3.80% 3.30% ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
ROA
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 7.11% 7.73% 7.51% 6.74% — — —
ROIC
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 39.32% 52.72% 68.30% 87.63% ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

Analyst Commentary (Summary)

Wendy’s has resiliently grown revenue at a 5.7% CAGR to $2.25 billion by 2024, fueled by operational efficiency—revenue per employee up 53%, per share doubled via aggressive buybacks—and digital pivots through crises like COVID and cyberattacks. Yet, beneath the square-patty shine, profitability margins have merely stabilized, net income remains volatile, and free cash flow, while supportive of rising dividends, faces pressure from intensifying capex on remodels and tech. This sets up a provocative disconnect: fundamentals like 135% FCF/share growth clash with a stock languishing 20% below analyst lows, trading at a compressed 17x PE amid sector skepticism.

The balance sheet raises red flags—debt ballooned to $3.32 billion, equity shrank, yielding eye-popping 68% ROE but exposing vulnerabilities to rate hikes and slowdowns. Insider action splits the signal: executive buys amid dips versus heavy net selling, while 2025 projections flag a revenue dip (-3%) and EPS drop, shadowed by Taco Bell value wars and health-food shifts. Valuation metrics scream undervaluation versus historical norms, hinting at oversold potential if execution clicks.

At this crossroads, Wendy’s AI drive-thru tests and breakfast push offer defensive moats, but high leverage and competition demand vigilance—monitor Q1 2026 same-store sales for buy signals. Cautiously overweight for dividend hunters eyeing 10-15% returns, but trim on misses; the full analysis unpacks if this fast-food veteran can outrun its debt drag or fade like peers.

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The Wendy's Company (WEN) Latest News

News by impact score

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18 Sep

3 , 7:43 PM
Wendy's stock positioned for potential gains through operational tweaks and market positioning in fast food sector. Menu and marketing shifts at Wendy's may lift sales and sentiment without major trajectory change.

3 , 4:11 PM
A major Wendy's franchisee has filed for bankruptcy, creating a new setback for the company. Bankruptcy filing by a major franchisee can reduce revenue and strain Wendy's operations.

3 stocktwits.com, 3:46 PM
Wendy's stock declines after Meritage files for bankruptcy, raising possibility of additional store closures. Meritage bankruptcy signals possible store closures that could moderately affect Wendy's network and near-term performance.

3 www.nrn.com, 9:42 AM
Meritage Hospitality Group, Wendy's largest franchisee, files for bankruptcy. Bankruptcy of Wendy's giant franchisee risks store closures and reduced royalty revenue.

3 www.restaurantdive.com, 5:57 AM
Major Wendy’s franchisee declares bankruptcy, creating risk of store closures, lost royalties and operational strain for The Wendy's Company. Bankruptcy of a large franchisee can reduce revenue streams and require network adjustments but is unlikely to alter Wendy's overall trajectory.

17 Sep

3 www.fool.com, 6:05 AM
Wendy's stock has declined 66%, raising questions over whether investors should avoid the shares amid ongoing performance concerns. A 66% stock price drop signals notable market pressure that could affect near-term sentiment and operations but remains balanced by other factors.

16 Sep

3 www.thestreet.com, 7:00 PM
Chipotle introduces a major customer-friendly change. Chipotle improvement may moderately shift competitive positioning versus Wendy's.

15 Sep

3 , 10:48 AM
Wendy's turnaround strategy targets weak customer traffic to drive EBITDA gains. Turnaround efforts may moderately affect Wendy's traffic metrics and EBITDA results.

2 Sep

4 www.barchart.com, 7:30 PM
Wendy's halved its dividend, presented as a warning sign of underlying issues rather than a reset. Dividend reduction signals financial strain that will likely weigh on stock performance and investor outlook.

28 Aug

3 , 10:18 AM
McDonald's rolls out major menu changes while its shares face pressure, intensifying competition for rivals including Wendy's in the fast-food sector. McDonald's menu adjustments increase competitive pressure on Wendy's operations and market position.

27 Aug

4 , 11:13 PM
Wendy's (WEN) shares are plummeting sharply today. Sharp stock decline signals major negative market reaction likely to affect near-term performance and sentiment.

4 247wallst.com, 10:27 AM
Wendy's stock plunges 13% after Trian shelves take-private bid. McDonald's shares also slip. Abandonment of take-private bid drives immediate 13% stock drop and shifts Wendy's valuation outlook.

4 www.entrepreneur.com, 10:00 AM
Wendy's installs new CEO who introduces five-point plan to restore competitiveness against rival burger chains. New CEO and five-point plan represent major strategic shift that can alter Wendy's competitive path and investor views.

4 , 7:50 AM
Trian shelves take-private bid for Wendy's, triggering sharp stock plunge per Reuters. Failed take-private bid directly drives Wendy's stock plunge and resets near-term valuation outlook.

4 , 7:50 AM
Wendy's stock plunges after Trian shelves take-private bid. Shelving of take-private bid triggers sharp stock drop and removes privatization catalyst.

3 www.qsrmagazine.com, 3:51 PM
Nelson Peltz withdraws from Wendy’s takeover pursuit, redirecting attention to the company’s internal turnaround initiatives. Peltz’s exit removes near-term takeover speculation and redirects focus to operational execution without shifting core business trajectory.

3 investorshub.advfn.com, 9:34 AM
Wendy's shares decline after Trian steps back from potential takeover bid. Trian withdrawal removes near-term takeover catalyst and triggers share price drop with lasting sentiment effects.

26 Aug

4 stocktwits.com, 7:41 PM
Wendy's (WEN) stock plunges 15% after Trian drops take-private bid plans citing performance and valuation concerns. Failed take-private bid and resulting 15% plunge signal major setbacks for valuation and investor outlook.

3 , 6:39 PM
Wendy's stock declines after Trian reportedly withdraws from a potential bid. Trian bid withdrawal triggers immediate stock drop and removes prospect of activist-driven changes.

24 Aug

4 qz.com, 9:55 AM
Wendy's lost its No. 2 fast-food chain ranking, leading CEO Bob Wright to outline a turnaround plan focused on reversing the decline. Turnaround plan after loss of market position signals major strategic moves expected to alter company trajectory and investor sentiment.

3 www.marketingdive.com, 6:34 AM
Wendy’s appoints former McDonald’s chief marketing officer to the role of chief marketing and customer growth officer. Hiring a senior marketing executive from a direct competitor may strengthen Wendy's customer growth strategies and competitive positioning.

21 Aug

3 , 12:31 PM
Wendy's traffic fell 12.5%. The company introduced a 5-point reset to revive demand. Traffic drop of 12.5% affects operations but the reset strategy limits overall trajectory change.

19 Aug

4 247wallst.com, 1:53 PM
Wendy’s shares surged 5% on reports Nelson Peltz is pursuing a take-private deal while reviving the COO role. Potential take-private by Nelson Peltz signals major strategic shift that could reshape Wendy's ownership and long-term trajectory.

4 , 3:00 AM
Nelson Peltz might take Wendy’s private after six straight quarterly sales declines triggered by poor franchise models and ineffective marketing that have pushed customers away. Possible privatization by Nelson Peltz amid ongoing sales losses represents a major ownership and strategic shift for Wendy's.

3 , 4:54 PM
Wendy's strategies successful five years ago fail to attract current consumers, indicating need for updated approach to maintain sales and competitiveness. Shift in consumer response to past tactics may affect Wendy's sales and positioning but impact remains moderate without broader changes.

18 Aug

4 , 5:25 AM
Wendy’s new leadership faces steep turnaround amid ongoing operational and competitive challenges. New leadership and turnaround focus signal major strategic moves that could alter company trajectory.

3 www.marketbeat.com, 12:05 PM
Wendy's deal buzz may draw fresh attention from fast-food investors. Deal buzz points to moderate short-term market sentiment lift without altering core operations.

17 Aug

3 , 5:18 AM
Wendy's Q2 earnings are compared to other traditional fast food stocks, detailing its financial performance relative to peers. Q2 earnings data can moderately shift Wendy's near-term stock sentiment and operational outlook.

16 Aug

5 , 5:30 PM
Nelson Peltz preps a buyout bid for Wendy's prompting traders to position for the deal. Potential buyout by Nelson Peltz would transform Wendy's ownership structure and market trajectory.

4 , 9:49 AM
Wendy's stock jumps on reports Nelson Peltz seeks to take the company private. Potential privatization by major investor signals major shifts in ownership and strategy.
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