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Wendy's(NASDAQ) WEN

Market Cap$1.70BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1964)+787%
5 Year-53%
1 Year-8%
1 Month+15%
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$8.82
-1.29%
-0.12Today
After hours$8.79-$0.03 (-0.28%)
Wendy's last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 8.812026-08-20
Wendy's stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+1.85%USD 8.652026-08-13
1 month+15.47%USD 7.632026-07-21
3 month+14.89%USD 7.672026-05-22
Year to date+9.73%USD 8.032025-12-31
1 year-8.29%USD 9.612025-08-20
3 year-49.03%USD 17.292023-08-21
5 year-52.98%USD 18.742021-08-20
Since inception+786.88%USD 1.011964-03-02

Wendy's Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$1.70BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$2.20B

Net Income (TTM)

$126.06M

EPS (TTM)

$0.66

P/E Ratio

13.53

Dividend

$0.56

Beta (Volatility)

0.62 (Low)

Price

$8.82

Volume

5,053,701

Open

$8.88

Previous Close

$8.81

Daily Range

$8.66 - $8.89

52-Week Range

$6.07 - $10.72

Estimated Earnings Date

Nov 6, 2026

WEN News

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About Wendy's

The Wendy's Company prepares and sells hamburgers and fresh food for people on the go. It helps busy individuals and families find quick meals at thousands of locations. The company manages its own restaurants and supports many independent franchise owners.

What Is on the Menu

  • Wendy's U.S.: Operation and franchising of domestic restaurants; generated $477.6 million in revenue during the second quarter of 2026.
  • Wendy's International: Operation and franchising of restaurants in 38 foreign countries and U.S. territories; earned $39.3 million in revenue for the three-month period ended June 28, 2026.
  • Global Real Estate & Development: Management of owned and leased properties for franchisees; generated $53.7 million in revenue in the second quarter of 2026.
  • Breakfast Offerings: Morning menu featuring items like the Breakfast Baconator and seasoned potatoes; available in U.S. and Canadian markets.
  • Digital Sales: Mobile ordering and delivery services; accounted for approximately 23.7% of global systemwide sales in the second quarter of 2026.

Strategic Moves and Growth

  • Acquired 35 franchise-operated restaurants during the third quarter of 2025 to increase company-operated holdings.
  • Refinanced a portion of the securitized financing facility in the fourth quarter of 2025 to manage long-term debt obligations.
  • Amended a franchise agreement in China during the second quarter of 2026 to allow for termination without liability before Dec. 12, 2026.
  • Increased the U.S. advertising fund revolving line of credit to $25.0 million following the end of the second quarter of 2026.

Operational Strengths and Reach

The company maintains a large global footprint with 7,180 restaurants in operation as of June 28, 2026. It utilizes a franchise-heavy model where independent operators manage 94% of all locations.

The Financial Scorecard

  • Total revenues increased 1.7% to $570.6 million in the second quarter of 2026 compared with the second quarter of 2025.
  • Global same-restaurant sales decreased 6.3% during the three-month period ended June 28, 2026.
  • Income before income taxes fell 36.0% to $48.6 million in the second quarter of 2026.
  • Net cash provided by operating activities was $160.0 million for the first six months of 2026, up $14.0 million year over year.

A Shift Toward Digital Growth

Wendy's has transitioned into a digitally focused restaurant system while managing a large global real estate portfolio. Its reliance on franchise partnerships and digital sales growth defines its current operational strategy.

AI Generated • Aug 8, 2026

Industry

Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure

Sector

Consumer Discretionary

Employees

14,900

CEO

Robert D. Wright

Website

www.wendys.com

Headquarters

Dublin, OH 43017, US

WEN Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

27.23%

Operating Margin

13.39%

Net Income Margin

5.72%

Return on Equity

109.00%

Return on Capital

7.80%

Return on Assets

2.58%

Earnings Yield

7.39%

Dividend Yield

6.27%

Payout Ratio

84.61%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$1.70BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

190.67M

Volume

5.05M

Avg. Volume

16.93M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$600.16M

Operating Income

$295.11M

EBITDA

$488.24M

Operating Cash Flow

$358.49M

Capital Expenditure

-$94.32M

Free Cash Flow

$264.18M

Cash & ST Invst.

$341.21M

Total Debt

$4.07B

Wendy's Performance Analysis

Wendy's annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20232023-01-31USD 2,095,505,0000.0%
20232023-12-31USD 2,181,578,0000.0%
20242024-12-31USD 2,246,492,0003.0%
20252025-12-31USD 2,176,891,000-3.1%
Wendy's sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-28-2.0%
Q42025-12-28-1.2%
Q12026-03-29-0.4%
Q22026-06-285.5%
Wendy's annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 0.82-8.0%
20232023-12-31USD 0.9717.6%
20242024-12-31USD 0.95-2.2%
20252025-12-31USD 0.85-10.0%
Wendy's sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-28-20.7%
Q42025-12-28-39.1%
Q12026-03-29-14.3%
Q22026-06-2841.7%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$570.57M

+1.7%

Gross Profit

$184.81M

+11.0%

Gross Margin

32.39%

N/A

Market Cap

$1.70BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$114.27K

N/A

Employees

14,900

N/A

Net Income

$32.62M

-40.8%

EBITDA

$125.06M

-15.4%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$341.21M

+21.3%

Total Debt

$4.07B

-0.4%

Accounts Receivable

$109.25M

-5.1%

Inventory

$7.04M

+11.4%

Long Term Debt

$3.96B

+0.7%

Short Term Debt

$109.24M

-29.1%

Return on Assets

2.58%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

6.52%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$81.01M

+106.5%

Operating Cash Flow

$100.57M

+66.0%

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Questions About WEN

What is the current price of Wendy's?

Wendy's is trading at $8.81 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Wendy's?

Over the past 52 weeks, Wendy's has traded between $6.07 and $10.72.

How much debt does Wendy's have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Wendy's reported total debt of $4.07B.

How much cash does Wendy's have on hand?

Wendy's reported $482.89M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Wendy's’s dividend yield?

Wendy's currently has a dividend yield of 6.27%.

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