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Wendy's(NASDAQ) WEN

Current Price$7.00
Market Cap$1.33BMarket 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)+594%
5 Year-61%
1 Year-30%
1 Month-11%
Wendy's last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 6.992026-07-24
Wendy's stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-9.92%USD 7.762026-07-17
1 month-11.07%USD 7.862026-06-24
3 month-0.29%USD 7.012026-04-24
Year to date-12.94%USD 8.032025-12-31
1 year-29.96%USD 9.982025-07-24
3 year-60.81%USD 17.842023-07-25
5 year-61.22%USD 18.032021-07-23
Since inception+594.21%USD 1.011964-03-02

Wendy's Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$1.33BMarket 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)

$2.19B

Net Income (TTM)

$148.56M

EPS (TTM)

$0.78

P/E Ratio

9.02

Dividend

$0.56

Beta (Volatility)

0.62 (Low)

Price

$7.00

Volume

7,083,184.842

Open

$7.17

Previous Close

$6.99

Daily Range

$6.97 - $7.27

52-Week Range

$6.07 - $10.84

Estimated Earnings Date

Aug 7, 2026

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About Wendy's

The Wendy's Company, a prominent player in the global fast-food industry, operates and franchises a vast network of quick-service restaurants. Known for its made-to-order hamburgers using fresh, never frozen beef, Wendy's has established itself as the second largest hamburger chain in the United States. With over 7,240 locations worldwide, Wendy’s continues to grow both domestically and internationally. Its business model combines corporate-owned restaurants with a franchise system that delivers quality food and exceptional service.

Products and Services

Made-to-order hamburgers with fresh, never frozen beef.

Chicken sandwiches and chicken nuggets.

Freshly prepared salads and baked potatoes.

Breakfast menu including the Breakfast Baconator and seasoned potatoes.

Signature Frosty desserts and kids' meals.

What Makes The Wendy's Company Special

Wendy's distinguishes itself with its commitment to quality ingredients, particularly using fresh, never frozen beef in its burgers. This dedication resonates with quality-conscious consumers. Alongside traditional favorites, Wendy's adapts to evolving consumer preferences by offering innovative menu items and maintaining a high standard of customer service globally.

Five Things You Need to Know

Wendy’s is the second largest hamburger chain in the U.S. based on traffic and dollar share.

The company had 7,240 restaurants worldwide as of December 31, 2023.

Approximately 5% of these restaurants are company-operated; the rest are franchised.

Wendy's emphasizes a differentiated menu with a focus on fresh ingredients.

The company's growth strategy includes leveraging technology and expanding into new markets.

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Industry

Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure

Employees

14,900

CEO

Kenneth Cook, MBA

Headquarters

Dublin, OH 43017, US

WEN Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

26.52%

Operating Margin

14.59%

Net Income Margin

6.77%

Return on Equity

130.59%

Return on Capital

7.80%

Return on Assets

3.02%

Earnings Yield

11.09%

Dividend Yield

8.01%

Payout Ratio

71.89%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$1.33BMarket 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

190.48M

Volume

7.08M

Avg. Volume

17.99M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$581.79M

Operating Income

$320.09M

EBITDA

$511.08M

Operating Cash Flow

$318.52M

Capital Expenditure

-$96.13M

Free Cash Flow

$222.39M

Cash & ST Invst.

$447.18M

Total Debt

$4.12B

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
Q22025-06-297.2%
Q32025-09-28-2.0%
Q42025-12-28-1.2%
Q12026-03-29-0.4%
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
Q22025-06-2952.6%
Q32025-09-28-20.7%
Q42025-12-28-39.1%
Q12026-03-29-14.3%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$540.64M

+3.3%

Gross Profit

$138.41M

-6.5%

Gross Margin

25.60%

N/A

Market Cap

$1.33BMarket 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

$89.36K

N/A

Employees

14,900

N/A

Net Income

$22.71M

-42.1%

EBITDA

$113.61M

+24.2%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$447.18M

+33.4%

Total Debt

$4.12B

+1.0%

Accounts Receivable

$125.06M

+22.0%

Inventory

$6.60M

+6.5%

Long Term Debt

$4.01B

+2.1%

Short Term Debt

$109.40M

-27.9%

Return on Assets

3.02%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

7.01%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$47.51M

-29.9%

Operating Cash Flow

$59.39M

-30.5%

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Questions About WEN

What is the current price of Wendy's?

Wendy's is trading at $6.99 per share.

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

Over the past 52 weeks, Wendy's has traded between $6.07 and $10.84.

How much debt does Wendy's have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Wendy's reported total debt of $4.12B.

How much cash does Wendy's have on hand?

Wendy's reported $447.18M 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 8.01%.

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