WEN Company Profile and Key Details

Q: Who are the executives of WEN?

Mr. Kurt A. KanePres of U.S. & Chief Commercial OfficerGregory J. LemenchickSenior Director of Investor Relations and Corporation FP&AMr. Kevin VasconiChief Information OfficerMs. Leigh A. BurnsideSenior Vice President of Fin. & Chief Accounting OfficerMr. Gavin WaughSenior Vice President of Risk Management & Corporation Devel. and TreasurerMr. Eric J. Wunsch Esq.Chief Legal Officer & Sec.Mr. Michael G. BernerVice President of Corporation & Securities Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Assistant Sec.Ms. Heidi S. SchauerVice President of Communications, Public Affairs & Customer CareMr. Todd Allan PenegorPres, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorMr. Gunther PloschChief Financial OfficerMr. J. Kevin VasconiChief Information OfficerMs. Abigail E. PringlePres of International & Chief Devel. OfficerMs. Suzanne M. ThuerkChief Accounting OfficerMr. Matt SpessardSenior Vice President & Global Chief Technology OfficerKelsey FreedDirector of Investor Relations

NASDAQ : WEN

Wendy's

$6.55

0.045+0.69%

Open: 4:00 PM

70.3

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Stock Price Today

The Wendy's Company (WEN) stock surged +0.69%, trading at $6.55 on NASDAQ, up from the previous close of $6.51. The stock opened at $6.51, fluctuating between $6.44 and $6.63 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

6.505

Prev. Close

1.25B

Market Cap

6.435

Day Low

9.36

P/E Ratio

0.7

EPS (TTM)

1.26

Cash Flow per Share

6.51

Open

190.48M

Number of Shares

6.63

Day High

90.78%

Free Float in %

1.5

Book Value

4.95M

Volume

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Stock Price History Chart

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Volume
Sep 25, 2026	6.50	6.63	6.43	6.55	4.95M
Sep 24, 2026	6.70	6.77	6.50	6.51	4.07M
Sep 23, 2026	6.86	6.87	6.66	6.73	4.05M
Sep 21, 2026	6.74	6.85	6.66	6.70	6.56M
Sep 18, 2026	7.01	7.04	6.60	6.74	16.11M
Sep 17, 2026	7.12	7.19	6.99	6.99	5.09M
Sep 16, 2026	7.50	7.52	7.02	7.03	6.38M
Sep 15, 2026	7.59	7.71	7.44	7.46	5.08M
Sep 14, 2026	7.60	7.70	7.58	7.63	5.09M
Sep 11, 2026	7.42	7.66	7.42	7.63	3.58M
Sep 10, 2026	7.54	7.64	7.42	7.44	7.15M
Sep 09, 2026	7.57	7.72	7.53	7.54	5.74M
Sep 08, 2026	7.92	8.05	7.55	7.61	6.79M
Sep 04, 2026	7.79	8.13	7.77	8.03	5.01M
Sep 03, 2026	8.27	8.31	7.82	7.88	5.91M
Sep 02, 2026	8.27	8.43	8.18	8.24	5.18M
Sep 01, 2026	8.15	8.48	8.15	8.27	4.71M
Aug 31, 2026	8.22	8.43	8.18	8.30	5.41M
Aug 28, 2026	7.85	8.30	7.85	8.27	8.24M
Aug 27, 2026	7.87	8.00	7.67	7.82	23.33M

Contact Details

Dublin, OH 43017

United States

https://www.wendys.com 614 764 3100

About Company

The Wendy's Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the operation, development, and franchising of a system of quick-service restaurants in the United States and internationally. The company operates through the Wendy’s U.S., Wendy’s International, and Global Real Estate & Development segments. Its restaurants offer a menu that includes hamburger sandwiches and chicken sandwiches; chicken tenders and nuggets, chili, french fries, baked potatoes, salads, soft drinks, Frosty desserts, and kids’ meals; breakfast menu, including the Breakfast Baconator sandwich and seasoned products; and a variety of promotional products on a limited time basis. The company also owns and leases real estate properties. As of December 28, 2025, there were 5,969 Wendy’s restaurants in operation in the United States and 1,428 Wendy’s restaurants in operation in 38 foreign countries and U.S. territories. The company was formerly known as Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. and changed its name to The Wendy’s Company in July 2011. The Wendy's Company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ohio.

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Company Overview

The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) closed at $6.55 USD, gaining $0.04 (0.69%) from the previous close of $6.50. The stock is currently mid-range between its 52-week high and low $6.07 and $10.12. With a market capitalization of about $1.25 billion, The Wendy's Company is classified as a small-cap and shows lower-than-market volatility (beta ~0.40). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 10.03 million shares, volume is running light vs its 52-week average. Headquartered in Dublin, OH, The Wendy's Company operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector and the Restaurants industry. Led by CEO Robert D. Wright, the company employs approximately 14,900 people and listed since May 06, 1980. The Wendy's Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the operation, development, and franchising of a system of quick-service restaurants in the United States and internationally.

Technical Performance

Short-term trend indicators are bullishly aligned (SMA20 -0.57%, SMA50 -4.49%, SMA200 -19.02%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 47.49 (neutral), while the ATR of 0.41 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains hovering near 52-week lows, trading -51.53% below its high and over 15.01% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 6.80 million shares is below the 3-month average of 10.03 million, indicating normal recent market interest.

Valuation Metrics

The Wendy's Company trades at a P/E ratio of 9.92, slightly below the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 0.57 and a price-to-book ratio of 10.35 reflecting a rich premium to book value. The P/FCF stands at 4.72, also below market averages. Compared to sector medians, The Wendy's Company P/S is trading at a discount to the sector, and the P/B is far higher than peers, underscoring the brand and earnings power premium investors assign to the stock.

Dividend & Fair Value

The Wendy's Company last paid a dividend of 0.56 per share, this equals a trailing yield of roughly 6.0%. Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $10.16. This means the shares are trading below this model’s fair value.

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

The Wendy's Company generated EPS of $0.85 over the past year. Five-year average earnings growth is -0.96%. Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of -5.14% annually over the next five years. Analyst sentiment is neutral. Analyst rating data shows there are 0 Strong Buy ratings, 3 Buy ratings, 27 Hold ratings, 3 Sell rating and 4 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $12.00 to $6.00. The high target offers 83.21% upside. The low target suggests -8.4% downside. The mean target is $8.99. This offers 37.25% upside. The Wendy's Company earnings surprise history is a consistent trend of beating forecasts. The quarter that ended August 07, 2026, missed forecasts by 10.5%. The prior quarter beat by 20.0%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include 0.0% in May 02, 2025.

Shareholding & Insider Activity

The Wendy's Company has 190.64 million shares outstanding. The public float is 157.13 million shares, elevated short interest at 43.25% of float. This equals 58.82 million shares. The short ratio is 5.05 days. Institutional investors hold 95.89% of the float. Insiders own 9.15%. GARDEN EDWARD P holds 21.71 million shares, TRIAN FUND MANAGEMENT, L.P. has 21.71 million shares and Peltz Matthew H. has 14.94 million shares.

Financial & Profitability Overview

Over the trailing twelve months, Wendy's generated $2.18B in revenue, or $10.31 per share. Gross margin was 28.78%, operating margin 17.32%, and net profit margin 9.37%. Returns are modest, with ROA at 3.64% and ROE at 66.00%.
On valuation metrics, Wendy's trades at a P/E of 9.92, P/S of 0.57 and P/B of 10.35. The current ratio is 1.90 and quick ratio is 1.88. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 227.90 and cash conversion cycle is 14.82 days. Debt-to-equity is 33.81, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 0.09.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

For the quarter ended Dec 31, 2023, Wendy's posted revenue of $2.18B, down slightly from $2.10B in the prior quarter. Gross profit was $627.90M (margin 28.78%). Operating income was $377.94M (margin 17.3%). Net income was$204.44M (EPS $0.98).
The company ended the quarter with $588.82M in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $4.14B, and net debt of $3.55B. Total assets were $5.62B, with equity of $309.78M. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $345.42M, free cash flow of $260.40M, and capital expenditures of - $85.02M.

Price Forecast & Outlook

Our AI price prediction model suggests that The Wendy's Company stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected decline of -14.35%, with price expected at $5.61 by October 09, 2026, within a range of $5.22 to $6.00 3-Month Outlook: Projected rise of 9.47%, reaching $7.17 by December 24, 2026, with a range of $6.98 to $7.34. 1-Year Outlook: Projected gain of 105.65%, with price at $13.47 by September 24, 2027, within a range of $3.55 to $16.76.

Key Takeaways

The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) shares are flat -1.92% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been negative over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows The Wendy's Company trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of 9.92. Analyst sentiment is mixed, with the majority of ratings in Neutral territory and a mean price target of $17.32, suggesting 164.43% upside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term weakness (-14.35% over two weeks), a medium-term rise (9.47% over three months), and a longer-term gain (105.65% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current The Wendy's Company (WEN) stock price?

The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ: WEN) stock price is $6.55 in the last trading session. During the trading session, WEN stock reached the peak price of $6.63 while $6.44 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in WEN stock occurred in the recent session was 0.69% while the dollar amount for the price change in WEN stock was $0.05.

WEN's industry and sector of operation?

The NASDAQ listed WEN is part of Restaurants industry that operates in the broader Consumer Cyclical sector. The Wendy's Company designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.

Who are the executives of WEN?

Mr. Kurt A. Kane
Pres of U.S. & Chief Commercial Officer
Gregory J. Lemenchick
Senior Director of Investor Relations and Corporation FP&A
Mr. Kevin Vasconi
Chief Information Officer
Ms. Leigh A. Burnside
Senior Vice President of Fin. & Chief Accounting Officer
Mr. Gavin Waugh
Senior Vice President of Risk Management & Corporation Devel. and Treasurer
Mr. Eric J. Wunsch Esq.
Chief Legal Officer & Sec.
Mr. Michael G. Berner
Vice President of Corporation & Securities Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Assistant Sec.
Ms. Heidi S. Schauer
Vice President of Communications, Public Affairs & Customer Care
Mr. Todd Allan Penegor
Pres, Chief Executive Officer & Director
Mr. Gunther Plosch
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. J. Kevin Vasconi
Chief Information Officer
Ms. Abigail E. Pringle
Pres of International & Chief Devel. Officer
Ms. Suzanne M. Thuerk
Chief Accounting Officer
Mr. Matt Spessard
Senior Vice President & Global Chief Technology Officer
Kelsey Freed
Director of Investor Relations

How WEN did perform over past 52-week?

WEN's closing price is 7.91% higher than its 52-week low of $6.07 where as its distance from 52-week high of $10.12 is -35.28%.

How many employees does WEN have?

Number of WEN employees currently stands at 14,900.

Link for WEN official website?

Official Website of WEN is: https://www.wendys.com

How do I contact WEN?

WEN could be contacted at phone 614 764 3100 and can also be accessed through its website. WEN operates from One Dave Thomas Boulevard, Dublin, OH 43017, United States.

How many shares of WEN are traded daily?

WEN stock volume for the day was 4.95M shares. The average number of WEN shares traded daily for last 3 months was 10.03M.

What is the market cap of WEN currently?

The market value of WEN currently stands at $1.25B with its latest stock price at $6.55 and 190.48M of its shares outstanding.

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Employees	14900
Beta	0.4
Sales or Revenue	$2.18B
5Y Sales Change%	0.558%
Fiscal Year Ends	December
Sector	Consumer Cyclical
Industry	Restaurants

WEN Company Profile and Key Details

Wendy's

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Stock Price Today

Stock Snapshot

Relevant Articles

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Current Report (8-k)

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Stock Price History Chart

Contact Details

About Company

Company Information

Stock Peers

Company Overview

Technical Performance

Valuation Metrics

Dividend & Fair Value

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Financial & Profitability Overview

Quarterly Financial Highlights

Price Forecast & Outlook

Key Takeaways

Frequently Asked Questions

Financial & Profitability Overview

Quarterly Financial Highlights

Technical Performance

Company Overview

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Dividend & Fair Value

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Valuation Metrics

Price Forecast & Outlook

Key Takeaways