The Wendy's Company (WEN)
Automate Your Wheel Strategy on WEN
With Tiblio's Option Bot, you can configure your own wheel strategy including WEN - and automate your put writes, covered calls, and full wheel strategy. Just connect one of the supported brokerages: tastytrade, Schwab, TradeStation or Tradier and go.
Start Your Free Trial NowKey Metrics & Ratings
- symbol WEN
- Rev/Share 11.443
- Book/Share 0.617
- PB 12.5925
- Debt/Equity 35.3119
- CurrentRatio 1.7603
- ROIC 0.0523
- MktCap 1478941800.0
- FreeCF/Share 1.2753
- PFCF 6.0958
- PE 8.9544
- Debt/Assets 0.8363
- DivYield 0.0862
- ROE 1.4058
- Rating B+
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 4
- DCF Score 4
- P/B Score 1
- D/E Score 1
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downgrade | WEN | JP Morgan | Overweight | Neutral | -- | $9 | Dec. 3, 2025 |
| Initiation | WEN | Mizuho | -- | Underperform | -- | $8 | Oct. 28, 2025 |
| Downgrade | WEN | Northcoast | Neutral | Sell | -- | $7 | Sept. 25, 2025 |
| Downgrade | WEN | Argus | Buy | Hold | -- | -- | Sept. 23, 2025 |
| Downgrade | WEN | Guggenheim | Buy | Neutral | -- | -- | May 14, 2025 |
| Upgrade | WEN | JP Morgan | Neutral | Overweight | -- | $15 | May 5, 2025 |
| Resumed | WEN | JP Morgan | -- | Neutral | $20 | $17 | Feb. 26, 2025 |
| Downgrade | WEN | Morgan Stanley | Equal Weight | Underweight | $22 | $14 | Jan. 21, 2025 |
News
Wendy's shares soar 15% after billionaire Nelson Peltz says stock is undervalued
Published: February 18, 2026 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Positive
The investor's Trian hedge fund firm has spoken with possible financing sources, co‑investors, and strategic partners about potential deals including an acquisition or other major transactions that could give the firm control of Wendy's.
Read More
Wendy's: Struggles In A McValue World
Published: February 18, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
The Wendy's Company posted its worst U.S. same-store sales in 20 years, lagging peers due to value platform missteps and execution delays. WEN is closing 5–6% of underperforming U.S. stores, recalibrating its Biggie Bag pricing, and prioritizing dividends over debt-funded buybacks. FY 2026 guidance anticipates further EBITDA and EPS declines, with systemwide sales pressured by closures but partially offset by international growth.
Read More
Wendy's Stock Is Cheap, But Can the Turnaround Actually Work?
Published: February 17, 2026 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
Wendy's NASDAQ: WEN stock is down significantly from its highs, offering a deep value opportunity for investors. Trading at 12X its current-year earnings and under eight times the 2030 forecast, the valuation suggests a triple-digit upside relative to industry leaders.
Read More
Wendy's to close hundreds of restaurants as company looks to focus on value to boost sales
Published: February 16, 2026 by: Fox Business
Sentiment: Negative
Wendy's planned restaurant closures target underperforming locations in an effort to boost sales and refocus its strategy on everyday value.
Read More
The Wendy's Company (WEN) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: February 13, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
The Wendy's Company (WEN) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Read More
CPI Increased in Line With Expectations
Published: February 13, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
As far as economic reports go, the good news just keeps on coming. Seemingly running on a separate track from investor fears about AI's future role in the economy, today's latest inflation read came in as well as anyone has the right to expect.
Read More
Wendy's says as many as 350 US locations will close in the first half of this year
Published: February 13, 2026 by: Business Insider
Sentiment: Negative
Wendy's says it plans to close hundreds of US locations. The burger chain is struggling with declining sales.
Read More
Wendy's (WEN) Q4 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
Published: February 13, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The headline numbers for Wendy's (WEN) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended December 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
Read More
After Q4 Earnings Beat, Is Wendy's (WEN) a Value Opportunity or a Value Trap?
Published: February 13, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral
Wendy's (NASDAQ: WEN) delivered a mixed fourth quarter as the fast-food chain navigates mounting cost pressures and accelerating traffic declines.
Read More
Wendy's (WEN) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
Published: February 13, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Wendy's (WEN) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.16 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.14 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.25 per share a year ago.
Read More
Wendy's Q4 Preview: Can It Deliver McDonald's‑Level Innovation and Loyalty?
Published: February 12, 2026 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Neutral
Here are the earnings estimates, analyst ratings and key items to watch.
Read More
Wendy's Gears Up for Q4 Earnings: Weak Traffic & U.S. Trends in Focus
Published: February 11, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
WEN heads into Q4 earnings with weak U.S. traffic, falling sales estimates and margin pressure as inflation and store optimization weigh on results.
Read More
Analysts Estimate Wendy's (WEN) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for
Published: February 06, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Wendy's (WEN) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Read More
The Wendy's Company is Recruiting Franchisees to Accelerate Growth in Tijuana, Mexico
Published: January 29, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Brand seeks an experienced franchise partner for development in Tijuana and the broader Baja California region and will host a franchise recruiting event in San Diego, CA on Tuesday, February 10 DUBLIN, Ohio, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Wendy's®, the iconic global quick-service restaurant (QSR) brand, announced it's continuing to accelerate growth across Mexico as the Company seeks an experienced franchise partner to develop Wendy's restaurants in Tijuana, and the Mexican state of Baja California. With more than 40 Wendy's restaurants already operating in the country, Mexico remains a strategic hub for Wendy's international expansion.
Read More
Wendy's introduces new value menu with 3 price tiers
Published: January 20, 2026 by: Fox Business
Sentiment: Positive
Wendy's launches "Biggie Deals" value menu with customizable options at $4, $6, and $8 as fast-food chains compete for budget-conscious customers.
Read More
These restaurant chains closed locations in 2025
Published: December 30, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Negative
Restaurant chains like Starbucks, Wendy's and Denny's announced that they were closing locations this year to help their businesses. U.S. restaurant traffic fell every month this year except for July, according to Black Box Intelligence data.
Read More
Wendy's: Too Cheap To Ignore While It Tries To Revitalize The Brand
Published: December 04, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Wendy's is rated a buy, with turnaround potential after a ~50% stock drop, backed by their new efforts to revitalize the brand. WEN's Project Fresh targets 200–350 underperforming US closures, brand revitalization, and digital/AI initiatives, aiming to restore sales and customer satisfaction. International markets delivered 8.6% sales growth recently, offsetting some of the US weakness, with the solid free cash flow supporting a sustainable 6.6% dividend yield.
Read More
3 Big Stock Discounts This Black Friday
Published: November 28, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Most stocks are expensive today. But some niche sectors and international stocks remain discounted. I highlight 3 heavily discounted stocks that I am buying this Black Friday.
Read More
Wendy's to close hundreds of US stores next year
Published: November 11, 2025 by: Fox Business
Sentiment: Negative
Wendy's plans to close hundreds of U.S. locations next year as sales decline 4.7%. The fast food chain faces pressure from budget-conscious customers amid rising costs.
Read More
Wendy's Analysts Cut Their Forecasts After Q3 Results
Published: November 10, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Neutral
Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) posted better-than-expected third-quarter earnings on Friday.
Read More
The Wendy's Company (WEN) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: November 07, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
The Wendy's Company ( WEN ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 7, 2025 8:30 AM EST Company Participants Aaron Broholm - Head of Investor Relations Ken Cook - CFO & Interim CEO Suzanne Thuerk - Chief Accounting Officer Conference Call Participants David Palmer - Evercore ISI Institutional Equities, Research Division Jeffrey Bernstein - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division Brian Mullan - Piper Sandler & Co., Research Division Rahul Krotthapalli - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division Dennis Geiger - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division Christopher O'Cull - Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Research Division Margaret-May Binshtok - Wolfe Research, LLC …
Read More
The Jobs Week That Wasn't, Plus More Q3 Earnings
Published: November 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
For employment numbers, we can cobble together what we have, and try to construct something that resembles a realistic labor market scenario.
Read More
Wendy's: Biggie Traffic Problems Ahead (Earnings Preview)
Published: October 24, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
Wendy's (WEN) continues to underperform major fast-food peers, with especially weak traffic trends in key markets despite value-focused promotions. WEN's heavy reliance on breakfast and new chicken strip offerings have failed to drive meaningful traffic or value perception versus competitors like McDonald's and Chick-fil-A. Management's recent capital allocation shifts and promotional efforts have yet to address core issues of traffic decline and competitive pressure from casual dining.
Read More
3 Sizzling Ultra-High-Yield Stocks Under $50 With Upside Potential
Published: October 14, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral
Investors can have their higher yields and capital appreciation potential, too. But, of course, there are always added risks to consider, and when it comes to the hard-hit higher-yielders out there, the fundamentals and growth narrative have taken a turn for the worse.
Read More
Wendy's Launches Project Fresh to Revitalize Brand & Reignite Growth
Published: October 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
WEN launches Project Fresh to reignite growth, refocus spending and revitalize its brand amid industry headwinds.
Read More
The Wendy's Company to Report Third Quarter 2025 Results on November 7
Published: October 08, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
DUBLIN, Ohio , Oct. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) will release its third quarter 2025 results before the market opens on Friday, November 7. The Company will host a conference call that same day at 8:30 a.m.
Read More
Wendy's Debuts "Tendys" on Menus Nationwide
Published: September 30, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Wendy's launches crispy Chicken Tenders and six new dipping sauces DUBLIN, Ohio , Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wendy's® is dropping Tendys.
Read More
The Wendy's Company: Still Bearish As Demand Backdrop Remains Poor
Published: August 20, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
Wendy's U.S. business continues to deteriorate, with declining traffic and an ineffective breakfast strategy, leading to a sharp FY 2025 guidance downgrade. International and digital segments show promise, but domestic weakness overshadows these bright spots and limits near-term recovery potential. Technology investments are helping company-operated stores, but franchisee adoption remains uncertain, and overall US sales remain negative.
Read More
How restaurant chains are competing on in-store vibes to win back customers
Published: August 19, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Neutral
Analysts say more welcoming atmospheres at chains like Starbucks and Cava can't hurt. But how much will they help?
Read More
Fast Food Is Hungry for Sales.The Latest Play: Beverages
Published: August 15, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive
The big fast-food chains are rolling out often-elaborate drink offerings, hoping to increase margins and capture more sales through the day. No strategy is foolproof, however.
Read More
About The Wendy's Company (WEN)
- IPO Date 1980-05-06
- Website https://www.wendys.com
- Industry Restaurants
- CEO Kenneth Cook
- Employees 4833