Lowest-Rated StocksLowest-RatedNASDAQ:WEN Wendy's (WEN) Stock Price, News & Analysis $16.99 +0.25 (+1.49%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$16.68▼$17.1050-Day Range$15.83▼$18.2452-Week Range$15.61▼$20.84Volume3.56 million shsAverage Volume3.49 million shsMarket Capitalization$3.49 billionP/E Ratio17.16Dividend Yield5.89%Price Target$20.13 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get Wendy's alerts: Email Address Wendy's MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.16 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside18.5% Upside$20.13 Price TargetShort InterestBearish6.83% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-2.19Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.13Based on 30 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$17.18 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth7.14%From $0.98 to $1.05 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.37 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector44th out of 194 stocksEating & Drinking Places Industry1st out of 6 stocks 3.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingWendy's has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.16, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 14 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Amount of Analyst CoverageWendy's has been the subject of 13 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Wendy's' stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted6.83% of the float of Wendy's has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverWendy's has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Wendy's has recently increased by 44.24%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipWendy's is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 6.01%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthWendy's does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Wendy's is 101.01%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on EPS estimates, Wendy's will have a dividend payout ratio of 95.24% in the coming year. This indicates that Wendy's may not be able to sustain their current dividend.Read more about Wendy's' dividend. Previous Next 1.8 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreWendy's has received a -8.49% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Wendy's in category "Physical diseases" seems to be driven mostly by its "Fast food hamburgers with chicken", "Fast food hamburgers with beef", and "Chicken nuggets" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Wendy's is -2.19. Previous Next 1.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentWendy's has a news sentiment score of 0.13. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.49 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 30 news articles for Wendy's this week, compared to 30 articles on an average week.Search Interest14 people have searched for WEN on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 27% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 2 people have added Wendy's to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -71% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Wendy's insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $17,180,000.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders17.10% of the stock of Wendy's is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions85.96% of the stock of Wendy's is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Wendy's' insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Wendy's are expected to grow by 7.14% in the coming year, from $0.98 to $1.05 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Wendy's is 17.16, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 127.71.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Wendy's is 17.16, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 21.65.Price to Earnings Growth RatioWendy's has a PEG Ratio of 2.23. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioWendy's has a P/B Ratio of 12.59. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Wendy's' valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Golden CrestBiden's Successor: The Radical Threat to YOUR Savings!Kamala Harris isn't just playing politics; she's a serious threat to your financial security. Kamala has a plan to take over your money and leave you with nothing. Higher taxes, government control, and a digital dollar to track every penny you spend. This isn't about convenience; it's about CONTROL.>> Get Your FREE Wealth Protection Guide << About Wendy's Stock (NASDAQ:WEN)The Wendy's Company, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a quick-service restaurant company in the United States and internationally. It operates through Wendy's U.S., Wendy's International, and Global Real Estate & Development segments. The company is involved in operating, developing, and franchising a system of quick-service restaurants specializing in hamburger sandwiches. It owns and leases real estate properties. 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.Read More WEN Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart WEN Stock News HeadlinesAugust 10, 2024 | insidertrades.comThe Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) Director Sells $17,180,000.00 in StockSeptember 7 at 11:40 AM | markets.businessinsider.comWendy's Nelson Peltz Resigns As ChairmanSeptember 7, 2024 | Golden Crest (Ad)Biden's Successor: The Radical Threat to YOUR Savings!Kamala Harris isn't just playing politics; she's a serious threat to your financial security. Kamala has a plan to take over your money and leave you with nothing. Higher taxes, government control, and a digital dollar to track every penny you spend. This isn't about convenience; it's about CONTROL.September 7 at 11:40 AM | yahoo.comThe Sad Downfall Of The World's First Wendy'sSeptember 7 at 11:40 AM | msn.comPeltz steps down as chairman of Wendy’s boardSeptember 6 at 8:36 PM | wsj.comNelson Peltz Resigns as Chairman of Wendy’s BoardSeptember 6 at 8:36 PM | yahoo.comWendy’s to open location in JonesboroughSeptember 6 at 5:10 PM | prnewswire.comThe Wendy's Company Appoints Arthur Winkleblack Chairman of the BoardSeptember 7, 2024 | Golden Crest (Ad)Biden's Successor: The Radical Threat to YOUR Savings!Kamala Harris isn't just playing politics; she's a serious threat to your financial security. Kamala has a plan to take over your money and leave you with nothing. Higher taxes, government control, and a digital dollar to track every penny you spend. This isn't about convenience; it's about CONTROL.September 6 at 5:20 AM | msn.comWendy’s Giant of the Week: Jaleil CameronSeptember 6 at 4:07 AM | americanbankingnews.comWendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by Tigress FinancialSeptember 6 at 12:19 AM | msn.comWendy’s launching pumpkin spice Frosty, cold brew this fallSeptember 5 at 7:14 PM | msn.comHalloween at Wendy's: Get Spooky Toys, Free Treats, and MoreSeptember 5 at 7:14 PM | msn.comWendy's Just Launched an Adorable Halloween Meal For KidsSeptember 5 at 7:14 PM | yahoo.comWendy’s New Meal Comes with a Spooky Addition Fans Want to Buy ‘By the Bucket’September 5 at 7:14 PM | news.yahoo.comSuspect who stole $2K from Putnam Wendy’s believed to be former employeeSeptember 5 at 2:13 PM | msn.comPutnam Wendy's burglary under investigationSeptember 3, 2024 | msn.comWendy's Just Replaced Its Triple Berry Frosty With a Classic FlavorSee More Headlines Receive WEN Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Wendy's and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 6/17 Dividend6/03/2024Dividend Payable6/17/2024Last Earnings8/01/2024Ex-Dividend for 9/17 Dividend9/03/2024Today9/07/2024Dividend Payable9/17/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)11/07/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorRetail/Wholesale Industry Eating & drinking places Sub-IndustryRestaurants Current SymbolNASDAQ:WEN CUSIP95058W10 CIK30697 Webwww.wendys.com Phone(614) 764-3100Fax678-514-5344Employees15,300Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$20.13 High Stock Price Target$29.00 Low Stock Price Target$16.00 Potential Upside/Downside+18.5%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.16 Research Coverage19 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.99 Trailing P/E Ratio17.16 Forward P/E Ratio17.34 P/E Growth2.23Net Income$204.44 million Net Margins9.18% Pretax Margin12.63% Return on Equity67.74% Return on Assets3.98% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio12.01 Current Ratio2.17 Quick Ratio2.15 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$2.20 billion Price / Sales1.59 Cash Flow$1.71 per share Price / Cash Flow9.96 Book Value$1.35 per share Price / Book12.59Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares205,133,000Free Float170,055,000Market Cap$3.49 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.76 Metaverse Stocks And Why You Can't Ignore ThemThinking about investing in Meta, Roblox, or Unity? 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SchauerVice President of Communications, Public Affairs & Customer CareMr. Matthew Coley O'Brien (Age 49)Chief People Officer More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsDunkin' Brands GroupNASDAQ:DNKNTexas RoadhouseNASDAQ:TXRHBrinker InternationalNYSE:EATCheesecake FactoryNASDAQ:CAKEPapa Johns InternationalNASDAQ:PZZAView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsSanctuary Advisors LLCBought 24,841 shares on 9/5/2024Ownership: 0.012%Brown Financial AdvisorsBought 39,943 shares on 8/30/2024Ownership: 0.019%Strategic Investment Solutions Inc. ILBought 1,582 shares on 8/30/2024Ownership: 0.001%Granite Bay Wealth Management LLCBought 94,500 shares on 8/21/2024Ownership: 0.046%Truist Financial CorpBought 810 shares on 8/21/2024Ownership: 0.025%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions WEN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have WEN shares performed this year? Wendy's' stock was trading at $19.48 at the beginning of the year. Since then, WEN stock has decreased by 12.8% and is now trading at $16.99. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Wendy's' earnings last quarter? The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August, 1st. The restaurant operator reported $0.27 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.28 by $0.01. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 1.6% compared to the same quarter last year. What is Todd Penegor's approval rating as Wendy's' CEO? 827 employees have rated Wendy's Chief Executive Officer Todd Penegor on Glassdoor.com. Todd Penegor has an approval rating of 71% among the company's employees. Who are Wendy's' major shareholders? Top institutional investors of Wendy's include AQR Capital Management LLC (3.32%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (2.47%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.00%) and Squarepoint Ops LLC (1.70%). Insiders that own company stock include Nelson Peltz, Matthew H Peltz, Trian Fund Management, LP, Liliana Esposito, Kenneth W Gilbert, Joseph A Levato and Juan Carlos Loredo. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Wendy's? Shares of WEN stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Wendy's own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Wendy's investors own include Wolverine World Wide (WWW), Carnival Co. & (CCL), Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), Xerox (XRX), General Electric (GE), Frontier Communications (FTR) and Cheesecake Factory (CAKE). 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