The Wendy's Company
WENNASDAQConsumer DiscretionaryRestaurants
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $1.19B
- P/E (TTM)
- 9.43
- Forward P/E
- 15.19
- Dividend yield
- 7.46%
- 52-week range
- $5.94$10.12
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 5.64M
The Wendy's Company (WEN) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $6.14 - $6.46 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $10.12 |
| 52-Week Low | $5.94 |
| Open | $6.46 |
| Volume (last close) | 4.94M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 5.64M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 2.20B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 126.06M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 264.18M |
| EPS (TTM) | $0.66 |
| Profit Margin | 5.72% |
| Operating Margin | 13.39% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 104.64% |
| Debt to Equity | 22.82 |
| Annual Dividend | $0.49 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.46% |
| Payout Ratio | 74.34% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 1.19B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 191.21M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 9.43 |
| Forward P/E | 15.19 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 0.54 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 9.87 |
| EV/EBITDA | 7.50 |
| 50-Day MA | $7.37 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $7.43 |
| 1-Year Change | −27.16% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
The Wendy's Company at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, The Wendy's Company (WEN) has a market capitalization of $1.19B. The stock trades at 9.4× trailing earnings, 15.2× forward earnings and 0.5× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $126.06M on revenue of $2.20B (a 5.7% profit margin) and generated $264.18M of free cash flow. Revenue fell 1.0% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $341.21M in cash and securities against $2.75B of debt, a net debt position of $2.41B.
The Wendy's Company pays a quarterly dividend totaling $0.49 per share a year, a 7.46% yield at the Oct 23, 2026 close, with a 74% payout ratio.
The share price is down 27.2% over the past year. At $6.22 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits near the bottom of its 52-week range of $5.94 to $10.12, below its 200-day moving average of $7.43.
Based on 16 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Hold with an average price target of $7.22, 16.1% above the Oct 23, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Wendy's Company
What is the current stock price for WEN?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, WEN stock trades at $6.22. The 52-week range is $5.94–$10.12, with a day range of $6.14–$6.46.
What is the P/E ratio for WEN?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, The Wendy's Company's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 9.4, meaning investors pay $9.4 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 15.2, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. The Wendy's Company operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Does WEN pay dividends?
Yes, The Wendy's Company pays a 7.46% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 23, 2026 close ($0.49 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 74.3%. The most recent ex-dividend date was September 1, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for WEN?
Based on ratings from 16 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for WEN is Hold. The average 12-month price target is $7.22, a 16.1% upside from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $6.22.
What is the market cap of WEN?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, The Wendy's Company's market capitalization is $1.19B, classifying it as a small-cap company. The Wendy's Company operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector within the Restaurants industry.