Company Overview
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.
Why Investors Should Care
Generates a return on equity of 120.9%, reflecting efficient use of shareholder capital.
Trades at a P/E of 10.4, below the sector median of 21.5.
Offers a dividend yield of 7.59%.
Generates positive free cash flow, funding growth and shareholder returns internally.
Recent Developments
- Dec 2025 Revenue of $2.18B (-3.1% YoY); net profit $165.07M.
- Trailing 12 Months Year-on-year growth — revenue +3.3%, earnings -37.2%.
- 5-Year Trend Long-term compounding — revenue CAGR 1.3%, profit CAGR -2.4%.
Growth & Price Performance
Compounded Sales Growth
| 5 Years: | 1.28% |
| 1 Year: | 3.30% |
Compounded Profit Growth
| 5 Years: | -2.37% |
| 1 Year: | -37.20% |
Stock Price Performance
| 1 Year: | -14.24% |
| 6 Months: | +6.55% |
| 3 Months: | +23.12% |
| 1 Month: | +2.70% |
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- RSI (14)58.07 · Neutral
P/E of 10.38 is below the sector median of 21.52 — relatively cheaper than peers.
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Technical Trend
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PROS
- Strong return on equity of 120.9%.
- Attractive dividend yield of 7.59%.
- Generates positive free cash flow.
CONS
- Earnings shrank at -2.4% CAGR over 5 years.
- In a downtrend (50-DMA below 200-DMA).
* The pros and cons are auto-generated from financial metrics.
Valuation
Growth (CAGR)
Profitability & Returns
Balance Sheet & Liquidity
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Financial Snapshot
Peer comparison
Peer companies in the same sector (Consumer Cyclical).
| # | Name | CMP $ | P/E | Mkt Cap | Div Yld % | ROCE % | ROE % | Rev CAGR 5Y % | Profit CAGR 5Y % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WEN The Wendy's Company | 7.99 | 10.38 | $1.52B | 7.59% | 7.69% | 120.88% | 1.28% | -2.37% |
| 2 | YUM Yum! Brands, Inc. SPX | 152.37 | 19.19 | $41.60B | 1.96% | 37.87% | -21.28% | -1.40% | 3.22% |
| 3 | WSM Williams-Sonoma, Inc. SPX | 248.24 | 27.83 | $29.23B | 1.33% | 40.94% | 54.01% | 4.79% | 22.08% |
| 4 | YUMC Yum China Holdings, Inc. | 47.50 | 17.40 | $16.28B | 2.41% | 15.53% | 16.81% | 7.23% | 28.09% |
| 5 | XPEV XPeng Inc. | 11.75 | -33.57 | $9.19B | 0.00% | -5.89% | -7.64% | 41.89% | - |
| 6 | TMHC Taylor Morrison Home Corporation R2K | 72.45 | 10.80 | $6.67B | 0.00% | - | 11.11% | 9.63% | 4.70% |
| 7 | VSCO Victoria's Secret & Co R2K | 81.45 | 42.20 | $6.47B | 0.00% | 7.73% | 18.81% | -1.93% | -14.29% |
| 8 | MCW Mister Car Wash, Inc. R2K | 7.10 | 21.52 | $2.34B | 0.00% | 6.68% | 9.98% | 6.26% | -2.99% |
| 9 | PRKS United Parks & Resorts Inc. R2K | 44.63 | 16.78 | $2.10B | 0.00% | 16.38% | -38.63% | 1.60% | 16.81% |
Financial Statements Quarterly Results · Profit & Loss · Balance Sheet · Cash Flows · Ratios
Quarterly Results
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Sep 2015 | Jan 2016 | Apr 2016 | Jul 2016 | Oct 2016 | Jan 2017 | Apr 2017 | Jul 2017 | Oct 2017 | Dec 2017 | Apr 2018 | Jul 2018 | Sep 2018 | Dec 2018 | Mar 2019 | Jun 2019 | Sep 2019 | Dec 2019 | Mar 2020 | Jun 2020 | Sep 2020 | Jan 2021 | Apr 2021 | Jul 2021 | Oct 2021 | Apr 2022 | Jul 2022 | Oct 2022 | Apr 2023 | Jul 2023 | Oct 2023 | Mar 2024 | Jun 2024 | Sep 2024 | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 464.63M | 464.37M | 378.79M | 382.72M | 364.01M | 309.90M | 285.82M | 320.34M | 308.00M | 309.25M | 380.56M | 411.00M | 400.55M | 397.82M | 408.58M | 435.35M | 437.88M | 427.19M | 404.96M | 402.31M | 452.24M | 474.32M | 460.20M | 493.34M | 470.25M | 488.64M | 537.78M | 532.57M | 528.81M | 561.57M | 550.55M | 534.75M | 570.73M | 566.74M | - | 523.47M | 560.93M | 549.52M | 542.97M | 540.64M |
| Cost of Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 375.49M | 394.49M | 403.40M | 407.24M | 402.23M |
| Gross Profit | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 147.98M | 166.44M | 146.12M | 135.74M | 138.41M |
| Operating Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 68.12M | 60.45M | 55.42M | 57.62M | 74.54M |
| Operating Income | 55.94M | 116.31M | 63.83M | 65.65M | 106.09M | 79.22M | 60.72M | 25.79M | 61.66M | 66.59M | 55.26M | 71.48M | 77.35M | 45.80M | 66.27M | 80.57M | 79.02M | 36.72M | 48.73M | 60.66M | 81.35M | 78.57M | 83.12M | 126.75M | 80.19M | 74.88M | 96.28M | 98.14M | 84.48M | 109.27M | 101.60M | 81.16M | 99.51M | 94.67M | - | 79.86M | 105.99M | 90.70M | 78.12M | 63.87M |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 127.11M | 147.89M | 138.40M | 111.18M | 113.61M |
| Interest Expense | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 31.48M | 30.95M | 31.54M | 32.50M | 34.11M |
| Pretax Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 54.92M | 75.90M | 63.24M | 33.19M | 34.16M |
| Tax Provision | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 15.69M | 20.79M | 18.98M | 6.71M | 11.45M |
| Net Income | 7.58M | 85.86M | 25.36M | 26.48M | 48.89M | 28.89M | 22.34M | -1.84M | 14.26M | 159.28M | 20.16M | 29.88M | 391.25M | 18.83M | 31.89M | 32.39M | 46.13M | 26.53M | 14.44M | 24.90M | 39.75M | 38.73M | 41.37M | 65.72M | 41.17M | 37.40M | 48.15M | 50.54M | 39.82M | 59.63M | 58.05M | 41.99M | 54.64M | 50.22M | - | 39.23M | 55.11M | 44.25M | 26.48M | 22.71M |
| Diluted EPS | 0.03 | 0.31 | 0.09 | 0.10 | 0.18 | 0.11 | 0.09 | -0.01 | 0.06 | 0.64 | 0.08 | 0.12 | 1.60 | 0.08 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.20 | 0.11 | 0.06 | 0.11 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.29 | 0.18 | 0.17 | 0.22 | 0.24 | 0.19 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.20 | 0.27 | 0.25 | - | 0.19 | 0.29 | 0.23 | 0.14 | 0.12 |
Profit & Loss (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2008 | Jan 2010 | Jan 2011 | Jan 2012 | Dec 2012 | Dec 2013 | Dec 2014 | Jan 2016 | Jan 2017 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2019 | Jan 2021 | Dec 2021 | Jan 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1.82B | 2.44B | 2.38B | 2.43B | 2.51B | 2.42B | 2.00B | 1.87B | 1.44B | 1.22B | 1.59B | 1.71B | 1.73B | - | 1.90B | 2.10B | 2.10B | 2.18B | 2.25B | 2.18B |
| Cost of Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.37B | - | 1.56B | 1.62B | 1.59B |
| Gross Profit | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 720.76M | - | 623.27M | 629.31M | 588.57M |
| Operating Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 367.10M | - | 231.60M | 240.92M | 234.20M |
| Operating Income | -413.65M | 97.64M | 150.44M | 137.12M | 122.75M | 139.33M | 242.59M | 274.47M | 314.78M | 214.76M | 249.89M | 262.58M | 269.31M | - | 366.96M | 353.65M | 353.31M | 391.67M | 388.39M | 354.37M |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 501.63M | - | 552.05M | 554.23M | 524.58M |
| Interest Expense | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 122.32M | - | 124.06M | 123.88M | 126.47M |
| Pretax Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 243.50M | - | 279.42M | 272.41M | 227.25M |
| Tax Provision | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 66.14M | - | 74.98M | 78.06M | 62.17M |
| Net Income | - | - | -4.33M | 9.88M | 7.08M | 45.49M | 121.43M | 161.14M | 129.62M | 194.03M | 460.12M | 136.94M | 117.83M | - | 200.39M | 177.37M | 177.37M | 204.44M | 194.36M | 165.07M |
| Diluted EPS | - | - | - | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.11 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 0.49 | 0.77 | 1.88 | 0.58 | 0.52 | - | 0.89 | 0.82 | 0.82 | 0.97 | 0.95 | 0.85 |
Balance Sheet (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2007 | Dec 2008 | Jan 2010 | Jan 2011 | Jan 2012 | Dec 2012 | Dec 2013 | Dec 2014 | Jan 2016 | Jan 2017 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2019 | Jan 2021 | Dec 2021 | Jan 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | - | - | 4.98B | 4.73B | 4.29B | 4.30B | 4.36B | 4.14B | 4.11B | 3.94B | 4.10B | 4.29B | 4.99B | 5.04B | - | 5.10B | 5.50B | 5.50B | 5.18B | 5.03B | 4.96B |
| Current Assets | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.06B | - | 837.65M | 736.14M | 618.04M |
| Cash & Equivalents | 78.12M | 90.09M | 591.72M | 512.51M | 475.23M | 453.36M | 580.15M | 267.28M | 327.22M | 198.24M | 171.45M | 431.40M | 300.19M | 306.99M | - | 249.44M | 745.89M | 745.89M | 516.04M | 450.51M | 300.83M |
| Inventory | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7.13M | - | 6.69M | 6.53M | 7.39M |
| Receivables | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 98.56M | - | 104.80M | 86.84M | 104.96M |
| Total Liabilities | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2.42B | 3.36B | 3.41B | 3.52B | 3.64B | 4.48B | 4.49B | - | 4.66B | 5.03B | 5.03B | 4.87B | 4.78B | 4.84B |
| Current Liabilities | - | - | 475.15M | 421.49M | 336.74M | 286.86M | 349.53M | 340.22M | 268.77M | 230.08M | 227.16M | 284.19M | 349.70M | 413.31M | - | 426.93M | 388.00M | 388.00M | 381.93M | 397.63M | 351.10M |
| Long Term Debt | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2.31B | 2.26B | 2.22B | - | 2.36B | 2.82B | 2.82B | 2.73B | 2.66B | 2.73B |
| Total Debt | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4.28B | - | 4.14B | 4.09B | 4.15B |
| Total Equity | 449.83M | 2.38B | 2.34B | 2.16B | 2.00B | 1.99B | 1.93B | 1.72B | 752.91M | 527.74M | 573.20M | 648.45M | 516.36M | 549.60M | - | 436.40M | 465.72M | 465.72M | 309.78M | 259.35M | 117.38M |
| Shares Outstanding | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 470.42M | - | 470.42M | 470.42M | 470.42M |
Cash Flows (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2008 | Jan 2010 | Jan 2011 | Jan 2012 | Dec 2012 | Dec 2013 | Dec 2014 | Jan 2016 | Jan 2017 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2019 | Jan 2021 | Dec 2021 | Jan 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | - | 295.13M | 226.25M | 246.72M | 190.41M | 329.85M | 254.78M | 274.31M | 193.82M | 238.79M | 224.23M | 288.93M | 284.36M | - | 345.77M | 259.90M | 259.90M | 345.42M | 355.31M | 344.54M |
| Investing Cash Flow | - | -55.62M | -112.92M | -58.20M | -189.38M | -76.69M | -187.81M | 35.38M | 107.08M | -92.25M | 362.91M | -54.93M | -68.25M | - | -154.67M | -77.78M | -77.78M | -86.55M | -129.31M | -150.83M |
| Financing Cash Flow | - | 259.39M | -194.15M | -224.58M | -24.13M | -122.90M | -374.56M | -237.56M | -412.06M | -215.80M | -305.76M | -365.30M | -157.91M | - | -242.74M | 288.67M | 288.67M | -504.30M | -303.10M | -343.99M |
| Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -85.54M | - | -85.02M | -94.39M | -101.93M |
| Free Cash Flow | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 174.36M | - | 260.39M | 260.92M | 242.62M |
| Net Change in Cash | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 470.80M | - | -245.43M | -77.10M | -150.28M |
| Share Buybacks | 0 | 72.93M | 173.54M | 157.56M | 0 | 69.32M | 301.22M | 1.10B | 336.96M | 126.23M | 269.81M | 217.80M | 62.17M | - | 268.53M | - | 51.95M | 189.55M | 77.38M | 200.77M |
| Dividends Paid | 30.54M | 27.98M | 27.62M | 32.37M | 39.04M | 70.68M | 75.12M | 71.84M | 63.83M | 68.32M | 80.53M | 96.36M | 64.87M | - | 94.85M | - | 106.78M | 209.25M | 204.44M | 129.59M |
Ratios (Annual)
Figures in %.
| Metric | Dec 2008 | Jan 2010 | Jan 2011 | Jan 2012 | Dec 2012 | Dec 2013 | Dec 2014 | Jan 2016 | Jan 2017 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2019 | Jan 2021 | Dec 2021 | Jan 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 34.4% | - | 28.6% | 28.0% | 27.0% |
| Operating Margin % | -22.7% | 4.0% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 5.7% | 12.1% | 14.7% | 21.9% | 17.6% | 15.7% | 15.4% | 15.5% | - | 19.3% | 16.9% | 16.9% | 18.0% | 17.3% | 16.3% |
| Net Margin % | - | - | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 8.6% | 9.0% | 15.9% | 28.9% | 8.0% | 6.8% | - | 10.6% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 9.4% | 8.7% | 7.6% |
| ROE % | - | - | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 2.4% | 7.1% | 21.4% | 24.6% | 33.8% | 71.0% | 26.5% | 21.4% | - | 45.9% | 38.1% | 38.1% | 66.0% | 74.9% | 140.6% |
| ROCE % | - | 2.2% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 3.5% | 6.4% | 7.1% | 8.5% | 5.5% | 6.2% | 5.7% | 5.8% | - | 7.9% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 8.2% | 8.4% | 7.7% |
Shareholding Pattern
Top Institutional Holders
| # | Holder | % Held | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trian Fund Management, LP | 15.98% | 30.45M | $229.26M |
| 2 | Blackrock Inc. | 11.41% | 21.74M | $163.69M |
| 3 | Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 4.86% | 9.26M | $69.74M |
| 4 | Morgan Stanley | 3.99% | 7.59M | $57.16M |
| 5 | Wells Fargo & Company | 3.63% | 6.91M | $52.05M |
| 6 | Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 3.58% | 6.82M | $51.38M |
| 7 | Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. | 3.41% | 6.50M | $48.93M |
| 8 | Harris Associates L.P. | 3.11% | 5.93M | $44.65M |
| 9 | State Street Corporation | 2.87% | 5.47M | $41.16M |
| 10 | Bank of America Corporation | 2.36% | 4.49M | $33.84M |
Analyst View
Analyst aggregate. Targets and ratings update periodically; not investment advice.
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WEN — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current share price of The Wendy's Company (WEN)?
As of 2026-08-05 17:25 PDT, The Wendy's Company (WEN) trades at $7.99 on NasdaqGS. Its 52-week range is $6.17 to $9.99.
What is the market capitalisation of WEN?
The Wendy's Company (WEN) has a market capitalisation of $1.52B on NasdaqGS.
What is the P/E ratio of WEN?
WEN trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 10.38. The industry average P/E is 21.52. Its price-to-book (P/B) ratio is 12.41.
Does WEN pay a dividend?
The Wendy's Company (WEN) currently offers a dividend yield of 7.59%.
What is the return on equity (ROE) of WEN?
WEN has a return on equity (ROE) of 120.88%. Its return on capital employed (ROCE) is 7.69%.
Is WEN a good stock to buy?
This page provides a data-driven analysis of The Wendy's Company (WEN), including valuation ratios, profitability, growth trends, auto-generated pros and cons, peer comparison and AI exposure. Review these fundamentals alongside your own research and risk tolerance. This is informational content, not investment advice.