The Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ:WEN – Get Free Report) has received a consensus rating of “Reduce” from the twenty-four research firms that are presently covering the firm, Marketbeat reports. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, thirteen have given a hold recommendation and five have given a buy recommendation to the company. The average 1 year target price among analysts that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $8.5568.
A number of equities analysts have commented on WEN shares. Stifel Nicolaus set a $6.00 price objective on shares of Wendy’s in a report on Thursday, April 30th. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “hold” rating and set a $6.00 target price on shares of Wendy’s in a research report on Tuesday, May 12th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reiterated an “underweight” rating and issued a $6.00 price target (down from $7.00) on shares of Wendy’s in a research note on Monday, May 11th. KeyCorp reissued a “sector weight” rating on shares of Wendy’s in a report on Wednesday, June 10th. Finally, Stephens restated an “equal weight” rating and set a $8.00 price objective on shares of Wendy’s in a research note on Tuesday, June 23rd.
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Wendy’s Stock Up 1.9%
Shares of NASDAQ WEN opened at $7.59 on Friday. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $7.39 and a 200 day moving average price of $7.52. The company has a current ratio of 1.83, a quick ratio of 1.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 29.25. Wendy’s has a 12-month low of $6.07 and a 12-month high of $12.00. The company has a market cap of $1.45 billion, a P/E ratio of 9.73, a P/E/G ratio of 0.54 and a beta of 0.36.
Wendy’s (NASDAQ:WEN – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Friday, May 8th. The restaurant operator reported $0.12 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.10 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $432.30 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $518.03 million. Wendy’s had a return on equity of 136.46% and a net margin of 6.77%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 3.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.20 earnings per share. Wendy’s has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.560-0.600 EPS. Research analysts anticipate that Wendy’s will post 0.58 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Wendy’s Announces Dividend
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, June 15th. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 1st were paid a dividend of $0.14 per share. This represents a $0.56 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 7.4%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, June 1st. Wendy’s’s dividend payout ratio is 71.79%.
Wendy’s News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Wendy’s this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Wendy’s is participating in National French Fry Day promotions, including free fries offers, which can drive traffic and brand visibility for the chain. Free fries at McDonald’s, Wendy’s and more on National French Fry Day
- Positive Sentiment: The company said it will report second-quarter 2026 results on August 7, giving investors a near-term catalyst that could move the stock if results or guidance surprise. The Wendy’s Company to Report Second Quarter 2026 Results on August 7
- Neutral Sentiment: Media coverage of Wendy’s Frosty and nostalgic menu items keeps the brand in the conversation, but is unlikely to materially affect earnings expectations on its own. Make this legendary Wendy’s Frosty at home in 20 minutes
- Neutral Sentiment: Several local and lifestyle articles about Wendy’s stores and menu history add publicity, but they do not signal a meaningful change in fundamentals. Wendy’s smashes new record in Melbourne as next suburbs revealed
- Negative Sentiment: Jim Cramer said fast food is “challenged” and also reiterated a “sell” view on Wendy’s, reinforcing concern about pressure on the sector and the stock. Jim Cramer: Fast Food Is ‘Challenged,’ But This Industrial Stock Is ‘A Good Spec’
Wendy’s Company Profile
The Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ:WEN) operates as a global quick-service restaurant chain, best known for its square-shaped beef patties, fresh ingredient sourcing and signature Frosty dessert. The company’s menu features a variety of hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, breakfast sandwiches, sides and beverages, designed to appeal to a broad customer base seeking both classic and contemporary fast-food options. Wendy’s has placed particular emphasis on product innovation, introducing limited-time offerings and revamped core menu items to maintain customer interest and respond to evolving dining trends.
Founded in 1969 by entrepreneur Dave Thomas in Columbus, Ohio, Wendy’s expanded rapidly through both company-owned and franchised outlets.
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