Most-Downgraded StocksMost-DowngradedNASDAQ:WEN Wendy's (WEN) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Don’t Miss Out on the AI Gold Rush That’s Just Getting Started (From Banyan Hill Publishing) (Ad) Free WEN Stock Alerts $19.71 +0.46 (+2.39%) (As of 04/22/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$19.23▼$19.8250-Day Range$17.87▼$19.7152-Week Range$17.64▼$23.90Volume3.42 million shsAverage Volume2.96 million shsMarket Capitalization$4.05 billionP/E Ratio20.11Dividend Yield5.07%Price Target$22.47 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get Wendy's alerts: Email Address Wendy's MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.20 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside14.0% Upside$22.47 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy4.31% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-2.19Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.15Based on 47 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$81,315 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth11.11%From $0.99 to $1.10 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.4.74 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector19th out of 197 stocksEating & Drinking Places Industry2nd 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 2.20, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 12 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageWendy's has been the subject of 8 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted4.31% 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 2.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Wendy's has recently decreased by 2.89%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipWendy's is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.19%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthWendy's has only been increasing its dividend for 3 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Wendy's is 102.04%. 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 90.91% in the coming year. This indicates that Wendy's may not be able to sustain their current 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 2.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentWendy's has a news sentiment score of 0.15. 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 0.47 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 47 news articles for Wendy's this week, compared to 32 articles on an average week.Search Interest27 people have searched for WEN on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 108% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows62 people have added Wendy's to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 589% 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 $81,315.00 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. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Wendy's are expected to grow by 11.11% in the coming year, from $0.99 to $1.10 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Wendy's is 20.11, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 146.65.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Wendy's is 20.11, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 26.36.Price to Earnings Growth RatioWendy's has a PEG Ratio of 1.88. 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 13.32. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Banyan Hill PublishingDon’t Miss Out on the AI Gold Rush That’s Just Getting Started“Titan of Tech” Bets Big on Tiny AI Company He’s made as much as 3,250,000% in just three years on companies like Facebook, Airbnb, and PayPal… But our research shows his latest investment could be his most successful venture yet.See how you can invest alongside him 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 HeadlinesApril 13, 2024 | marketbeat.comMarketBeat Week in Review – 4/8 - 4/12 (WEN)The latest inflation readings moved stocks lower as investors reconsidered what higher-for-longer interest rates mean for corporate earnings and stock valuationApril 9, 2024 | marketbeat.comWendy's Stock Could Be Your Best Passive Income StockAfter trading down to 78% of its 52-week high, a price not seen since 2022, Wendy's Co. NASDAQ: WEN has become one of the best passive income strategies for retail investors today.April 23, 2024 | Traders Agency (Ad)top AI stock (it’s not MSFT, GOOGL, AMZN or AAPL)AI was by far the biggest tech investing trend right now. 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Nope — his research is pointing to a tiny, under-the-radar stock that’s trading for just a few dollars right now… And could soon shoot to the moon, handing early investors a windfall.April 22, 2024 | msn.comDon't Miss Out on Wendy's $1 Dave's Daily Favorites Until April 29!April 22, 2024 | investorplace.com3 Defensive Investments to Make as the VIX Surges to 6-Month HighsApril 22, 2024 | msn.comWendy’s offering free fries every Friday - starting todayApril 22, 2024 | msn.comWendy's releases limited-edition burger for 'foreign tourists' - but there's a catchApril 22, 2024 | msn.com'I conducted a burger study to see which is best - from Wendy's to McDonald's'April 22, 2024 | msn.comDid Wendy Williams Know She Was Filming A Docuseries?April 22, 2024 | msn.comWendy's offers free fries to customers on one day for the rest of the yearApril 21, 2024 | msn.com'Gross Negligence': Wendy Williams' Ex Kevin Hunter Accuses Guardian of 'Depleting' Her FinancesApril 20, 2024 | msn.comMPD: Man stabbed while sitting in Wendy’s drive-thruApril 20, 2024 | fool.comBillionaire Nelson Peltz Has 50% of His Portfolio Invested in These 2 Growth StocksApril 20, 2024 | msn.comWendy's is Giving Away Free French Fries: Don't Miss OutApril 20, 2024 | msn.com'Showtime': Wendy Williams' Ex-Husband Kevin Hunter Confident Outside of Court After Her Guardian's $112k DemandApril 19, 2024 | msn.comWendy's meal caused 11-year-old permanent brain damage, suit claimsApril 19, 2024 | msn.comAt Wendy's, Fridays Now Mean Free Fries For The Rest Of 2024April 18, 2024 | ca.style.yahoo.comWendy’s Is Giving Out Free Fries Every Week for the Rest of the YearApril 18, 2024 | msn.comWendy’s celebrates Fridays with free fries for the rest of the yearApril 18, 2024 | yahoo.comMichigan girl's contaminated Wendy's meal left her with permanent brain damage, lawsuit claimsApril 18, 2024 | msn.comWendy’s is giving away free fries: Here’s how to get someSee 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 Last Earnings2/15/2024Ex-Dividend for 3/15 Dividend2/29/2024Dividend Payable3/15/2024Today4/23/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)5/02/2024Fiscal 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$22.47 High Stock Price Target$31.00 Low Stock Price Target$19.00 Potential Upside/Downside+14.0%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.20 Research Coverage15 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.98 Trailing P/E Ratio20.11 Forward P/E Ratio19.91 P/E Growth1.88Net Income$204.44 million Net Margins9.37% Pretax Margin12.81% Return on Equity56.24% Return on Assets3.87% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio10.66 Current Ratio2.19 Quick Ratio2.18 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$2.18 billion Price / Sales1.86 Cash Flow$1.74 per share Price / Cash Flow11.33 Book Value$1.48 per share Price / Book13.32Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares205,360,000Free Float170,243,000Market Cap$4.05 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.82 Elon Musk's Next MoveWondering when you'll finally be able to invest in SpaceX, StarLink, or The Boring Company? Click the link below to learn when Elon Musk will let these companies finally IPO.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Gunther Plosch (Age 55)Chief Financial Officer Comp: $1.48MMr. Eric J. Wunsch Esq. (Age 53)Chief Legal Officer & Secretary Comp: $1.03MMs. Abigail E. Pringle (Age 50)President of International & Chief Development Officer Comp: $1.35MMr. Kirk Tanner (Age 55)President, CEO & Director Ms. Suzanne M. Thuerk (Age 42)Chief Accounting Officer Mr. Matthew P. SpessardChief Information OfficerKelsey FreedDirector of Investor RelationsMr. Michael G. BernerVP of Corporate & Securities Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Assistant SecretaryMs. Heidi S. SchauerVice President of Communications, Public Affairs & Customer CareMr. Juan Carl Loredo (Age 48)Global Chief Marketing Officer More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsShake ShackNYSE:SHAKRush EnterprisesNASDAQ:RUSHAGMSNYSE:GMSRush EnterprisesNASDAQ:RUSHBGroup 1 AutomotiveNYSE:GPIView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsHandelsinvest InvesteringsforvaltningSold 4,558 shares on 4/19/2024Ownership: 0.004%Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLCBought 111,626 shares on 4/18/2024Ownership: 2.602%State of Michigan Retirement SystemBought 900 shares on 4/18/2024Ownership: 0.020%Hexagon Capital Partners LLCBought 1,265 shares on 4/18/2024Ownership: 0.002%Mcdonald Partners LLCSold 535 shares on 4/15/2024Ownership: 0.022%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions WEN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Wendy's stock right now? 15 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Wendy's in the last year. There are currently 12 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" WEN shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in WEN, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View WEN analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Wendy's' stock price target for 2024? 15 brokerages have issued 12-month price objectives for Wendy's' shares. Their WEN share price targets range from $19.00 to $31.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $22.47 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 14.0% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for WEN or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have WEN shares performed in 2024? Wendy's' stock was trading at $19.48 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, WEN shares have increased by 1.2% and is now trading at $19.71. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Wendy's' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 2nd 2024. View our WEN earnings forecast. How can I listen to Wendy's' earnings call? Wendy's will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, May 2nd at 8:30 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link. How were Wendy's' earnings last quarter? The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February, 15th. The restaurant operator reported $0.21 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.23 by $0.02. The restaurant operator earned $540.65 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $546.47 million. Wendy's had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 56.24% and a net margin of 9.37%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up .8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $0.22 earnings per share. How often does Wendy's pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Wendy's? Wendy's announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, February 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 1st will be paid a dividend of $0.25 per share on Friday, March 15th. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 5.07%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, February 29th. Read our dividend analysis for WEN. Is Wendy's a good dividend stock? Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 5.19%. WEN has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company has been increasing its dividend for 3 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 102.04%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on EPS estimates, WEN will have a dividend payout ratio of 90.91% in the coming year. This indicates that the company may not be able to sustain their current dividend. Read our dividend analysis for WEN. What ETFs hold Wendy's' stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) stock in their portfolio include Global SuperDividend US ETF (DIV), VictoryShares US Small Cap High Div Volatility Wtd ETF (CSB), Invesco S&P MidCap Low Volatility ETF (XMLV), UVA Dividend Value ETF (UVDV), Arch Indices VOI Absolute Income ETF (VWI), iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF (SMMV), Syntax Stratified MidCap ETF (SMDY) and VictoryShares US Small Cap Volatility Wtd (CSA). What guidance has Wendy's issued on next quarter's earnings? Wendy's updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Friday, February, 16th. The company provided EPS guidance of 0.980-1.020 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 1.110. The company issued revenue guidance of -. 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. What other stocks do shareholders of Wendy's own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Wendy's investors own include Wolverine World Wide (WWW), Carnival Co. & (CCL), Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), Xerox (XRX), General Electric (GE), Frontier Communications (FTR), Cheesecake Factory (CAKE), Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB), Bank of America (BAC) and Who are Wendy's' major shareholders? Wendy's' stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (2.60%), Fort Pitt Capital Group LLC (0.10%), IMC Chicago LLC (0.00%), Mcdonald Partners LLC (0.02%), State of Michigan Retirement System (0.02%) and Park Avenue Securities LLC (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Edward P Garden, Gunther Plosch, Joseph A Levato, Kenneth W Gilbert, Kurt A Kane, Liliana Esposito, Matthew H Peltz, Nelson Peltz, Todd Allan Penegor and Trian Fund Management, LP. 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. 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