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(From Insiders Exposed) (Ad) Free WEN Stock Alerts $18.84 -0.06 (-0.32%) (As of 03/28/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$18.70▼$18.9450-Day Range$17.87▼$19.5252-Week Range$17.64▼$23.90Volume2.27 million shsAverage Volume3.20 million shsMarket Capitalization$3.87 billionP/E Ratio19.22Dividend Yield5.31%Price Target$22.63 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 RatingHold2.27 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside20.1% Upside$22.63 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy4.44% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-2.19Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.08Based on 28 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$81,315 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth12.12%From $0.99 to $1.11 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.4.71 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector21st out of 204 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 2.27, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 11 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $22.63, Wendy's has a forecasted upside of 20.1% from its current price of $18.84.Amount of Analyst CoverageWendy's has been the subject of 9 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted4.44% 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 2.8, 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 1.84%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipWendy's is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.49%, 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 90.09% 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 1.2 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentWendy's has a news sentiment score of 0.08. 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 0.53 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 28 news articles for Wendy's this week, compared to 31 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 14 people have searched for WEN on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -26% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 10 people have added Wendy's to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -44% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 4.2 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 Insiders20.10% 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 12.12% in the coming year, from $0.99 to $1.11 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Wendy's is 19.22, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 138.90.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Wendy's is 19.22, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 24.80.Price to Earnings Growth RatioWendy's has a PEG Ratio of 1.78. 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 12.73. 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 Crypto 101 MediaSHOCKING Crypto Leak…A shocking leak has revealed tech giant Microsoft's plans to add crypto support to future products. If the plans in these leaked internal documents pan out, we could see prices skyrocket for Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and MORE… The coupling of gaming and cryptocurrency could absolutely transform digital finance as we know it in 2024. Claim your free seat by clicking here now. 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 HeadlinesMarch 2, 2024 | marketbeat.comMarketBeat Week in Review – 2/26 - 3/1 (WEN)As the calendar turns to March, investors continue to climb the wall of worry, but with the S&P 500 at 5,000, the MarketBeat team helps show you where to investFebruary 29, 2024 | marketbeat.comSurge in Wendy's complaints exposes limits to consumer tolerance of floating pricesA social media backlash this week to media reports that said fast-food chain Wendy’s had plans to increase menu prices during its busiest hours shows a limit to where, when and for what U.S. consumers will trade more cash for convenienceMarch 29, 2024 | Crypto Swap Profits (Ad)Did You Get Your Free Bitcoin Yet?And my special guest is willing to give you $10 in Bitcoin (BTC) if you take it seriously. 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Revenue is slowing, but Wall Street sees upside.February 29, 2024 | marketbeat.comWendy's Walks Cack Surge Pricing Talk After Social Media GrillingWendy's Company NASDAQ: WEN stock traded nearly 2% higher on February 28 as the fast-food mid-cap said it would not raise prices at times of high demand.March 28, 2024 | yahoo.comWendy Burch vacations at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and SpaMarch 28, 2024 | yahoo.comDr. Wendy Osefo Hits Back at ‘Karen’ Teddi Mellencamp After Calls for Her RHOP ‘Pause’March 28, 2024 | msn.comEverything Wendy Williams Has Said About Diddy Over the Years: From Firing Rumors to Cassie DramaMarch 29, 2024 | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)Crypto Market Preps For Trillions Worth of Inflows! Bitcoin is rapidly approaching new ALL-TIME HIGHS… The market is buzzing after recent approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETF). Top analysts predict these ETFs will attract trillions of dollars worth of inflows over the next few years… And as Bitcoin rallies, we could see other smaller coins rise to heights never seen before.March 28, 2024 | msn.comNot a joke! Wendy’s Offers FREE Breakfast Sandwiches for One Year on April 1March 28, 2024 | msn.comWendy’s offers chance for free breakfast for a year – but only in some statesMarch 28, 2024 | fortune.comWendy's is giving away free breakfast for a year, but only in a handful of statesMarch 28, 2024 | msn.comThe Secret Difference Between McDonald's And Wendy's BaconMarch 27, 2024 | msn.comWoman claims Wendy’s worker used her bank card info, racking up $1,300 in transactionsMarch 27, 2024 | msn.comWendy's manager says customer assaulted him after ordering at drive-thru windowMarch 27, 2024 | yahoo.comHow Much Money Did Wendy Williams Make From New Docuseries? Her Contract Tells AllMarch 27, 2024 | ftw.usatoday.comThe Ultimate Road Trip Snacks Championship: Coca-Cola vs. Wendy's FrostyMarch 27, 2024 | yahoo.comWendy’s offering free breakfast coupons at tri-state locations next monthMarch 27, 2024 | yahoo.comOrlando Wendy's locations giving out free breakfast sandwiches for a yearMarch 27, 2024 | msn.comWhat Happened to Wendy Williams' Money?: Everything Her Family and Guardian Have Said About the Ailing Star's FinancesMarch 25, 2024 | usatoday.comWendy Williams' guardian tried to block doc to avoid criticism, A&E allegesMarch 25, 2024 | prnewswire.comWe Aren't Foolin': Philadelphia Area Wendy's Restaurants Offer FREE Wendy's Breakfast Sandwiches for One Year!March 25, 2024 | prnewswire.comWe Aren't Foolin': Florida Wendy's Restaurants Offer FREE Wendy's Breakfast Sandwiches for One Year!March 25, 2024 | prnewswire.comWe Aren't Foolin': Tri-State Area Wendy's Restaurants Offer FREE Wendy's Breakfast Sandwiches for One Year!March 24, 2024 | msn.comWendy Williams' Son Gets Eviction Notice From Miami Apartment | WATCHMarch 22, 2024 | cbsnews.comAssemblywoman Wendy Carrillo introduces bill to seek reparations for families displaced from Chavez RavineMarch 22, 2024 | msn.comHow To Fill Your Wendy's Spicy Jalapeño Popper Sandwich VoidSee 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 Payable3/15/2024Today3/29/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/08/2024Fiscal 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$22.63 High Stock Price Target$31.00 Low Stock Price Target$19.00 Potential Upside/Downside+20.1%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.27 Research Coverage15 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.98 Trailing P/E Ratio19.22 Forward P/E Ratio19.03 P/E Growth1.78Net 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 / Sales1.77 Cash Flow$1.76 per share Price / Cash Flow10.72 Book Value$1.48 per share Price / Book12.73Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares205,470,000Free Float164,167,000Market Cap$3.87 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.81 12 Stocks Corporate Insiders are AbandoningIf a company's CEO, COO, and CFO were all selling shares of their stock, would you want to know?Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Gunther Plosch (Age 55)Chief Financial Officer Comp: $1.4MMs. Abigail E. Pringle (Age 50)President of International & Chief Development Officer Comp: $1.27MMr. Kirk Tanner (Age 55)President, CEO & Director Ms. Suzanne M. Thuerk (Age 42)Chief Accounting Officer Mr. Matt SpessardChief Information OfficerKelsey FreedDirector of Investor RelationsMr. Eric J. Wunsch Esq. (Age 53)Chief Legal Officer & Secretary Comp: $937.03kMr. 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:SHAKNordstromNYSE:JWNAdvance Auto PartsNYSE:AAPPlanet FitnessNYSE:PLNTCannaeNYSE:CNNEView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsPNC Financial Services Group Inc.Sold 1,275 shares on 3/22/2024Ownership: 0.006%Vanguard Group Inc.Sold 424,457 shares on 3/11/2024Ownership: 9.648%Richardson Financial Services Inc.Bought 5,090 shares on 3/4/2024Ownership: 0.002%Goldman Sachs Group Inc.Bought 96,571 shares on 3/1/2024Ownership: 0.266%Kenneth W GilbertSold 4,500 sharesTotal: $81,315.00 ($18.07/share)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 research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Wendy's in the last year. There are currently 11 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research 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 brokers have issued 1-year target prices for Wendy's' shares. Their WEN share price targets range from $19.00 to $31.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $22.63 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 20.1% 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 stock has decreased by 3.3% and is now trading at $18.84. 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 Wednesday, May 8th 2024. View our WEN earnings forecast. How were Wendy's' earnings last quarter? The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February, 15th. The restaurant operator reported $0.21 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.23 by $0.02. The restaurant operator had revenue of $540.65 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $546.47 million. Wendy's had a net margin of 9.37% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 56.24%. Wendy's's revenue for the quarter was up .8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.22 EPS. How often does Wendy's pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Wendy's? Wendy's declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, February 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 1st will be given a dividend of $0.25 per share on Friday, March 15th. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 5.31%. 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 5.49%. 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 90.09% 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 Invesco Leisure and Entertainment ETF (PEJ), UVA Dividend Value ETF (UVDV) and LeaderShares Activist Leaders ETF (ACTV).AdvisorShares Restaurant ETF (EATZ). 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 earnings per share guidance of 0.980-1.020 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS 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 number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (9.49%), Vanguard Group Inc. (9.65%), Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (5.13%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (2.51%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (2.25%) and Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.98%). 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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