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Wendy's (WEN) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$18.90
+0.70 (+3.85%)
(As of 03/27/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$18.32
$18.91
50-Day Range
$17.87
$19.52
52-Week Range
$17.64
$23.90
Volume
3.15 million shs
Average Volume
3.02 million shs
Market Capitalization
$3.88 billion
P/E Ratio
19.29
Dividend Yield
5.29%
Price Target
$22.63

Wendy's MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.27 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
19.7% Upside
$22.63 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
4.44% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-2.19
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
-0.01mentions of Wendy
Based on 29 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$81,315 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
12.12%
From $0.99 to $1.11 Per Share

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.

4.69 out of 5 stars

Retail/Wholesale Sector

22nd out of 195 stocks

Eating & Drinking Places Industry

2nd out of 6 stocks

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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.

WEN Stock Price History

WEN Stock News Headlines

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Wendy's Walks Back Surge Pricing Talk After Social Media Grilling
Wendy's stock climbed after the company backed away from surge pricing after social media backlash. Revenue is slowing, but Wall Street sees upside.
Wendy's Walks Cack Surge Pricing Talk After Social Media Grilling
Wendy'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.
Wendy's says it has no plans to raise prices during the busiest times at its restaurants
Wendy’s says that it has no plans to increase prices during the busiest times at its restaurants
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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
2/15/2024
Ex-Dividend for 3/15 Dividend
2/29/2024
Dividend Payable
3/15/2024
Today
3/27/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/08/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Eating & drinking places
Sub-Industry
Restaurants
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:WEN
CUSIP
95058W10
Employees
15,300
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$22.63
High Stock Price Target
$31.00
Low Stock Price Target
$19.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+19.7%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.27
Research Coverage
15 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$204.44 million
Pretax Margin
12.81%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$2.18 billion
Cash Flow
$1.76 per share
Book Value
$1.48 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
164,167,000
Market Cap
$3.88 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.81
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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.
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What is Wendy's' stock price target for 2024?

15 analysts have issued 12-month 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 twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 19.7% from the stock's current price.
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How have WEN shares performed in 2024?

Wendy's' stock was trading at $19.48 at the start of the year. Since then, WEN shares have decreased by 3.0% and is now trading at $18.90.
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When is Wendy's' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 8th 2024.
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How were Wendy's' earnings last quarter?

The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February, 15th. The restaurant operator reported $0.21 earnings per share 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% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $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 5.29%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, February 29th.
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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 5.48%. 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.
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What ETFs hold Wendy's' stock?
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 number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders 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.
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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.
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This page (NASDAQ:WEN) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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