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Wendy`s Co - Class A

NASDAQ: WEN Restaurants
$7.07
▲ $0.93 (+15.15%) today
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WEN at a Glance

Valuation
Market cap
$1.2B
P/E ratio
9.3
Dividend yield
9.05%
Profitability
Revenue (TTM)
$2.2B
Profit margin
5.7%
EPS (TTM)
$0.66
Price
52-week range
$6 – $10
Street target
$7.18
Earnings
Next report
Nov 5, 2026
Q2 2026 EPS
$0.18
vs. $0.16 est.
+10.2%

Headquartered in Dublin, OH Fiscal year ends December NASDAQ: WEN wendys.com

About Wendy's Company

Wendy's Co is a well-known fast-food chain recognized for its hamburger sandwiches, operating both in the U.S. and internationally. With a history dating back to 1969 and headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Wendy's not only serves customers directly but also has a strong franchise system. The company, which once was part of Wendy's/Arby's Group, focuses on quick-service restaurants and also manages real estate related to its operations. Wendy's prides itself on quality food and quick service, making it a staple in the fast-food industry.

Revenue by Segment · Q2 2026
  1. Company-Operated Restaurant Sales42%
  2. Advertising Funds Revenue22%
  3. Franchise Royalty Revenue22%
  4. Franchise Rental Income9%
  5. Franchise Fees5%

Latest Activity

A $1.4 billion take-private offer sets a floor under Wendy's shares, but six straight quarters of falling same-store sales is the number that decides whether anyone else bids.

Nelson Peltz reportedly offered $1.4 billion to buy $WEN. @BrianSozzi isn’t impressed. “Peltz would be buying a dumpster fire he helped create,” Sozzi says, pointing to six straight quarters of falling same-store sales. 📉 https://t.co/BqaBhDlca5
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Peltz's group has put a cash number on Wendy's at $7.35 a share, about $1.43 billion in equity value, and that becomes the reference price holders trade against. The offer is nonbinding, so the board's response is the next catalyst.

WENDY’S GETS TAKE-PRIVATE OFFER AT $7.35 A SHARE Trian, Flynn Group, BlueFive Capital and Sixth Street have submitted a nonbinding offer to take Wendy’s $WEN private for $7.35 per share in cash. The proposed price implies about $1.43B in equity value, based on 194 million fully https://t.co/j7hkfETays
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WEN Coverage

12:33pm ET
Investing

Stronger Burger King Goes After McDonald’s

Wendy's held the No. 2 fast-food burger spot in America for years, but a shift in the rankings is shaking up the entire industry and putting the top chain on notice.

Douglas A. McIntyre
11:20am ET
Investing

The Poor Are Spending Less At McDonald’s

Fast-food giants built their empires on budget-conscious customers, but a troubling shift in spending habits is forcing McDonald's to rethink who actually shows up at the counter.

Douglas A. McIntyre

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Wendy's Company do?

Wendy's Co is a well-known fast-food chain recognized for its hamburger sandwiches, operating both in the U.S. and internationally. With a history dating back to 1969 and headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Wendy's not only serves customers directly but also has a strong franchise system.

What is the WEN stock price target?

The Wall Street consensus 12-month price target for WEN is $7.18. WEN price prediction →