WEN The Wendy's Company
USConsumer CyclicalAs of 2026-07-09 16:00
Why WEN matters now
The Wendy's Company (WEN) is a US stock in Consumer Cyclical. The latest InvestLog snapshot shows $7.59 with +1.88% on the session and $1.45B in market capitalization; recent performance reads 1-month -16.26% and YTD -18.37%.
The latest financial table shown here is Q1 2026, with revenue of $540.6M, net income of $22.7M, and EPS of $0.12. Investors can compare that operating picture with valuation signals such as P/E 7.95 and FCF yield 17.2%.
The latest indexable market news headline is "The Wendy's Company to Report Second Quarter 2026 Results on August 7" from PRNewsWire.
Additional event context on this page matters because analyst consensus is Hold with a median target of $8.00; recent insider activity includes Esposito Liliana filing A-Award. These signals are research inputs, not a recommendation.
Valuation
P/E (TTM)
7.95
PEG
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P/B
11.20
P/S
0.59
EV/EBITDA
9.71
DCF Value
$181.86
FCF Yield
17.2%
Div Yield
8.2%
Margins & Returns
Gross Margin
26.5%
Operating Margin
14.6%
Net Margin
6.8%
ROE
130.6%
ROA
3.0%
ROIC
4.9%
Financials
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $540.6M | $22.7M | $0.12 |
| Q4 2025 | $543.0M | $26.5M | $0.14 |
| FY 2025 | $2.18B | $165.1M | $0.85 |
| Q3 2025 | $549.5M | $44.3M | $0.23 |
Analyst Ratings
Consensus
Hold
Target (Consensus)
$8.00
Target (Median)
$8.00
Target Range
$6.00 - $12.00
Trading Activity
Insider Trades
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Company Info
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Restaurants
Country
US
Exchange
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Beta
0.39
The Wendy's Company, along with its various subsidiaries, functions as a prominent quick-service restaurant enterprise primarily specializing in hamburger sandwiches. The firm's activities encompass the operation, development, and franchising of its widespread restaurant system. Its business structure is divided into three key reporting segments: Wendy's U.S., Wendy's International, and Global Real Estate & Development. As of January 2, 2022, its global footprint included approximately 403 company-operated locations, complemented by a substantial network of 5,535 franchised restaurants across the United States and an additional 1,006 franchised units internationally. Furthermore, the company manages a portfolio of real estate, holding ownership of 485 properties and leasing 1,235 others. These properties are subsequently leased or subleased to its independent franchisees. The organization previously operated under the name Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc., officially adopting The Wendy's Company as its new identity in July 2011. Founded in 1969, the company's corporate headquarters are situated in Dublin, Ohio.