NASDAQ:WEN Wendy's (WEN) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Elon Musk Secret Crypto Plot Exposed (From Crypto 101 Media) (Ad) Free WEN Stock Alerts $19.38 -0.09 (-0.46%) (As of 05/8/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$18.83▼$19.4650-Day Range$18.02▼$20.1452-Week Range$17.64▼$23.90Volume5.23 million shsAverage Volume3.15 million shsMarket Capitalization$3.98 billionP/E Ratio19.58Dividend Yield5.16%Price Target$22.60 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 RatingHold2.24 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside16.6% Upside$22.60 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy4.15% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-2.19Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.33Based on 62 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$81,315 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth10.10%From $0.99 to $1.09 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.4.79 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector13th 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 2.24, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 13 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageWendy's has been the subject of 11 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Wendy's' stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted4.15% 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 2.6, 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 3.59%, 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 5.01%, 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 101.01%. 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 91.74% in the coming year. This indicates that Wendy's may not be able to sustain their current dividend.Read more about Wendy's' 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 3.0 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentWendy's has a news sentiment score of 0.33. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 62 news articles for Wendy's this week, compared to 34 articles on an average week.Search Interest28 people have searched for WEN on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 87% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows59 people have added Wendy's to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 556% 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.Read more about Wendy's' insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Wendy's are expected to grow by 10.10% in the coming year, from $0.99 to $1.09 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Wendy's is 19.58, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 141.70.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Wendy's is 19.58, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 26.03.Price to Earnings Growth RatioWendy's has a PEG Ratio of 2.01. 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 13.09. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Wendy's' valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Unstoppable Prosperity“Crash Insurance” For Your RetirementWhen it comes to retirement, everyone fears one thing… Outliving their retirement savings. You'll discover conservative, beginner-friendly options strategies which could help to cash flow your stock portfolio. Click here to register for free. 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 HeadlinesMay 3, 2024 | marketbeat.comBanks Were Right in Boosting Shake Shack Stock Before Earnings (WEN)Shares of Shake Shack rose by 3.8% after the company's first-quarter earnings, beating an inflation-choked economy during the year.April 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 valuationMay 8, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)Fidelity, Bezos, Goldman Bet Big on Tiny BiotechAre you ready for a major shift in the investment world? There's a new drug The Wall Street Journal is calling the "King Kong" of drugs.April 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 9, 2024 | marketbeat.comWendy’s Stock Could Be Your Best Passive Income StockWendy's could become the best stock to create passive income for uncertain investors this cycle. Double-digit upside at an industry discount made Goldman sniffMay 8, 2024 | yahoo.comWendy’s Is Giving Away Free Nuggets Every WeekMay 8, 2024 | prnewswire.comIt's a Nuggs Party: Discover a New Way to Nugg on Wendy's WednesdayMay 8, 2024 | msn.com‘Pinoy Big Brother’ alum Wendy Valdez laments lack of ‘PWD-friendly’ public areasMay 8, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)Fidelity, Bezos, Goldman Bet Big on Tiny BiotechAre you ready for a major shift in the investment world? There's a new drug The Wall Street Journal is calling the "King Kong" of drugs.May 6, 2024 | theglobeandmail.comWendy's (WEN) Q1 Earnings Report Preview: What To Look ForMay 6, 2024 | msn.comWendy’s Shutting Doors Across America, Is the Chain in Trouble?May 6, 2024 | prnewswire.comThe Wendy's Company Reports 2023 Corporate Responsibility ProgressMay 6, 2024 | prnewswire.comThe Wendy's Company Adds U.S. Chief Marketing Officer Lindsay Radkoski to Senior Leadership TeamMay 6, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comQ3 2024 EPS Estimates for The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) Reduced by AnalystMay 5, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.25May 5, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comWendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) PT Raised to $22.00May 5, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comWendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Earns Equal Weight Rating from StephensMay 5, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comTD Cowen Reiterates "Hold" Rating for Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN)May 5, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comWendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) PT Raised to $23.00May 5, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comWendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) PT Raised to $21.00May 5, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comCitigroup Increases Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) Price Target to $21.00May 5, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comWendy's (NASDAQ:WEN) PT Raised to $21.00 at UBS GroupMay 4, 2024 | msn.com'Dire and Scary': Wendy Williams Lifetime Doc Producers Say They Became 'Worried' About Her Care Under GuardianshipMay 4, 2024 | cbsnews.comPerson shot, critically hurt in Wendy's parking lot on Chicago's Southwest SideMay 4, 2024 | msn.comWendy's Vs Burger King's Chicken Sandwich: Which Is Better?May 4, 2024 | msn.com‘Where Is Wendy Williams?' Producers Say They Were "Worried" About Her Care Under Her GuardianshipMay 4, 2024 | msn.comProducers Behind ‘Where Is Wendy Williams?’ Say Her Story Is ‘Not Over’See 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 Ex-Dividend for 3/15 Dividend2/29/2024Dividend Payable3/15/2024Last Earnings5/02/2024Today5/08/2024Ex-Dividend for 6/17 Dividend6/03/2024Dividend Payable6/17/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)8/14/2024Fiscal 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$22.60 High Stock Price Target$31.00 Low Stock Price Target$19.00 Potential Upside/Downside+18.8%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.24 Research Coverage17 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.99 Trailing P/E Ratio19.22 Forward P/E Ratio19.22 P/E Growth2.01Net Income$204.44 million Net Margins9.44% Pretax Margin12.87% Return on Equity62.68% Return on Assets3.99% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio11.21 Current Ratio2.04 Quick Ratio2.02 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$2.18 billion Price / Sales1.79 Cash Flow$1.62 per share Price / Cash Flow11.74 Book Value$1.48 per share Price / Book12.86Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares205,130,000Free Float170,055,000Market Cap$3.90 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.78 7 Stocks to Own Before the 2024 ElectionLooking to avoid the hassle of mudslinging, volatility, and uncertainty? You'd need to be out of the market, which isn’t viable. So where should investors put their money? Find out with this report.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:SHAKGroup 1 AutomotiveNYSE:GPIUrban OutfittersNASDAQ:URBNGMSNYSE:GMSSignet JewelersNYSE:SIGView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsQsemble Capital Management LPBought 146,503 shares on 5/8/2024Ownership: 0.071%US Bancorp DESold 11,199 shares on 5/8/2024Ownership: 0.011%Headlands Technologies LLCBought 3,566 shares on 5/8/2024Ownership: 0.002%SG Americas Securities LLCSold 3,731 shares on 5/7/2024Ownership: 0.006%Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.Sold 1,555 shares on 5/7/2024Ownership: 0.006%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions WEN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Wendy's stock right now? 17 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Wendy's in the last year. There are currently 13 hold ratings and 4 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? 17 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1 year price targets for Wendy's' stock. Their WEN share price targets range from $19.00 to $31.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $22.60 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 16.6% 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 start of the year. Since then, WEN stock has decreased by 0.5% and is now trading at $19.38. 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, August 14th 2024. View our WEN earnings forecast. How were Wendy's' earnings last quarter? The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) issued its earnings results on Thursday, May, 2nd. The restaurant operator reported $0.23 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.21 by $0.02. The restaurant operator earned $534.80 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $540.84 million. Wendy's had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 62.68% and a net margin of 9.44%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 1.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.21 earnings per share. How often does Wendy's pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Wendy's? Wendy's declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, May 2nd. Shareholders of record on Monday, June 3rd will be given a dividend of $0.25 per share on Monday, June 17th. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 5.16%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, June 3rd. 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 5.01%. 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 101.01%. 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 91.74% 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 AGF U.S. Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund (BTAL). What guidance has Wendy's issued on next quarter's earnings? Wendy's updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Friday, May, 3rd. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 0.980-1.020 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 0.990. 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 shareholders include Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (2.60%), Gradient Investments LLC (0.41%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (0.31%), Retirement Systems of Alabama (0.30%), Swiss National Bank (0.17%) and North Star Investment Management Corp. (0.14%). 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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