The Wendy's Company (WEN) Stock Price & Analysis
The Wendy's Company (WEN) closed at USD 6.57 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 4.62% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 6.57; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 6.26–6.59 on volume of 5,181,100 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 5.94–10.12 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
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Key facts (WEN)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 28, 2026): revenue $2.20B, net income $126M (5.7% margin), free cash flow $264M (SEC filings).
- 4 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold WEN (13F, Q2 2026): 1 new, 2 added, 1 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -22.5% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -63.1% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-05, EPS estimate USD 0.09, revenue estimate $533M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (WEN)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.90B | $2.10B | $2.18B | $2.25B | $2.18B | $2.20B |
| Gross profit | $1.29B | $1.32B | $1.39B | $1.46B | $1.39B | — |
| Operating income | $367M | $353M | $382M | $371M | $343M | $300M |
| Net income | $200M | $177M | $204M | $194M | $165M | $126M |
| EPS (diluted) | $0.89 | $0.82 | $0.97 | $0.95 | $0.85 | — |
| Free cash flow | $268M | $174M | $260M | $261M | $243M | $264M |
| Gross margin | 67.8% | 63.1% | 63.6% | 65.1% | 63.6% | — |
| Operating margin | 19.3% | 16.9% | 17.5% | 16.5% | 15.8% | 13.6% |
| Net margin | 10.6% | 8.5% | 9.4% | 8.7% | 7.6% | 5.7% |
| Revenue growth | +9.4% | +10.5% | +4.1% | +3.0% | -3.1% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $249M | $746M | $516M | $451M | $301M | — |
| Total debt | $2.38B | $2.85B | $2.76B | $2.74B | $2.76B | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 28, 2026) (WEN)
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 9.8x, Dec 2024 17.2x, Dec 2023 20.2x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (WEN)
4 of 80 tracked investors hold WEN. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Peltz | Trian Fund Management | 5.97% | $253M | Added +0.1% |
| Prem Watsa | Fairfax Financial Holdings | 2.51% | $66.3M | Added +144.9% |
| Bill Nygren | Oakmark Funds | 0.06% | $46.3M | Reduced -5.8% |
| First Eagle Investment | First Eagle Investment Management | <0.01% | $2.9M | New position |
Analysts (WEN)
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | Stephens & Co. | Target lowered | Equal-Weight | $8 → $7 |
| 2026-09-16 | Seaport Global | Initiated | Neutral | |
| 2026-09-01 | Citigroup | Target raised | Neutral | $8 → $8.25 |
| 2026-08-10 | Citigroup | Target raised | Neutral | $7.25 → $8 |
| 2026-07-28 | Citigroup | Target lowered | Neutral | $7.75 → $7.25 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (WEN)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -22.5% | -63.1% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -22.6% | -18.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 59.2% | 29.1% |
| Max drawdown | -32.5% (Aug 2026→Oct 2026) | -68.2% (May 2023→Sep 2026) |
WEN analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.09 | $0.14 | -33.7% | $532.8M | 22 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.09 | $0.14 | -34.6% | $548.7M | 22 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $0.49 | $0.57 | -14.6% | $2.19B | 24 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $0.49 | $0.64 | -22.6% | $2.18B | 24 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC)
| Price | USD 6.57 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 4.62% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 6.57 |
| Open | USD 6.57 |
| Day Range | USD 6.26 – 6.59 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 5.94 – 10.12 |
| Volume | 5,181,100 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (WEN)
Nexqual's technical model rates WEN "NEUTRAL" based on 2 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 43.77 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 7.31) |
| MACD | -0.16 (negative) |
Earnings (WEN)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-05 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.09 |
| Revenue Estimate | $532.81M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.18 vs est 0.16 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.12 vs est 0.1 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.16 vs est 0.14 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.24 vs est 0.2 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (WEN)
| Total Revenue | $2.20B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +1.70% |
| Gross Margin | +33.11% |
| Operating Margin | +14.29% |
| Profit Margin | +5.72% |
| ROE | +108.04% |
| Debt / Equity | 33.81 |
| Current Ratio | 1.9 |
| Total Cash | $341.21M |
| Total Debt | $4.07B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Ownership (WEN)
| Insider Ownership | +9.15% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +86.20% |
| Shares Outstanding | 190.67M |
| Float | 157.12M |
| Short % of Float | +35.82% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
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|---|---|---|---|
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| BLMN | Bloomin' Brands, Inc. | USD 10.27 | ▲ 2.14% |
| ARCO | Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. | USD 8.02 | ▼ 0.87% |
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