Wendy'S Co (WEN) Stock Price & Analysis
Wendy'S Co (WEN) fell 2.51% to USD 6.99 as of July 25, 2026 at 01:42 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
WEN last closed at USD 7.17; the session ranged USD 6.97–7.27 on volume of 7,046,963 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 6.07–10.84 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:42 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 01:42 UTC)
| Price | USD 6.99 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 2.51% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 7.17 |
| Open | USD 7.17 |
| Day Range | USD 6.97 – 7.27 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 6.07 – 10.84 |
| Volume | 7,046,963 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (WEN)
Nexqual's technical model rates WEN "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 01:42 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 42.78 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 7.46) |
| MACD | -0.02 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (WEN)
Wall Street analysts rate WEN "Hold" based on 19 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 7.78 (range USD 5–13), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:42 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 19 |
| Mean Target | USD 7.78 |
| High Target | USD 13 |
| Low Target | USD 5 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 4 / 15 / 5 |
Earnings (WEN)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-08-07 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.16 |
| Revenue Estimate | $557.93M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 0.29 vs est 0.25 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:42 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (WEN)
| Total Revenue | $2.19B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +3.30% |
| Gross Margin | +34.10% |
| Operating Margin | +11.36% |
| Profit Margin | +6.77% |
| ROE | +120.88% |
| Debt / Equity | 3,562.58 |
| Current Ratio | 1.83 |
| Total Cash | $298.74M |
| Total Debt | $4.12B |
| Free Cash Flow | $131.27M |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:42 UTC.
Financial Health Score (WEN)
Nexqual rates Wendy'S Co's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 01:42 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +3.3% YoY (latest Q), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 34%, operating 11% |
| Balance Sheet | Critical — $299M cash vs $4.12B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $131M, 6% margin |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 121%, ROA 4.1% |
Ownership (WEN)
| Insider Ownership | +9.10% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +93.74% |
| Float | 156.88M |
| Short % of Float | +44.16% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:42 UTC.
Leadership (WEN)
Wendy'S Co is led by Robert D. Wright (age 58), President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:42 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Robert D. Wright (age 58) |
|---|---|
| President of International | Eric J. Wunsch (age 54) |
| President of U.S. | Pete Suerken |
| Chief Financial Officer & Chief Strategy Officer | Steven W. Cirulis (age 54) |
| Vice President of Communications, Public Affairs & Customer Care | Heidi S. Schauer |
Major Backers & Investors (WEN)
Notable institutional backers of Wendy'S Co include Trian Fund Management, LP, Harris Associates L.P., Morgan Stanley, according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:42 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Trian Fund Management, LP | 15.98% |
| Harris Associates L.P. | 4.89% |
| Morgan Stanley | 3.99% |
| Wells Fargo & Company | 3.63% |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. | 3.41% |
| Charles Schwab | 2.55% |
| Bank of America Corporation | 2.36% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 17.24% |
| Vanguard Group | 15.56% |
| State Street | 3.63% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:42 UTC.
From Wendy'S Co's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-23)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- The Wendy's Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the operation, development, and franchising of a system of quick-service restaurants in the United States and internationally.
- The company operates through the Wendy's U.S., Wendy's International, and Global Real Estate & Development segments.
- Its restaurants offer a menu that includes hamburger sandwiches and chicken sandwiches; chicken tenders and nuggets, chili, french fries, baked potatoes, salads, soft drinks, Frosty desserts, and kids' meals; breakfast menu, including the Breakfast Baconator sandwich and seasoned products; and a variety of promotional products on a limited time basis.
- The company also owns and leases real estate properties.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
Peers & Related Stocks
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|---|---|---|---|
| YUM | Yum! Brands, Inc. | USD 148.92 | ▲ 0.91% |
| DRI | Darden Restaurants, Inc. | USD 196.31 | ▲ 1.22% |
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| DPZ | Domino's Pizza Inc | USD 332.97 | ▲ 4.11% |
Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 01:42 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.