Inside the research
The Wendy's Company
WEN Research profile · latest available data
Price overview
$6.55
▲ +0.04 (+0.6%)
| 52w hi | $9.04 |
|---|---|
| 52w lo | $6.12 |
| Vol | 4.95M |
| As of | 25 Sep 2026 |
The Verdict
Our score -0.24
| Short | -0.03 |
|---|---|
| Medium | -0.34 |
| Long | -0.49 |
computed 2026-09-27
Key fundamentals
The Wendy's Company
Consumer Cyclical · Restaurants
| Market cap | $1.25B |
|---|---|
| Enterprise value | $4.98B |
| Trailing P/E | 9.92x |
| Forward P/E | 12.64x |
| EV / EBITDA | 10.92x |
| P / S (ttm) | 0.57x |
| Profit margin | 5.7% |
| Return on equity | 108.0% |
| Revenue growth | +1.7% |
| Earnings growth | -40.8% |
| Debt / equity | 3380.61 |
Layer Breakdown
| Layer | Raw | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamental | +0.08 | |
| Sector | -0.03 | |
| Technical | -0.10 | |
| Earnings | +0.00 | |
| Sentiment | +0.00 |
macro × 1.00 · 2026-09-27
Business overview
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. As of December 28, 2025, there were 5,969 Wendy's restaurants in operation in the United States and 1,428 Wendy's restaurants in operation in 38 foreign countries and U.S. territories. 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.
Risk Metrics
| Beta vs SPX | 0.53 |
|---|---|
| Corr SPX | 0.18 |
| Annual vol | 48.3% |
| Annual ret | -37.6% |
| Sharpe | -0.78 |
| Max DD | -69.8% |
Window: 504 trading days (504 obs)
Material Events
| Date | Event | 8-K |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-07 | Earnings Release, Exhibits | read |
| 2026-07-28 | Officer / Director Change | read |
| 2026-06-23 | Officer / Director Change, Reg FD Disclosure… | read |
| 2026-06-09 | Officer / Director Change | read |
| 2026-05-22 | Officer / Director Change, Shareholder Vote… | read |
| 2026-05-20 | Officer / Director Change, Reg FD Disclosure… | read |
| 2026-05-08 | Earnings Release, Exhibits | read |
| 2026-02-18 | Reg FD Disclosure, Exhibits | read |
| 2026-02-13 | Earnings Release, Exhibits | read |
| 2026-01-22 | Reg FD Disclosure | read |
| 2025-12-16 | Material Agreement, Material Obligation… | read |
| 2025-11-20 | Material Agreement, Exhibits | read |
Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Role | Action | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-12 | Esposito Liliana | Chf Corp Affrs & Sustnblt | Withheld for tax | 8.63K | $74.77K |
| 2026-08-12 | Esposito Liliana | Chf Corp Affrs & Sustnblt | Option exercise | 4.25K | — |
| 2026-08-12 | Esposito Liliana | Chf Corp Affrs & Sustnblt | Withheld for tax | 1.15K | $9.97K |
| 2026-08-12 | Kale Aaron M. | Chief Accounting Officer | Option exercise | 2.21K | — |
| 2026-08-12 | Kale Aaron M. | Chief Accounting Officer | Withheld for tax | 599 | $5.19K |
| 2026-08-12 | Radkoski Lindsay J. | CMO, U.S. | Option exercise | 27.88K | — |
| 2026-08-12 | Radkoski Lindsay J. | CMO, U.S. | Withheld for tax | 7.55K | $65.43K |
| 2026-08-12 | Radkoski Lindsay J. | CMO, U.S. | Option exercise | 3.71K | — |
| 2026-08-12 | Radkoski Lindsay J. | CMO, U.S. | Withheld for tax | 1.01K | $8.72K |
| 2026-08-12 | Esposito Liliana | Chf Corp Affrs & Sustnblt | Option exercise | 31.86K | — |
Flow & Concentration
| Insider 180d net | $0 |
|---|---|
| Insider buys / sells | 0 / 0 |
| Insider bias | Neutral |
| 13F holders | 0 |
| Top-5 share | 0.0% |
| HHI | 0 (—) |
SEC Filings
The Long Run
FY 2010–2025 · 16 years
| Line | Latest | CAGR | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.25B | -2.8% | |
| Operating income | $343.45M | +7.8% | |
| Net income | $194.36M | +39.3% | |
| Cash from ops | $345.42M | +1.1% |
Indices
Recent Sessions
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Vol |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | $6.50 | $6.63 | $6.43 | $6.55 | 4.95M |
| Sep 24 | $6.70 | $6.77 | $6.50 | $6.51 | 4.19M |
| Sep 23 | $6.86 | $6.87 | $6.66 | $6.73 | 4.06M |
| Sep 22 | $6.74 | $6.89 | $6.74 | $6.81 | 4.29M |
| Sep 21 | $6.74 | $6.85 | $6.66 | $6.70 | 6.57M |
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