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The Wendy's Company (WEN)
7.21
+0.05
(+0.63%)
At close: October 30 at 4:00:00 PM EDT
7.15
-0.06
(-0.83%)
After hours: October 30 at 7:47:47 PM EDT
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What's happening with WEN?
Powered by Yahoo ScoutWendy’s is evaluating a nonbinding $1.4 billion takeover proposalled by Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund, offering $7.35 per share. The board formed an independent committee, while shareholder Blackwells Capital urged rejection and requested a broader value review. Wendy’s also faces weak restaurant traffic, franchisee distress, and a closely watched November 5 earnings report.
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7.16 - Open
7.20 - Bid 7.20 x 200
- Ask 7.21 x 100
- Day's Range
7.11 - 7.36 - 52 Week Range
5.94 - 10.12 - Volume
8,195,837 - Avg. Volume
7,746,496 - Market Cap (intraday)
1.375B - Beta (5Y Monthly) 0.41
- PE Ratio (TTM)
10.92 - EPS (TTM)
0.66 - Earnings Date Nov 5, 2026
- Forward Dividend & Yield 0.28 (3.91%)
- 1y Target Est
7.30 - Zacks Rating Bullish
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Performance Overview
Trailing total returns as of 10/30/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC) .
YTD Return
WEN
9.44%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)
10.73%
1-Year Return
WEN
9.86%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)
11.11%
3-Year Return
WEN
55.41%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)
81.91%
5-Year Return
WEN
58.94%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)
64.59%
Earnings Trends
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As of 10/29/2026
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Market Cap
1.37B
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Enterprise Value
5.10B
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Trailing P/E
10.85
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Forward P/E
13.26
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PEG Ratio (current)
2.49
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Price/Sales (ttm)
0.62
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Price/Book (mrq)
11.33
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Enterprise Value/Revenue
2.31
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Enterprise Value/EBITDA
10.44
Financial Highlights
Profitability and Income Statement
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Profit Margin
5.72%
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Return on Assets (ttm)
3.82%
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Return on Equity (ttm)
108.04%
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Revenue (ttm)
2.2B
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Net Income Avi to Common (ttm)
126.06M
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Diluted EPS (ttm)
0.66
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
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Total Cash (mrq)
341.21M
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Total Debt/Equity (mrq)
3,380.61%
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Levered Free Cash Flow (ttm)
173.34M
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Lowering rating to SELL
Founded in 1969 by Dave Thomas, Wendy's operates quick-service restaurants, with approximately 7,000 franchised and company-owned restaurants in the U.S. and 30 other countries. The company is based in Dublin, Ohio and has 5,000 employees.
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Stocks moved higher on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve (no surprise) kept
Stocks moved higher on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve (no surprise) kept interest rates steady and as earnings reports flooded in (driving individual shares higher and lower in response). A 25-basis-point interest rate hike is still widely anticipated before year end and many big name companies are still to report, So expect the action to continue at a fast pace, with the headline responses made even more robust next week when the results of the midterm election take their place above the fold.
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At a pivotal point
Founded in 1969 by Dave Thomas, Wendy's operates quick-service restaurants, with approximately 7,000 franchised and company-owned restaurants in the U.S. and 30 other countries. The company is based in Dublin, Ohio and has 5,000 employees.
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The major stock indices are higher at midday. The Nasdaq is getting a boost
The major stock indices are higher at midday. The Nasdaq is getting a boost from some tech heavy hitters, including Nvidia, which reported strong earnings after the close yesterday. Crude oil is at $82 per barrel. The yield on the 10-year note is at 4.66%.
