Wendy's Company (The) Common Stock (WEN)
Stock · NASDAQ · Food
$6.7as of 10/16/2026
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WEN Signal Track Record
How signals performed across all stocks →What WEN's price did in the 20 trading sessions after each past signal, compared with any 20-session window over the same period.
| Signal | Times | Median 20-session return | Higher after 20 sessions | Last signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volume Spike | 31 | -1.0% | 45% | September 18, 2026 |
| Bollinger Band Breakdown | 25 | +0.2% | 56% | June 22, 2026 |
| Bollinger Band Breakout | 21 | -1.2% | 38% | August 12, 2026 |
| 200-Day Moving Average TouchActive now | 18 | -4.6% | 33% | September 8, 2026 |
| Any 20-session window (baseline) | -1.6% | 43% |
Computed by MarketWall from daily closing prices since May 18, 2022. Returns are close-to-close and don't include dividends. Past results describe what happened before; they are not a forecast and not investment advice.
About WEN
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 nugg…
- Sector
- Food
- Industry
- Restaurants
- Employees
- 4,967
- Website
- www.wendys.com/
Fundamentals
- 1-day range
- $6.62$6.76
- Market cap
- $1.41B
- P/E (trailing)
- 10.10
- P/E (forward)
- 13.29
- EPS (trailing)
- $0.66
- Dividend yield
- 7.57%
- Beta
- 0.40
- Avg. volume
- 7.45M
- Ex-dividend date
- September 1, 2026
- Dividend pay date
- September 15, 2026
How Wendy's Company (The) Common Stock Makes Money
Where the revenue actually goes — FY2025 annual results
Source: 10-K filed Feb 23, 2026 · via SEC EDGAR / Finnhub
Forecasts
18 analyst ratings
Wendy's Company (The) Common Stock Competitors
Chosen by industry and closest market cap.
- WENWendy's Company (The) Common Stock$6.7▲ 0.00%Market cap $1.41BP/E 10.10$5.94$10.12
- BJRIBJ's Restaurants Inc. Common Stock$59.38▼ 1.39%Market cap $1.49BP/E 31.52$28.46$74.6
- CBRLCracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc Common Stock$68.97▲ 2.31%Market cap $1.30BP/E 46.47$24.85$62.72
- ARCOArcos Dorados Holdings Inc. Class A Shares$7.95▼ 1.36%Market cap $1.76BP/E 6.54$6.67$9.75
- BLMNBloomin' Brands Inc. Common Stock$9.95▲ 0.20%Market cap $931.48MP/E 30.73$5.19$12.63
- BHBiglari Holdings Inc. Class B Common Stock$434.04▲ 2.09%Market cap $895.31MP/E —$1,238$2,513
- HDLSUPER HI INTERNATIONAL HOLDING LTD. American Depositary Shares$10.22▼ 7.09%Market cap $877.25MP/E 62.80$8.22$14.82
| Symbol | Market cap | P/E ratio | Price | 1D | 52-week range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEN Wendy's Company (The) Common Stock | $1.41B | 10.10 | $6.7 | ▲ 0.00% | $5.94$10.12 |
| BJRI BJ's Restaurants Inc. Common Stock | $1.49B | 31.52 | $59.38 | ▼ 1.39% | $28.46$74.6 |
| CBRL Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc Common Stock | $1.30B | 46.47 | $68.97 | ▲ 2.31% | $24.85$62.72 |
| ARCO Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. Class A Shares | $1.76B | 6.54 | $7.95 | ▼ 1.36% | $6.67$9.75 |
| BLMN Bloomin' Brands Inc. Common Stock | $931.48M | 30.73 | $9.95 | ▲ 0.20% | $5.19$12.63 |
| BH Biglari Holdings Inc. Class B Common Stock | $895.31M | — | $434.04 | ▲ 2.09% | $1,238$2,513 |
| HDL SUPER HI INTERNATIONAL HOLDING LTD. American Depositary Shares | $877.25M | 62.80 | $10.22 | ▼ 7.09% | $8.22$14.82 |
P/E shows — for peers not currently carrying a live signal of their own.
Latest news
- Coca-Cola Deals Pepsi a Stinging Blow, Snatches KFC After Nearly 40 Yearsbenzinga · 10/16/2026
- 10 more Wendy’s stores could close this weekend, even though the fast food chain tried to save them. See the listYahoo · 10/9/2026
- 1 Profitable Stock to Target This Week and 2 We IgnoreYahoo · 10/9/2026
- The Wendy's Company to Report Third Quarter 2026 Results on November 5Yahoo · 10/8/2026
- Chick-fil-A refuses to let AI take your drive-thru order — even as McDonald’s and Wendy’s race to automate theirsYahoo · 10/8/2026
- Why restaurants face pushback, risk when integrating AI toolsYahoo · 10/7/2026
- Chick-fil-A draws hard line as McDonald’s pushes drive-thru AIYahoo · 10/6/2026
- Value Wars Intensify: Can McDonald's Stay Ahead of QSR Rivals?Yahoo · 10/5/2026
- 3 Value Stocks We Steer Clear OfYahoo · 10/5/2026
Insider Activity
Insider Actions →- Peter W. May · September 29, 2026 · Grant4.0K @ $7.42
- Bradley G. Peltz · September 29, 2026 · Grant3.3K @ $7.42
- Cirulis Steven · September 15, 2026 · Grant370
- E.J. Wunsch · September 15, 2026 · Grant621
- E.J. Wunsch · September 15, 2026 · Grant288
- E.J. Wunsch · September 15, 2026 · Grant568
- E.J. Wunsch · September 15, 2026 · Grant151
- E.J. Wunsch · September 15, 2026 · Grant52
- Liliana Esposito · September 15, 2026 · Grant149
- Liliana Esposito · September 15, 2026 · Grant299
- Liliana Esposito · September 15, 2026 · Grant80
- Liliana Esposito · September 15, 2026 · Grant21
- Wright Robert D. · September 15, 2026 · Grant1.1K
- Aaron M. Kale · September 15, 2026 · Grant73
- Aaron M. Kale · September 15, 2026 · Grant42
Institutional Ownership
March 31, 2026
- Total shares held
- 189.81M
- Total value held
- $1.31B
- Institutional holders
- 404
- Unknown30.45M
- Unknown21.74M
- Unknown7.59M
- Unknown6.91M
- Unknown6.82M
- Unknown6.50M
- Unknown5.93M
- Unknown5.47M
- Unknown4.49M
- Unknown4.04M
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AI Market Commentary
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October 14, 2026
Wendy's Faces Store Closures Amid Franchisee Disputes
Wendy's announced that several high‑tech locations, including Whataburger sites, will close, and a bankrupt franchisee is opposing the brand. The company also warned that up to 10 additional stores could shut this weekend despite attempts to keep them open. These developments come as Wendy's prepares to report its third‑quarter 2026 results on November 5.
Wendy's Faces Store Closures Amid Franchisee Disputes. Wendy's announced that several high‑tech locations, including Whataburger sites, will close, and a bankrupt franchisee is opposing the brand. The company also warned that up to 10 additional stores could shut this weekend despite attempts to keep them open. These developments come as Wendy's prepares to report its third‑quarter 2026 results on November 5.