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Wendy's Company (The) (WEN)
$7.61-0.42 (-5.23%)
Market ClosedLast close Sep 8
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.
Historical Price
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Whystock Brain
The Narrative
The Wendy's Company in the Consumer Cyclical sector is trading at $7.61 with a market capitalization of $1.6B. Wall Street consensus targets $7.80 (19 analysts), implying a +2.5% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 25% below its 52-week high of $10.12, remaining 1.7% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 3/9 flags weak fundamentals, Altman Z in the distress zone. The Whystock Score of 40/100 suggests a balanced risk-reward profile.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side consensus broadly in line with current price
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q2 2026 | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $570.57M↑ | $540.64M↓ | $542.97M↓ | $549.52M↓ | $560.93M |
| Gross Profit | $145.81M↑ | $138.41M↑ | $135.74M↓ | $146.12M↓ | $166.84M |
| Operating Income | $79.17M↑ | $63.87M↓ | $78.12M↓ | $90.70M↓ | $105.99M |
| Net Income | $32.62M↑ | $22.71M↓ | $26.48M↓ | $44.25M↓ | $55.11M |
Peer Comparison
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Fundamentals
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 Inte...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$1.58B
P/E Ratio
Value territory. Trading at a high yield relative to earnings.
12.53
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.38
Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
7.36%
ROE
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
104.64%
Volume
Today's trading volume
6.79M
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