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The Wendy's Company (WEN)

NASDAQ Consumer Cyclical Restaurants
$8.87 ▼ -1.61%
Market Cap
$1.69B
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Restaurants
Beta
0.38
52-Wk Range
6.07-10.62
CEO
Robert D. Wright
Country
US
Currency
USD

The Wendy's Company operates in the Restaurants industry of the Consumer Cyclical sector, headquartered in Dublin, OH, US. The stock last traded at $8.87, down 1.61% on the session, giving a market capitalisation of $1.69B. On trailing twelve-month figures it carries a trailing P/E of 13.42, a net margin of 5.7%. Its beta of 0.38 implies it has historically moved less than the broad market.

Valuation & profitability (TTM)
P/E
13.42
Price / Sales
0.77
Price / Book
14.01
EV / EBITDA
11.10
Gross margin
27.2%
Operating margin
13.4%
Net margin
5.7%
Return on equity
Debt / equity
33.81
Current ratio
1.90
Dividend yield
6.3%
Payout ratio
84.6%
Company profile
Exchange
NASDAQ
Employees
14,900
IPO date
1980-05-06
Headquarters
Dublin, OH, US
About The Wendy's Company

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.

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