The Wendy's Company (WEN)
Company Info
Highlights
$2.23B
$0.94
12.36
1.28
$1.93B
$669.42M
$455.80M
$11.39 - $19.99
$14.74
31.36%
3.45
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Performance
Performance Chart
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Returns By Period
The Wendy's Company (WEN) returned -28.29% year-to-date (YTD) and -31.69% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, WEN returned 2.96% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.64%.
WEN
-28.29%
-8.51%
-34.57%
-31.69%
-7.38%
-8.09%
2.96%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-0.67%
10.48%
-1.79%
10.08%
13.71%
14.60%
10.64%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of WEN, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -9.02% | 4.52% | -4.07% | -14.56% | -8.00% | -28.29% | |||||||
| 2024 | -2.05% | -3.78% | 4.03% | 6.10% | -12.71% | -1.39% | -0.18% | -0.06% | 5.14% | 9.08% | -3.92% | -9.99% | -11.41% |
| 2023 | -1.46% | -0.41% | -0.82% | 1.47% | 0.73% | -1.18% | -1.20% | -6.76% | 3.13% | -6.81% | -0.09% | 3.89% | -9.65% |
| 2022 | -3.44% | -1.26% | -2.83% | -10.06% | -5.03% | 1.29% | 11.39% | -8.21% | -2.55% | 11.18% | 9.18% | 0.31% | -2.76% |
| 2021 | -6.93% | 0.15% | -0.39% | 11.40% | 3.33% | 0.86% | -0.90% | -0.29% | -5.82% | 2.86% | -7.19% | 15.89% | 10.98% |
| 2020 | -2.43% | -12.35% | -21.19% | 33.47% | 7.30% | 2.45% | 6.43% | -9.46% | 6.47% | -2.00% | 0.96% | -0.32% | 0.07% |
| 2019 | 10.95% | 0.64% | 3.23% | 4.02% | -0.64% | 6.47% | -7.10% | 21.49% | -9.18% | 6.01% | 1.79% | 3.59% | 45.34% |
| 2018 | -1.46% | -0.90% | 10.03% | -4.62% | -3.27% | 6.64% | -2.91% | 6.33% | -2.89% | 0.58% | 4.49% | -12.94% | -3.02% |
| 2017 | 0.07% | 3.56% | -2.37% | 8.30% | 10.18% | -4.08% | -0.45% | -2.90% | 4.09% | -2.06% | -1.64% | 10.28% | 23.78% |
| 2016 | -5.01% | -7.82% | 16.22% | -0.28% | -4.79% | -6.42% | 0.42% | 6.12% | 5.99% | 0.37% | 16.54% | 7.56% | 28.49% |
| 2015 | 16.72% | 5.73% | -1.71% | -7.16% | 11.61% | 0.36% | -9.04% | -10.68% | -5.05% | 5.90% | 15.40% | 2.47% | 21.84% |
| 2014 | 4.01% | 6.14% | -4.80% | -8.88% | -0.72% | 4.02% | -4.46% | 0.62% | 1.35% | -2.91% | 9.42% | 3.56% | 6.02% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of WEN is 6, meaning it’s performing worse than 94% of other stocks on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for The Wendy's Company (WEN) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
The Wendy's Company provided a 8.70% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.00 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 4 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $0.50 | $0.43 | $0.29 | $0.42 | $0.34 | $0.28 | $0.25 | $0.23 | $0.21 |
Dividend yield | 8.70% | 6.13% | 5.13% | 2.21% | 1.80% | 1.32% | 1.89% | 2.18% | 1.71% | 1.81% | 2.09% | 2.27% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for The Wendy's Company. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $1.00 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $1.00 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.50 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.43 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.29 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.42 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.34 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.28 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.25 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.23 |
| 2014 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.21 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
The Wendy's Company has a dividend yield of 8.70%, which means its dividend payment is significantly above the market average.
Payout Ratio
The Wendy's Company has a payout ratio of 91.75%, which is above the market average. This might signify the company's strong earnings or financial health. However, it could also hint at a more mature business phase with potentially slower growth.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the The Wendy's Company. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the The Wendy's Company was 86.09%, occurring on Oct 27, 2008. Recovery took 2316 trading sessions.
The current The Wendy's Company drawdown is 53.39%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -86.09% | Dec 28, 2006 | 461 | Oct 27, 2008 | 2316 | Jan 9, 2018 | 2777 |
| -70.77% | Sep 30, 1993 | 528 | Oct 31, 1995 | 1975 | Sep 5, 2003 | 2503 |
| -68.61% | Feb 24, 2020 | 18 | Mar 18, 2020 | 90 | Jul 27, 2020 | 108 |
| -53.39% | Jun 9, 2021 | 993 | May 22, 2025 | — | — | — |
| -21.51% | Mar 30, 1993 | 37 | May 21, 1993 | 37 | Jul 15, 1993 | 74 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of The Wendy's Company over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of The Wendy's Company, comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company met analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how The Wendy's Company is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Restaurants industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for WEN, comparing it with other companies in the Restaurants industry. Currently, WEN has a P/E ratio of 12.4. This P/E ratio is considered low compared to industry peers, which may suggest that the stock is undervalued or that the company has weaker growth prospects.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for WEN compared to other companies in the Restaurants industry. WEN currently has a PEG ratio of 1.3. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for WEN relative to other companies in the Restaurants industry. Currently, WEN has a P/S ratio of 1.0. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for WEN in comparison with other companies in the Restaurants industry. Currently, WEN has a P/B value of 17.1. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.
Income Statement
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