Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Wendy`s Co - Class A (WEN) - $8.66 as of 1/12/2026 6:37:29 PM EST
Total Score
13 out of 30
Safety Score
52 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for WEN
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for WEN
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for WEN
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for WEN
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for WEN (52 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 4 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 3 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
Financial Details for WEN
Company Overview |
|
|---|---|
| Ticker | WEN |
| Company Name | Wendy`s Co - Class A |
| Country | USA |
| Description | The Wendy's Company (WEN) is a leading quick-service restaurant chain, notable for its high-quality, fresh ingredients and signature square hamburgers made from never-frozen beef. Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Wendy's has built a strong brand anchored in customer satisfaction and operational excellence. The company is strategically expanding its global footprint while leveraging technology to enhance the dining experience and drive sustainable growth. With a commitment to sustainability and community engagement, Wendy's is well-positioned to navigate evolving market trends and cater to a diverse consumer base. |
| Sector Name | CONSUMER CYCLICAL |
| Industry Name | RESTAURANTS |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | N/A |
Stock Price History |
|
| Last Day Price | 8.66 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 19.20 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 1/12/2026 6:37:29 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 6,130,407 |
| Average Daily Volume | 6,183,082 |
| 52-Week High | 15.27 |
| 52-Week Low | 7.70 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 12.47% |
Valuation Measures |
|
| Trailing PE | 9.20 |
| Industry PE | 31.52 |
| Sector PE | 36.60 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 18.35 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 5.66 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 33.27 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 29.09 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.81 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 1.53 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 0.57 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 14.61 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 3.51 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 17.65 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 0.75 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 2.44 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.83 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 4 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 1 |
Share Statistics |
|
| Total Shares Outstanding | 190,340,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 1,648,344,400 |
| Institutional Ownership | 91.36% |
Dividends |
|
| Ex-Dividend Date | 12/1/2025 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.1400 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.1400 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | 0 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 0.67 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 7.75% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 0.56 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 6.47% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 20 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 6.77% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 5.02% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | -33.00% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | -18.15% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 11.73% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 4.61% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 71.28% |
Income Statement |
|
| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | -6.90% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | -4.93% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 0.94 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 0.73 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 1.00 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 186,091,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 194,357,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 204,440,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | -3.00% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 5.62% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 17.20% |
Balance Sheet |
|
| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 291,408,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 450,512,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 516,037,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -2,007,214,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -2,211,618,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 2,662,130,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 2,732,814,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 2,298,622,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.09 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.05 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 259,352,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 309,779,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 109,193,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
|
| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 237,819,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 1.25 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 260,919,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 260,395,000 |
Options |
|
| Put/Call Ratio | 0.14 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
|
| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | -0.04 |
| MACD Signal | -0.04 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 7.61 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 8.81 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 10.01 |
| Beta | 0.39 |
| RSI | 45.47 |
| 50-Day SMA | 10.88 |
| 150-Day SMA | 15.08 |
| 200-Day SMA | 15.64 |
System |
|
| Modified | 1/10/2026 10:44:46 AM EST |