WEN - NASDAQ
The Wendy's Company
$7.21
-5.0%The Wendy's Company, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a quick-service restaurant company. It operates through three segments: Wendy's U.S., Wendy's International, and Global Real Estate & Development. The company is involved in operating, developing, and franchising a system of quick-service restaurants specializing in hamburger sandwiches. As of January 2, 2022, it operated approximately 403 company-operated restaurants; 5,535 franchised restaurants in the United States; and 1,006 franchised restaurants internationally. The company also owns and leases real estate properties. It owns 485 and leases 1,235 properties, which are leased or subleased to franchisees. 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.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotThe Wendy's Company Management Team
Ms. Suzanne M. Thuerk
Chief Accounting Officer
Mr. Kenneth Cook
Chief Financial Officer
Compensation
$402,530
Mr. Matthew P. Spessard
Chief Information Officer
Mr. John K. Min
Chief Legal Officer & Secretary
Ms. Lindsay J. Radkoski
Chief Marketing Officer of US
Compensation
$735,100
Mr. Aaron Broholm
Head of Investor Relations
Mr. Eric J. Wunsch Esq.
President of International
Compensation
$1,057,329
Ms. Abigail E. Pringle
President of U.S
Compensation
$1,267,094
Mr. Kirk Tanner
President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
Compensation
$2,408,208
Ms. Heidi S. Schauer
Vice President of Communications, Public Affairs & Customer Care
The Wendy's Company Insider Positioning
During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $110K worth of WEN shares, with no selling activity reported.
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6-9 Months
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Top Buyers
Peltz Bradley G.
Director
$47K
May Peter W
Director, 10 Percent Owner:
$32K
Min John
Officer: Chief Legal Ofcr & Secretary
$14K
Dolan Kristin A
Director
$13K
Suerken Peter J. Jr
Officer: President, U.S.
$4K
Top Sellers
No selling activity
Insider Activity Analysis
Net Insider Sentiment
Strong bullish signal with $110K net buying. Insiders are aggressively accumulating shares, suggesting significant confidence in future prospects.
Buy/Sell Ratio
Perfect buy/sell ratio. Only buying activity with zero selling—the most bullish possible insider signal.
Insider Participation
5 insider buyers vs. 0 sellers. Broad-based buying across management team suggests widespread confidence.
Insider Activity Insight
Compelling insider conviction: The combination of strong buy/sell ratio and multiple buyers suggests insiders see attractive risk/reward. Consider this alongside fundamental analysis for confirmation.
SEC Filings
WEN - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2026 N/A | April 02, 2026 | May 20, 2026 | 2026 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2025 N/A | April 03, 2025 | May 21, 2025 | 2025 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2024 N/A | April 04, 2024 | May 21, 2024 | 2024 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A N/A | March 30, 2023 | March 30, 2023 | ||
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2022 N/A | March 31, 2022 | May 18, 2022 | 2022 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2021 N/A | April 01, 2021 | May 18, 2021 | 2021 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2020 N/A | April 09, 2020 | May 27, 2020 | 2020 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2019 N/A | April 18, 2019 | June 04, 2019 | 2019 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2018 N/A | April 20, 2018 | June 05, 2018 | 2018 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2017 N/A | April 11, 2017 | May 23, 2017 | 2017 |
Research Paths
Snapshot
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Value Model
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Statements
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Earnings Call
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Dividends
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Analyst Expectations
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