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Consumer Cyclical - Restaurants - NASDAQ - US
$ 13.18
-0.902 %
$ 2.64 B
Market Cap
13.87
P/E
1. INTRINSIC VALUE

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Apr, 8, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one WEN stock under the worst case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 13.2 USD, The Wendy's Company is HIDDEN

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Apr, 8, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one WEN stock under the base case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 13.2 USD, The Wendy's Company is HIDDEN

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Apr, 8, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one WEN stock under the best case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 13.2 USD, The Wendy's Company is HIDDEN

2. FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS

Price Chart WEN

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FINANCIALS
926 M REVENUE
-57.56%
-11.5 M OPERATING INCOME
-3.01%
194 M NET INCOME
-4.93%
355 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
2.86%
-129 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
-49.41%
-303 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
39.90%
574 M REVENUE
1.33%
96 M OPERATING INCOME
1.42%
47.5 M NET INCOME
-5.43%
68.6 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
-51.40%
-60.5 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
-143.61%
-52.5 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
40.43%
Balance Sheet The Wendy's Company
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Current Assets 736 M
Cash & Short-Term Investments 451 M
Receivables 99.9 M
Other Current Assets 186 M
Non-Current Assets 4.3 B
Long-Term Investments 29 M
PP&E 925 M
Other Non-Current Assets 3.34 B
8.95 %3.69 %18.37 %66.44 %Total Assets$5.0b
Current Liabilities 398 M
Accounts Payable 28.5 M
Short-Term Debt 151 M
Other Current Liabilities 218 M
Non-Current Liabilities 4.38 B
Long-Term Debt 3.94 B
Other Non-Current Liabilities 436 M
3.16 %4.57 %82.54 %9.13 %Total Liabilities$4.8b
EFFICIENCY
Earnings Waterfall The Wendy's Company
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Revenue 926 M
Cost Of Revenue 783 M
Gross Profit 143 M
Operating Expenses 255 M
Operating Income -11.5 M
Other Expenses -206 M
Net Income 194 M
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RATIOS
15.41% GROSS MARGIN
15.41%
-1.24% OPERATING MARGIN
-1.24%
20.99% NET MARGIN
20.99%
74.94% ROE
74.94%
3.86% ROA
3.86%
-0.17% ROIC
-0.17%
FREE CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
Free Cash Flow Analysis The Wendy's Company
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Net Income 194 M
Depreciation & Amortization 143 M
Capital Expenditures -94.4 M
Stock-Based Compensation 23 M
Change in Working Capital 0
Others -17.2 M
Free Cash Flow 261 M
3. WALL STREET ANALYSTS ESTIMATES
Wall Street Analysts Price Targets The Wendy's Company
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Wall Street analysts predict an average 1-year price target for WEN of $19.3 , with forecasts ranging from a low of $16 to a high of $23 .
WEN Lowest Price Target Wall Street Target
16 USD 21.40%
WEN Average Price Target Wall Street Target
19.3 USD 46.19%
WEN Highest Price Target Wall Street Target
23 USD 74.51%
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4. DIVIDEND ANALYSIS
1.53% DIVIDEND YIELD
0.25 USD DIVIDEND PER SHARE
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5. COMPETITION
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6. Ownership
Insider Ownership The Wendy's Company
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Sold
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7. News
Wendy's CEO: from AI-powered drive-thrus to thick bacon Much has been said about Chipotle (CMG) and Starbucks (SBUX) in restaurant circles over the past year. Chipotle finds itself with a new CEO in Scott Boatwright, who is looking to ramp store growth to a new level. youtube.com - 1 month ago
Wendy's CEO on new collaboration with Takis Kirk Tanner, Wendy's CEO, discusses collaborating with different brands saying, "Connecting in culture is so important." youtube.com - 1 month ago
Wendy's sets growth target of 1,000 net new restaurants globally Kirk Tanner, Wendy's CEO, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss what Tanner is telling investors about the brand's growth strategy, what's driving traffic right now, and much more. youtube.com - 1 month ago
Nothing Beats Fresh: Wendy's Drops $1 Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger or $1 Double Stack in the App to Fuel Fans Through March Madness Broadcast legends Ian Eagle and Clark Kellogg share hot takes on Wendy's fresh, never frozen beef DUBLIN, Ohio , March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wendy's® is serving up the real MVP of March Madness® with two stars of its fresh, famous beef* lineup just in time for the tournament! Now through Sunday, April 13, fans can score bracket-winning deals with Wendy's as the Official Hamburger of March Madness, including a $1 Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger or a $1 Double Stack™ with an additional purchase exclusively with the offer in the Wendy's app**. prnewswire.com - 1 month ago
Wendy's Benefits From Robust Comps Growth Amid High Costs WEN benefits from solid comps growth and strength in U.S. breakfast sales and digital sales momentum. zacks.com - 1 month ago
Analyst Sees Wendy's Playing Catch-Up, Needs Stronger Focus on Tech, Talent & Global Expansion J.P. Morgan analyst Rahul Krotthapalli reiterated a Neutral rating on the shares of Wendy's Co WEN with a price target of $17.00. benzinga.com - 1 month ago
3 Monster Dividend Stocks Paying Over 5% Passive income investors looking to get paid to navigate a more turbulent stock market should look to the many dividend stocks while their yields are still north of 5%. 247wallst.com - 1 month ago
A Fresh Look At A & W After Its First Quarterly Report Post-Merger (Rating Upgrade) With the merger of A & W Revenue Royalties Income Fund with A & W Food Services of Canada now complete, I've been eagerly waiting for the company's Q4 2024 results. Same-store sales growth declined in Q4, and overall revenues slumped more than that. Adjusted-EBITDA experiences a small increase, reflecting reduced operational expenses and cost management. Despite a dividend policy matching previous distributions, I'm not yet a buyer of A & W here, although I've upgraded my rating from a Sell to a Hold. seekingalpha.com - 1 month ago
Wendy's New Focus On Growth Is International Wendy's has shifted focus towards international growth, planning to expand from 1,300 to 2,000 locations outside the US by 2028. The dividend was cut to a more sustainable 67¢ in 2025, with a payout ratio of 50%-60%, aiming for long-term value return. Despite lower 2025 guidance, Wendy's aims for substantial growth, targeting $650-$700 million adjusted EBITDA and 8,300 units by 2028. seekingalpha.com - 1 month ago
Wendy's Unveils Next Chapter of Growth and Announces Long-Term Financial Algorithm at 2025 Investor Day Shares plans to update core menu items and launch impactful innovation to meet consumer preferences and win in fast growing segments Details increased investments in technology and operations to enhance the customer experience Outlines expectations to add 1,000 net new restaurants globally by 2028 Announces long-term financial algorithm of 3-4% annual net unit growth, 5-6% annual systemwide sales growth, and 7-8% annual adjusted EBITDA growth DUBLIN, Ohio , March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) will host its 2025 Investor Day today at its Restaurant Support Center in Dublin, Ohio. The event will feature presentations from members of Wendy's senior leadership team, who will outline the Company's plans to accelerate growth and its long-term financial algorithm. prnewswire.com - 1 month ago
Wendy's Celebrates Opening of 500th Restaurant in Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (APMEA) Region Milestone marks significant progress towards expanding the brand's global presence DUBLIN, Ohio , Feb. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company announced today a major global growth milestone with the opening of the 500th Wendy's® restaurant in the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (APMEA) region. The restaurant, located in Nagano, Japan, is owned and operated by franchisee Wendy's Japan K.K. prnewswire.com - 1 month ago
Wendy's: Where's The Fair Value After The Dividend Cut? Wendy's is cutting its quarterly dividend from $0.25 to $0.14 per share to focus on deleveraging and investing in U.S. operations. The new capital allocation strategy includes $200 million in buybacks and reducing long-term debt to improve financial health and shareholder returns. FY 2025 guidance includes 2%-3% global sales growth, adjusted EBITDA of $550-$560 million, and free cash flow of $275-$285 million. seekingalpha.com - 1 month ago
8. Profile Summary

The Wendy's Company WEN

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COUNTRY US
INDUSTRY Restaurants
MARKET CAP $ 2.64 B
Dividend Yield 1.53%
Description 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.
Contact One Dave Thomas Boulevard, Dublin, OH, 43017 https://www.wendys.com
IPO Date May 6, 1980
Employees 4833
Officers Ms. Abigail E. Pringle President of U.S Ms. Suzanne M. Thuerk Chief Accounting Officer Mr. Eric J. Wunsch Esq. President of International Mr. Kirk Tanner President, Chief Executive Officer & Director