WENConsumer Cyclical · RestaurantsThe 24 Wall Street analysts covering The Wendy's Co. hold a median 12-month price target of $7.5 — +14.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 55 of 100 as at 22 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores The Wendy's Co. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Value (90): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.
Growth (21): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on WEN, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +14.2% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $8.00 → $7.00 |
| 16 Sept 2026 | Seaport Global | Initiates | Neutral | — |
| 16 Sept 2026 | Seaport Global | Initiates | Neutral | — |
| 1 Sept 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | $8.00 → $8.25 |
| 1 Sept 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | $7.25 → $8.00 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 28 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | $7.75 → $7.25 |
| 28 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 23 June 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Reiterates | Equal-Weight | $8.00 |
| 23 June 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Reiterates | Equal-Weight | — |
| 13 May 2026 | Argus Research | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 12 May 2026 | TD Cowen | Reiterates | Hold | — |
| 11 May 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 11 May 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 11 May 2026 | JP Morgan | Downgrade | Underweight | — |
| 24 Apr 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 23 Feb 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 18 Feb 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Reiterates | Equal-Weight | — |
| 17 Feb 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
WEN appears in the Radar on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 22 Oct 2026, The Wendy's Co. returned −24.1% against +15.6% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 59% of US stocks
Cheaper than 79% of US stocks
Cheaper than 9% of US stocks
Cheaper than 34% of US stocks
Higher than 31% of US stocks
Higher than 13% of US stocks
Higher than 28% of US stocks
Higher than 71% of US stocks
Higher than 62% of US stocks
Higher than 97% of US stocks
Higher than 70% of US stocks
Higher than 92% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
The Wendy's Co. has a market value of $1.2B and an enterprise value of $5.0B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $2.2B. The latest quarter grew 1.7% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $126.1M, a 5.7% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.66.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $264.2M, after $94.3M of capital spending.
The Wendy's Co. spent $16.2M on share buybacks and $106.7M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 9.6×; forward P/E: 12.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 4.44%, paying out 85% of earnings.
The Wendy's Co. employs 4,967 people — $444K of revenue per employee.
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Wendy’s introduced a $7.99 Dave’s Single combo meal, including a Dave’s Single hamburger, small fries, and a small soft drink. The company says it is made with fresh, never frozen beef.
Why it matters — The promotion gives WEN watchers an update on Wendy’s value-focused menu offering.
More than a dozen Wendy’s restaurants were marked for permanent closure as one of the chain’s largest franchisees continues closing loss-making locations following a Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Why it matters — The closures indicate continued contraction at a major Wendy’s franchisee, a development relevant to monitoring the company’s restaurant footprint.
Jefferies cut its earnings forecasts for Wendy’s and lowered its price target to $6.50 from $7.50, while maintaining a hold rating. The broker cited soft QSR industry trends, potential franchise closures and higher investment requirements as reasons for a more conservative outlook under new CEO Wright.
Why it matters — The revised forecasts and concerns about closures and investment point to a longer, more costly turnaround for Wendy’s.
Wendy’s stock has fallen 65.6% over three years, and the company has cut its dividend twice since May 2025. New CEO Bob Wright says cost-cutting weakened the quality that once defined the brand.
Why it matters — The stock decline, dividend cuts, and acknowledged brand-quality concerns are relevant to investors tracking WEN’s performance and business condition.
Wendy’s tried to intervene in store closures planned for this weekend amid a legal dispute with one of its largest franchisees. The headline says 10 more locations could close.
Why it matters — The planned closures and franchisee dispute may affect WEN watchers tracking the company’s restaurant footprint and franchise relations.
The 24 Wall Street analysts covering The Wendy's Co. have a median 12-month price target of $7.5, with estimates ranging from $5 to $11. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 24 analysts covering The Wendy's Co., 3 rate it a Buy, 16 a Hold and 5 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks The Wendy's Co. 55 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 22 Oct 2026, The Wendy's Co. ranks 55 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (90 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 24 analysts implies +14.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks The Wendy's Co. 55 out of 100 as at 22 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering The Wendy's Co. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for WEN are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $5 to $11 over the next 12 months.
The Wendy's Co. returned -24.1% over the 12 months to 22 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
The Wendy's Company is a quick-service restaurant operator and franchisor focused on serving a broad menu of made-to-order fast-food items. The Wendy's Company manages its restaurant system through U.S.
The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 19 Oct 2026): "Fresh Beef, Fresh Deal: Wendy's Debuts the $7.99 Dave's Single® Combo Meal". Wendy’s introduced a $7.99 Dave’s Single combo meal, including a Dave’s Single hamburger, small fries, and a small soft drink. The company says it is made with fresh, never frozen beef.
The Wendy's Company is a quick-service restaurant operator and franchisor focused on serving a broad menu of made-to-order fast-food items. The Wendy's Company manages its restaurant system through U.S. operations, international locations, and real estate and development activities tied to owned and leased sites. Its menu centers on burgers, chicken sandwiches, chicken nuggets, salads, breakfast offerings, chili, baked potatoes, and the Frosty dessert, positioning the brand in the competitive burger and broader quick-service segment. The company serves customers through company-operated restaurants and a large franchise network, giving it a hybrid business model that combines food service with brand licensing and property-related operations. Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, The Wendy's Company remains a recognized participant in the global restaurant industry, with an emphasis on consistent menu identity, franchising efficiency, and everyday dining occasions.
CEO Mr. Robert D. Wright · 4,967 employees · United States · https://www.wendys.com
