# The Wendy's Company (WEN): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Restaurants
- Exchange: NASDAQ · Trading currency: USD

The Wendy's Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the operation, development, and franchising of a system of quick-service restaurants in the United States and internationally. The company operates through the Wendy’s U.S., Wendy’s International, and Global Real Estate & Development segments. Its restaurants offer a menu that includes hamburger sandwiches and chicken sandwiches; chicken tenders and nuggets, chili, french fries, baked potatoes, salads, soft drinks, Frosty desserts, and kids’ meals; breakfast menu, including the Breakfast Baconator sandwich and seasoned products...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $6.22 USD |
| Market Cap | $1.19B |
| P/E (TTM) | 8.89 |
| EPS (TTM) | $0.70 |
| 52-Week Range | $5.94 – $10.12 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 7.88% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 7.88% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $0.49 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $0.28 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 0 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | -50.0% / -34.6% / -10.2% / 1.6% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 84.8% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 40.4% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 42.4% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 20.2% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | $0.0700 | 2026-09-15 |
| 2026-06-01 | $0.1400 | 2026-06-15 |
| 2026-03-02 | $0.1400 | 2026-03-16 |
| 2025-12-01 | $0.1400 | 2025-12-15 |
| 2025-09-02 | $0.1400 | 2025-09-16 |
| 2025-06-02 | $0.1400 | 2025-06-16 |
| 2025-03-03 | $0.2500 | 2025-03-17 |
| 2024-12-02 | $0.2500 | 2024-12-16 |
| 2024-09-03 | $0.2500 | 2024-09-17 |
| 2024-06-03 | $0.2500 | 2024-06-17 |
| 2024-02-29 | $0.2500 | 2024-03-15 |
| 2023-11-30 | $0.2500 | 2023-12-15 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/wen/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does The Wendy's Company do?

The Wendy's Company (WEN) operates in the Restaurants industry within the Consumer Cyclical sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is WEN's market cap?

The Wendy's Company (WEN) has a market capitalization of approximately $1.19 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does WEN pay a dividend?

Yes, The Wendy's Company (WEN) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 7.88%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does WEN pay dividends?

The Wendy's Company pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $0.28 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is WEN's payout ratio?

The Wendy's Company's payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/wen
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/wen/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/wen/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/wen/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/wen/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/wen/peers

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