WEN
The Wendy’s Co
NASDAQ: WEN · CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS
$6.76
-0.59% today
Updated 2026-06-05
Market cap
$1.40B
P/E ratio
9.52
P/S ratio
0.64x
EPS (TTM)
$0.77
Dividend yield
7.12%
52W range
$6 – $11
Volume
16.4M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
54
out of 100
Grade: C
Hold
Investment rating
3.3
Growth
D3.5
Quality
D6.5
Profitability
B8.7
Valuation
A2/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
0.9
Altman Z-Score
Distress
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$7.79
+15.24%
12-Month target
$5.71
-15.53%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$12.80
Margin of safety
+38.44%
1 Strong Buy3 Buy16 Hold3 Sell2 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ ROE 120.90% — strong efficiency
+ Free cash flow $47.51M — positive
+ 38.44% below intrinsic value
Risks
- Piotroski 2/9 — weak financial health
- Altman Z 0.88 — distress zone
- Debt/equity 35.63x — high leverage
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.10B | $2.18B | $2.25B | $2.18B | $2.19B |
| Net income | $177.37M | $204.44M | $194.36M | $165.07M | $22.71M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $0.77 |
| Free cash flow | $174.36M | $260.39M | $260.92M | $242.62M | $47.51M |
| Profit margin | 8.46% | 9.37% | 8.65% | 7.58% | 6.77% |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
The Wendy’s Co trades at $6.76. representing a P/E of 9.52x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 54/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 2/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 0.88, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $2.19B. with profit margins at 6.77%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $12.80.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Wendy’s Co's stock price?
The Wendy’s Co (WEN) trades at $6.76, on a P/E of 9.5x and a P/S of 0.6x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is The Wendy’s Co overvalued?
The Wendy’s Co carries a Smart Value Score of 54/100 (Grade C), which we rate Hold. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. Our DCF puts intrinsic value at $12.80 versus the $6.76 price, a 38.4% margin of safety on a cash flow basis.
What is the price target of The Wendy’s Co (WEN)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $7.79, about 15.2% above the current $6.76. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the intrinsic value of The Wendy’s Co (WEN)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $12.80, a +38.4% margin of safety versus today's $6.76. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A positive reading means the price sits below that estimate, leaving a cushion if growth holds.
What is The Wendy’s Co's revenue?
The Wendy’s Co's trailing twelve-month revenue is $2.19B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
The Wendy’s Co's Altman Z-Score is 0.88, which places it in the distress. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorCONSUMER CYCLICAL
IndustryRESTAURANTS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio0.64x
ROE120.90%
Beta0.39
50D MA$7.13
200D MA$7.96
Shares out0.19B
Float0.16B
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Avg volume16.4M
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