The Wendy's Company
WENThe Wendy's Company is a global fast-food restaurant chain known for its focus on freshly made square-shaped burgers, seaasoned fries, and a variety of other menu items. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Wendy's operates thousands of locations worldwide, emphasizing quality, customer service, and a menu that includes sandwiches, salads, and beverages. It is one of the largest quick-service hamburger chains globally.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2026 | $0.14 | 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-01 |
| March 16, 2026 | $0.14 | 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-02 |
| December 15, 2025 | $0.14 | 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-01 |
| September 16, 2025 | $0.14 | 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-02 |
| June 16, 2025 | $0.14 | 2025-06-02 | 2025-06-02 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: The Wendy's Company has rewarded shareholders with 113 dividend payments over the past 23 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held WEN shares during this period received a total of $10.81 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.14/share was paid 33 days ago, on June 15, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: WEN currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 7.22%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2003, the dividend payout has grown by 115.4%, from $0.07 to $0.14.
- Dividend Reliability: WEN has maintained or increased its dividend for 5 consecutive payments.
Company News
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The article warns against chasing Wendy's meme stock rally, which surged 50% due to Reddit trader interest despite the company's declining same-store sales and brand issues. Instead, it recommends Toast and Starbucks as better restaurant industry investments with strong fundamentals and growth trajectories.
Wendy's stock surged 42% this week due to a viral Reddit WallStreetBets rally, similar to GameStop and AMC meme-stock phenomena. While the spike is driven by social media momentum, the company has legitimate turnaround potential with new CFO Steve Cirulis (who previously helped turn around Potbelly) and expansion plans in China. However, the comp...
Wendy's stock has fallen nearly 50% over the past year due to stagnant sales and declining profits. However, at 10.8x forward earnings, the stock appears undervalued with potential catalysts including takeover interest from investor Nelson Peltz and new leadership from Potbelly's former CEO and CFO who previously orchestrated a successful turnaro...
Wendy's stock surged 25.66% on Wednesday, driven by retail investor interest on WallStreetBets and the appointment of new CEO Robert Wright and CFO Steve Cirulis, both turnaround experts from Potbelly. Despite the gains, the struggling burger chain faces significant headwinds including a 21.9% operating profit decline and 6.8% same-store sales dr...
