Wendy's Company (The)
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- Wendy's competitive strategy focuses on quality and innovation, which helps differentiate it in the crowded fast-food market.
- In Q2 2026, Wendy's revenue increased by 6% compared to the previous quarter, reaching $570.571 million.
- The operating margin expanded to 13.9% in Q2 2026, indicating improved operational efficiency.
- The restaurant industry is facing challenges with rising costs and changing consumer preferences, which can impact profitability.
- Wendy's net income decreased to $32.616 million in Q2 2026, down from $22.712 million in Q1 2026.
- The company's score indicates a 'Strong Sell' signal with a score of -24.00, reflecting negative market trends.
Fundamentals
| Market cap | $1.19B | Enterprise value | $4.92B | Trailing P/E | 9.42 | Forward P/E | 12.17 |
| PEG | 1.11 | Price / book | — | Beta | 0.41 | Dividend yield | 4.49% |
| Revenue growth | 1.7% | Earnings growth | -40.8% | Gross margin | 33.1% | Operating margin | 14.3% |
| Profit margin | 5.7% | ROE | 108.0% | ROA | 3.8% | Debt / equity | 33.81 |
| Current ratio | 1.90 | Free cash flow | $173.34M | Analyst recommendation | hold | Mean target | $7.57 |
| 52w high | $10.12 | 52w low | $5.94 |
Quarterly
| 2026-Q2 | 2026-Q1 | 2025-Q4 | 2025-Q3 | 2025-Q2 | 2025-Q1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $571M | $541M | $543M | $550M | $561M | — |
| Op margin | 13.9% | 11.8% | 14.4% | 16.5% | 18.9% | — |
| Net income | $32.6M | $22.7M | $26.5M | $44.3M | $55.1M | — |
| Gross margin | 25.6% | 25.6% | 25.0% | 26.6% | 29.7% | — |
| Gross profit | $146M | $138M | $136M | $146M | $167M | — |
| Operating income | $79.2M | $63.9M | $78.1M | $90.7M | $106M | — |
- Revenue +6% vs prior quarter ($571M vs $541M).
- Gross margin 25.6% (was 25.6% prior quarter).
- Operating margin expanded to 13.9%.
Yearly (6y)
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.2B | $2.2B | $2.2B | $2.1B | — |
| Op margin | 16.3% | 17.3% | 18.0% | 16.9% | — |
| Net income | $165M | $194M | $204M | $177M | — |
| Gross margin | 27.0% | 28.0% | 28.6% | 34.4% | — |
| Gross profit | $589M | $629M | $623M | $721M | — |
| Operating income | $354M | $388M | $392M | $354M | — |
Headline risk — review
• [CRITICAL · balance sheet] Wendy’s is facing more store closures: See an updated list of shuttered locations from franchise bankruptcy
News
2026-10-08 · The Wendy's Company to Report Third Quarter 2026 Results on November 5
2026-10-08 · Chick-fil-A refuses to let AI take your drive-thru order — even as McDonald’s and Wendy’s race to automate theirs
2026-10-07 · Why restaurants face pushback, risk when integrating AI tools
2026-10-06 · Chick-fil-A draws hard line as McDonald’s pushes drive-thru AI
2026-10-06 · Chick-fil-A draws hard line as McDonald’s pushes drive-thru AI
2026-10-05 · Value Wars Intensify: Can McDonald's Stay Ahead of QSR Rivals?
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2026-10-05 · Wendy’s is facing more store closures: See an updated list of shuttered locations from franchise bankruptcy
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2026-10-02 · McDonald's quietly changes how 14,000 stores price your Big Mac
2026-09-30 · McDonald’s Stock Slump Makes Its AI Pricing Bet Even Riskier
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