The Wendy's Company
S&P 500WEN/Consumer Cyclical · Restaurants/NASDAQ
Dividend Yield
9.08%
$0.56 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
WEN's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 53.4% fcf payout ratio & 37.3% cfo payout ratio. Areas of concern: 2.8x interest coverage & 77.6% net debt / total assets. The dividend has been growing at a 18.23% 5-year CAGR.
Based on 14 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Return on Equity: 120.9%Strong return on equity reflects efficient profit generation.
- Dividend Streak: 11+ yrsLong, uninterrupted dividend track record.
- Dividend Cut: NoneNo dividend cut in recent history.
Risks
- Net Debt / Total Assets: 77.6%Net debt is high relative to total assets.
- Debt-to-Equity: 3562.6Debt-to-equity is elevated for the sector.
- Interest Coverage: 2.8xInterest coverage is thin relative to debt servicing.
Payout & Coverage
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Very SafeAbout The Wendy's Company
The Wendy's Company operates as a global quick-service restaurant chain, renowned as the second-largest burger QSR in the United States by systemwide sales. It specializes in made-to-order square hamburgers using fresh, never frozen beef, alongside chicken sandwiches, salads, fries, breakfast items, chili, baked potatoes, and signature Frosty desserts, including innovative Frosty Fusions and limited-time flavors. The company generates revenue primarily through company-owned restaurants, franchise royalties and marketing fund contributions from its approximately 94% franchised locations, and franchise development and advisory fees. With a footprint exceeding 7,200 stores across 30 countries, The Wendy's Company emphasizes value menus like Biggie Deals offering customizable meal combinations, expanded chicken options such as Tendys with dipping sauces, and marketing initiatives to drive customer engagement. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, it plays a key role in the competitive fast-food sector, focusing on quality ingredients, operational efficiency, and menu innovation to serve diverse consumer preferences worldwide.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
9.08%
Annual Dividend
$0.56
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
—
FCF Payout Ratio
53.41%
52-Week Range
$6.07 - $12.33
Dividend History (2016–2025)
WEN annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
WEN earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
June 1, 2026
Last Payment Date
June 15, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
10.25%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
18.23%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
11.53%
3-Year Total Growth
34.00%
5-Year Total Growth
131.03%
10-Year Total Growth
197.78%
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