Is The Wendy's Company a good dividend stock?

The Wendy's Company (WEN) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 6.78%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is WEN's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for WEN stock is currently 6.78%.

How much does WEN pay in dividends per year?

The Wendy's Company pays an annual dividend of $0.5600 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does WEN pay dividends?

WEN stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is WEN's dividend growing?

The Wendy's Company's 3-year dividend CAGR is -9.28%.

WEN Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

The Wendy's Company

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

The Wendy's Company (WEN) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 6.78% as of Jun 29, 2026. It pays $0.5600 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 12.56% 5-year compound annual rate.

1.57B

Market cap

10.19x

Current P/E

13.46x

Forward P/E

6.78%

Dividend yield

$0.5600

WEN dividend

Dividend safety

Moderate

Dividend coverage is moderate for WEN — it pays out about 69% of earnings.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	27.17%
Operating margin	15.59%
Pretax margin	10.44%
Net margin	7.58%
Effective tax rate	27.36%
ROA	3.33%
ROE	140.58%
D/E	35.31x
Interest coverage ratio	2.68x

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WEN valuation

P/E	10.19x
P/S	0.59x
P/B	11.02x
P/CF	3.75x
P/FCF	5.34x
P/OCF	3.75x
PEG	-0.83x
EV multiple	-5.21x

About

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.