Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Wendy's Hold (5.6 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.

What is WEN's P/E ratio?

Wendy's trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 13.8.

When does WEN report earnings?

Wendy's's next scheduled report is on Feb 12, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $0.09.

What is the WEN price target?

The median analyst price target from 16 analysts is $7.00, with a range of $5.00 – $11.00.

Is WEN Shariah compliant?

Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Wendy's as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Does WEN pay a dividend?

Yes — Wendy's's dividend yield is 3.4%.

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Wendy's (WEN)

Consumer Cyclical · Restaurants · NASDAQ

Wendy's (WEN) is a Consumer Cyclical company in the Restaurants industry. It has a market capitalization of $1.55B, a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 13.8 and a free-cash-flow yield of 15.3%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue declined 3.1% and free cash flow per share fell 1.5%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Hold, 5.6 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the trailing band of its market.

AI scorecard

Hold · 5.6/10

The sections balance. As of Nov 7, 2026.

Momentum

Trailing · -30.8% over 12 months ex. last

Bottom 20% of its market on the past year's move.

Shariah screen

Not Shariah Compliant

At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Off its high

-66.7%

How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.

Market cap	$1.55B
Trailing P/E	13.8
Price / book	12.9
Price / sales	0.7
FCF yield	15.3%
Dividend yield	3.4%
Gross margin	25.7%
Operating margin	14.2%
Net margin	5.7%
Revenue growth (YoY)	-3.1%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)	+1.3%
EPS growth (YoY)	-11.0%
FCF/share growth (YoY)	-1.5%
Beta	0.4
Exchange	NASDAQ
Sector	Consumer Cyclical
Industry	Restaurants

WEN earnings

Next report: Feb 12, 2027 (Q4 2026, EPS estimate $0.09). Beat the EPS estimate in 4 of 4 recent quarters.

Quarter	Reported	EPS	Estimate	Surprise	Revenue
Q3 2026	Nov 5, 2026	$0.13	$0.09	+44.4%	—
Q2 2026	Aug 7, 2026	$0.18	$0.16	+12.5%	$570.57M
Q1 2026	May 8, 2026	$0.12	$0.10	+20.0%	$540.64M
Q4 2025	Feb 13, 2026	$0.16	$0.14	+14.3%	$542.97M

WEN analyst price target

Median target $7.00 from 16 analysts, ranging $5.00 – $11.00.

Restaurants peers

Ticker	Company	Market cap	P/E
MCD	McDonald's	$195.68B	21.4
SBUX	Starbucks	$120.18B	38.9
CMG	Chipotle Mexican Grill	$43.55B	31.6
YUM	Yum! Brands	$43.35B	25.1
QSR	Restaurant Brands International	$35.56B	19.5
DRI	Darden Restaurants	$25.61B	21.1
YUMC	Yum China	$16.79B	17.3
TXRH	Texas Roadhouse	$12.07B	28.9

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WEN FAQ

Is WEN a buy?: Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Wendy's Hold (5.6 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is WEN's P/E ratio?: Wendy's trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 13.8.
When does WEN report earnings?: Wendy's's next scheduled report is on Feb 12, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $0.09.
What is the WEN price target?: The median analyst price target from 16 analysts is $7.00, with a range of $5.00 – $11.00.
Is WEN Shariah compliant?: Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Wendy's as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Does WEN pay a dividend?: Yes — Wendy's's dividend yield is 3.4%.