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WEN
HoldBargain BinThe Wendy's Company · Consumer Cyclical · United States · $1.6B · Avg Vol: $67M/d
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
The Wendy's Company operates and franchises quick-service restaurants under the iconic Wendy's brand, serving a menu focused on quality ingredients like fresh, never-frozen beef. Its competitive position is built on brand recognition, a loyal customer base, and a differentiated menu that stands out in the highly competitive fast-food industry. Wendy's continues to drive growth through its strong franchise system and investments in digital innovation.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)
| Year | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | CAGR | TTM | 2026E | 2027E | Fwd CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 2.1B | 2.2B | 2.2B | 2.2B | 1.3% | 2.2B | 2.2B | 2.2B | 0.3% |
| EPS | 0.83 | 0.98 | 0.95 | 0.85 | 0.8% | 0.67 | 0.49 | 0.51 | -22.5% |
| Shares | 213.1M | 205.4M | 203.8M | 190.3M | -10.7% | 190.6M | — | — | — |
| Debt | 4.3B | 4.1B | 4.1B | 4.1B | -1.1% | 4.1B | — | — | — |
| Equity | 465.7M | 309.8M | 259.4M | 117.4M | -36.8% | — | — | — | — |
| Op CF | 259.9M | 345.4M | 355.3M | 344.5M | 9.9% | 358.5M | — | — | — |
| Inv CF | -77.8M | -86.5M | -129.3M | -150.8M | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fin CF | 288.7M | -504.3M | -303.1M | -344.0M | — | — | — | — | — |
SCORE BREAKDOWN
FUNDAMENTALS
SECTOR PEERS
Closest peers in Consumer Cyclical, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of WEN are excluded.
| Ticker | Company | Mkt Cap | StockRank | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEN | The Wendy's Company(you) | $1.6B | 51 | Hold |
| CBRL | Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. | $1.2B | 51 | Hold |
| BJRI | BJ's Restaurants, Inc. | $1.4B | 54 | Hold |
| BH | Biglari Holdings Inc. | $1.2B | 36 | Hold |
| CAKE | The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated | $5.6B | 55 | Hold |
| WING | Wingstop Inc. | $3.1B | 33 | Sell |
| CNNE | Cannae Holdings, Inc. | $678M | 36 | Hold |
| BLMN | Bloomin' Brands, Inc. | $906M | 74 | Buy |
| PZZA | Papa John's International, Inc. | $781M | 30 | Sell |
| DIN | Dine Brands Global, Inc. | $425M | 34 | Sell |
Peer medians: ROE 8.4% · P/E 19.7x · Gross margin 36.6%