Wendy's® was founded in 1969 by Dave Thomas in Columbus, Ohio. Dave built his business on the premise, "Quality is Our Recipe®," which remains the guidepost of the Wendy's system. Wendy's is primarily engaged in the business of operating, developing and franchising a system of distinctive quick-service restaurants serving high quality food. The Wendy's Company is committed to doing the right thing and making a positive difference in the lives of others. Today, Wendy's and its franchisees operate more than 6,800 restaurants worldwide with a vision of becoming the world's most thriving and beloved restaurant brand.
Company profile
Ticker
WEN
Exchange
Website
CEO
Todd Penegor
Employees
Incorporated
Location
Fiscal year end
Industry (SIC)
Starbucks • Dunkin Brands • Drive Shack • Cannae • Luckin Coffee • Dutch Bros • iPic Entertainment • Shake Shack • Amergent Hospitality • Muscle Maker ...
Former names
TRIARC COMPANIES INC, WENDY'S/ARBY'S GROUP, INC.
SEC CIK
Corporate docs
Subsidiaries
THE WENDY’S COMPANY • 256 Gift Card Inc. • Adams Packing Association, Inc. • Citrus Acquisition Corporation • Oldemark LLC • Quality Is Our Recipe, LLC • SEPSCO, LLC • The Wendy’s National Advertising Program, Inc. • TIMWEN Partnership • TXL Corp. ...
IRS number
380471180
WEN stock data
Analyst ratings and price targets
Latest filings (excl ownership)
10-K
2022 FY
Annual report
1 Mar 23
8-K
The Wendy’s Company Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results
1 Mar 23
8-K
The Wendy’s Company Reports Preliminary Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results
13 Jan 23
8-K
The Wendy’s Company to Report Preliminary Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results on Friday, January 13
12 Jan 23
10-Q
2022 Q3
Quarterly report
9 Nov 22
8-K
The Wendy’s Company Reports Third Quarter 2022 Results
9 Nov 22
UPLOAD
Letter from SEC
12 Sep 22
CORRESP
Correspondence with SEC
19 Aug 22
10-Q
2022 Q2
Quarterly report
10 Aug 22
8-K
The Wendy’s Company Reports Second Quarter 2022 Results
10 Aug 22
Transcripts
WEN
Earnings call transcript
2022 Q3
9 Nov 22
WEN
Earnings call transcript
2022 Q2
10 Aug 22
WEN
Earnings call transcript
2022 Q1
11 May 22
WEN
Earnings call transcript
2021 Q4
1 Mar 22
WEN
Earnings call transcript
2022 Q4
13 Jan 22
WEN
Earnings call transcript
2021 Q3
10 Nov 21
WEN
Earnings call transcript
2021 Q2
11 Aug 21
WEN
Earnings call transcript
2021 Q1
12 May 21
WEN
Earnings call transcript
2020 Q4
3 Mar 21
WEN
Earnings call transcript
2020 Q3
4 Nov 20
Latest ownership filings
Financial summary
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Institutional ownership, Q4 2022
| 13F holders | Current |
|---|---|
| Total holders | 341 |
| Opened positions | 59 |
| Closed positions | 42 |
| Increased positions | 100 |
| Reduced positions | 113 |
| 13F shares | Current |
|---|---|
| Total value | 3.42 tn |
| Total shares | 153.52 mm |
| Total puts | 696.65 k |
| Total calls | 1.18 mm |
| Total put/call ratio | 0.6 |
| Largest owners | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Trian Fund Management | 25.33 mm | $573.29 bn |
| Vanguard | 18.41 mm | $416.52 bn |
| BLK Blackrock | 15.36 mm | $347.52 bn |
| Massachusetts Financial Services | 11.43 mm | $258.74 bn |
| JPM JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 5.85 mm | $133.20 bn |
| Allspring Global Investments | 5.13 mm | $116.12 bn |
| Harris Associates L P | 4.94 mm | $111.81 bn |
| STT State Street | 4.85 mm | $109.71 bn |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 4.02 mm | $91.66 bn |
| JHG Janus Henderson | 3.60 mm | $81.56 bn |
Recent insider trades
| Date | Owner | Security | Transaction | Code | Indirect | 10b5-1 | $Price | #Shares | $Value | #Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar 23 | Levato Joseph A | RSU Common Stock | Grant | Acquire A | No | No | 0 | 79 | 0.00 | 153,415 |
| 15 Mar 23 | Levato Joseph A | RSU Common Stock | Grant | Acquire A | No | No | 0 | 93 | 0.00 | 153,336 |
| 15 Mar 23 | Levato Joseph A | RSU Common Stock | Grant | Acquire A | No | No | 0 | 89 | 0.00 | 153,243 |
| 15 Mar 23 | Levato Joseph A | RSU Common Stock | Grant | Acquire A | No | No | 0 | 115 | 0.00 | 153,154 |
| 15 Mar 23 | Levato Joseph A | RSU Common Stock | Grant | Acquire A | No | No | 0 | 109 | 0.00 | 153,039 |
| 15 Mar 23 | Levato Joseph A | RSU Common Stock | Grant | Acquire A | No | No | 0 | 131 | 0.00 | 152,930 |
| 15 Mar 23 | Levato Joseph A | RSU Common Stock | Grant | Acquire A | No | No | 0 | 189 | 0.00 | 152,799 |
| 15 Mar 23 | Levato Joseph A | RSU Common Stock | Grant | Acquire A | No | No | 0 | 255 | 0.00 | 152,610 |
| 15 Mar 23 | Levato Joseph A | RSU Common Stock | Grant | Acquire A | No | No | 0 | 238 | 0.00 | 152,355 |
| 15 Mar 23 | Levato Joseph A | RSU Common Stock | Grant | Acquire A | No | No | 0 | 268 | 0.00 | 152,117 |
News
Where Wendy's Stands With Analysts
14 Mar 23
Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Wendy's, Raises Price Target to $28
14 Mar 23
Here Are The Top 5 US Fast-Food Restaurants According To Revenue, #2 Is Far Behind
7 Mar 23
Benzinga's Top Ratings Upgrades, Downgrades For March 6, 2023
6 Mar 23
Northcoast Research Downgrades Wendy's to Neutral
6 Mar 23
Press releases
Sip & Savor: Wendy's Debuts Three New Spring-Inspired Menu Items for Fans
23 Mar 23
Wendy's "Squares Up" for NCAA March Madness with Another Year of Winning Deals
14 Mar 23
THE WENDY'S COMPANY REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2022 RESULTS
1 Mar 23
WENDY'S WEATHER ALERT: WENDY'S DECLARES FEBRUARY 16 AN OFFICIAL GROWN-UP SNOW DAY
15 Feb 23
The Wendy's Company Strengthens Commitment to Climate Action, Targeting Ambitious Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cuts
9 Feb 23