Wendy’s (WEN) Projected to Release Quarterly Earnings on Friday

Wendy’s (NASDAQ:WEN) is expected to be announcing its Q2 2026 results before the market opens on Friday, August 7th. Analysts expect Wendy’s to announce earnings of $0.16 per share and revenue of $557.1350 million for the quarter. Wendy’s has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.560-0.600 EPS. Investors can check the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Friday, August 7, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET.

Wendy’s (NASDAQ:WEN) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Friday, May 8th. The restaurant operator reported $0.12 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.10 by $0.02. Wendy’s had a net margin of 6.77% and a return on equity of 136.46%. The company had revenue of $432.30 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $518.03 million. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.20 EPS. Wendy’s’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.3% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts expect Wendy’s to post $1 EPS for the current fiscal year and $1 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Wendy’s Stock Performance

NASDAQ WEN opened at $7.69 on Wednesday. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $7.40 and its 200 day moving average price is $7.42. The company has a quick ratio of 1.81, a current ratio of 1.83 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 29.25. The firm has a market cap of $1.46 billion, a P/E ratio of 9.86, a P/E/G ratio of 0.55 and a beta of 0.37. Wendy’s has a 52-week low of $6.07 and a 52-week high of $10.84.

Wendy’s Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, June 15th. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 1st were paid a dividend of $0.14 per share. This represents a $0.56 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 7.3%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, June 1st. Wendy’s’s dividend payout ratio is 71.79%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Wendy’s

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Gen Wealth Partners Inc acquired a new position in shares of Wendy’s in the fourth quarter worth $33,000. Align Financial LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Wendy’s during the fourth quarter valued at $52,000. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC increased its position in Wendy’s by 53.1% during the 2nd quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 8,629 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $99,000 after purchasing an additional 2,994 shares in the last quarter. BTG Pactual Asset Management US LLC acquired a new position in Wendy’s in the 2nd quarter valued at about $115,000. Finally, Sargent Investment Group LLC acquired a new position in Wendy’s in the 4th quarter valued at about $86,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 85.96% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities analysts recently weighed in on WEN shares. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Wendy’s in a research report on Friday, July 17th. KeyCorp reiterated a “sector weight” rating on shares of Wendy’s in a research note on Wednesday, June 10th. Argus raised shares of Wendy’s from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $12.00 price target for the company in a report on Wednesday, May 13th. Stifel Nicolaus set a $6.00 price objective on shares of Wendy’s in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. Finally, Mizuho set a $6.00 price objective on Wendy’s in a report on Friday, May 1st. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have given a Hold rating and six have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Wendy’s presently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $8.04.

More Wendy’s News

Here are the key news stories impacting Wendy’s this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Popular burger returns: Wendy’s is bringing back the Pretzel Bacon Pub Cheeseburger after it won the company’s customer “Bring it Back” fan-vote competition. The limited-time item is being supported by a broader pub-themed fall menu, which could help generate visits and customer engagement. Wendy’s seasonal menu announcement
• Positive Sentiment: New and returning menu offerings: The fall lineup includes the Pretzel Bacon Pub Chicken Sandwich, Pub Fries and the new Apple Crumble Frosty Fusion. Seasonal launches and fan-favorite products could provide a short-term sales lift and strengthen Wendy’s marketing momentum. Wendy’s brings back burger and introduces seasonal Frosty
• Neutral Sentiment: Q2 earnings are the next major test: Analysts are watching whether Project Fresh, digital initiatives and menu upgrades are improving traffic, sales and margins. Results could determine whether the recent menu activity translates into sustainable operating improvement. Wendy’s Q2 earnings preview
• Neutral Sentiment: Initial reviews of the fall menu have been favorable, but the financial impact remains uncertain because the products are seasonal and promotional results will depend on customer traffic, pricing and restaurant-level margins. Review of Wendy’s fall menu

Wendy’s Company Profile

The Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ:WEN) operates as a global quick-service restaurant chain, best known for its square-shaped beef patties, fresh ingredient sourcing and signature Frosty dessert. The company’s menu features a variety of hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, breakfast sandwiches, sides and beverages, designed to appeal to a broad customer base seeking both classic and contemporary fast-food options. Wendy’s has placed particular emphasis on product innovation, introducing limited-time offerings and revamped core menu items to maintain customer interest and respond to evolving dining trends.

Founded in 1969 by entrepreneur Dave Thomas in Columbus, Ohio, Wendy’s expanded rapidly through both company-owned and franchised outlets.