WEN — The Wendy's Company
Dividend Grades
vs Consumer Cyclical sector| Metric | WEN | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.48% | 2.26% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 18.23% | 12.63% |
| Payout Ratio | 65.9% | 36.1% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 24 | 14 |
| 1Y Total Return | -35.0% | 19.4% |
Grades compare this stock to Consumer Cyclical sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
-33.00%
3-Year Growth
10.25%
5-Year Growth
18.23%
10-Year Growth
11.53%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Mar 2, 2026
Last Payment
Mar 16, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026 | $0.1400 | 0.00% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.1400 | 0.00% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.1400 | 0.00% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $0.1400 | -44.00% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | $0.2500 | 0.00% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | $0.2500 | 0.00% |
| Sep 3, 2024 | $0.2500 | 0.00% |
| Jun 3, 2024 | $0.2500 | 0.00% |
| Feb 29, 2024 | $0.2500 | 0.00% |
| Nov 30, 2023 | $0.2500 | 0.00% |
| Aug 31, 2023 | $0.2500 | 0.00% |
| May 31, 2023 | $0.2500 | 0.00% |
| Feb 28, 2023 | $0.2500 | +100.00% |
| Nov 30, 2022 | $0.1250 | 0.00% |
| Aug 31, 2022 | $0.1250 | 0.00% |
| May 31, 2022 | $0.1250 | 0.00% |
| Mar 4, 2022 | $0.1250 | +4.17% |
| Nov 30, 2021 | $0.1200 | 0.00% |
| Aug 31, 2021 | $0.1200 | +20.00% |
| May 28, 2021 | $0.1000 | +11.11% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
65.9%
ModerateFCF Payout Ratio
44.0%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | $0.20 | $67.74M |
| Q2 2025 | $0.29 | $39.22M |
| Q3 2025 | $0.23 | $104.26M |
| Q4 2025 | $0.14 | $31.40M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of May 7, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.