The Wendy's Company (WEN)
Consumer Discretionary ยท Retail-Eating & Drinking Places
The Wendy's Company (WEN) is listed on Nasdaq, where its shares have traded since January 2, 1973. SentiSense covers The Wendy's Company in the Consumer Discretionary sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Retail-Eating & Drinking Places. Robert D. Wright is its chief executive officer. The company reports 14,900 employees, and its corporate website is www.wendys.com.
About The Wendy's Company
The Wendy's Co is engaged in operating, developing, and franchising a system of distinctive quick-service restaurants serving high-quality food. The company operates through Wendy's U.S., Wendy's International, and Global Real Estate & Development. Wendy's U.S. and Wendy's International include the operation and franchising of restaurants and derive revenues from sales at company-operated restaurants, as well as royalties, franchise fees, and advertising fund collections from franchised restaurants. Global Real Estate & Development includes real estate activities for owned and leased sites that are leased or subleased to franchisees and includes the company's share of income from its Canadian restaurant real estate joint venture.
Latest reported results
The Wendy's Company reported revenue of $570.6 million for Q2 FY2026, up 1.7% from the same period a year earlier.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 390 institutions reported holding WEN, with 177.6 million shares worth $1.5 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were Trian Fund Management, BlackRock and Vanguard. Of the 5 largest reported holders, all 5 added shares during the quarter.
More on WEN
- WEN sentiment: whether news and social coverage of The Wendy's Company leans bullish or bearish, and the stories driving it.
- WEN ownership: all 390 reporting institutions, plus insider and congressional trades.
- WEN financials: revenue, net income, operating margin and free cash flow through Q2 FY2026.
Frequently asked questions
What does The Wendy's Company do?
The Wendy's Co is engaged in operating, developing, and franchising a system of distinctive quick-service restaurants serving high-quality food.
What sector is WEN in?
SentiSense classifies The Wendy's Company in the Consumer Discretionary sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Retail-Eating & Drinking Places.
Where does WEN stock trade?
The Wendy's Company (WEN) is listed on Nasdaq, where its shares have traded since January 2, 1973.
Who is the CEO of The Wendy's Company?
Robert D. Wright is the chief executive officer of The Wendy's Company.