Research Analysts’ Recent Ratings Updates for Wendy’s (WEN)

Wendy’s (NASDAQ: WEN) recently received a number of ratings updates from brokerages and research firms:

• 8/11/2026 – Wendy’s had its “sector weight” rating reaffirmed by KeyCorp.
• 8/10/2026 – Wendy’s had its “neutral” rating reaffirmed by UBS Group AG. They now have a $8.00 price target on the stock.
• 8/10/2026 – Wendy’s had its “market perform” rating reaffirmed by BMO Capital Markets.
• 8/10/2026 – Wendy’s was given a new $5.50 price target by Morgan Stanley.
• 8/10/2026 – Wendy’s had its price target raised by Citigroup Inc. from $7.25 to $8.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 7/28/2026 – Wendy’s had its price target lowered by Citigroup Inc. from $7.75 to $7.25. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 7/17/2026 – Wendy’s had its “sell (d+)” rating reaffirmed by Weiss Ratings.

Wendy’s Cuts Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Investors of record on Tuesday, September 1st will be given a $0.07 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 1st. This represents a $0.28 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.2%. Wendy’s’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 84.85%.

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.