WEN is Wendy's Company (The) (Consumer Cyclical). Trading at $7.88. Current dividend yield: 7.17%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $0.56 |
| Current yield | 7.17% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 01, 2026(3 days ago) |
| Most recent payment date | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.1400 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 18.23% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 10.25% |
| Payout ratio | 85% |
| Market cap | $1.50B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | $0.0700 |
| 2026-06-01 | $0.1400 |
| 2026-03-02 | $0.1400 |
| 2025-12-01 | $0.1400 |
| 2025-09-02 | $0.1400 |
| 2025-06-02 | $0.1400 |
| 2025-03-03 | $0.2500 |
| 2024-12-02 | $0.2500 |
About WEN
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.
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Frequently asked
What is WEN's dividend yield?
WEN (Wendy's Company (The)) currently has a dividend yield of 7.17%, which works out to about $0.56 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is WEN's next ex-dividend date?
WEN's next ex-dividend date is Sep 01, 2026 (3 days ago). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did WEN last pay a dividend?
WEN's most recent dividend payment date was Jun 15, 2026.
How often does WEN pay dividends?
WEN pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is WEN growing its dividend?
WEN has been growing its dividend at a 10.25% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-09-04. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.