Public Sector Pension Investment Board Purchases Shares of 616,967 The Wendy’s Company $WEN

Public Sector Pension Investment Board purchased a new position in shares of The Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ:WEN) during the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund purchased 616,967 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock, valued at approximately $5,651,000.

Other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Wendy’s in the second quarter valued at about $25,000. Investors Research Corp bought a new position in Wendy’s in the third quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Versant Capital Management Inc grew its stake in Wendy’s by 19,693.8% in the third quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 3,167 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 3,151 shares in the last quarter. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB increased its position in shares of Wendy’s by 205.0% during the 3rd quarter. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB now owns 3,257 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 2,189 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC raised its stake in shares of Wendy’s by 35.0% during the 2nd quarter. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC now owns 4,017 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $46,000 after purchasing an additional 1,041 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 85.96% of the company’s stock.

Wendy’s Stock Performance

NASDAQ WEN opened at $8.18 on Thursday. The stock has a market cap of $1.56 billion, a PE ratio of 9.62, a P/E/G ratio of 1.97 and a beta of 0.38. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 28.77, a quick ratio of 1.74 and a current ratio of 1.76. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $8.15 and a 200-day moving average of $8.89. The Wendy’s Company has a 52-week low of $6.73 and a 52-week high of $16.20.

Wendy’s (NASDAQ:WEN) last released its quarterly earnings results on Friday, February 13th. The restaurant operator reported $0.16 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.14 by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $439.60 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $537.11 million. Wendy’s had a net margin of 7.58% and a return on equity of 145.93%. The business’s revenue was down 5.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.25 EPS. Wendy’s has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.560-0.600 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that The Wendy’s Company will post 0.99 EPS for the current year.

Wendy’s Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 16th. Investors of record on Monday, March 2nd will be paid a $0.14 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 2nd. This represents a $0.56 annualized dividend and a yield of 6.8%. Wendy’s’s payout ratio is 65.88%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities analysts recently weighed in on WEN shares. Argus upgraded shares of Wendy’s to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. BMO Capital Markets decreased their price objective on shares of Wendy’s from $11.00 to $9.00 and set a “market perform” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday. Evercore set a $8.00 target price on shares of Wendy’s in a report on Tuesday. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $8.00 target price on shares of Wendy’s in a research note on Tuesday. Finally, Zacks Research raised Wendy’s from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, November 11th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have issued a Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Hold rating and five have given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Wendy’s presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $9.39.

Trending Headlines about Wendy’s

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

• Positive Sentiment: Trian / Nelson Peltz signaled increased engagement and that it sees Wendy’s as undervalued — a classic activist catalyst that can unlock value via strategic moves or a sale. Wendy’s Shares Heat Up on Trian Disclosure
• Positive Sentiment: High-profile media coverage and quotes from Peltz calling WEN “undervalued” have amplified investor attention and optimism about near-term upside or takeover interest. Wendy’s Stock Surges After Billionaire Nelson Peltz Calls It Undervalued
• Positive Sentiment: Derivative activity skewed bullish today — a surge in call buying and much higher-than-normal volume — which amplifies upward price momentum and signals speculative/trader conviction.
• Neutral Sentiment: Wendy’s issued a measured statement that the board regularly reviews strategy to maximize shareholder value; that neither confirms nor rules out specific actions. The Wendy’s Company Comments on Amended 13D Filing from Trian Partners
• Neutral Sentiment: Reports note Trian has talked with financing sources and partners about possible deals; this raises uncertainty — outcomes could range from a board settlement to an outright takeover or stake sale. Wendy’s shares soar 15% after billionaire Nelson Peltz says stock is undervalued
• Negative Sentiment: Underlying fundamentals are weak: recent soft guidance, lower revenues, and plans to close hundreds of U.S. locations have pressured sentiment and led to analyst downgrades/price-target cuts. Wendy’s stock sinks to six-year low after soft outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Earlier unusual put buying and multiple analyst downgrades indicate real downside risk if activist momentum fades or operational trends don’t improve.

Wendy’s 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.