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WEN Dividend History & Analysis | 6.6% Yield

WEN has a dividend yield of 6.6% and paid 0.78 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 6.55%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.78
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 28.09%
Overall Dividend Rating 74.92%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.30%
Payout Ratio 78.8%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 79.22%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -42.3% (S&P 500: 18.9%)
Total Return 5y: -44.7% (S&P 500: 111.4%)

Top Dividend Payers in Restaurants

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
BLMN 595 M 8.44% 5.22%
DIN 357 M 8.16% 4.13%
ARCO 1,454 M 4.99% 9.21%
WEN 1,873 M 6.55% 4.30%
QSR 28,414 M 4.64% 6.37%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
TXRH 11,401 M 46.6% 95.3%
DRI 24,501 M 35.7% 95.7%
WEN 1,873 M 28.1% 87.1%
BLMN 595 M 36.9% 77.3%
YUMC 16,414 M 21.7% 93.9%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare WEN Dividends with its Peer-Group

ARCO
Arcos Dorados
 4.99% Yield
DRI
Darden Restaurants
 2.81% Yield
QSR
Restaurant Brands
 4.64% Yield
TXRH
Texas Roadhouse
 1.53% Yield
MCD
McDonald’s
 2.36% Yield

WEN Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of September 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-09-02 2025-09-02 2025-09-16 Quarterly 0.14 0% 1.34%
2025-06-02 2025-06-02 2025-06-16 Quarterly 0.14 -44% 1.25%
2025-03-03 2025-03-03 2025-03-17 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.63%
2024-12-02 2024-12-02 2024-12-16 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.38%
2024-09-03 2024-09-03 2024-09-17 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.5%
2024-06-03 2024-06-03 2024-06-17 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.45%
2024-02-29 2024-03-01 2024-03-15 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.37%
2023-11-30 2023-12-01 2023-12-15 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.34%
2023-08-31 2023-09-01 2023-09-15 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.25%
2023-05-31 2023-06-01 2023-06-15 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.14%
2023-02-28 2023-03-01 2023-03-15 Quarterly 0.25 100% 1.13%
2022-11-30 2022-12-01 2022-12-15 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.56%
2022-08-31 2022-09-01 2022-09-15 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.64%
2022-05-31 2022-06-01 2022-06-15 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.67%
2022-03-04 2022-03-07 2022-03-15 Quarterly 0.125 4.2% 0.57%
2021-11-30 2021-12-01 2021-12-15 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.57%
2021-08-31 2021-09-01 2021-09-15 Quarterly 0.12 20% 0.53%
2021-05-28 2021-06-01 2021-06-15 Quarterly 0.1 11.1% 0.44%
2021-03-04 2021-03-05 2021-03-15 Quarterly 0.09 28.6% 0.44%
2020-11-30 2020-12-01 2020-12-15 Quarterly 0.07 40% 0.32%
2020-08-31 2020-09-01 2020-09-15 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2020-05-29 2020-06-01 2020-06-15 Quarterly 0.05 -58.3% N/A
2020-02-28 2020-03-02 2020-03-16 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2019-11-29 2019-12-02 2019-12-16 Quarterly 0.12 20% N/A
2019-08-30 2019-09-03 2019-09-17 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2019-05-31 2019-06-03 2019-06-17 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2019-02-28 2019-03-01 2019-03-15 Quarterly 0.1 17.6% N/A
2018-11-30 2018-12-03 2018-12-17 Quarterly 0.085 0% N/A
2018-08-31 2018-09-04 2018-09-18 Quarterly 0.085 0% N/A
2018-05-31 2018-06-01 2018-06-15 Quarterly 0.085 0% N/A
2018-02-28 2018-03-01 2018-03-15 Quarterly 0.085 21.4% N/A
2017-11-30 2017-12-01 2017-12-15 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2017-08-30 2017-09-01 2017-09-15 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2017-05-30 2017-06-01 2017-06-15 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2017-02-27 2017-03-01 2017-03-15 Quarterly 0.07 7.7% N/A
2016-11-29 2016-12-01 2016-12-15 Quarterly 0.065 8.3% N/A
2016-08-30 2016-09-01 2016-09-15 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2016-05-27 2016-06-01 2016-06-15 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2016-02-26 2016-03-01 2016-03-15 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2015-11-27 2015-12-01 2015-12-15 Quarterly 0.06 9.1% N/A
2015-08-28 2015-09-01 2015-09-15 Quarterly 0.055 0% N/A
2015-05-28 2015-06-01 2015-06-15 Quarterly 0.055 0% N/A
2015-02-26 2015-03-02 2015-03-16 Quarterly 0.055 0% N/A
2014-11-26 2014-12-01 2014-12-15 Quarterly 0.055 10% N/A
2014-08-28 2014-09-02 2014-09-16 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2014-05-29 2014-06-02 2014-06-16 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2014-02-27 2014-03-03 2014-03-17 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2013-11-27 2013-12-02 2013-12-16 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2013-08-29 2013-09-03 2013-09-17 Quarterly 0.05 25% N/A
2013-05-30 2013-06-03 2013-06-17 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A

WEN Dividend FAQ

The Wendys Co, listed on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol WEN, is a prominent player in the US fast-food industry, operating within the Restaurants GICS sub-industry. The companys common stock offers investors a stake in its financial performance.

What is the Dividend Yield of WEN?

As of September 2025, WEN`s dividend yield is 6.55%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.78 USD by the current share price of 9.67.

Does WEN pay a dividend?

As of September 2025, WEN paid a dividend of 0.78 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-02 and the payout was 0.14 USD.

How often does WEN pay dividends?

WEN pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, WEN has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-09-02.

Will WEN pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.14 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-02. The next Ex-Dividend date for The Wendy’s (WEN) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WEN?

The next Ex-Dividend date for The Wendy’s (WEN) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of WEN?

WEN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 28.1% per year.
Strong growth: WEN's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WEN?

WEN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.30%. If you bought WEN's shares at 17.48 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.78 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.30% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WEN?

WEN Payout Consistency is 87.1%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: The Wendy’s has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does WEN have a good Dividend Yield?

WEN`s 6.55% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WEN?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WEN is 78.8%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of WEN?

WEN`s Overall Dividend Rating is 74.92%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

WEN Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in WEN`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

The Wendy’s`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.97% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -90.9%), positively influencing the share price.

Has The Wendy’s ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 1986-03-25 with a factor of 21:20. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.05.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 16,903,000
1986 16,930,000 +0.16%
1987 17,290,000 +2.13%
1988 16,448,000 -4.87%
1989 25,909,100 +57.52%
1990 26,000,000 +0.35%
1991 25,833,300 -0.64%
1992 22,500,000 -12.9%
1993 21,231,900 -5.64%
1994 30,454,500 +43.44%
1995 30,284,000 -0.56%
1996 30,000,000 -0.94%
1997 32,307,700 +7.69%
1998 28,913,000 -10.51%
1999 25,500,000 -11.8%
2000 24,300,000 -4.71%
2001 20,422,000 -15.96%
2002 20,413,000 -0.04%
2003 19,992,000 -2.06%
2004 69,226,000 +246.27%
2005 71,900,000 +3.86%
2006 84,092,300 +16.96%
2007 90,689,500 +7.85%
2008 115,106,500 +26.92%
2009 458,806,000 +298.59%
2010 418,520,000 -8.78%
2011 392,275,000 -6.27%
2012 392,640,000 +0.09%
2013 400,416,000 +1.98%
2014 371,050,000 -7.33%
2015 278,024,000 -25.07%
2016 257,026,000 -7.55%
2017 249,626,000 -2.88%
2018 240,517,000 -3.65%
2019 232,594,000 -3.29%
2020 228,521,000 -1.75%
2021 220,435,000 -3.54%
2022 213,101,000 -3.33%
2023 207,578,000 -2.59%
2024 205,045,000 -1.22%
2025 192,714,000 -6.01%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-09-16 02:48