WEN Dividend History & Analysis | 6.8% Yield
WEN has a dividend yield of 6.8% and paid 0.56 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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|---|---|---|---|
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22,456 M | 7.67% | 100.0% |
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| QSR NYSE Restaurant Brands |
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WEN Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-15 | Quarterly | 0.14 | 0% | 1.84% |
| 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-16 | Quarterly | 0.14 | 0% | 1.89% |
| 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-15 | Quarterly | 0.14 | 0% | 1.69% |
| 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% | 0.65% |
| 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 | 0% | 0.53% |
WEN Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, WEN's dividend yield is 6.77%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.56 USD by the current share price of 7.76.
As of July 2026, WEN paid a dividend of 0.56 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-01 and the payout was 0.14 USD.
WEN pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, WEN has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-01.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WEN for the next payments are between 0.193 (+37.9%) and 0.215 (+53.6%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 10.5%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.14 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-01. The next Ex-Dividend date for The Wendy’s (WEN) is currently unknown.
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.
WEN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.95% per year. Strong growth: WEN's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
WEN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.24%. If you bought WEN's shares at 17.28 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.56 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.24% of your original purchase price.
WEN Payout Consistency is 93.1%. 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. Very consistent: The Wendy’s has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
WEN's 6.77% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of WEN is 69.1%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.
WEN's Overall Dividend Rating is 56.07%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
WEN Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-10 02:37 UTC