WEN (The Wendy's Co) Ending Cash Position: $362 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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WEN The Wendy's Co WEN
67 GF Score
Price $7.69
GF Value $18.44
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is The Wendy's Co Ending Cash Position?

The Wendy's Co WEN +1.99% 67 Ending Cash Position is $362 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WEN with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.44 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

The Wendy's Co's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $362 Mil.

The Wendy's Co's quarterly Ending Cash Position increased from Sep. 2025 ($352 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($358 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2025 ($358 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($362 Mil).

The Wendy's Co's annual Ending Cash Position declined from Dec. 2023 ($589 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($504 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2024 ($504 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($358 Mil).

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The Wendy's Co Ending Cash Position Historical Data

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The Wendy's Co Ending Cash Position Chart

The Wendy's Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Ending Cash Position
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The Wendy's Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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The Wendy's Co Ending Cash Position Calculation

Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. It is equal to the Beginning Cash Position plus the Net Change in Cash.

The Wendy's Co's Ending Cash Position for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position= Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=503.608+-145.936
=358

The Wendy's Co's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position=Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=357.672+4.359
=362

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Ending Cash Position →
What does a Ending Cash Position of $362 Mil mean?
The Wendy's Co (WEN) has a Ending Cash Position of $362 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on The Wendy's Co and its competitors.
Is The Wendy's Co's Ending Cash Position too high?
The Wendy's Co's current Ending Cash Position is $362 Mil. Overall, The Wendy's Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Wendy's Co's Ending Cash Position compare to BJRI and CBRL?
The Wendy's Co's Ending Cash Position of $362 Mil can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Ending Cash Position for a Restaurants company?
A good Ending Cash Position depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Ending Cash Position should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Ending Cash Position mean?
A high Ending Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on The Wendy's Co and its competitors. The Wendy's Co's current Ending Cash Position is $362 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Wendy's Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Wendy's Co (WEN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.44, compared to a current price of $7.69 — trading 58.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Ending Cash Position is $362 Mil. The Wendy's Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Ending Cash Position calculated?
Ending Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Wendy's Co (WEN), the current Ending Cash Position is $362 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is The Wendy's Co (WEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Wendy's Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $7.69 is trading 58.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.44. GuruFocus considers The Wendy's Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for WEN:

  • Ending Cash Position: $362 Mil
  • GF Value™: $18.44 vs. price of $7.69 (58.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the WEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

The Wendy's Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 1WEN:ItalyTQK:Germany
Address One Dave Thomas Boulevard, Dublin, OH, USA, 43017
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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