WEN (The Wendy's Co) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.17 (As of Mar. 2026) — 95% Above Median

What is The Wendy's Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

The Wendy's Co WEN +6.56% 61 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.17 as of Mar. 2026, which is 95% above its 10-year median of 0.60. GuruFocus rates WEN with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.41 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 167 Restaurants companies, The Wendy's Co ranks worse than 68.86% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. The Wendy's Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.17.

The historical rank and industry rank for The Wendy's Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

WEN' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3 Med: 0.6 Max: 1.03
Current: 0.69

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of The Wendy's Co was 1.03. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 0.60.

WEN's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
68.86% of 167 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.39 vs WEN: 0.69

As of today (2026-06-28), the Dividend Yield % of The Wendy's Co is 7.17%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of The Wendy's Co was 9.85%. The lowest was 1.08%. And the median was 2.06%.

The Wendy's Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.14.

During the past 12 months, The Wendy's Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -44.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 23.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of The Wendy's Co was 51.10% per year. The lowest was -42.80% per year. And the median was 10.90% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

The Wendy's Co (NAS:WEN) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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The Wendy's Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Wendy's Co's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

The Wendy's Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

The Wendy's Co Annual Data

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0.58

1.03

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0.76

The Wendy's Co Quarterly Data
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Dividend Payout Ratio	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															1.25	0.48	0.58	0.88	1.17

WEN vs SG, PZZA, ARCO: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, The Wendy's Co's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

The Wendy's Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, The Wendy's Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Wendy's Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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The Wendy's Co Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Wendy's Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	0.67	/	0.88
	=	0.76

The Wendy's Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.14	/	0.12
	=	1.17

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.17 mean?

The Wendy's Co (WEN) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.17 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on The Wendy's Co and its competitors. This is 95% above median its historical median of 0.60. Over the past decade, The Wendy's Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 1.03. According to the industry distribution chart, The Wendy's Co ranks #115 out of 167 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 68.9%.

Is The Wendy's Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

The Wendy's Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.17 is 95% above median its 10-year median of 0.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 1.03. The Restaurants industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. The Wendy's Co's value of 1.17 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Wendy's Co ranks #115 out of 167 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Wendy's Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does The Wendy's Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SG and PZZA?

According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, The Wendy's Co ranks #115 out of 167 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places The Wendy's Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. The Wendy's Co's value of 1.17 is 200% above this benchmark. Historically, The Wendy's Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 1.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.60 vs. the industry median of 0.39, The Wendy's Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Restaurants company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Restaurants companies is 0.39, based on 167 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Wendy's Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.17 is 200% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.

What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on The Wendy's Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Wendy's Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.17, which is 95% above median its own 10-year median of 0.60. 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 $18.41, compared to a current price of $7.81 — trading 57.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.17, which is 95% above median its 10-year median of 0.60 and 200% above the Restaurants industry median of 0.39. The Wendy's Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Wendy's Co (WEN), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.17 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 $7.81 is trading 57.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.41. GuruFocus considers The Wendy's Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for WEN:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.17 (95% above median its 10-year median of 0.60)
GF Value™: $18.41 vs. price of $7.81 (57.6% below fair value)
GF Score™: 61/100 with 6 warning signs
Industry Position: 200% above the Restaurants median (#115 of 167)

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

Industry Consumer Cyclical Restaurants

Comparable Companies SG PZZA ARCO BJRI BH CBRL BLMN FWRG KRUS CNNE MCD SBUX LSE:CPG CMG YUM TSX:QSR TSX:QSP.UN DRI YUMC TXRH

Other Exchanges 1WEN:Italy TQK:Germany

Address One Dave Thomas Boulevard, Dublin, OH, USA, 43017

Website https://www.wendys.com

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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