The Wendy’s Co. engages in operating, developing, and franchising a system of quick-service restaurants. The company is headquartered in Dublin Ohio, Ohio and currently employs 4,833 full-time employees. The Company’s menu includes made-to-order square hamburgers using beef, and fan favorites like the Spicy Chicken Sandwich and nuggets, Baconator, and the Frosty dessert. Its segments include Wendy’s U.S., Wendy’s International and Global Real Estate & Development. Wendy’s U.S. includes the operation and franchising of its restaurants in the United States. Wendy’s International includes the operation and franchising of its restaurants in countries and territories other than the United States. Global Real Estate & Development includes real estate activity for owned sites and sites leased from third parties, which are leased and/or subleased to franchisees, and also includes its share of the income of its Canadian restaurant real estate joint venture (TimWen). The firm and its franchisees have over 7,000 restaurants worldwide.
Wendy's Co has an annual dividend of 0.56 per share, with a yield of 9.4952%. The dividend is paid quarterly and the last ex-dividend date was Mar 2, 2026.
Dividend Yield
Annual Dividend
Ex-Dividend Date
9.4952%
$0.56
Mar 2, 2026
Payout Frequency
Payout Ratio
Quarterly
78.50%
Dividend History
Ex-Dividend Date
Cash Amount
Record Date
Pay Date
Mar 2, 2026
$0.14
Mar 2, 2026
Mar 16, 2026
Dec 1, 2025
$0.14
Dec 1, 2025
Dec 15, 2025
Sep 2, 2025
$0.14
Sep 2, 2025
Sep 16, 2025
Jun 2, 2025
$0.14
Jun 2, 2025
Jun 16, 2025
Mar 3, 2025
$0.25
Mar 3, 2025
Mar 17, 2025
Dec 2, 2024
$0.25
Dec 2, 2024
Dec 16, 2024
Dividend Charts
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WEN Dividend Growth (YoY)
Follow-Up Questions
What is Wendy's Co's current dividend paid and annual dividend?
The current dividend paid by Wendy's Co is $0.14. The annual dividend for Wendy's Co is $0.56
What is Wendy's Co's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio for Wendy's Co is 78.50%
What is the ex-dividend date for WEN?
The ex-dividend date for Wendy's Co is Mar 2, 2026.
How often does Wendy's Co pay dividends?
Quarterly. The last time Wendy's Co paid dividend was on Mar 16, 2026