What one share of Wendy's holds
Wendy’s is primarily engaged in the business of operating, developing and franchising a system of distinctive quick-service restaurants serving high quality food. Wendy’s opened its first restaurant in Columbus, Ohio in 1969.
Wendy's’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-06-28; the balance sheet is as of 2026-06-28.
| Sales | $11.54 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $0.66 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $0.49 |
| Free cash flow | $1.38 |
| Dividends | $0.56 |
| Cash and investments | $1.79 |
| Debt | $17.96 |
| Book value | $0.63 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | $5.22 | $0.01 | $0.22 | $0.41 | $0.06 | $5.01 |
| 2010 | $5.56 | −$0.01 | $0.35 | $0.18 | $0.07 | $5.16 |
| 2011 | $5.97 | $0.02 | $0.36 | $0.25 | $0.08 | $5.12 |
| 2012 | $6.39 | $0.02 | $0.50 | −$0.02 | $0.10 | $5.06 |
| 2013 | $6.08 | $0.11 | $0.56 | $0.26 | $0.18 | $4.91 |
| 2014 | $5.31 | $0.32 | $0.79 | −$0.12 | $0.20 | $4.70 |
| 2015 | $5.69 | $0.49 | $0.77 | $0.07 | $0.23 | $2.76 |
| 2016 | $5.38 | $0.49 | $0.56 | $0.16 | $0.24 | $2.14 |
| 2017 | $4.85 | $0.77 | $0.32 | $0.62 | $0.28 | $2.38 |
| 2018 | $6.49 | $1.88 | $0.29 | $0.63 | $0.34 | $2.80 |
| 2019 | $7.27 | $0.58 | $0.32 | $0.91 | $0.42 | $2.30 |
| 2020 | $7.60 | $0.52 | $0.30 | $0.94 | $0.29 | $2.45 |
| 2021 | $8.45 | $0.89 | $0.35 | $1.19 | $0.43 | $2.02 |
| 2022 | $9.71 | $0.82 | $0.40 | $0.81 | $0.50 | $2.19 |
| 2023 | $10.31 | $0.97 | $0.40 | $1.23 | $1.00 | $1.51 |
| 2024 | $10.93 | $0.95 | $0.46 | $1.27 | $1.00 | $1.27 |
| 2025 | $11.22 | $0.85 | $0.53 | $1.25 | $0.67 | $0.62 |
Common questions about Wendy's
How much does one share of Wendy's earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of Wendy's earned $0.66 of profit on $11.54 of sales, keeping about 6¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does Wendy's pay a dividend?
Yes. Wendy's paid $0.56 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, and it paid a dividend in every year from 2009 to 2025 in StockSlicer’s data. That’s about 85¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is Wendy's’s book value per share?
Wendy's’s book value is $0.63 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of June 28, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of Wendy's have?
Each share of Wendy's has $1.79 of cash and investments and $17.96 of debt, as of June 28, 2026.
What is Wendy's’s free cash flow per share?
$1.38 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has Wendy's’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $0.01 in 2009 to $0.85 in 2025, growing about 31.4% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has Wendy's bought back shares?
Wendy's’s share count fell about 58% from 2009 to 2025. Through buybacks, each remaining share owns a bigger slice of the company.
From its SEC filings. For education only, not investment advice. New to these words? See the StockSlicer glossary.