WEN Dividend History & Analysis | 5.9% Yield

WEN has a dividend yield of 5.9% and paid 0.67 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 5.94%
Payout Ratio 91.8%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 11.73%
Consistency Lifetime 86.1%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.98%
Payout FCF 64.7%
Streak Years 23
Dividend Rating 74.02%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -43%
Total Return 5y: -52.4%

Top Dividend Payers in Restaurants

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
QSR 32,149 M 3.75% 4.92%
ARCO 1,723 M 3.23% 4.93%
DRI 25,155 M 3.0% 5.33%
SBUX 113,303 M 2.65% 3.23%
MCD 233,463 M 2.32% 3.80%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
DIN 529 M 44.0% 70.2%
TXRH 11,952 M 22.7% 95.6%
YUMC 17,940 M 18.9% 94.5%
DPZ 13,930 M 16.6% 70.2%
ARCO 1,723 M 17.0% 61.6%

Quality Dividend Peers in Restaurants

YUMC
Yum China Holdings
 2.09% Yield
ARCO
Arcos Dorados Holdings
 3.23% Yield

WEN Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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% 0.64%
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 20% 0.53%
2021-05-28 2021-06-01 2021-06-15 Quarterly 0.1 11.1% 0.44%
2021-03-04 2021-03-05 2021-03-15 Quarterly 0.09 28.6% 0.44%
2020-11-30 2020-12-01 2020-12-15 Quarterly 0.07 40% N/A
2020-08-31 2020-09-01 2020-09-15 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2020-05-29 2020-06-01 2020-06-15 Quarterly 0.05 -58.3% N/A
2020-02-28 2020-03-02 2020-03-16 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2019-11-29 2019-12-02 2019-12-16 Quarterly 0.12 20% N/A
2019-08-30 2019-09-03 2019-09-17 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2019-05-31 2019-06-03 2019-06-17 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2019-02-28 2019-03-01 2019-03-15 Quarterly 0.1 17.6% N/A
2018-11-30 2018-12-03 2018-12-17 Quarterly 0.085 0% N/A
2018-08-31 2018-09-04 2018-09-18 Quarterly 0.085 0% N/A
2018-05-31 2018-06-01 2018-06-15 Quarterly 0.085 0% N/A
2018-02-28 2018-03-01 2018-03-15 Quarterly 0.085 21.4% N/A
2017-11-30 2017-12-01 2017-12-15 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2017-08-30 2017-09-01 2017-09-15 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2017-05-30 2017-06-01 2017-06-15 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2017-02-27 2017-03-01 2017-03-15 Quarterly 0.07 7.7% N/A
2016-11-29 2016-12-01 2016-12-15 Quarterly 0.065 8.3% N/A
2016-08-30 2016-09-01 2016-09-15 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2016-05-27 2016-06-01 2016-06-15 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2016-02-26 2016-03-01 2016-03-15 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2015-11-27 2015-12-01 2015-12-15 Quarterly 0.06 9.1% N/A
2015-08-28 2015-09-01 2015-09-15 Quarterly 0.055 0% N/A
2015-05-28 2015-06-01 2015-06-15 Quarterly 0.055 0% N/A
2015-02-26 2015-03-02 2015-03-16 Quarterly 0.055 0% N/A
2014-11-26 2014-12-01 2014-12-15 Quarterly 0.055 10% N/A
2014-08-28 2014-09-02 2014-09-16 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2014-05-29 2014-06-02 2014-06-16 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2014-02-27 2014-03-03 2014-03-17 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2013-11-27 2013-12-02 2013-12-16 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2013-08-29 2013-09-03 2013-09-17 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A

WEN Dividend FAQ

The Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ: WEN) operates a quick-service restaurant franchise focused on hamburger sandwiches through three segments-Wendy’s U.S., Wendy’s International, and Global Real Estate & Development-and also holds a portfolio of owned and leased real-estate assets. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, the firm transitioned from its former name, Wendy’s/Arby’s Group, Inc., to its current identity in July 2011.

What is the Dividend Yield of WEN?

As of February 2026, WEN`s dividend yield is 5.94%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.67 USD by the current share price of 8.02.

Does WEN pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, WEN paid a dividend of 0.67 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-01 and the payout was 0.14 USD.

How often does WEN pay dividends?

WEN pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, WEN has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-01.

WEN dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WEN for the next 4 payments are between 0.094 (-32.9%) and 0.257 (+83.6%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will WEN pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.14 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-01. The next Ex-Dividend date for The Wendy’s (WEN) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WEN?

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.

What is the Dividend Growth of WEN?

WEN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 11.7% per year.
Strong growth: WEN's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WEN?

WEN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.98%. If you bought WEN's shares at 16.84 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.67 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.98% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WEN?

WEN Payout Consistency is 86.1%. 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.
Moderately consistent: The Wendy’s has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does WEN have a good Dividend Yield?

WEN`s 5.94% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WEN?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WEN is 91.8%. Very high - REITs and BDCs are required by law to distribute 90% or more of their taxable income as dividends, making high payout ratios standard. Otherwise, proceed with caution.

What is the Dividend Rating of WEN?

WEN`s Overall Dividend Rating is 74.02%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

WEN Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in WEN's Outstanding Shares?

The Wendy’s's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 3.65% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has WEN ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Mar 25, 1986 with a ratio of 21:20.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.05 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 16,903,000
1986 16,930,000 +0.16%
1987 17,290,000 +2.13%
1988 16,448,000 -4.87%
1989 25,909,100 +57.52%
1990 26,000,000 +0.35%
1991 25,833,300 -0.64%
1992 22,500,000 -12.9%
1993 21,231,900 -5.64%
1994 30,454,500 +43.44%
1995 30,284,000 -0.56%
1996 30,000,000 -0.94%
1997 32,307,700 +7.69%
1998 28,913,000 -10.51%
1999 25,500,000 -11.8%
2000 24,300,000 -4.71%
2001 20,422,000 -15.96%
2002 20,413,000 -0.04%
2003 19,992,000 -2.06%
2004 69,226,000 +246.27%
2005 71,900,000 +3.86%
2006 84,092,300 +16.96%
2007 90,689,500 +7.85%
2008 115,106,500 +26.92%
2009 458,806,000 +298.59%
2010 418,520,000 -8.78%
2011 392,275,000 -6.27%
2012 392,640,000 +0.09%
2013 400,416,000 +1.98%
2014 371,050,000 -7.33%
2015 278,024,000 -25.07%
2016 257,026,000 -7.55%
2017 249,626,000 -2.88%
2018 240,517,000 -3.65%
2019 232,594,000 -3.29%
2020 228,521,000 -1.75%
2021 220,435,000 -3.54%
2022 213,101,000 -3.33%
2023 207,578,000 -2.59%
2024 205,045,000 -1.22%
2025 192,714,000 -6.01%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-08 02:18