Added to YB: 2025-09-25
Pitch date: 2025-09-23
WEN [bullish]
The Wendy's Company
-13.36%
current return
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Company Info
The Wendy's Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the operation, development, and franchising of a system of quick-service restaurants in the United States and internationally.
Market Cap
$1.3B
Pitch Price
$8.80
Price Target
19.20 (+152%)
Dividend
8.22%
EV/EBITDA
10.23
P/E
8.01
EV/Sales
2.36
Sector
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure
Category
value
The Wendy's Company - $WEN
WEN: Fee-heavy franchise model (84% franchised) trading at distress-style 16.7-17.7% owner earnings yield despite stable cash generation. FCF ~$261M vs $1.8B market cap. Intrinsic value $14.70-$19.20/sh via 2-stage DCF. Buy below $12, add $9-$10 range. Risk: U.S. comps stabilization needed.
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