Dividend Information About The Wendy's: Everything You Need To Know Before Its Ex-Dividend Date on Sep 2, 2025

The Wendy's Company (WEN) has announced a cash dividend of $0.14 per share, with the ex-dividend date set for Sep 2, 2025. Investors who wish to receive this payment must own the stock before this date, as any purchase on or after Sep 2, 2025 will not qualify for the dividend. The dividend will be distributed on Sep 16, 2025, following the announcement made on Aug 8, 2025. This upcoming payout is slightly higher than the average of the company’s last 10 dividend per share amounts, which stood at approximately $0.1038. The most recent dividend occurred on Jun 16, 2025, also at $0.14 per share, indicating a consistent payout pattern. As of late, the company has maintained a stable dividend policy, with recent distributions reflecting its commitment to returning value to shareholders.

Over the past week, several notable developments have influenced investor sentiment toward The Wendy's. Most significantly, on Aug 28, 2025, JPMorgan Chase upgraded its stance on the stock, raising its price target from $13.00 to $14.00 and maintaining an Overweight rating. This adjustment implies an approximate 31.9% upside potential from the current stock price of $10.50 and suggests growing confidence in the company’s performance. Since the last update, other analysts have also adjusted their outlooks, with some lowering price targets while maintaining or reaffirming their ratings. On Aug 11, 2025, several key analysts, including John Ivankoe of JPMorgan, BMO Capital, Truist Securities, and Stephens & Co., revised their price targets downward, reflecting a mix of cautious and optimistic perspectives.

Additionally, unusual trading activity has been observed in the options market. On Aug 28, 2025, the put/call ratio was recorded at 0.67, following a total of 796 calls and 533 puts. This slightly bullish indicator suggests that options traders are leaning toward a positive near-term outlook for the stock. Meanwhile, institutional investor Trian has recently increased its stake in Wendy's, further signaling confidence in the company's long-term prospects.

The Wendy's Company remains the second-largest burger quick-service restaurant chain in the U.S. by systemwide sales, with $12.6 billion in revenue for 2024. As of late, analysts have provided a range of price targets, averaging $11.53 per share, with the highest estimate at $16.00 and the lowest at $10.00. The average recommendation from 29 brokerage firms currently stands at 2.8, indicating a "Hold" status. GuruFocus, on the other hand, forecasts a significantly higher fair value of $21.28 per share in one year, suggesting a potential 102.76% upside from the current price.

The ex-dividend date for this dividend is Sep 2, 2025, and it is the last day for investors to buy the company's stock and still receive the dividend. Any purchase made on or after this date will not entitle the investor to the $0.14 per share distribution.