The Wendy's Company (WEN) Dividend
The Wendy's Company (WEN) currently pays a dividend yield of 7.01%, distributing $0.56 per share annually ($0.14 per quarter). The company operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector.
WEN dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 7.01% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $0.56 per share |
| Per Payment | $0.14 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payments per Year | 4 |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | September 1, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | September 22, 2026 |
| Payout Ratio | 73% |
| Sector | Consumer Cyclical |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $7.99 |
What WEN pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 7.01% yield, $10,000 invested in WEN generates about $701.00 per year, or roughly $175.25 every quarter. Share counts below use an implied price of $7.99, derived from the $0.56 annual dividend and the 7.01% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 125.2 | $70.10 | $17.53 |
| $5,000 | 625.9 | $350.50 | $87.63 |
| $10,000 | 1,251.8 | $701.00 | $175.25 |
| $25,000 | 3,129.5 | $1,752.50 | $438.13 |
| $100,000 | 12,517.9 | $7,010.00 | $1,752.50 |
These figures assume the dividend and share price stay where they are today. They do not account for taxes, dividend cuts, price movement, or reinvestment. If you reinvest instead of taking the cash, the share count grows each quarter — see how the dividend snowball compounds.
WEN dividend payment schedule
WEN pays on a quarterly schedule — 4 payments a year. The next confirmed ex-dividend date is September 1, 2026, with payment on September 22, 2026. Later rows are projected forward at the same interval and will shift when The Wendy's Company declares each dividend.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount per Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | September 22, 2026 | $0.14 | Confirmed |
| December 1, 2026 | December 22, 2026 | $0.14 | Projected |
| March 1, 2027 | March 22, 2027 | $0.14 | Projected |
| June 1, 2027 | June 22, 2027 | $0.14 | Projected |
To collect a WEN dividend you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date. Buy on the ex-date itself and the previous owner keeps that payment. Read how ex-dividend, record, and payment dates fit together.
How WEN's dividend compares
Across the 584 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 3.75%. WEN's 7.01% is 3.25 percentage points above that median, ranking 198th of 584 by yield.
Within Consumer Cyclical, where we track 23 names, the median yield is 2.03% — putting WEN above its sector. A yield well above the sector norm is worth a second look: it can signal a depressed share price rather than a generous payout.
What the numbers mean
WEN pays out roughly 73% of its earnings as dividends. That is on the higher side — still common for utilities and consumer staples, but it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.
Like most US dividend payers, WEN distributes quarterly, so a full year of ownership produces four payments.
Whether these payments are taxed at the lower qualified rate or as ordinary income depends on how long you hold the shares and what kind of company pays them. See the qualified vs. ordinary dividend rules.
WEN dividend FAQ
When is the next WEN ex-dividend date?
The next WEN ex-dividend date is September 1, 2026, with the payment scheduled for September 22, 2026. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is WEN's dividend yield?
WEN currently yields 7.01%, based on $0.56 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does WEN pay dividends?
WEN pays quarterly, which works out to 4 payments per year of about $0.14 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of WEN generate?
At the current 7.01% yield, $10,000 invested in WEN would produce roughly $701.00 per year, or about $175.25 per quarter, before taxes and assuming the dividend holds.
Is WEN a Dividend Aristocrat?
No. WEN is not currently on the Dividend Aristocrat or Dividend King list, which require 25 and 50 consecutive years of dividend increases respectively.
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