The Wendy's Company WEN

The Wendy's Company pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share, a yield of 7.47% at the last closing price of $7.50. The most recent ex-dividend date was 2026-06-01 — investors must own shares before that date to receive the payment.

The payout ratio — the share of earnings paid out as dividends — is 71.79%. A ratio at this level means most earnings go to the dividend, which can limit flexibility if profits fall.