WEN Wendy's dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Wendy's last dividend of $0.25 per share was on Dec 2, 2024 (ex-date). The annualized dividend payment of $1 per share represents a current dividend yield of 6.01%.
Key dates
- WEN last dividend date: Dec 2, 2024
WEN dividend stats
vs. Consumer Cyclical sector
Dividend yield
WEN has a dividend yield of 6.01% which is higher than the Consumer Cyclical sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.67%, Wendy's dividend yield is 125% higher. The current dividend yield is more than the historical average of 3.1% of the last 5 years.
Dividend history
Wendy's has a history of paying dividends since 2000. Our records of WEN show that the company has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has not changed since one year ago. But with the stock price down by 16% from a year ago, the dividend yield has grown by 19%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2024 | $0.25 | 5.54% |
| Sep 3, 2024 | $0.25 | 6.07% |
| Jun 3, 2024 | $0.25 | 5.77% |
| Feb 29, 2024 | $0.25 | 5.52% |
| Nov 30, 2023 | $0.25 | 5.33% |
| Aug 31, 2023 | $0.25 | 4.42% |
| May 31, 2023 | $0.25 | 3.41% |
| Feb 28, 2023 | $0.25 | 2.85% |
| Nov 30, 2022 | $0.125 | 2.22% |
| Aug 31, 2022 | $0.125 | 2.58% |
| May 31, 2022 | $0.125 | 2.63% |
| Mar 4, 2022 | $0.125 | 2.16% |
| Nov 30, 2021 | $0.12 | 2.09% |
| Aug 31, 2021 | $0.12 | 1.65% |
| May 28, 2021 | $0.1 | 1.34% |
| Mar 4, 2021 | $0.09 | 1.34% |
| Nov 30, 2020 | $0.07 | 1.32% |
| Aug 31, 2020 | $0.05 | 1.62% |
| May 29, 2020 | $0.05 | 1.83% |
| Feb 28, 2020 | $0.12 | 2.33% |
| Nov 29, 2019 | $0.12 | 1.96% |
| Aug 30, 2019 | $0.1 | 1.75% |
| May 31, 2019 | $0.1 | 2.01% |
| Feb 28, 2019 | $0.1 | 2.05% |
| Nov 30, 2018 | $0.085 | 1.9% |
| Aug 31, 2018 | $0.085 | 1.84% |
| May 31, 2018 | $0.085 | 1.92% |
| Feb 28, 2018 | $0.085 | 1.85% |
| Nov 30, 2017 | $0.07 | 1.88% |
| Aug 30, 2017 | $0.07 | 1.86% |
| May 30, 2017 | $0.07 | 1.64% |
| Feb 27, 2017 | $0.07 | 1.84% |
| Nov 29, 2016 | $0.065 | 1.9% |
| Aug 30, 2016 | $0.06 | 2.39% |
| May 27, 2016 | $0.06 | 2.28% |
| Feb 26, 2016 | $0.06 | 2.45% |
| Nov 27, 2015 | $0.06 | 2.15% |
| Aug 28, 2015 | $0.055 | 2.39% |
| May 28, 2015 | $0.055 | 1.89% |
| Feb 26, 2015 | $0.055 | 1.86% |
Wendy's dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
WEN has a payout ratio of 105.3% which is higher than the Consumer Cyclical sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 43.8%, Wendy's payout ratio is 140% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
WEN dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEN Wendy's Co | 6.01% | $1 | 105.3% |
| JACK Jack In The Box Inc | 4.32% | $1.76 | N/A |
| ARCO Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc | 2.93% | $0.22 | 31.9% |
| MCD Mcdonalds Corp | 2.32% | $6.78 | 59.3% |
| YUM Yum Brands Inc | 2.02% | $2.68 | 49.4% |
| DPZ Dominos Pizza Inc | 1.42% | $6.04 | 36.8% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Wendy's pay a dividend?
Yes, Wendy's has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. WEN has been paying dividends since 2000.
When was WEN's last dividend?
Wendy's last regular dividend was on Dec 2, 2024 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.25 per share.
How much dividend does Wendy's pay (per share)?
WEN has paid dividend of $1 per share in the last year.
What is Wendy's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Wendy's is 6.01%.
How often does Wendy's pay dividends?
Wendy's pays four dividends per year.
What is Wendy's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Wendy's is 105.3%.
Does Wendy's pay a good dividend?
Wendy's dividend yield is more than the Consumer Cyclical sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
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