Wendy'S Co
A quick-service hamburger chain that runs and franchises thousands of restaurants worldwide, known for its made-to-order square burgers made from fresh beef, the Frosty dessert, and a breakfast menu. Founder Dave Thomas opened the first Wendy's in Columbus, Ohio, in 1969 and named it after his daughter Melinda, whose childhood nickname was Wendy. The square patties famously "don't cut corners" — the corners poke out from the round bun so customers can see the fresh beef.
Bought 53.51M
Bought 53.51M
Bought 6.38M · Sold 28.98M
Bought 3.74M
Bought 3.74M
Bought 3.74M
Bought 6.38M · Sold 28.98M
Sold 12.91M
Sold 17.91M
Sold 17.91M
Granted 11.96M · Bought 63.63M · Sold 47.25M
Sold 1.30M
Sold 6.76M
Granted 944.1K · Bought 63.63M · Sold 51.87M
Sold 3.63M
Granted 6.74M · Bought 63.63M · Sold 53.05M
Sold 6.76M
Granted 132.1K · Bought 3.74M · Sold 22.83M
Sold 6.76M
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Granted 11.6K · Bought 5.0K
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Bought 2.7K
Bought 1.5K
Bought 500
Granted 232.5K · Sold 100.2K
| Insider | Stake change | Holds now | Granted / vested | Bought | Sold |
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| Trian Partners Parallel Fund I L P +6 co-filers10% owner · 20 transactions | — | 79.31Mas of Dec 2008 | — | 53.51M | — |
| Trian Fund Management, L.P. +4 co-filers10% owner · 20 transactions | — | 79.31Mas of Dec 2008 | — | 53.51M | — |
| Trian Fund Management, L.P. +6 co-filers10% owner · 11 transactions | — | 54.02Mas of Jun 2015 | — | 6.38M | 28.98M |
| Trian Fund Management, L.P. +8 co-filers10% owner · 3 transactions | — | 44.54Mas of Dec 2016 | — | 3.74M | — |
| Trian Fund Management, L.P. +6 co-filers10% owner · 3 transactions | — | 44.54Mas of Dec 2016 | — | 3.74M | — |
| Trian Fund Management, L.P. +8 co-filers10% owner · 3 transactions | — | 44.54Mas of Dec 2016 | — | 3.74M | — |
| Trian Fund Management, L.P. +4 co-filers10% owner · 13 transactions | — | 40.79Mas of Jul 2015 | — | 6.38M | 28.98M |
| Trian Fund Management, L.P. +7 co-filers10% owner · 5 transactions | — | 31.63Mas of May 2018 | — | — | 12.91M |
| Trian Fund Management, L.P. +5 co-filers10% owner · 8 transactions | — | 26.63Mas of Aug 2019 | — | — | 17.91M |
| Trian Fund Management, L.P. +7 co-filers10% owner · 8 transactions | — | 26.63Mas of Aug 2019 | — | — | 17.91M |
| Peltz NelsonDirector, 10% owner · 198 transactions | — | 26.16Mas of Jul 2024 | 11.96M | 63.63M | 47.25M |
| Trian Fund Management, L.P. +9 co-filers10% owner · 8 transactions | — | 25.33Mas of Sep 2021 | — | — | 1.30M |
| Peltz Nelson +1 co-filerDirector, 10% owner · 5 transactions | — | 25.18Mas of Aug 2024 | — | — | 6.76M |
| Garden Edward P10% owner · 105 transactions | — | 21.95Mas of Mar 2023 | 944.1K | 63.63M | 51.87M |
| Trian Fund Management, L.P. +8 co-filers10% owner · 1 transaction | — | 21.71Mas of Mar 2023 | — | — | 3.63M |
| May Peter WDirector, 10% owner · 210 transactions | — | 20.51M | 6.74M | 63.63M | 53.05M |
| May Peter W +1 co-filerDirector, 10% owner · 5 transactions | — | 20.45Mas of Aug 2024 | — | — | 6.76M |
| Peltz Matthew H.Director, 10% owner · 90 transactions | — | 15.21Mas of Jul 2025 | 132.1K | 3.74M | 22.83M |
| Peltz Matthew H. +1 co-filerDirector, 10% owner · 5 transactions | — | 15.19Mas of Aug 2024 | — | — | 6.76M |
| Umphenour RussDirector · 103 transactions | — | 3.38Mas of Sep 2008 | 8.6K | — | 250.0K |
| Garrett Thomas APres & CEO of ARG · 3 transactions | — | 1.14Mas of Sep 2008 | 15.0K | — | — |
| Brolick Emil J.Former Director · 24 transactions | — | 1.06Mas of Apr 2018 | 2.84M | — | 540.5K |
| Penegor Todd AllanPresident & CEO, Director · 44 transactions | — | 685.8Kas of Mar 2023 | 2.67M | 10.0K | 1.50M |
| Barton Sharron L.SVP and Chief Admin · 3 transactions | — | 422.5Kas of Sep 2008 | 5.0K | — | — |
| Smith RolandDirector · 23 transactions | — | 414.3Kas of Nov 2013 | 4.20M | — | 3.48M |
| Hare Stephen ESVP & CFO · 22 transactions | — | 336.6Kas of Aug 2013 | 1.17M | — | 48.0K |
| Peters John N.SVP - North America Operations · 12 transactions | — | 234.5Kas of Feb 2014 | 223.6K | — | 211.0K |
| Karam J. DavidPres. Wendy's Int'l, Inc. · 9 transactions | — | 234.5Kas of Dec 2011 | 234.5K | — | — |
| Weisberg Scott A.Chief People Officer · 17 transactions | — | 218.6Kas of Feb 2018 | 430.3K | 40.0K | — |
| Hill JanetDirector · 10 transactions | — | 211.3Kas of Feb 2017 | 148.7K | — | — |
| Rothschild PeterDirector · 17 transactions | — | 199.1K | 175.7K | — | — |
| Pringle Abigail E.President, U.S. · 46 transactions | — | 187.2Kas of May 2025 | 597.4K | — | 354.9K |
| Schorr Brian LExec. VP and General Counsel · 13 transactions | — | 185.3Kas of Jul 2007 | 391.7K | — | — |
| Peltz Bradley G.Director · 5 transactions | — | 177.8K | 45.4K | — | — |
| Plosch GuntherChief Financial Officer · 23 transactions | — | 166.1Kas of Aug 2024 | 529.4K | 25.0K | 309.2K |
| Wright Robert D.EVP, COO · 24 transactions | — | 156.0Kas of May 2019 | 833.6K | — | 718.8K |
| Troubh Raymond SDirector · 8 transactions | — | 148.0Kas of May 2013 | 88.0K | — | — |
| Lewis J RDirector · 7 transactions | — | 145.9Kas of Jun 2015 | 95.5K | — | — |
| Burnside Leigh A.SVP, CAO & CFO US · 35 transactions | — | 133.8Kas of Jan 2023 | 283.5K | — | 84.5K |
| Tarbell Anne ASenior VP Corp Dev and IR · 18 transactions | — | 126.3Kas of Jun 2007 | 390.0K | — | — |
| Toop R. ScottSVP, Gen Counsel & Sec · 12 transactions | — | 123.8Kas of Jul 2015 | 83.8K | 70.0K | — |
| McCarron Francis TEVP and CFO · 40 transactions | — | 123.7Kas of Jun 2007 | 560.0K | — | 126.9K |
| Winkleblack Arthur BDirector · 12 transactions | — | 118.8K | 118.8K | — | — |
| Tanner KirkPresident & CEO, Director · 2 transactions | — | 117.8Kas of Feb 2025 | 117.8K | — | — |
| Kane Kurt APres US & Chf Commercial Ofc · 20 transactions | — | 115.2Kas of Mar 2022 | 324.3K | — | 153.9K |
| O'Brien Matthew ColeyChief People Officer · 43 transactions | — | 112.3K | 228.4K | 1.8K | 50.9K |
| Rosen Stuart ISenior VP, GC and Asst. Sec. · 35 transactions | — | 105.6Kas of Sep 2007 | 377.5K | — | 27.0K |
| Mathews-Spradlin Mich JDirector · 30 transactions | — | 98.7K | 123.2K | — | 24.5K |
| Clive ChajetDirector · 19 transactions | — | 96.6Kas of May 2013 | 97.0K | — | 10.5K |
| Esposito LilianaChf Corp Affrs & Sustnblty Ofc · 48 transactions | — | 93.0K | 381.9K | — | 240.8K |
| Wasserman Jack GumpertDirector · 11 transactions | — | 93.0Kas of May 2013 | 79.0K | 14.0K | — |
| Essner GregSenior VP and Treasurer · 12 transactions | — | 91.8Kas of Jun 2007 | 247.5K | — | — |
| Barker John D.SVP & Chief Communications Ofc · 4 transactions | — | 83.5Kas of Jan 2014 | 40.5K | — | — |
| Wunsch E.J.President, International · 39 transactions | — | 82.8K | 184.3K | 7.5K | 7.2K |
| Schwab II David EDirector · 28 transactions | — | 79.2Kas of May 2016 | 43.8K | — | 6.2K |
| van Ligten DarrellPresident - International · 9 transactions | — | 74.5Kas of Mar 2015 | 81.2K | — | — |
| Brolick EmilPresident & CEO, Director · 2 transactions | — | 70.4Kas of Sep 2012 | 103.7K | — | — |
| Gomez Richard H.Director · 6 transactions | — | 62.3K | 62.3K | — | — |
| Kass Dennis M.Director · 10 transactions | — | 56.2Kas of May 2021 | 42.3K | 13.9K | — |
| Loredo Juan CarlosGlobal Chief Marketing Officer · 9 transactions | — | 52.4Kas of May 2024 | 56.9K | — | 44.8K |
| Caruso-Cabrera MichelleDirector · 5 transactions | — | 51.7K | 51.7K | — | — |
| Graham Steven BSVP & Chief Accounting Officer · 22 transactions | — | 48.2Kas of Jul 2014 | 98.5K | — | 5.6K |
| Dolan Kristin ADirector · 27 transactions | — | 47.8K | 68.8K | — | 21.0K |
| Tsai Gerald JrDirector · 45 transactions | — | 47.0Kas of May 2007 | 51.0K | — | 69.1K |
| Carey Hugh LDirector · 28 transactions | — | 39.7Kas of Sep 2008 | 18.0K | — | 45.0K |
| Radkoski Lindsay J.CMO, U.S. · 11 transactions | — | 36.9K | 11.6K | 5.0K | — |
| Levato Joseph ADirector · 21 transactions | — | 30.4Kas of Dec 2023 | 54.9K | — | 22.0K |
| Kriss Scott ASVP Chief Accounting & Tax Off · 7 transactions | — | 30.4Kas of May 2017 | 61.1K | — | 10.1K |
| Gilbert Kenneth WDirector · 9 transactions | — | 27.8Kas of Mar 2025 | 38.8K | — | 11.0K |
| Collins Daniel TSVP - Treasurer & Asst. Sec. · 2 transactions | — | 26.1Kas of Jun 2008 | 3.1K | — | — |
| Ajmani DeepakChief Operations Officer - U.S · 10 transactions | — | 20.5Kas of Aug 2024 | 37.8K | — | — |
| Barre CherylChief Marketing of ARG · 2 transactions | — | 19.0Kas of Jun 2008 | 10.0K | — | — |
| Okeson Nils HSVP & Gen Counsel & Secretary · 7 transactions | — | 15.5Kas of Jun 2010 | 10.0K | — | — |
| Thuerk Suzanne M.Chief Accounting Officer · 14 transactions | — | 12.6K | 10.0K | — | — |
| Spessard Matthew PChief Information Officer · 18 transactions | — | 12.6K | 17.4K | — | — |
| Trimm DavidChief Information Officer · 4 transactions | — | 10.8Kas of Aug 2018 | 10.8K | — | — |
| Arlin Wendy C.Director · 1 transaction | — | 3.4Kas of Dec 2023 | 3.4K | — | — |
| Min JohnChief Legal Ofcr & Secretary · 3 transactions | — | 3.0K | — | 2.7K | — |
| Cook Kenneth M.Chief Financial Officer · 1 transaction | — | 1.5Kas of May 2025 | — | 1.5K | — |
| Suerken Peter J. JRPresident, U.S. · 2 transactions | — | 1.2K | — | 500 | — |
| Sachs Gregory HChm & CEO Deerfield & Company, Director · 1 transaction | — | 100as of Apr 2007 | — | — | — |
| Schaefer Fred HSenior Vice President · 96 transactions | — | 0as of Dec 2007 | 232.5K | — | 100.2K |
Select a row to see that insider’s individual transactions. Sum of the holdings confirmed in the 12 months before this insider's last filing. A Form 4 reports a holding per line — held directly, or through a named trust, partnership or foundation, and in each share class separately — never a person’s total. Lines not restated in that time are left out and shown apart: an active filer restates what they still hold, so a line they did not restate is more often an entity since renamed, whose shares a successor line reports too. An amber marker means some were left out.
Net open-market activity over all recorded history: +10.49M shares. Grants, option exercises and tax withholding are excluded — they are compensation mechanics, not decisions to buy or sell.