Renaissance Technologies's WEN Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 86,282 shares of The Wendy's Company (WEN) worth $718,729, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 46 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a long-term strategic position in WEN, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2023, adding 2.27 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2015, reducing 2.04 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's The Wendy's Company (WEN) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly The Wendy's Company (WEN) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +650,082 | Add 0.00% | 650,082 | $5.83 |
| Q3 2013 | +1.29 M | Add 197.79% | 1.94 M | $8.48 |
| Q4 2013 | +166,400 | Add 8.60% | 2.1 M | $8.72 |
| Q1 2014 | +2.09 M | Add 99.37% | 4.19 M | $9.12 |
| Q2 2014 | -1.43 M | Reduce 34.04% | 2.76 M | $8.53 |
| Q3 2014 | -1.65 M | Reduce 59.68% | 1.11 M | $8.26 |
| Q4 2014 | +243,500 | Add 21.84% | 1.36 M | $9.03 |
| Q1 2015 | +550,200 | Add 40.51% | 1.91 M | $10.90 |
| Q2 2015 | +412,300 | Add 21.60% | 2.32 M | $11.28 |
| Q3 2015 | -183,000 | Reduce 7.89% | 2.14 M | $8.65 |
| Q4 2015 | -2.04 M | Reduce 95.55% | 95,182 | $10.77 |
| Q1 2016 | +1.67 M | Add 1753.48% | 1.76 M | $10.89 |
| Q2 2016 | +263,100 | Add 14.91% | 2.03 M | $9.62 |
| Q3 2016 | -532,600 | Reduce 26.27% | 1.49 M | $10.80 |
| Q4 2016 | -1.49 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2017 | +391,482 | New Buy | 391,482 | $13.61 |
| Q2 2017 | +817,040 | Add 208.70% | 1.21 M | $15.51 |
| Q3 2017 | +434,160 | Add 35.92% | 1.64 M | $15.53 |
| Q4 2017 | +1.15 M | Add 70.14% | 2.79 M | $16.42 |
| Q1 2018 | -1.65 M | Reduce 58.90% | 1.15 M | $17.55 |
| Q2 2018 | -208,100 | Reduce 18.11% | 940,682 | $17.18 |
| Q3 2018 | -333,500 | Reduce 35.45% | 607,182 | $17.14 |
| Q4 2018 | -76,500 | Reduce 12.60% | 530,682 | $15.61 |
| Q1 2019 | -530,682 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2019 | +1.01 M | New Buy | 1.01 M | $19.58 |
| Q3 2019 | -121,300 | Reduce 12.01% | 889,082 | $19.98 |
| Q4 2019 | -292,600 | Reduce 32.91% | 596,482 | $22.21 |
| Q1 2020 | -596,482 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2020 | +53,982 | New Buy | 53,982 | $22.30 |
| Q4 2020 | +570,500 | Add 1056.83% | 624,482 | $21.92 |
| Q1 2021 | +1.7 M | Add 273.01% | 2.33 M | $20.26 |
| Q2 2021 | -1.32 M | Reduce 56.69% | 1.01 M | $23.42 |
| Q3 2021 | -409,200 | Reduce 40.56% | 599,582 | $21.68 |
| Q4 2021 | -599,582 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2022 | +1.09 M | New Buy | 1.09 M | $21.97 |
| Q2 2022 | -363,900 | Reduce 33.33% | 727,982 | $18.88 |
| Q3 2022 | -102,100 | Reduce 14.03% | 625,882 | $18.69 |
| Q4 2022 | -14,500 | Reduce 2.32% | 611,382 | $0.02 |
| Q1 2023 | +2.27 M | Add 370.95% | 2.88 M | $0.02 |
| Q2 2023 | -1.56 M | Reduce 54.04% | 1.32 M | $0.02 |
| Q3 2023 | -1.07 M | Reduce 80.79% | 254,182 | $20.41 |
| Q4 2023 | +113,686 | Add 44.73% | 367,868 | $19.48 |
| Q1 2024 | -367,868 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2024 | +54,352 | New Buy | 54,352 | $16.30 |
| Q1 2025 | -54,352 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2025 | +86,282 | New Buy | 86,282 | $8.33 |
Renaissance Technologies's The Wendy's Company Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased The Wendy's Company (WEN) in Q2 2013, acquiring 650,082 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies has held The Wendy's Company (WEN) for 46 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to The Wendy's Company (WEN) was in Q1 2023, adding 2,879,282 shares worth $62,711.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 86,282 shares of The Wendy's Company (WEN), valued at approximately $718,729.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, The Wendy's Company (WEN) represents approximately 0.00% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in The Wendy's Company (WEN) was 4,191,378 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2014.