A cash dividend is a direct payment from a company to its shareholders, drawn from profits or retained earnings on the balance sheet. WEN has declared one at $0.07 per share under its quarterly distribution schedule, with payment set for September 15, 2026.
What the September 1 dates mean
Two dates on this declaration share the same calendar day: the ex-dividend date and the record date, both falling on September 1, 2026. They serve different functions.
The ex-dividend date is the market cutoff. Buy WEN shares on that date or later and the company does not owe you this payment, regardless of how long you hold afterward. An investor who wants to qualify for the September 15 payout must own shares before September 1.
The record date works alongside it. That is when the company draws its official shareholder list to confirm who is eligible to receive the cash. Because both dates fall on September 1, the eligibility window closes the moment that list is printed.
The declared amount
WEN declared $0.07 per share. It is worth separating what was actually declared from what is only projected: $0.07 per share, payable September 15, 2026, is the firm figure on file. Nothing about this payment is conditional at this stage.
The quarterly rhythm
WEN pays dividends on a quarterly schedule, meaning the company targets four distributions per year. Each quarter requires a fresh declaration, with new amounts and new eligibility dates. The September 15 payment is one installment in that ongoing cycle, not a standalone event.
No amount has been declared for any period beyond September 15, 2026.