11 Best Dividend Stocks with a Consistent 3-Year Payout History

7. The Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ:WEN)

Dividend Yield: 5.54%

No. of Hedge Funds: 31

Dividend History: 5 years

The Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ:WEN) earns a rank in our list of 11 best dividend stocks with a consistent 3-year payout history. Mixed analysts’ sentiments on the stock following changes to the full-year 2025 guidance.

Based in Ohio, The Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ:WEN) is a global quick-service restaurant chain known for its square-shaped burgers, chicken sandwiches, and Frosty treats. With a business model that involves operating through both company-owned and franchise locations, the company maintains a strong domestic presence as well as a growing international outreach.

The Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ:WEN)’s EPS of $0.29 and revenue of $560.93 million for the second quarter exceeded the consensus analyst estimates. Even so, due to ongoing softness in U.S. sales, the company lowered its full-year 2025 guidance.

In the international segment, however, the company delivered systemwide sales growth of 8.7% and grew adjusted EBITDA by 23.9%. Additionally, The Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ:WEN) has finalized franchise agreements to open close to 190 new restaurants across Italy and Armenia, with the aim of reaching 2,000 international restaurants by 2028.

Analysts’ sentiment on the stock remains mixed, with some analysts lowering the price target but maintaining the Buy rating. For instance, Truist, while keeping a Buy rating, lowered the price target from $14 to $13.

The 5.54% dividend yield, however, signals strong shareholder returns, and the potential to pay is backed by moderate institutional trust from 31 hedge funds.