First Watch Restaurant (FWRG) Free Cash Flow (2020 - 2026)
First Watch Restaurant (FWRG) recorded quarterly Free Cash Flow of $5.1 million in Q1 2026, up 127.87% quarter-over-quarter from -$18.3 million in Q4 2025, and up 131.15% on a YoY basis from $2.2 million in Q1 2025.
First Watch Restaurant (FWRG) Free Cash Flow (2020 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
First Watch Restaurant's Free Cash Flow history runs 7 years deep, the most recent figure standing at $5.1 million for Q1 2026.
- In Q1 2026, Free Cash Flow rose 131.15% year-over-year to $5.1 million; the TTM figure through Mar 2026 stood at -$9.5 million (up 62.16% YoY), while the FY2025 annual figure was -$31.0 million, down 153.18% from the prior year.
- Free Cash Flow was $5.1 million for Q1 2026 at First Watch Restaurant, up from -$18.3 million in the prior quarter.
- In the past five years, Free Cash Flow ranged from a high of $20.4 million in Q1 2023 to a low of -$18.3 million in Q4 2025.
- Historically, Free Cash Flow has averaged -$1.5 million across 5 years, with a median of -$1.7 million in 2025.
- Biggest YoY gain for Free Cash Flow was 706.77% in 2023; the steepest drop was 778.32% in 2023.
- A 5-year view of Free Cash Flow shows it stood at -$941000.0 in 2022, then plunged by 778.32% to -$8.3 million in 2023, then tumbled by 114.39% to -$17.7 million in 2024, then slipped by 3.49% to -$18.3 million in 2025, then surged by 127.87% to $5.1 million in 2026.
- The last three Free Cash Flow figures came in at $5.1 million (Q1 2026), -$18.3 million (Q4 2025), and $5.5 million (Q3 2025), per Business Quant data.
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Free Cash Flow (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starbucks | 114.58 Bn | 112.88 Bn | 9.40 Bn | 91.80 Mn |
| 2 | Chipotle Mexican Grill | 42.15 Bn | 41.28 Bn | 2.61 Bn | 471.02 Mn |
| 3 | Yum Brands | 42.13 Bn | 41.44 Bn | 1.38 Bn | 341.00 Mn |
| 4 | Restaurant Brands International | 25.46 Bn | 25.99 Bn | 2.14 Bn | 169.00 Mn |
| 5 | Darden Restaurants | 24.75 Bn | 24.51 Bn | 3.31 Bn | 451.90 Mn |
| 6 | Yum China Holdings | 15.17 Bn | 13.74 Bn | 3.24 Bn | 406.00 Mn |
| 7 | Texas Roadhouse | 11.72 Bn | 11.53 Bn | 1.40 Bn | 178.92 Mn |
| 8 | Dominos Pizza | 10.51 Bn | 10.28 Bn | 464.51 Mn | 146.91 Mn |
| 9 | Cava | 10.34 Bn | 9.94 Bn | 797.57 Mn | 2.87 Mn |
| 10 | First Watch Restaurant | 722.06 Mn | 698.50 Mn | 256.65 Mn | 5.11 Mn |
Historic Data
Download Data| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2026 | 5.11 Mn |
| Mar 29, 2026 | 5.11 Mn |
| Dec 28, 2025 | -18.34 Mn |
| Dec 28, 2025 | -18.34 Mn |
| Sep 28, 2025 | 5.46 Mn |
| Sep 28, 2025 | 5.46 Mn |
| Jun 29, 2025 | -1.71 Mn |
| Jun 29, 2025 | -1.71 Mn |
| Mar 30, 2025 | -16.41 Mn |
| Mar 30, 2025 | -16.41 Mn |
| Dec 29, 2024 | -17.72 Mn |
| Dec 29, 2024 | -17.72 Mn |
| Sep 29, 2024 | 6.78 Mn |
| Sep 29, 2024 | 6.78 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 2.30 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 2.30 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | -3.60 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | -3.60 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2023 | -8.27 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2023 | -8.27 Mn |