Wendy's (WEN) Capital Expenditures (2009 - 2026)
Wendy's (WEN) reported Capital Expenditures of $11.9 million for Q1 2026, down 32.8% on a YoY basis from $17.7 million in Q1 2025, and down 68.64% quarter-over-quarter from $37.9 million in Q4 2025.
Wendy's (WEN) Capital Expenditures (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Wendy's has reported Capital Expenditures for 18 years, with the latest figure at $11.9 million in Q1 2026.
- For the quarter ending Q1 2026, Capital Expenditures fell 32.8% year-over-year to $11.9 million; the trailing twelve-month figure through Mar 2026 stood at $96.1 million (up 1.5% YoY), and the FY2025 full-year result was $101.9 million, up 7.99% from the prior year.
- Capital Expenditures for Q1 2026 stood at $11.9 million, down from $37.9 million in the prior quarter.
- The five-year high for Capital Expenditures was $42.1 million in Q1 2023, with the low at $11.9 million in Q1 2026.
- Historically, Capital Expenditures has averaged $23.2 million across 5 years, with a median of $17.9 million in 2023.
- Annual changes were most pronounced in 2024 — Capital Expenditures surged 43.28% — and 2026, when it plunged 32.8%.
- Wendy's' Capital Expenditures stood at $12.5 million in 2022, then jumped by 134.73% to $29.3 million in 2023, then surged by 43.28% to $42.0 million in 2024, then slipped by 9.86% to $37.9 million in 2025, then sank by 68.64% to $11.9 million in 2026.
- The last three Capital Expenditures figures came in at $11.9 million (Q1 2026), $37.9 million (Q4 2025), and $25.0 million (Q3 2025), per Business Quant data.
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Capex (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starbucks | 114.58 Bn | 112.88 Bn | 9.40 Bn | 272.70 Mn |
| 2 | Chipotle Mexican Grill | 42.15 Bn | 41.28 Bn | 2.61 Bn | 180.33 Mn |
| 3 | Yum Brands | 42.13 Bn | 41.44 Bn | 1.38 Bn | 75.00 Mn |
| 4 | Restaurant Brands International | 25.46 Bn | 25.99 Bn | 2.14 Bn | 58.00 Mn |
| 5 | Darden Restaurants | 24.75 Bn | 24.51 Bn | 3.31 Bn | 165.90 Mn |
| 6 | Yum China Holdings | 15.17 Bn | 13.74 Bn | 3.24 Bn | 144.00 Mn |
| 7 | Texas Roadhouse | 11.72 Bn | 11.53 Bn | 1.40 Bn | 80.17 Mn |
| 8 | Dominos Pizza | 10.51 Bn | 10.28 Bn | 464.51 Mn | 15.04 Mn |
| 9 | Cava | 10.34 Bn | 9.94 Bn | 797.57 Mn | 37.44 Mn |
| 10 | Wendy's | 1.29 Bn | 994.30 Mn | 339.59 Mn | 11.88 Mn |
Historic Data
Download Data| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2026 | 11.88 Mn |
| Mar 29, 2026 | 11.88 Mn |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 37.88 Mn |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 37.88 Mn |
| Sep 28, 2025 | 24.99 Mn |
| Sep 28, 2025 | 24.99 Mn |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 21.37 Mn |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 21.37 Mn |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 17.68 Mn |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 17.68 Mn |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 42.03 Mn |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 42.03 Mn |
| Sep 29, 2024 | 17.90 Mn |
| Sep 29, 2024 | 17.90 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 17.11 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 17.11 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 17.35 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 17.35 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 29.33 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 29.33 Mn |