Wendy's (WEN) Cash from Operations (2009 - 2026)
Wendy's (WEN) reported Cash from Operations of 59389000.0 for Q1 2026, down 30.47% on a YoY basis from 85415000.0 in Q1 2025, and down 14.28% quarter-over-quarter from 69280000.0 in Q4 2025.
Wendy's (WEN) Cash from Operations (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Wendy's has reported Cash from Operations for 18 years, with the latest figure at 59389000.0 in Q1 2026.
- For the quarter ending Q1 2026, Cash from Operations fell 30.47% year-over-year to 59389000.0; the trailing twelve-month figure through Mar 2026 stood at 318517000.0 (down 6.52% YoY), and the FY2025 full-year result was 344543000.0, down 3.03% from the prior year.
- Cash from Operations for Q1 2026 stood at 59389000.0, down from 69280000.0 in the prior quarter.
- The five-year high for Cash from Operations was 141218000.0 in Q3 2024, with the low at 16769000.0 in Q1 2023.
- Historically, Cash from Operations has averaged 73924533.33 across 5 years, with a median of 69280000.0 in 2025.
- Annual changes were most pronounced in 2022 — Cash from Operations plunged 75.55% — and 2023, when it soared 552.57%.
- Wendy's' Cash from Operations stood at 20982000.0 in 2022, then jumped by 261.7% to 75891000.0 in 2023, then decreased by 9.57% to 68626000.0 in 2024, then gained by 0.95% to 69280000.0 in 2025, then slipped by 14.28% to 59389000.0 in 2026.
- The last three Cash from Operations figures came in at 59389000.0 (Q1 2026), 69280000.0 (Q4 2025), and 129255000.0 (Q3 2025), per Business Quant data.
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Cash from Ops. (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starbucks | 114.58 Bn | 112.88 Bn | 9.40 Bn | 364.50 Mn |
| 2 | Chipotle Mexican Grill | 42.15 Bn | 41.28 Bn | 2.61 Bn | 651.35 Mn |
| 3 | Yum Brands | 42.13 Bn | 41.44 Bn | 1.38 Bn | 416.00 Mn |
| 4 | Restaurant Brands International | 25.46 Bn | 25.99 Bn | 2.14 Bn | 227.00 Mn |
| 5 | Darden Restaurants | 24.75 Bn | 24.51 Bn | 3.31 Bn | 617.80 Mn |
| 6 | Yum China Holdings | 15.17 Bn | 13.74 Bn | 3.24 Bn | 550.00 Mn |
| 7 | Texas Roadhouse | 11.72 Bn | 11.53 Bn | 1.40 Bn | 259.08 Mn |
| 8 | Dominos Pizza | 10.51 Bn | 10.28 Bn | 464.51 Mn | 161.96 Mn |
| 9 | Cava | 10.34 Bn | 9.94 Bn | 797.57 Mn | 40.30 Mn |
| 10 | Wendy's | 1.29 Bn | 994.30 Mn | 339.59 Mn | 59.39 Mn |
Historic Data
Download Data| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2026 | 59.39 Mn |
| Mar 29, 2026 | 59.39 Mn |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 69.28 Mn |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 69.28 Mn |
| Sep 28, 2025 | 129.26 Mn |
| Sep 28, 2025 | 129.26 Mn |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 60.59 Mn |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 60.59 Mn |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 85.42 Mn |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 85.42 Mn |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 68.63 Mn |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 68.63 Mn |
| Sep 29, 2024 | 141.22 Mn |
| Sep 29, 2024 | 141.22 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 45.48 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 45.48 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 99.99 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 99.99 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 75.89 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 75.89 Mn |