Wendy's (WEN) Cost of Revenue (2009 - 2026)
Wendy's (WEN) reported Cost of Revenue of $201.0 million for Q1 2026, up 6.84% on a YoY basis from $188.2 million in Q1 2025, and down 0.85% quarter-over-quarter from $202.8 million in Q4 2025.
Wendy's (WEN) Cost of Revenue (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Wendy's has reported Cost of Revenue for 18 years, with the latest figure at $201.0 million in Q1 2026.
- For the quarter ending Q1 2026, Cost of Revenue rose 6.84% year-over-year to $201.0 million; the trailing twelve-month figure through Mar 2026 stood at $804.6 million (up 3.25% YoY), and the FY2025 full-year result was $791.7 million, up 1.09% from the prior year.
- Cost of Revenue for Q1 2026 stood at $201.0 million, down from $202.8 million in the prior quarter.
- The five-year high for Cost of Revenue was $315.7 million in Q1 2023, with the low at $185.1 million in Q2 2022.
- Historically, Cost of Revenue has averaged $203.8 million across 5 years, with a median of $197.3 million in 2022.
- Annual changes were most pronounced in 2022 — Cost of Revenue soared 33.96% — and 2023, when it plunged 37.47%.
- Wendy's' Cost of Revenue stood at $196.2 million in 2022, then climbed by 0.64% to $197.4 million in 2023, then retreated by 0.94% to $195.6 million in 2024, then rose by 3.68% to $202.8 million in 2025, then decreased by 0.85% to $201.0 million in 2026.
- The last three Cost of Revenue figures came in at $201.0 million (Q1 2026), $202.8 million (Q4 2025), and $204.3 million (Q3 2025), per Business Quant data.
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Cost of Rev (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starbucks | 114.58 Bn | 112.88 Bn | 9.40 Bn | 130.50 Mn |
| 2 | Chipotle Mexican Grill | 42.15 Bn | 41.28 Bn | 2.61 Bn | 480.64 Mn |
| 3 | Yum Brands | 42.13 Bn | 41.44 Bn | 1.38 Bn | 677.00 Mn |
| 4 | Restaurant Brands International | 25.46 Bn | 25.99 Bn | 2.14 Bn | 122.00 Mn |
| 5 | Darden Restaurants | 24.75 Bn | 24.51 Bn | 3.31 Bn | 39.40 Mn |
| 6 | Yum China Holdings | 15.17 Bn | 13.74 Bn | 3.24 Bn | 31.00 Mn |
| 7 | Texas Roadhouse | 11.72 Bn | 11.53 Bn | 1.40 Bn | 228.63 Mn |
| 8 | Dominos Pizza | 10.51 Bn | 10.28 Bn | 464.51 Mn | 686.08 Mn |
| 9 | Cava | 10.34 Bn | 9.94 Bn | 797.57 Mn | -522.59 Mn |
| 10 | Wendy's | 1.29 Bn | 994.30 Mn | 339.59 Mn | 201.05 Mn |
Historic Data
Download Data| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2026 | 201.05 Mn |
| Mar 29, 2026 | 201.05 Mn |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 202.78 Mn |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 202.78 Mn |
| Sep 28, 2025 | 204.26 Mn |
| Sep 28, 2025 | 204.26 Mn |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 196.52 Mn |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 196.52 Mn |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 188.17 Mn |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 188.17 Mn |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 195.57 Mn |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 195.57 Mn |
| Sep 29, 2024 | 195.64 Mn |
| Sep 29, 2024 | 195.64 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 199.89 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 199.89 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 192.11 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 192.11 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 197.43 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 197.43 Mn |