Wendy's (WEN) EBITDA (2009 - 2026)
Wendy's' (WEN) quarterly EBITDA came in at $64.9 million in Q1 2026, down 21.9% YoY from $83.1 million in Q1 2025, and up 1.41% on a QoQ basis from $64.0 million in Q4 2025.
Analysis
Wendy's (WEN) EBITDA (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Wendy's (WEN) has 18 years of EBITDA data on file, last reported at $64.9 million in Q1 2026.
- Quarterly EBITDA fell 21.9% year-over-year to $64.9 million in Q1 2026, while the trailing twelve-month figure through Mar 2026 was $325.2 million (down 12.88% YoY) and the FY2025 annual result came in at $343.5 million, down 7.51% from the prior year.
- EBITDA rose to $64.9 million in Q1 2026, from $64.0 million in the prior quarter.
- In the past five years, EBITDA ranged from a high of $109.3 million in Q3 2023 to a low of $63.3 million in Q1 2023.
- A 5-year average of $87.9 million and a median of $92.0 million in 2025 frame the typical range for EBITDA.
- Annual changes were most pronounced in 2023 — EBITDA soared 36.96% — and 2025, when it plunged 33.33%.
- Tracing WEN's EBITDA over 5 years: stood at $98.1 million in 2022, then fell by 11.72% to $86.6 million in 2023, then rose by 10.84% to $96.0 million in 2024, then sank by 33.33% to $64.0 million in 2025, then rose by 1.41% to $64.9 million in 2026.
- The last three EBITDA figures came in at $64.9 million (Q1 2026), $64.0 million (Q4 2025), and $92.0 million (Q3 2025), per Business Quant data.
Peer Set
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | EBITDA (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mcdonalds | 181.46 Bn | 180.64 Bn | 6.42 Bn | 3.34 Bn |
| 2 | Starbucks | 119.15 Bn | 115.53 Bn | 6.49 Bn | 1.34 Bn |
| 3 | Chipotle Mexican Grill | 47.22 Bn | 46.55 Bn | 2.35 Bn | 525.60 Mn |
| 4 | Yum Brands | 41.34 Bn | 40.66 Bn | 1.47 Bn | 655.00 Mn |
| 5 | Restaurant Brands International | 27.92 Bn | 26.86 Bn | 1.89 Bn | 716.00 Mn |
| 6 | Darden Restaurants | 25.01 Bn | 24.79 Bn | 3.68 Bn | 516.80 Mn |
| 7 | Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership | 17.24 Bn | 16.18 Bn | 1.89 Bn | 716.00 Mn |
| 8 | Yum China Holdings | 15.19 Bn | 13.80 Bn | 2.22 Bn | 348.00 Mn |
| 9 | Texas Roadhouse | 12.42 Bn | 12.22 Bn | 1.44 Bn | 142.79 Mn |
| 10 | Wendy's | 1.52 Bn | 1.18 Bn | 363.30 Mn | 79.28 Mn |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2026 | 79.28 Mn |
| Mar 29, 2026 | 64.92 Mn |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 64.02 Mn |
| Sep 28, 2025 | 92.05 Mn |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 104.26 Mn |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 83.13 Mn |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 96.02 Mn |
| Sep 29, 2024 | 94.68 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 99.51 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 81.16 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 86.63 Mn |
| Oct 1, 2023 | 101.60 Mn |
| Jul 2, 2023 | 109.27 Mn |
| Apr 2, 2023 | 84.48 Mn |
| Jan 1, 2023 | 63.25 Mn |
| Oct 2, 2022 | 98.14 Mn |
| Jul 3, 2022 | 96.28 Mn |
| Apr 3, 2022 | 74.88 Mn |
| Oct 3, 2021 | 80.20 Mn |
| Jul 4, 2021 | 126.75 Mn |