Wendy's (WEN) EBITDA Margin (2009 - 2026)
Wendy's' (WEN) quarterly EBITDA Margin came in at 12.01% in Q1 2026, down 387.0% YoY from 4.18% in Q1 2025, and up 1.85% on a QoQ basis from 11.79% in Q4 2025.
Analysis
Wendy's (WEN) EBITDA Margin (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Wendy's (WEN) has 18 years of EBITDA Margin data on file, last reported at 12.01% in Q1 2026.
- Quarterly EBITDA Margin fell 387.0% year-over-year to 12.01% in Q1 2026, while the trailing twelve-month figure through Mar 2026 was 14.82% (down 188.0% YoY) and the FY2025 annual result came in at 15.78%, down 75.0% from the prior year.
- EBITDA Margin grew to 12.01% in Q1 2026, from 11.79% in the prior quarter.
- In the past five years, EBITDA Margin ranged from a high of 19.46% in Q3 2023 to a low of 9.42% in Q1 2023.
- A 5-year average of 16.0% and a median of 16.71% in 2024 frame the typical range for EBITDA Margin.
- Annual changes were most pronounced in 2022 — EBITDA Margin plunged 779 bps — and 2023, when it soared 661 bps.
- Tracing WEN's EBITDA Margin over 5 years: stood at 18.43% in 2022, then retreated by 13 bps to 16.02% in 2023, then grew by 4 bps to 16.72% in 2024, then decreased by 29 bps to 11.79% in 2025, then increased by 2 bps to 12.01% in 2026.
- The last three EBITDA Margin figures came in at 12.01% (Q1 2026), 11.79% (Q4 2025), and 16.75% (Q3 2025), per Business Quant data.
Peer Set
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | EBITDA Margin (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mcdonalds | 181.46 Bn | 180.64 Bn | 6.42 Bn | 47.02% |
| 2 | Starbucks | 119.15 Bn | 115.53 Bn | 6.49 Bn | 14.39% |
| 3 | Chipotle Mexican Grill | 47.22 Bn | 46.55 Bn | 2.35 Bn | 15.70% |
| 4 | Yum Brands | 41.34 Bn | 40.66 Bn | 1.47 Bn | 30.20% |
| 5 | Restaurant Brands International | 27.92 Bn | 26.86 Bn | 1.89 Bn | 28.41% |
| 6 | Darden Restaurants | 25.01 Bn | 24.79 Bn | 3.68 Bn | 13.90% |
| 7 | Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership | 17.24 Bn | 16.18 Bn | 1.89 Bn | 28.41% |
| 8 | Yum China Holdings | 15.19 Bn | 13.80 Bn | 2.22 Bn | 11.09% |
| 9 | Texas Roadhouse | 12.42 Bn | 12.22 Bn | 1.44 Bn | 8.50% |
| 10 | Wendy's | 1.52 Bn | 1.18 Bn | 363.30 Mn | 13.90% |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2026 | 13.90% |
| Mar 29, 2026 | 12.01% |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 11.79% |
| Sep 28, 2025 | 16.75% |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 18.59% |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 15.88% |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 16.72% |
| Sep 29, 2024 | 16.71% |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 17.44% |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 15.18% |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 16.02% |
| Oct 1, 2023 | 18.45% |
| Jul 2, 2023 | 19.46% |
| Apr 2, 2023 | 15.98% |
| Jan 1, 2023 | 9.42% |
| Oct 2, 2022 | 18.43% |
| Jul 3, 2022 | 17.90% |
| Apr 3, 2022 | 15.32% |
| Oct 3, 2021 | 17.05% |
| Jul 4, 2021 | 25.69% |