Wendy's (WEN) Net Cash Flow (2009 - 2026)
Wendy's (WEN) reported Net Cash Flow of $5.2 million for Q1 2026, up 104.55% on a YoY basis from $2.6 million in Q1 2025, and up 12.72% quarter-over-quarter from $4.7 million in Q4 2025.
Wendy's (WEN) Net Cash Flow (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Wendy's has reported Net Cash Flow for 18 years, with the latest figure at $5.2 million in Q1 2026.
- For the quarter ending Q1 2026, Net Cash Flow rose 104.55% year-over-year to $5.2 million; the trailing twelve-month figure through Mar 2026 stood at -$29.6 million (up 85.11% YoY), and the FY2025 full-year result was -$150.3 million, down 94.92% from the prior year.
- Net Cash Flow for Q1 2026 stood at $5.2 million, up from $4.7 million in the prior quarter.
- The five-year high for Net Cash Flow was $460.7 million in Q2 2022, with the low at -$115.4 million in Q1 2025.
- Historically, Net Cash Flow has averaged $15.3 million across 5 years, with a median of -$25.5 million in 2023.
- Annual changes were most pronounced in 2022 — Net Cash Flow surged 4320.36% — and 2025, when it tumbled 1863.34%.
- Wendy's' Net Cash Flow stood at $460.7 million in 2022, then plunged by 118.71% to -$86.2 million in 2023, then soared by 48.48% to -$44.4 million in 2024, then soared by 110.48% to $4.7 million in 2025, then grew by 12.72% to $5.2 million in 2026.
- The last three Net Cash Flow figures came in at $5.2 million (Q1 2026), $4.7 million (Q4 2025), and $24.0 million (Q3 2025), per Business Quant data.
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Net Cash Flow (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starbucks | 114.58 Bn | 112.88 Bn | 9.40 Bn | -1.66 Bn |
| 2 | Chipotle Mexican Grill | 42.15 Bn | 41.28 Bn | 2.61 Bn | -104.21 Mn |
| 3 | Yum Brands | 42.13 Bn | 41.44 Bn | 1.38 Bn | -39.00 Mn |
| 4 | Restaurant Brands International | 25.46 Bn | 25.99 Bn | 2.14 Bn | -112.00 Mn |
| 5 | Darden Restaurants | 24.75 Bn | 24.51 Bn | 3.31 Bn | 12.00 Mn |
| 6 | Yum China Holdings | 15.17 Bn | 13.74 Bn | 3.24 Bn | -36.00 Mn |
| 7 | Texas Roadhouse | 11.72 Bn | 11.53 Bn | 1.40 Bn | 79.85 Mn |
| 8 | Dominos Pizza | 10.51 Bn | 10.28 Bn | 464.51 Mn | 65.49 Mn |
| 9 | Cava | 10.34 Bn | 9.94 Bn | 797.57 Mn | -1.65 Mn |
| 10 | Wendy's | 1.29 Bn | 994.30 Mn | 339.59 Mn | 5.25 Mn |
Historic Data
Download Data| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2026 | 5.25 Mn |
| Mar 29, 2026 | 5.25 Mn |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 4.65 Mn |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 4.65 Mn |
| Sep 28, 2025 | 24.02 Mn |
| Sep 28, 2025 | 24.02 Mn |
| Jun 29, 2025 | -63.55 Mn |
| Jun 29, 2025 | -63.55 Mn |
| Mar 30, 2025 | -115.39 Mn |
| Mar 30, 2025 | -115.39 Mn |
| Dec 29, 2024 | -44.41 Mn |
| Dec 29, 2024 | -44.41 Mn |
| Sep 29, 2024 | 28.19 Mn |
| Sep 29, 2024 | 28.19 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | -67.42 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | -67.42 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 6.54 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 6.54 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2023 | -86.20 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2023 | -86.20 Mn |