Wendy's (WEN) Net Income (2009 - 2026)
Wendy's (WEN) posted Net Income of $22.7 million for Q1 2026, down 14.23% on a QoQ basis from $26.5 million in Q4 2025, and down 42.11% year-over-year from $39.2 million in Q1 2025.
Wendy's (WEN) Net Income (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Wendy's' Net Income history runs 18 years deep, the most recent figure standing at $22.7 million for Q1 2026.
- Quarterly Net Income fell 42.11% year-over-year to $22.7 million in Q1 2026, while the trailing twelve-month figure through Mar 2026 was $148.6 million (down 22.46% YoY) and the FY2025 annual result came in at $165.1 million, down 15.07% from the prior year.
- Net Income was $22.7 million for Q1 2026 at Wendy's, down from $26.5 million in the prior quarter.
- Across five years, Net Income topped out at $59.6 million in Q3 2023 and bottomed at $22.7 million in Q1 2026.
- A 5-year average of $44.2 million and a median of $46.9 million in 2023 frame the typical range for Net Income.
- Annual changes were most pronounced in 2023 — Net Income surged 61.25% — and 2025, when it plunged 44.25%.
- Wendy's' Net Income stood at $50.5 million in 2022, then fell by 7.13% to $46.9 million in 2023, then gained by 1.19% to $47.5 million in 2024, then plunged by 44.25% to $26.5 million in 2025, then declined by 14.23% to $22.7 million in 2026.
- Business Quant data shows WEN's Net Income at $22.7 million in Q1 2026, $26.5 million in Q4 2025, and $44.3 million in Q3 2025.
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Net Income (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starbucks | 117.61 Bn | 115.91 Bn | 6.32 Bn | 510.80 Mn |
| 2 | Chipotle Mexican Grill | 41.20 Bn | 40.33 Bn | 2.61 Bn | 302.82 Mn |
| 3 | Yum Brands | 40.68 Bn | 39.99 Bn | 1.38 Bn | 432.00 Mn |
| 4 | Restaurant Brands International | 25.13 Bn | 25.66 Bn | 2.14 Bn | - |
| 5 | Darden Restaurants | 22.23 Bn | 21.99 Bn | 3.68 Bn | -2.90 Mn |
| 6 | Yum China Holdings | 15.22 Bn | 14.47 Bn | 2.31 Bn | 329.00 Mn |
| 7 | Texas Roadhouse | 12.56 Bn | 12.37 Bn | 1.40 Bn | 126.00 Mn |
| 8 | Dominos Pizza | 10.74 Bn | 10.60 Bn | 478.23 Mn | 135.75 Mn |
| 9 | Dutch Bros | 8.14 Bn | 8.10 Bn | 107.48 Mn | 23.66 Mn |
| 10 | Wendy's | 1.36 Bn | 1.33 Bn | 339.59 Mn | 22.71 Mn |
Historic Data
Download Data| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2026 | 22.71 Mn |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 26.48 Mn |
| Sep 28, 2025 | 44.25 Mn |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 55.11 Mn |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 39.23 Mn |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 47.50 Mn |
| Sep 29, 2024 | 50.22 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 54.64 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 41.99 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 46.94 Mn |
| Oct 1, 2023 | 58.05 Mn |
| Jul 2, 2023 | 59.63 Mn |
| Apr 2, 2023 | 39.82 Mn |
| Jan 1, 2023 | 29.11 Mn |
| Oct 2, 2022 | 50.54 Mn |
| Jul 3, 2022 | 48.15 Mn |
| Apr 3, 2022 | 37.40 Mn |
| Oct 3, 2021 | 41.17 Mn |
| Jul 4, 2021 | 65.72 Mn |
| Apr 4, 2021 | 41.37 Mn |