Wendy's (WEN) Operating Income (2009 - 2026)
Wendy's (WEN) reported Operating Income of $64.9 million for Q1 2026, down 21.9% on a YoY basis from $83.1 million in Q1 2025, and up 1.41% quarter-over-quarter from $64.0 million in Q4 2025.
Wendy's (WEN) Operating Income (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Wendy's has reported Operating Income for 18 years, with the latest figure at $64.9 million in Q1 2026.
- For the quarter ending Q1 2026, Operating Income fell 21.9% year-over-year to $64.9 million; the trailing twelve-month figure through Mar 2026 stood at $325.2 million (down 12.88% YoY), and the FY2025 full-year result was $343.5 million, down 7.51% from the prior year.
- Operating Income for Q1 2026 stood at $64.9 million, up from $64.0 million in the prior quarter.
- The five-year high for Operating Income was $109.3 million in Q3 2023, with the low at $63.3 million in Q1 2023.
- Historically, Operating Income has averaged $87.9 million across 5 years, with a median of $92.0 million in 2025.
- Annual changes were most pronounced in 2023 — Operating Income soared 36.96% — and 2025, when it plunged 33.33%.
- Wendy's' Operating Income 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 Operating Income 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 Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Op. Inc (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starbucks | 114.58 Bn | 112.88 Bn | 9.40 Bn | 828.10 Mn |
| 2 | Chipotle Mexican Grill | 42.15 Bn | 41.28 Bn | 2.61 Bn | 397.06 Mn |
| 3 | Yum Brands | 42.13 Bn | 41.44 Bn | 1.38 Bn | 644.00 Mn |
| 4 | Restaurant Brands International | 25.46 Bn | 25.99 Bn | 2.14 Bn | 606.00 Mn |
| 5 | Darden Restaurants | 24.75 Bn | 24.51 Bn | 3.31 Bn | 406.40 Mn |
| 6 | Yum China Holdings | 15.17 Bn | 13.74 Bn | 3.24 Bn | 447.00 Mn |
| 7 | Texas Roadhouse | 11.72 Bn | 11.53 Bn | 1.40 Bn | 146.34 Mn |
| 8 | Dominos Pizza | 10.51 Bn | 10.28 Bn | 464.51 Mn | 230.36 Mn |
| 9 | Cava | 10.34 Bn | 9.94 Bn | 797.57 Mn | 2.81 Mn |
| 10 | Wendy's | 1.29 Bn | 994.30 Mn | 339.59 Mn | 64.92 Mn |
Historic Data
Download Data| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Apr 4, 2021 | 83.12 Mn |