Wendy's (WEN) Other Working Capital Changes (2010 - 2026)
Wendy's' (WEN) quarterly Other Working Capital Changes came in at $9.6 million in Q1 2026, down 16.19% YoY from $11.5 million in Q1 2025, and up 138.72% on a QoQ basis from -$24.9 million in Q4 2025.
Analysis
Wendy's (WEN) Other Working Capital Changes (2010 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Wendy's (WEN) has 18 years of Other Working Capital Changes data on file, last reported at $9.6 million in Q1 2026.
- Quarterly Other Working Capital Changes rose 175.58% year-over-year to $582000.0 in Q4 2018, while the trailing twelve-month figure through Dec 2018 was $5.2 million (up 313.25% YoY) and the FY2025 annual result came in at -$49.2 million, down 0.65% from the prior year.
- Other Working Capital Changes retreated to $582000.0 in Q4 2018, from $5.7 million in the prior quarter.
- In the past five years, Other Working Capital Changes ranged from a high of $5.7 million in Q3 2018 to a low of -$3.8 million in Q3 2018.
- A 5-year average of $6.5 million and a median of $9.6 million in 2026 frame the typical range for Other Working Capital Changes.
- Annual changes were most pronounced in 2022 — Other Working Capital Changes jumped 9618.21% — and 2025, when it plunged 476.55%.
- Tracing WEN's Other Working Capital Changes over 2 years: stood at -$770000.0 in 2017, then jumped by 175.58% to $582000.0 in 2018.
- The last three Other Working Capital Changes figures came in at $582000.0 (Q4 2018), $5.7 million (Q3 2018), and -$3.8 million (Q3 2018), per Business Quant data.
Peer Set
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mcdonalds | 181.46 Bn | 180.64 Bn | 6.42 Bn |
| 2 | Starbucks | 119.15 Bn | 115.53 Bn | 6.49 Bn |
| 3 | Chipotle Mexican Grill | 47.22 Bn | 46.55 Bn | 2.35 Bn |
| 4 | Yum Brands | 41.34 Bn | 40.66 Bn | 1.47 Bn |
| 5 | Restaurant Brands International | 27.92 Bn | 26.86 Bn | 1.89 Bn |
| 6 | Darden Restaurants | 25.01 Bn | 24.79 Bn | 3.68 Bn |
| 7 | Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership | 17.24 Bn | 16.18 Bn | 1.89 Bn |
| 8 | Yum China Holdings | 15.19 Bn | 13.80 Bn | 2.22 Bn |
| 9 | Texas Roadhouse | 12.42 Bn | 12.22 Bn | 1.44 Bn |
| 10 | Wendy's | 1.52 Bn | 1.18 Bn | 363.30 Mn |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2026 | -8.26 Mn |
| Jun 28, 2026 | -8.26 Mn |
| Mar 29, 2026 | 9.63 Mn |
| Mar 29, 2026 | 9.63 Mn |
| Sep 28, 2025 | -19.65 Mn |
| Sep 28, 2025 | -19.65 Mn |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 34.37 Mn |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 34.37 Mn |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 11.49 Mn |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 11.49 Mn |
| Sep 29, 2024 | -50.56 Mn |
| Sep 29, 2024 | -50.56 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 49.21 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 49.21 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | -3.46 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | -3.46 Mn |
| Oct 1, 2023 | -39.15 Mn |
| Oct 1, 2023 | -39.15 Mn |
| Jul 2, 2023 | 13.21 Mn |
| Jul 2, 2023 | 13.21 Mn |