Wendy's (WEN) Other Working Capital Changes (2009 - 2026)
Wendy's (WEN) reported Other Working Capital Changes of $9.6 million for Q1 2026, down 16.19% on a YoY basis from $11.5 million in Q1 2025, and up 112.77% quarter-over-quarter from -$75.4 million in Q4 2025.
Wendy's (WEN) Other Working Capital Changes (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Wendy's has reported Other Working Capital Changes for 18 years, with the latest figure at $9.6 million in Q1 2026.
- For the quarter ending Q1 2026, Other Working Capital Changes fell 16.19% year-over-year to $9.6 million; the trailing twelve-month figure through Mar 2026 stood at -$51.1 million (down 405.0% YoY), and the FY2025 full-year result was -$49.2 million, down 2842.62% from the prior year.
- Other Working Capital Changes for Q1 2026 stood at $9.6 million, up from -$75.4 million in the prior quarter.
- The five-year high for Other Working Capital Changes was $58.5 million in Q2 2022, with the low at -$75.4 million in Q4 2025.
- Historically, Other Working Capital Changes has averaged $4.6 million across 5 years, with a median of $11.5 million in 2025.
- Annual changes were most pronounced in 2022 — Other Working Capital Changes jumped 9618.21% — and 2025, when it tumbled 1242.26%.
- Wendy's' Other Working Capital Changes stood at $58.5 million in 2022, then tumbled by 54.94% to $26.4 million in 2023, then sank by 74.96% to $6.6 million in 2024, then plunged by 1242.26% to -$75.4 million in 2025, then surged by 112.77% to $9.6 million in 2026.
- The last three Other Working Capital Changes figures came in at $9.6 million (Q1 2026), -$75.4 million (Q4 2025), and -$19.6 million (Q3 2025), per Business Quant data.
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starbucks | 114.58 Bn | 112.88 Bn | 9.40 Bn |
| 2 | Chipotle Mexican Grill | 42.15 Bn | 41.28 Bn | 2.61 Bn |
| 3 | Yum Brands | 42.13 Bn | 41.44 Bn | 1.38 Bn |
| 4 | Restaurant Brands International | 25.46 Bn | 25.99 Bn | 2.14 Bn |
| 5 | Darden Restaurants | 24.75 Bn | 24.51 Bn | 3.31 Bn |
| 6 | Yum China Holdings | 15.17 Bn | 13.74 Bn | 3.24 Bn |
| 7 | Texas Roadhouse | 11.72 Bn | 11.53 Bn | 1.40 Bn |
| 8 | Dominos Pizza | 10.51 Bn | 10.28 Bn | 464.51 Mn |
| 9 | Cava | 10.34 Bn | 9.94 Bn | 797.57 Mn |
| 10 | Wendy's | 1.29 Bn | 994.30 Mn | 339.59 Mn |
Historic Data
Download Data| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2026 | 9.63 Mn |
| Mar 29, 2026 | 9.63 Mn |
| Dec 28, 2025 | -75.45 Mn |
| Dec 28, 2025 | -75.45 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 |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 6.61 Mn |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 6.61 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 |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 26.38 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 26.38 Mn |