The Wendy's Company (WEN) Earnings History
Growth Compounder40 years of earnings data (1986–2025) · Consistent double-digit EPS growth over 5 years
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The Wendy's Company (WEN) Earnings Overview
As of July 8, 2026, The Wendy's Company (WEN) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $171M, reflecting -10.5% year-over-year growth. The company earned $0.90 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 7.6%.
Looking at the long-term picture, WEN's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +10.3%, showing solid earnings momentum. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $462M in fiscal 2000.
The Wendy's Company maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 26.9%, operating margin of 15.3%, and net margin of 7.6%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including MCD ($8.68B net income, 31.9% margin), QSR ($955M net income, 8.2% margin), JACK ($36M net income, -5.5% margin), WEN has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare WEN vs MCD →
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WEN Historical Earnings Data (1986–2025)
37 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $165M | -15.1% | $332M | $0.85 | 7.6% | 15.3% |
| 2024 | $194M | -4.9% | $371M | $0.95 | 8.7% | 16.5% |
| 2023 | $204M | +15.3% | $382M | $0.97 | 9.4% | 17.5% |
| 2022 | $177M | -11.5% | $353M | $0.82 | 8.5% | 16.9% |
| 2021 | $200M | +70.1% | $367M | $0.89 | 10.6% | 19.3% |
| 2020 | $118M | -14.0% | $269M | $0.52 | 6.8% | 15.5% |
| 2019 | $137M | -70.2% | $263M | $0.58 | 8.0% | 15.4% |
| 2018 | $460M | +137.1% | $250M | $1.88 | 28.9% | 15.7% |
| 2017 | $194M | +49.7% | $215M | $0.77 | 15.9% | 17.6% |
| 2016 | $130M | -19.6% | $315M | $0.49 | 9.0% | 21.9% |
| 2015 | $161M | +32.7% | $274M | $0.49 | 8.6% | 14.7% |
| 2014 | $121M | +167.0% | $243M | $0.32 | 6.1% | 12.1% |
| 2013 | $45M | +542.2% | $139M | $0.11 | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| 2012 | $7M | -28.3% | $170M | $0.02 | 0.3% | 6.8% |
| 2011 | $10M | +328.3% | $183M | $0.05 | 0.4% | 7.5% |
| 2010 | -$4M | -185.4% | $192M | $-0.01 | -0.2% | 8.1% |
| 2009 | $5M | +101.1% | $195M | $0.01 | 0.2% | 8.0% |
| 2008 | -$480M | -3083.3% | -$414M | $-3.48 | -26.3% | -22.7% |
| 2007 | $16M | +247.1% | $65M | $0.16 | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| 2006 | -$11M | +80.3% | $48M | $-0.13 | -0.9% | 3.9% |
| 2005 | -$56M | -499.0% | -$1M | $-0.79 | -7.6% | -0.2% |
| 2004 | $14M | +228.6% | $6M | $0.02 | 4.2% | 1.9% |
| 2003 | -$11M | -907.0% | -$1M | $-0.54 | -3.7% | -0.4% |
| 2002 | $1M | -97.4% | $11M | $0.02 | 1.4% | 11.1% |
| 2001 | $52M | -88.7% | $4M | $2.31 | 56.5% | 4.5% |
| 2000 | $462M | +4462.6% | $2M | $6.33 | 529.5% | 2.0% |
| 1999 | $10M | -30.8% | $7M | $0.37 | 12.5% | 9.0% |
| 1998 | $15M | +495.6% | $10M | $0.46 | 18.7% | 13.0% |
| 1997 | -$4M | +73.4% | $-600,000 | $-0.12 | -0.5% | -0.1% |
| 1996 | -$14M | +62.4% | -$2M | $-0.46 | -1.6% | -0.2% |
| 1995 | -$37M | -356.8% | -$18M | $-1.24 | -3.4% | -1.7% |
| 1994 | -$8M | +86.5% | $78M | $-0.60 | -0.8% | 7.3% |
| 1992 | -$60M | -698.7% | $35M | $-2.33 | -5.7% | 3.3% |
| 1991 | -$8M | +57.4% | $94M | $-0.29 | -0.6% | 7.4% |
| 1990 | -$18M | -36.4% | $48M | $-0.68 | -1.4% | 4.0% |
| 1989 | -$13M | -184.3% | $82M | $-0.51 | -1.0% | 6.6% |
| 1986 | $15M | - | $73M | $0.49 | 1.3% | 6.4% |
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WEN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying WEN stock.
What is WEN earnings per share (EPS)?
WEN trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $0.90, reflecting -10.5% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is +10.3%. Complete EPS history from 1986 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is The Wendy's Company's net income?
The Wendy's Company (WEN) trailing twelve-month net income is $171M as of 2025. Earnings declined -10.5% year-over-year. The Wendy's Company has been profitable for 15 consecutive years.
Is WEN profitable?
Yes, WEN is profitable with a TTM net income of $171M and a net profit margin of +7.6%. The Wendy's Company has generated profits for 15 consecutive years.
What is WEN's earnings growth rate?
WEN compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: -10.5%, 3-Year: +1.2%, 5-Year: +10.3%, 10-Year: +5.7%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1986 to 2025.
What are WEN's profit margins?
The Wendy's Company net profit margin is +7.6%, operating margin is +15.3%, and gross margin is +26.9%. Margins are within a typical range for the sector. Return on Equity is +87.6%.
Is WEN growing earnings?
WEN earnings are declining — EPS fell -10.5% year-over-year. TTM net income dropped to $171M. This contrasts with the 5-year CAGR of +10.3%.
What was WEN's best earnings year?
The Wendy's Company's highest annual net income on record is $462M, achieved in fiscal year 2000. Earnings history on this page spans 1986 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were WEN's earnings last quarter?
WEN's most recent reported quarter was Q1 2026. Net income was $46M with diluted EPS of $0.24. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.