Company / FCF Margin
The Wendy's Company FCF Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest FCF Margin
11.2%
FY2025
5-year range
11.2% / 12.6%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-4.0%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#47 of 210
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
The Wendy's Company's fcf margin of 11.2% is higher than 78% of companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector (FY2025). FCF Margin has declined for 4 consecutive years, from 12.6% in FY2021 to 11.2% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
11.2% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +1.4%. Top quartile in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Declined from 11.9% to 11.2% over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
FCF Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -1.3pp
- 5-Year Change
- +1.4pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+291.9% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- The Wendy's Company's fcf margin has declined for 4 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, fcf margin decreased 4.0% year-over-year.
- Currently 8.3pp above the Consumer Discretionary sector average.
- Peak fcf margin was recorded in FY2019.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.78 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | FCF MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 11.2% | -4.0% |
| FY2024 | 11.6% | -2.8% |
| FY2023 | 11.9% | -3.9% |
| FY2022 | 12.4% | -1.0% |
| FY2021 | 12.6% | +29.2% |
| FY2020 | 9.7% | -24.4% |
| FY2019 | 12.8% | +32.2% |
| FY2018 | 9.7% | +702.5% |
| FY2017 | 1.2% | +155.3% |
| FY2016 | -2.2% | -150.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026