Company / Operating Cash Flow
The Wendy's Company Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$344.5M
FY2025
5-year range
$284.4M / $355.3M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-3.0%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#125 of 234
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
At $345M, The Wendy's Company's operating cash flow ranks #125 of 234 in the Consumer Discretionary sector. Operating Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $224M in FY2020 to $355M in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$345M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +9.0%.
Remained stable around $345M over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +6.6%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +9.0%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#125 of 234 in Consumer DiscretionaryTop 53% of 234This company $344.5M Sector average $1.7B
▼
-80.2% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +9.0%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow decreased 3.0% year-over-year.
- Ranks #125 out of 234 companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
- Peak operating cash flow was recorded in FY2024.
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 | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $344.5M | -3.0% |
| FY2024 | $355.3M | +2.9% |
| FY2023 | $345.4M | +21.5% |
| FY2022 | $284.4M | -1.6% |
| FY2021 | $288.9M | +28.9% |
| FY2020 | $224.2M | -6.1% |
| FY2019 | $238.8M | +6.5% |
| FY2018 | $224.2M | -18.3% |
| FY2017 | $274.3M | +7.7% |
| FY2016 | $254.8M | -22.8% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026