Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
The Wendy's Company Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
140.6%
FY2025
5-year range
21.4% / 140.6%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+87.7%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#4 of 197
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
Among 197 Consumer Discretionary companies, The Wendy's Company is in the top 2% for return on equity (roe). Return on Equity (ROE) has increased for 3 consecutive years, from 21.4% in FY2022 to 140.6% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
140.6% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +69.7%. Top quartile in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Improved from 66.0% to 140.6% over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +119.2pp
- 5-Year Change
- +69.7pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+1257.8% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- The Wendy's Company's return on equity (roe) has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) increased 87.7% year-over-year.
- Currently 130.3pp above the Consumer Discretionary sector average.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2016.
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 | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 140.6% | +87.7% |
| FY2024 | 74.9% | +13.5% |
| FY2023 | 66.0% | +207.8% |
| FY2022 | 21.4% | -19.2% |
| FY2021 | 26.5% | -62.6% |
| FY2020 | 71.0% | +109.6% |
| FY2019 | 33.9% | -52.3% |
| FY2018 | 71.0% | +231.6% |
| FY2017 | 21.4% | +202.7% |
| FY2016 | 7.1% | +166.8% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026