Company / Share Buybacks
The Wendy's Company Share Buybacks History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Share Buybacks
$200.8M
FY2025
5-year range
$62.2M / $217.8M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+159.5%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#84 of 184
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
At $201M, The Wendy's Company's share buybacks ranks #84 of 184 in the Consumer Discretionary sector. Share Buybacks has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $62M in FY2022 to $1.1B in FY2017.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$201M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -5.7%.
Improved from $190M to $201M over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Share Buybacks over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +47.8%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -5.7%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#84 of 184 in Consumer DiscretionaryTop 46% of 184This company $200.8M Sector average $458.4M
▼
-56.2% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -5.7%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, share buybacks increased 159.5% year-over-year.
- Ranks #84 out of 184 companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
- Peak share buybacks was recorded in FY2017.
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 | Share BuybacksValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $200.8M | +159.5% |
| FY2024 | $77.4M | -59.2% |
| FY2023 | $189.6M | +204.9% |
| FY2022 | $62.2M | -71.5% |
| FY2021 | $217.8M | -19.3% |
| FY2020 | $269.8M | +113.7% |
| FY2019 | $126.2M | -53.2% |
| FY2018 | $269.8M | -75.4% |
| FY2017 | $1.1B | +264.8% |
| FY2016 | $301.2M | +334.5% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026