Wendy's Reports Q4 Earnings Beat

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Wendy's Co. reported fourth-quarter net income of $26.5 million, or 14 cents per share. Adjusted earnings came in at 16 cents per share, surpassing Wall Street's expectations. The company also posted revenue of $543 million for the quarter, exceeding analyst forecasts. For the full year, Wendy's reported profit of $165.1 million and revenue of $2.18 billion.

Why it matters

Wendy's strong quarterly performance highlights the continued recovery of the fast-food industry from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The company's ability to exceed analyst expectations on both the top and bottom lines suggests its menu innovations and operational improvements are resonating with consumers.

The details

Wendy's reported adjusted earnings per share of 16 cents, compared to the average analyst estimate of 14 cents. The company's revenue of $543 million also topped the $541.5 million that analysts had projected. For the full year, Wendy's profit came in at $165.1 million, or 85 cents per share, on $2.18 billion in revenue.

• Wendy's reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results on February 13, 2026.

What’s next

Wendy's expects to report full-year 2026 earnings in the range of 56 cents to 60 cents per share.