Wendy`s Profit Margin

Wendy`s's profit margin stands at 9.13% as of March 2026. That compares with 13.87% in the prior-year period — down 34.2% year over year. That is below the Consumer Staples sector average of 14.4%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

Wendy`s reported 9.13% in profit margin versus 13.87% a year earlier — a 34.2% year-over-year decrease. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.

Wendy`s sits lower the Consumer Staples benchmark (14.4%) with a profit margin of 9.13%. That is roughly 36.6% below the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.

A profit margin of 9.13% for Wendy`s means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.

The history chart shows how Wendy`s's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places WEN next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.