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Wendy's (WEN) operating margin by quarter
Wendy's operating margin was 10.2% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -3.7 pts from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 10.2% (Q3 2026) to 18.6% (Q2 2025).
| Quarter | Operating margin | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | 10.2% | -3.7 pts | -6.5 pts |
| Q2 2026 | 13.9% | +1.9 pts | -4.7 pts |
| Q1 2026 | 12.0% | +0.2 pts | -3.9 pts |
| Q4 2025 | 11.8% | -5.0 pts | — |
| Q3 2025 | 16.8% | -1.8 pts | — |
| Q2 2025 | 18.6% | +2.7 pts | — |
| Q1 2025 | 15.9% | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
Wendy's, Q3 2026: revenue $547M (-0.5% year over year), operating margin 10.2%, net earnings $15.1M, operating cash flow $79.0M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Wendy's operating margin?
Wendy's operating margin was 10.2% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -3.7 pts from Q2 2026.
How has Wendy's operating margin changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 10.2% (Q3 2026) to 18.6% (Q2 2025).