Wendy's Co. Q4 Earnings Drop; Revenue -$17M to $1.1B (WEND)

Wendy's Company (WEND) reported Q4 net income of $19.5 million, a 26% decline from $26.4 million in the same period of 2025. Revenue fell $17 million to $1.1 billion, ending a year of positive same-store sales growth. The decline followed a strategic pivot to digital ordering and a shift in menu items, with operating income down 14% to $65 million. CEO John Munkhaus said the company is "monitoring performance closely" and expects 2026 guidance to reflect ongoing adjustments.