The Wendy’s Co (WEN) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
The Wendy’s Co (WEN) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.81x as of June 2026. Free cash flow of $81.01 Million represents 1% of operating cash flow ($100.57 Million). Explore The Wendy’s Co (WEN) capital reinvestment to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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The Wendy’s Co Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1989–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for The Wendy’s Co across 30 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see how efficiently does The Wendy’s Co generate cash.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for The Wendy’s Co (1989–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for The Wendy’s Co. Check how aggressively does The Wendy’s Co reinvest cash to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (USD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.70x | $242.62 Million | $344.54 Million | $101.93 Million | ▼ -4.1% |
| 2024 | 0.73x | $260.92 Million | $355.31 Million | $94.39 Million | ▼ -2.6% |
| 2023 | 0.75x | $260.39 Million | $345.42 Million | $85.02 Million | ▲ +12.4% |
| 2022 | 0.67x | $174.36 Million | $259.90 Million | $85.54 Million | ▼ -13.4% |
| 2021 | 0.77x | $267.79 Million | $345.77 Million | $77.98 Million | ▲ +2.2% |
| 2020 | 0.76x | $215.39 Million | $284.36 Million | $68.97 Million | ▲ +2.0% |
| 2019 | 0.74x | $214.48 Million | $288.93 Million | $74.45 Million | ▲ +7.8% |
| 2018 | 0.69x | $154.37 Million | $224.23 Million | $69.86 Million | ▲ +4.7% |
| 2017 | 0.66x | $157.08 Million | $238.79 Million | $81.71 Million | ▲ +191.1% |
| 2016 | 0.23x | $43.80 Million | $193.82 Million | $150.02 Million | ▲ +173.2% |
| 2015 | 0.08x | $22.69 Million | $274.31 Million | $251.62 Million | ▲ +148.2% |
| 2014 | -0.17x | $-43.70 Million | $254.78 Million | $298.47 Million | ▼ -153.6% |
| 2013 | 0.32x | $105.60 Million | $329.85 Million | $224.25 Million | ▲ +949.6% |
| 2012 | -0.04x | $-7.17 Million | $190.41 Million | $197.59 Million | ▼ -109.3% |
| 2011 | 0.41x | $99.95 Million | $246.72 Million | $146.76 Million | ▲ +17.1% |
| 2010 | 0.35x | $78.28 Million | $226.25 Million | $147.97 Million | ▼ -47.5% |
| 2009 | 0.66x | $196.88 Million | $298.80 Million | $101.91 Million | ▲ +239.0% |
| 2008 | -0.47x | $-34.90 Million | $73.61 Million | $106.99 Million | ▲ +82.0% |
| 2007 | -2.63x | $-52.90 Million | $20.09 Million | $72.99 Million | ▼ -403.8% |
| 2006 | 0.87x | $521.73 Million | $601.98 Million | $80.25 Million | ▼ -12.9% |
| 2002 | 1.00x | $24.11 Million | $24.22 Million | $107.00K | ▲ +31.4% |
| 2000 | 0.76x | $37.32 Million | $49.28 Million | $11.96 Million | ▲ +315.1% |
| 1999 | -0.35x | $-13.10 Million | $37.20 Million | $50.30 Million | ▲ +6.8% |
| 1998 | -0.38x | $-6.80 Million | $18.00 Million | $24.80 Million | ▲ +96.8% |
| 1997 | -11.89x | $-306.70 Million | $25.80 Million | $332.50 Million | ▼ -6879.6% |
| 1996 | 0.18x | $6.40 Million | $36.50 Million | $30.10 Million | ▼ -55.4% |
| 1992 | 0.39x | $15.40 Million | $39.20 Million | $23.80 Million | ▼ -42.1% |
| 1991 | 0.68x | $53.40 Million | $78.70 Million | $25.30 Million | ▲ +71.7% |
| 1990 | 0.40x | $24.70 Million | $62.50 Million | $37.80 Million | ▲ +78.0% |
| 1989 | 0.22x | $13.50 Million | $60.80 Million | $47.30 Million | — |