Wendy's Q2 Earnings Review: Key Metrics vs. Estimates

Wendy's Q2 revenue declined 1.7% YoY to $560.93 million, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $555.52 million by 0.97%. EPS rose to $0.29 from $0.27 YoY, surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.25 by 16%. Key metrics showed a same-restaurant sales decline of 3.6% in the US and a 1.8% increase in international sales, with total restaurant numbers at 7,334 and international numbers at 1,367.

Wendy's (WEN) reported its second-quarter (Q2) financial results, showing a 1.7% year-over-year (YoY) decline in revenue to $560.93 million, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $555.52 million by 0.97% [2]. Earnings per share (EPS) rose to $0.29 from $0.27 YoY, beating the consensus estimate of $0.25 by 16% [2].

Key metrics indicated a 3.6% decline in same-restaurant sales in the U.S. and a 1.8% increase in international sales. The company's total restaurant count stood at 7,334, with international numbers at 1,367 [2].

The company's interim CEO, Ken Cook, highlighted the need to improve overall business performance in the U.S., emphasizing the importance of strengthening relationships with franchisees, enhancing marketing programs, and elevating customer experience [1]. The focus areas for the rest of the year are chicken and beverages, two hot categories with increasing competition [1].

Despite the revenue decline, Wendy's stock gained 1.91% on Friday following the release of the earnings report, demonstrating investor confidence in the company's ability to turn around its performance [1]. The company's stock remains down 35.92% year-to-date and 41.82% over the past 12 months, but analysts currently rate the stock a Hold with a price target of $12.63, suggesting 24.68% upside [1].

References:
[1] https://www.linkedin.com/news/story/wendys-foresees-steeper-decline-6491508/
[2] https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-wendys-company-reports-second-quarter-2025-results-302524853.html