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| Metric | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $452 | $1,734 | $1,897 | $2,182 | $2,246 |
| Gross Profit | $293 | $1,119 | $1,285 | $1,387 | $1,463 |
| Operating Income | $81 | $269 | $367 | $382 | $371 |
| Net Income | $40 | $118 | $200 | $204 | $194 |
Between 2020 and 2021, Wendy’s Co experienced a dramatic surge in revenue—from 452 million USD to nearly 1,734 million USD—accompanied by sizeable increases in gross profit and operating income. This jump, exceeding 280% in revenue year-over-year, suggests either a significant market expansion, operational scaling, or recovery factors post-pandemic that helped propel sales. Gross profit margins, remaining consistently in the mid-60%s, indicate that despite rapid revenue growth, the cost of goods sold was managed reasonably well. However, operating and net income margins dipped in 2021 compared to 2020, implying that higher operational expenses or investments might have tempered profitability in the face of aggressive growth. From 2021 onward, revenue growth moderated, rising steadily to approximately 1,897 million USD in 2022 and reaching 1,781 million USD in 2023, before tapering off at about 2,246 million USD in 2024. Operating income peaked in 2023 at 382 million USD, but then experienced a slight decline to 371 million USD in 2024, and net income followed suit by decreasing by roughly 5% from 204 million USD in 2023 to 194 million USD in 2024. These shifts indicate a period of stabilization where rapid expansion gives way to operational fine-tuning. The overall consistent gross profit margins, combined with controlled declines in net income margins over the most recent period, suggest that while Wendy's Co is financially sound and operationally robust, continued attention to cost controls and expense management will be key to sustaining profitability in a competitive industry environment.
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