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Yum! Brands

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About: As of the end of 2025, Yum Brands generated over $68 billion in systemwide sales from more than 63,000 restaurants across 155 markets, making it the world's second-largest restaurant firm by dollar sales. Its portfolio includes KFC (33,897 stores), Pizza Hut (19,974), Taco Bell (9,030), and Habit Burger (384), with 72% of units in international markets. As 97% of its portfolio is franchised, Yum's business model is tilted toward recurring franchise royalties and marketing contributions (64% of revenue), with the balance derived from sales at company-owned locations. The company agreed to sell its Pizza Hut banner, with the transaction closing during the third quarter of 2026.

Employees: 49,000

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Sentiment 3-Months
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PRNewsWire
15 hours ago
KFC's "Finger Lickin' Fan Fest"* Gives Rewards Members 2X Points and More Ways to Score Free Food
Limited-time double point promotion runs 11/11 through 11/30; KFC ® introduces expanded Secret Recipe Vault PLANO, Texas, Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- KFC is giving its most loyal fans more to love this November with Finger Lickin' Fan Fest, a limited-time celebration packed with even more ways for KFC Rewards members to get rewarded. From November 11 through November 30, KFC Rewards members can earn 2X points on purchases made through the KFC app or KFC.com, helping fans rack up points toward free food twice as fast.
KFC's "Finger Lickin' Fan Fest"* Gives Rewards Members 2X Points and More Ways to Score Free Food
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Reuters
1 day ago
Uni-President in advanced talks to buy Jardine's KFC, Pizza Hut business in Asia, sources say
Taiwanese food group Uni-President Enterprises is in advanced talks ‌to buy Jardine Matheson's restaurant business that runs KFC and Pizza Hut chains in several Asian markets, two people with knowledge of the matter said.
Uni-President in advanced talks to buy Jardine's KFC, Pizza Hut business in Asia, sources say
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Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
Yum (YUM) Reports Q3 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
The headline numbers for Yum (YUM) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended September 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
Yum (YUM) Reports Q3 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
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Seeking Alpha
6 days ago
Yum! Brands Earnings: Taco Bell Fell Ill, KFC Served Cold
Yum! Brands reported mixed earnings, maintaining a Hold rating due to a lack of clear positive catalysts amid a challenging QSR environment. Taco Bell's 4% same-store sales decline was driven by a foodborne illness outbreak, but recovery has been swift, and long-term damage appears minimal. KFC's 8% system sales growth was fueled by international expansion and new stores, while U.S. performance remains weak and margin pressures persist.
Yum! Brands Earnings: Taco Bell Fell Ill, KFC Served Cold
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MarketBeat
6 days ago
Yum! Brands Q3 Earnings Call Highlights
Yum! Brands NYSE: YUM reported third-quarter results shaped by the completed divestiture of Pizza Hut and an industry-wide food safety issue that pressured Taco Bell's U.S. sales during the summer. The company said it is entering its next phase with a narrower focus on its remaining brands and its “Raise the B.A.R.
Yum! Brands Q3 Earnings Call Highlights
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Seeking Alpha
7 days ago
Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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Zacks Investment Research
7 days ago
YUM Stock Up on Q3 Earnings Beat, Revenues Miss on Taco Bell Weakness
Yum! Brands beats Q3 earnings estimates as KFC's global expansion supports growth, while Taco Bell's U.S. sales weakness weighs on results.
YUM Stock Up on Q3 Earnings Beat, Revenues Miss on Taco Bell Weakness
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WSJ
7 days ago
Yum Says Taco Bell Sales Are Improving After Cyclospora Outbreak Fallout
Taco Bell has been outpacing the broader quick-service restaurant industry since the end of September, Yum! Brands Chief Executive Chris Turner said.
Yum Says Taco Bell Sales Are Improving After Cyclospora Outbreak Fallout
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Zacks Investment Research
7 days ago
Yum Brands (YUM) Surpasses Q3 Earnings Estimates
Yum Brands (YUM) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.56 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.47 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.58 per share a year ago.
Yum Brands (YUM) Surpasses Q3 Earnings Estimates
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WSJ
7 days ago
Yum Revenue Rises Despite Taco Bell Cyclospora Outbreak Fallout
Yum! Brands reported higher third-quarter revenue, even as Taco Bell same-store sales dropped following a parasitic outbreak over the summer.
Yum Revenue Rises Despite Taco Bell Cyclospora Outbreak Fallout
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