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 Yum! Brands Inc.YUM US · Consumer Discretionary · USD Current price$139.33as of Sep 22, 2026 Summary
Analyst consensusStrong Buy 3Buy 11Hold 1323 analysts 3-year price (USD)Factor profileMulti-factor score 36 / 100 Market data
Business descriptionYum! Brands Inc. (YUM) is a major global franchisor and licensor of quick-service restaurants with over 43,000 units across 125 countries, owning flagship brands KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell. Competitive moatYum! operates a heavily franchised model (over 90% franchise units), yielding high-margin, predictable royalty cash flows. Its brands maintain unmatched international footprints and robust digital ordering platforms. Recent developments
Investment risks / red flags
Financials
Classification
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Last updated: Aug 10, 2026
Current price: $139.33 · Sep 22, 2026· USD
CFRA Ratingstrong buy
TBI Multi Score36
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Symbol: YUMBusiness description
Yum! Brands Inc. (YUM) is a major global franchisor and licensor of quick-service restaurants with over 43,000 units across 125 countries, owning flagship brands KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell.
Competitive moat
Yum! operates a heavily franchised model (over 90% franchise units), yielding high-margin, predictable royalty cash flows. Its brands maintain unmatched international footprints and robust digital ordering platforms.
Recent developments
- Portfolio Optimization: On June 16, 2026, CFRA maintained a Strong Buy opinion following strategic initiatives including the Pizza Hut brand restructuring and focused menu transformations.
- KFC Platform Focus: KFC announced a major strategic pivot on June 15, 2026, centering on boneless chicken and upgraded beverage platforms to boost average ticket size.
Investment risks / red flags
- International Macro Headwinds: Geopolitical volatility and consumer spending softness in international franchise regions.
- Franchisee Profitability: High input costs can squeeze franchisee store-level margins and slow new unit development pace.
Market Data
Source: mkts.io · Sep 22, 2026, 06:00 UTC
Key Metrics
P/E (TTM)17.57
P/E (Fwd)19.91
Dividend2.17%
Beta0.55
52W High$170.14
52W Low$134.26
Analyst Consensus
3
11
13
Strong Buy3Buy11Hold1323 analysts
Consensus Target$172.89
+24.1% upside
Calendar Events
Next EarningsNov 3, 2026
Ex-DividendSep 9, 2026
Dividend DateSep 18, 2026
Financials
Revenue$8.72B
Rev Growth12.20%
Earnings Growth131.60%
Gross Margin45.31%
Op Margin32.78%
Profit Margin25.41%
EBITDA$3.07B
ROA22.69%
Rev/Share$31.43
Total Cash$683.00M
Total Debt$13.41B
Free Cash Flow$833.25M
Op Cash Flow$2.08B
Current Ratio0.59
Forward Estimates
| Period | EPS Est | Rev Est |
|---|---|---|
| 0q | 1.48 | $2.05B |
| +1q | 1.80 | $2.46B |
| 0y | 6.39 | $8.73B |
| +1y | 7.00 | $8.63B |
Earnings
Quarterly EPS
3Q2025
Est: 1.481.58Beat
4Q2025
Est: 1.761.73Miss
1Q2026
Est: 1.391.50Beat
2Q2026
Est: 1.561.62Beat
Annual
2022
Rev $6.84BEarn $1.32B
2023
Rev $7.08BEarn $1.60B
2024
Rev $7.55BEarn $1.49B
2025
Rev $8.21BEarn $1.56B
Rating Changes
| Date | Firm | Action | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Baird | main | Outperform |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Seaport Global | init | Buy |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Wells Fargo | up | Overweight |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Argus Research | main | Buy |
| Aug 4, 2026 | JP Morgan | main | Overweight |
| Jul 31, 2026 | RBC Capital | main | Sector Perform |