Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)

NYSE: YUM · Real-Time Price · USD
155.79
-0.03 (-0.02%)
Mar 25, 2025, 4:00 PM EST - Market closed
-0.02%
Market Cap 43.48B
Revenue (ttm) 7.55B
Net Income (ttm) 1.49B
Shares Out 279.10M
EPS (ttm) 5.22
PE Ratio 29.84
Forward PE 25.89
Dividend $2.84 (1.82%)
Ex-Dividend Date Feb 21, 2025
Volume 1,437,978
Open 156.33
Previous Close 155.82
Day's Range 154.76 - 156.51
52-Week Range 122.13 - 163.30
Beta 1.03
Analysts Hold
Price Target 153.38 (-1.55%)
Earnings Date Apr 30, 2025

About YUM

Yum! Brands, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops, operates, and franchises quick service restaurants worldwide. It operates through four segments: KFC Division, Taco Bell Division, Pizza Hut Division, and Habit Burger & Grill Division segments. The company also operates restaurants under the KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and Habit Burger & Grill brands, which specialize in chicken, made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches, Mexican-style food and pizza categories, and other products. The company was formerly known as TRICON Global R... [Read more]

Industry Restaurants
IPO Date Sep 17, 1997
Employees 40,000
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol YUM
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2024, Yum! Brands's revenue was $7.55 billion, an increase of 6.68% compared to the previous year's $7.08 billion. Earnings were $1.49 billion, a decrease of -6.95%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 17 analysts, the average rating for YUM stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price forecast is $153.38, which is a decrease of -1.55% from the latest price.

Price Target
$153.38
(-1.55% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

AI could take your next drive-through order: Taco Bell parent Yum Brands and Nvidia's partnership explained

Fast food customers might find themselves talking to an artificial intelligence voice the next time they order tacos or pizza at a drive-through.

Other symbols: NVDA
1 day ago - TechXplore

JPMorgan Backs CAVA's Expansion Potential As Yum! Brands Plans Major Taco Bell, KFC Growth

The recent volatility in restaurant chain stocks has provided "some opportunities," according to JPMorgan.

Other symbols: CAVA
5 days ago - Benzinga

PIZZA HUT INTRODUCES HUTTY - YOUR SECOND-SCREEN BUDDY FOR COLLEGE BASKETBALL, BRINGING FANS TOGETHER WITH HOOPS INSIGHTS AND EXCLUSIVE REWARDS

Pizza Hut's Digital-Led Experience Enhances Game Time, Turning Solo Viewing into a Shared, Interactive Event PLANO, Texas , March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pizza Hut has always been a go-to for bringin...

6 days ago - PRNewsWire

Taco Bell Parent Accelerates AI Innovation With Nvidia

Quick-service restaurant (QSR) giant Yum! Brands has partnered with Nvidia to develop and scale artificial intelligence (AI) technologies for its restaurants.

Other symbols: NVDA
7 days ago - PYMNTS

Yum! Brands to Accelerate AI Innovation in an Industry-First Collaboration With NVIDIA

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yum! Brands announced that it is partnering with NVIDIA to accelerate the development of innovative AI technologies for restaurants around the globe.

Other symbols: NVDA
7 days ago - Business Wire

Taco Bell parent Yum Brands partners with Nvidia to speed up its use of AI

Yum Brands and Nvidia are teaming up to bring artificial intelligence to Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC restaurants. Restaurant companies such as McDonald's and Wendy's have been investing in AI to save...

Other symbols: NVDA
7 days ago - CNBC

Thanks to Nvidia, AI Will Soon Take Your Order at Taco Bell and Pizza Hut

Yum Brands, owner of the quick-serve chains, aims for a world where humans never take food orders.

Other symbols: NVDA
7 days ago - WSJ

KFC® Drops New "Dunk It Bucket" Featuring Mashed Potato Poppers - It's a Feast Made for Dipping

Brand's first new bucket in nearly a decade includes hand-breaded Original Recipe Tenders, Secret Recipe Fries, Mashed Potato Poppers and sauce-on-sauce LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --...

8 days ago - PRNewsWire

PIZZA HUT® REDEFINES CHARCUTERIE BOARDS WITH PIZZA CHARCUTERIE FOR PI DAY

Because Meat and Cheese Had a Good Run PLANO, Texas , March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Move over, salami and brie—Pizza Hut is taking charcuterie to the next level just in time for Pi Day (3.14). Introd...

14 days ago - PRNewsWire

Yum Brands reveals Taco Bell growth target as its same-store sales shine

Taco Bell's same-store sales are expected to rise 8% in the first quarter.

21 days ago - Market Watch

Top 3 Consumer Stocks That May Collapse In March

As of March 3, 2025, three stocks in the consumer discretionary sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.

Other symbols: ADTLNW
22 days ago - Benzinga

US Foodservice Industry Report 2025: Market on the Rise, Expected to Grow by $3.11 Trillion from 2024-2029, Driven by YUM Brands, Chick fil-A, Shamrock, Dominos, RBI, and McDonals

Dublin, Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Foodservice Market in the US 2025-2029" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The US foodservice industry is poised to undergo subs...

27 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

KFC is shifting its US headquarters from Kentucky to Texas

KFC is moving out of Kentucky. Yum Brands said that it would shift its brands into offices in Texas and California.

5 weeks ago - Business Insider

KFC moves U.S. headquarters from Kentucky to Texas

KFC is moving its U.S. headquarters from Louisville to Plano, Texas. Parent company Yum Brands is also calling remote workers back to the office.

5 weeks ago - CNBC

17 Upcoming Dividend Increases, Including 3 Kings

This week's dividend increases feature three Dividend Kings: Archer-Daniels-Midland, Consolidated Edison, and Black Hills Corporation, with streaks of 50, 51, and 55 years, respectively. Consistently ...

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5 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

KFC India operator posts quarterly profit drop on soaring costs

Devyani International , which operates KFC and Pizza Hut restaurants in India, reported a lower pre-tax profit on Tuesday, hurt by soaring costs due to rapid store expansion, pushing its shares down b...

6 weeks ago - Reuters

Yum! Brands: Taco Bell Keeps Winning, While KFC Simmering - Very Slowly

Taco Bell's strong performance in FY 2024, driven by same-store sales and innovation, contrasts with KFC's struggles in the U.S. but gains internationally. Pizza Hut remains the underdog in the 'Battl...

6 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Yum! Brands Is Coming Back Strong

Yum! Brands, Inc. is poised for a breakout, with strong near-term trading potential and long-term investment appeal, bolstered by strategic pricing and cost controls. Q4 2024 results showed a double-l...

6 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Yum! Brands (YUM) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Yum! Brands (NYSE:YUM) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript February 6, 2025 8:15 AM ET Company Participants Matt Morris - Head of Investor Relations David Gibbs - Chief Executive Officer Chris Turner - ...

6 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Yum Brands becomes latest fast-food chain to tap into AI

Byte by Yum! will include mobile app and web ordering, point-of-sale, kitchen and delivery optimization, menu management, inventory and labor management, and team-member tools.

6 weeks ago - Market Watch

Strong Taco Bell sales fuel Yum Brands earnings

Yum Brands on Thursday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that included strong sales for KFC's international restaurants and Taco Bell. The company's same-store sales rose 1% in the quarter.

6 weeks ago - CNBC

Taco Bell parent serves up sales beat as value meals whet demand

Yum Brands surpassed Wall Street estimates for fourth-quarter comparable sales on Thursday as value offerings from Taco Bell attracted budget-conscious U.S. consumers to the popular Tex-Mex chain, sen...

6 weeks ago - Reuters

Yum! Brands Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) today reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024. Fourth-quarter GAAP EPS was $1.49 and EPS excluding Spec...

6 weeks ago - Business Wire

Introducing Byte by Yum!™, an AI-Driven Restaurant Technology Platform Powering Customer and Team Member Experiences Worldwide

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) announced today the introduction of Byte by Yum!, a comprehensive collection of proprietary Software as a Service (SaaS) AI-driven produ...

6 weeks ago - Business Wire

Yum! Brands, Inc. Announces 6% Increase in Quarterly Dividend to $0.71 Per Share

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yum! Brands, Inc. Announces 6% Increase in Quarterly Dividend to $0.71 Per Share.

6 weeks ago - Business Wire