Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)
| Market Cap | 43.46B +8.6% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 8.49B +9.7% |
| Net Income | 1.74B +22.0% |
| EPS | 6.20 +23.4% |
| Shares Out | 275.62M |
| PE Ratio | 25.42 |
| Forward PE | 23.05 |
| Dividend | $3.00 (1.90%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | May 27, 2026 |
| Volume | 2,735,413 |
| Open | 158.75 |
| Previous Close | 154.67 |
| Day's Range | 156.71 - 160.24 |
| 52-Week Range | 137.33 - 169.39 |
| Beta | 0.57 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 174.23 (+10.5%) |
| Earnings Date | Aug 4, 2026 |
About YUM
Yum! Brands, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops, operates, and franchises traditional and non-traditional quick service restaurants in the United States, China, and internationally. The company operates in four segments: KFC Division, Taco Bell Division, Pizza Hut Division, and Habit Burger & Grill Division. It also operates restaurants under the KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and Habit Burger & Grill brands, which specialize in chicken, Mexican-style food and pizza categories, made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches, and other pr... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In 2025, Yum! Brands's revenue was $8.21 billion, an increase of 8.81% compared to the previous year's $7.55 billion. Earnings were $1.56 billion, an increase of 4.91%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 27 analysts, the average rating for YUM stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $174.23, which is an increase of 10.50% from the latest price.
News
Yum! Brands CEO: Pizza Hut now positioned for greater growth going forward
In an interview on CNBC’s Mad Money, Chris Turner said KFC is the company’s largest brand and it’s a “powerhouse.” Digital is now 60% of the global business, he added.
Diners Aren't As Into Pizza, But Private Equity Is
PE firm LongRange Capital will buy Pizza Hut's operations outside mainland China for about $1.5 billion as part of a broader deal.
Pizza Hut to be sold for $2.7B after years of lagging sales
Yum! Brands on Tuesday announced it is selling Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion, after years of the flailing pizza chain weighing on its earnings.
Yum China deal for Pizza Hut ‘strategically positive,’ says Jefferies
After Yum China (YUMC) announced an agreement with Yum! Brands (YUM) to acquire ownership of the Pizza Hut brand in Mainland China for $1.2B in cash, Jefferies called the deal…
Pizza Hut sale a ‘modest positive’ for Yum! Brands, says Morgan Stanley
After Yum! Brands (YUM) announced an agreement to sell the Pizza Hut brand for in aggregate $2.7B, Morgan Stanley called the transaction “a modest positive,” adding that the deal looks…
Yum! Will Sell Struggling Pizza Hut for $2.7 Billion
Yum! Brands is selling the chain to private equity firm LongRange Capital. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter.
Yum’s Pizza Hut sale price above expectations, says TD Cowen
TD Cowen says Yum! Brands (YUM)’ sale of Pizza Hut at an implied 8.4-times estimated 2026 EBITDA multiple is ahead of its 7.5-times estimate. The firm believes the sale price…
Yum Brands Exits Pizza Industry with Massive $2.7 Billion Pizza Hut Sale
Yum Brands ($YUM) struck two separate deals to offload the Pizza Hut restaurant chain for a total of $2.7 billion. This major move allows Yum Brands to walk away from…
Struggling Pizza Hut restaurant chain to be sold in two deals worth $2.7bn
Yum! Brands, parent company of KFC and Taco Bell, to sell Pizza Hut as it faces dated stores and growing competition
Yum Brands sells Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion, sharpens focus on Taco Bell and KFC
Yum Brands agreed to sell Pizza Hut in a $2.7 billion transaction and approved a new $4 billion buyback authorization while prioritizing KFC and Taco Bell
Yum! Brands to Sell Pizza Hut for $2.7 Billion. What It Means for the Stock.
Yum! Brands stock rises modestly after the fast-food giant says Pizza Hut will be sold for nearly $3 billion.
Yum China to acquire ownership of Pizza Hut brand in Mainland China
Yum China (YUMC) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Yum! Brands (YUM) to acquire ownership of the Pizza Hut brand in Mainland China at a cash…
LongRange to acquire Pizza Hut ex-Mainland China from Yum! Brands
LongRange Capital entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Pizza Hut, excluding Mainland China, from Yum! Brands (YUM). Founded in 1958, Pizza Hut is a global restaurant leader with over…
Yum! Brands board approves incremental $4B share repurchase authorization
The net after-tax proceeds will be used in accordance with the Company’s capital allocation strategy, including investing in the business and returning excess capital to shareholders. Concurrent with ...
Yum Brands to sell Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion
Yum Brands said on Tuesday it would sell its Pizza Hut chain for $2.7 billion, at a time when the unit struggles to keep pace with rivals in an increasingly competitive fast-food market and...
LongRange Capital to Acquire Pizza Hut, Excluding Mainland China, from Yum! Brands
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LongRange Capital (“LongRange”), a private equity firm with a customer-centric and operationally-oriented approach to building and growing businesses, announced that ...
Yum! Brands enters into agreements to sell Pizza Hut for $2.7B
08:01 EDT Yum! Brands (YUM) enters into agreements to sell Pizza Hut for $2.7B
Yum! Brands enters into agreements to sell Pizza Hut for $2.7B
Yum! Brands (YUM) entered into definitive agreements to sell Pizza Hut for $2.7B in the aggregate, subject to certain purchase price adjustments. Pizza Hut, excluding Mainland China, will be acquired…
Yum Brands sells Pizza Hut to private equity firm LongRange Capital for $2.7 billion
Yum Brands is selling Pizza Hut, capping off years of struggles for the pizza chain. Rival Domino's Pizza has gobbled up market share from Pizza Hut for years.
Yum! Brands, Inc. Enters into Agreements to Sell Pizza Hut for $2.7 Billion
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) (“Yum!” or the “Company”) today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements to sell Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion in the aggre...
Yum! Brands Transcript: NYSE 2026 European Investor Conference
The brand is accelerating global growth through modernization, innovation, and technology, with strong execution in key markets like the U.K. and a focus on franchisee economics. Technology and AI are central to enhancing both customer experience and operational efficiency, while leadership changes and strategic divestitures are sharpening focus on high-growth opportunities.
KFC's launches new menu items and updated logo — establishes ‘next chapter' in its global brand refresh
"As the global appetite for chicken grows, KFC is answering the call," KFC Global CEO Scott Mezvinsky said.
KFC adds new menu items, updates logo as part of global brand refresh
The Yum Brands-owned chain is introducing new menu items, sauces, beverages and restaurant concepts as part of a global strategy to strengthen its position in the chicken market.
KFC leans into boneless chicken, new drinks as chain tries to regain market share
KFC unveiled a new strategy that prioritizes boneless chicken options, adds a new drink sub-brand and aims to make the in-person dining experience more immersive. The Yum Brands chain is facing compet...
KFC's Colonel is getting a glow-up
KFC is undergoing a global brand overhaul to modernize while keeping its nostalgic elements. The Colonel faces competition in the chicken market, especially in the US, despite global growth.