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Yum! Brands is a global leader in the restaurant industry, operating one of the world's largest systems of quick-service and fast-casual dining concepts.

Market cap
$44.76B+5.7%
Revenue$8.5B+9.7%
Net income$1.7B+22.0%
Free cash flow$1.6B+13.5%
EPS (diluted)$6.20+23.5%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

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Jul 30, 2026 (In 2 weeks)
Revenue estimate$2.2B
EPS estimate$1.59

Financials

Q1 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$2.1B+15.2%
Gross profit$1.4B+9.1%
Operating income$644.0M+17.5%
Net income$432.0M+70.8%
EPS (diluted)$1.55+72.2%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$889.0M+13.7%
Total debt$3.1B+219%
Total equity-$7.3B+6.7%
Total assets$8.2B+23.3%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$416.0M+3.0%
CapEx$75.0M+5.6%
Free cash flow$341.0M+2.4%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$44.76B+5.7%
Enterprise value$46.95B+9.3%
P/E25.8×-3.4×
P/S5.3×0.0×

Profitability

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Gross margin68.9%-2.2pp
Operating margin31.5%0.0pp
Net margin20.5%+2.1pp
FCF margin19.4%+0.7pp

Returns & leverage

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Current ratio0.7×-0.8×

Segments

By product

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Franchise and property revenues$856.0M+9.0%
Franchise contributions for advertising and other services$418.0M+5.8%
Property Revenues$25.0M+4.2%

By segment

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Unallocated-+100%

Competitors

Profile

Yum! Brands is a global leader in the restaurant industry, operating one of the world's largest systems of quick-service and fast-casual dining concepts. The company primarily generates revenue through a highly franchised business model, leveraging its global scale to provide brand management, digital technology platforms, and supply chain coordination for its international network of restaurants.

Competitive position

Yum! Brands is a dominant global franchisor with leading market share in the chicken, Mexican-style, and pizza categories, utilizing massive scale to drive digital and supply chain efficiencies.

GeographiesGlobal, North America, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific
Customer segmentsMass market consumers, Franchisees
Business modelFranchising, Licensing, Proprietary Software as a Service (SaaS)
SuppliersPoultry and livestock producers, Dairy and produce suppliers, Paper and packaging manufacturers, Restaurant equipment manufacturers
CustomersRetail consumers, Independent franchisees, Master franchisees
Listed1997
Employees35.0K
CEOChristopher Lee Turner
IndustryRestaurants
Websiteyum.com
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is Yum! Brands's market cap?
Yum! Brands (YUM) has a market capitalization of $44.8B and trades on NYSE.
What is Yum! Brands's revenue and profitability?
Yum! Brands generated $8.5B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $1.7B, representing a net margin of 20.5%. Gross margin stands at 68.9%, with free cash flow of $1.6B. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Who are Yum! Brands's competitors?
Yum! Brands's key competitors include Restaurant Brands International, McDonald's Corporation, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Who does Yum! Brands partner with?
Yum! Brands's notable partners include Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions, LLC, McLane Foodservice, Inc., Yum China Holdings, Inc..
What subsidiaries does Yum! Brands have?
Yum! Brands's subsidiaries include KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and others.
Where is Yum! Brands headquartered?
Yum! Brands is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 35,000 people. It has been publicly traded since 1997.