Yum! Brands YUM EBITDA margin

EBITDA margin at other companies

Wendy'sWEN

21.9%-1.2pp

McDonald'sMCD

47.9%+1.0pp

EAT

Brinker InternationalEAT

13.3%+4.3pp

Papa John's InternationalPZZA

9%-1.3pp

Chipotle Mexican GrillCMG

18.3%-1.6pp

El Pollo LocoLOCO

12.4%+0.6pp

FAQ

What is Yum! Brands's EBITDA margin?

Yum! Brands (YUM) reported EBITDA margin of 34.1% in Q1 2026.

How has Yum! Brands's EBITDA margin changed year-over-year?

Yum! Brands's EBITDA margin increased by 0.8% year-over-year, from 33.8% to 34.1%.

What is the long-term trend for Yum! Brands's EBITDA margin?

Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Yum! Brands's EBITDA margin has grown at a 3.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 29.2% to 33.8%.

What does EBITDA margin mean?

EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) as a percentage of revenue, trailing twelve months. A proxy for cash operating profitability that strips out capital-structure and non-cash charges.