Operating Expenses

G&A

Yum! Brands G&A decreased by 14.4% to $322.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 6.6%, from $302.00M to $322.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), G&A shows an upward trend with a 4.5% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

Rising G&A as a percentage of revenue may indicate organizational bloat, while stability suggests effective cost management.

Detailed definition

General and administrative expenses cover the overhead costs of running the business, including executive salaries, lega...

Peer comparison

Standard operating expense category; used to assess administrative leverage.

Metric ID: general_and_administrative

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$230.00M$253.00M$371.00M$253.00M$254.00M$261.00M$372.00M$282.00M$291.00M$267.00M$353.00M$286.00M$281.00M$263.00M$351.00M$302.00M$302.00M$282.00M$376.00M$322.00M
QoQ Change+10.0%+46.6%-31.8%+0.4%+2.8%+42.5%-24.2%+3.2%-8.2%+32.2%-19.0%-1.7%-6.4%+33.5%-14.0%+0.0%-6.6%+33.3%-14.4%
YoY Change+10.4%+3.2%+0.3%+11.5%+14.6%+2.3%-5.1%+1.4%-3.4%-1.5%-0.6%+5.6%+7.5%+7.2%+7.1%+6.6%
Range$230.00M$376.00M
CAGR+7.3%
Avg YoY Growth+4.2%
Median YoY Growth+4.4%

Business Segments

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SegmentQ2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Unallocated$86.00M$74.00M-$595.00M-$105.00M-$99.00M-$80.00M-$111.00M
KFC Global Division$84.00M$86.00M$110.00M$80.00M$86.00M$88.00M$118.00M$87.00M
Pizza Hut Global Division$50.00M$51.00M$66.00M$55.00M$54.00M$50.00M$60.00M$59.00M
Taco Bell Global Division$47.00M$41.00M$62.00M$49.00M$49.00M$50.00M$67.00M$53.00M
The Habit Burger Grill Global Division$16.00M$13.00M$13.00M$13.00M$15.00M$13.00M
German Acquisition KFC & PH$1.50M$2.25M
Total$281.00M$263.00M$351.00M$302.00M$302.00M$282.00M$376.00M$322.00M

Brand HQ Consolidation, German Acquisition KFC & PH, PH Strategic Options are derived from annual filings.

Geographic Breakdown

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SegmentQ2 '22Q3 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23
RUSSIAN FEDERATION$2.00M$1.00M$1.00M$3.00M$0.00
Total$254.00M$261.00M$282.00M$291.00M$267.00M

RUSSIAN FEDERATION was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yum! Brands's g&a?
Yum! Brands (YUM) reported g&a of $322.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Yum! Brands's g&a changed year-over-year?
Yum! Brands's g&a increased by 6.6% year-over-year, from $302.00M to $322.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Yum! Brands's g&a?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Yum! Brands's g&a has grown at a 4.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.06B to $1.26B.
What does g&a mean?
The overhead costs required to manage and support the company's operations.