Geographic · Operating Lease, Liability

United States — Operating Lease, Liability

Yum! Brands United States — Operating Lease, Liability increased by 46.8% to $903.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 46.8%, from $615.00M to $903.00M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryLeverage
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2019
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 20, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests higher future fixed-cost obligations or expansion of the leased store base, whereas a decrease indicates the reduction of lease debt through payments or store rationalization.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the present value of future lease payments for restaurant locations within the United States segm...

Peer comparison

Comparable to 'Operating Lease Liabilities' reported by peer restaurant operators and retail firms under standard lease accounting disclosures.

Metric ID: yum_segment_united_states_operating_lease_liability

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$577.00M$575.00M$605.00M$615.00M$903.00M
QoQ Change-0.3%+5.2%+1.7%+46.8%
YoY Change-0.3%+5.2%+1.7%+46.8%
Range$575.00M$903.00M
CAGR+56.5%
Avg YoY Growth+13.3%
Median YoY Growth+3.4%
Current Streak3 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yum! Brands's united states — operating lease, liability?
Yum! Brands (YUM) reported united states — operating lease, liability of $903.00M in Q4 2025.
How has Yum! Brands's united states — operating lease, liability changed year-over-year?
Yum! Brands's united states — operating lease, liability increased by 46.8% year-over-year, from $615.00M to $903.00M.
What does united states — operating lease, liability mean?
The total present value of future lease payment obligations for restaurant properties in the United States.