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Form 8-K · Current Report · Filed 2025-04-30

Yum! Brands Reports Q1 2025 Financial Results and CEO Retirement Announcement

Yum! Brands, Inc. reported financial results for the first quarter of 2025, highlighting a 13% increase in EPS excluding special items to $1.30. The company also announced that CEO David Gibbs intends to retire in the first quarter of 2026. Additionally, Yum! Brands posted worldwide system sales growth of 5%, driven by a 9% same-store sales growth at Taco Bell U.S. and 7% unit growth at KFC International. The company's net income for the quarter was $253 million, a 19% decrease from the previous year.

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Yum! Brands, Inc. YUM · NYSE
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Medium impactConsumer Cyclical

Items reported

Item 2.02

Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Earnings Beat General Statement
Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits

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About Yum! Brands, Inc.

Yum! Brands, Inc. operates as one of the world’s largest fast-food restaurant companies, specializing in the development and management of globally recognized brands such as KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell. The company focuses on offering a diverse array of consistent, value-driven food options that cater to a wide range of consumer tastes and preferences. With its entrepreneurial franchise business model, Yum! Brands extends its global footprint across numerous countries, with thousands of restaurants strategically located to reach a vast customer base. A notable feature of the company includes its ability to integrate localized flavors and menu customizations while maintaining brand consistency and operational efficiency. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, Yum! Brands plays a significant role in the quick-service restaurant industry, leveraging its significant scale and brand equity to influence market trends and consumer behavior.

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