Form 8-K · Current Report · Filed 2026-02-04
Yum! Brands Reports Earnings Beat with 28% Increase in EPS
Yum! Brands, Inc. reported a strong financial performance for the fourth quarter and full-year 2025, with GAAP EPS growing by 28% to $1.91 and non-GAAP EPS by 8% to $1.73. Full-year GAAP EPS increased by 6% to $5.55, and non-GAAP EPS by 10% to $6.05. Both KFC and Taco Bell divisions saw significant growth in system sales and operating profit, while Pizza Hut faced challenges with a 9% decline in operating profit. The company also announced a 6% increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.75 per share.
- Filer
- Yum! Brands, Inc. YUM · NYSE
- Filed
- Accession
- 0001041061-26-000003
- CIK
- 0001041061
- Signal
- Medium impactConsumer Cyclical
- Source
- Official filing on sec.gov ↗
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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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