YUM! Brands, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops, operates, and franchises quick service restaurants worldwide. It operates through four segments: the KFC Division, the Pizza Hut Division, the Taco Bell Division, and the Habit Burger Grill Division. The company operates restaurants under the KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and The Habit Burger Grill brands, which specialize in chicken, pizza, made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches, Mexican-style food categories, and other food products. As of December 31, 2020, it had 25,000 KFC units; 17,639 Pizza Hut units; 7,427 Taco Bell units; and 287 The Habit Burger Grill units in approximately 150 countries and territories. The company was formerly known as TRICON Global Restaurants, Inc. and changed its name to YUM! Brands, Inc. in May 2002. YUM! Brands, Inc. was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.
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| 1/22/2025 | $140.00 → $135.00 | Outperform → Mkt Perform | Bernstein |
| 1/21/2025 | $158.00 → $140.00 | Overweight → Equal-Weight | Morgan Stanley |
| 1/10/2025 | $153.00 → $141.00 | Buy → Neutral | Citigroup |
| 12/31/2024 | $155.00 | Hold → Buy | Argus |
| 10/16/2024 | $156.00 → $145.00 | Buy → Hold | TD Cowen |
| 7/16/2024 | $160.00 → $145.00 | Outperform → In-line | Evercore ISI |
| 6/13/2024 | $150.00 | Neutral | Goldman |
| 4/10/2024 | Buy → Hold | Argus | |
| 1/11/2024 | $150.00 → $135.00 | Overweight → Equal Weight | Wells Fargo |
| 1/5/2024 | $154.00 | Perform → Outperform | Oppenheimer |
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Bernstein downgraded Yum! Brands from Outperform to Mkt Perform and set a new price target of $135.00 from $140.00 previously
Morgan Stanley downgraded Yum! Brands from Overweight to Equal-Weight and set a new price target of $140.00 from $158.00 previously
Citigroup downgraded Yum! Brands from Buy to Neutral and set a new price target of $141.00 from $153.00 previously
Argus upgraded Yum! Brands from Hold to Buy and set a new price target of $155.00
TD Cowen downgraded Yum! Brands from Buy to Hold and set a new price target of $145.00 from $156.00 previously
Evercore ISI downgraded Yum! Brands from Outperform to In-line and set a new price target of $145.00 from $160.00 previously
Goldman initiated coverage of Yum! Brands with a rating of Neutral and set a new price target of $150.00
Argus downgraded Yum! Brands from Buy to Hold
Wells Fargo downgraded Yum! Brands from Overweight to Equal Weight and set a new price target of $135.00 from $150.00 previously
Oppenheimer upgraded Yum! Brands from Perform to Outperform and set a new price target of $154.00
Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) announced Chris Turner, Chief Financial & Franchise Officer, and Tracy Skeans, Chief Operating Officer and Chief People & Culture Officer, will participate in the Bernstein Annual Strategic Decisions Conference on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at approximately 1:30 p.m. ET. The event will be webcast live and can be accessed through the Yum! Brands website at http://investors.yum.com/. Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, and its subsidiaries franchise or operate a system of nearly 61,000 restaurants in more than 155 countries and territories under the company's concepts – KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger & Grill. The Company's KFC, Taco Bell
The revitalized summer reading program, "BOOK IT! Summer of Stories™," launches June 1, offering free Personal Pan Pizzas® to young readers during the summer months PLANO, Texas, May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time in BOOK IT!'s 40-year history, Pizza Hut, LLC, proudly announces the launch of the BOOK IT! app — now available in all available app stores. The new app officially launched this month and is designed to help parents keep their children engaged in reading all summer long. This new digital tool empowers families to track progress of their child's reading, set goals and earn pizza rewards all while preventing the "Summer Slide."
Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.71 per share of common stock. The quarterly cash dividend will be distributed June 6, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 27, 2025. Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, and its subsidiaries franchise or operate a system of nearly 61,000 restaurants in more than 155 countries and territories under the company's concepts – KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger & Grill. The Company's KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands are global leaders of the chicken, Mexican-inspired food and pizza categories, respectively. Habit Burger & Grill is a fast casual restaurant concept speciali
Room Service Just Got Finger Lickin' Good: Here's How to Get KFC Room Service Over Mother's Day Weekend LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- KFC is teaming up with Benchmark Resorts & Hotels to add the brand's fan favorite, recently returning menu item, Chicken & Waffles*, to in-room dining menus for Mother's Day weekend – answering the call of moms across social media for a time and place to rest up and recharge. Moms looking for a solo getaway can book a stay at select properties within the independent hotel collection's portfolio and treat themselves to brunch-in-bed.
Taco Bell U.S. Same-Store Sales Growth 9%; KFC International Unit Growth 7% GAAP Operating Profit Growth of 5% and Core Operating Profit Growth of 8% Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. First-quarter GAAP EPS was $0.90 and first-quarter EPS excluding Special Items was $1.30, a 13% increase. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250429529203/en/ DAVID GIBBS COMMENTS David Gibbs, CEO, said "I'm incredibly proud of our teams' ability to stay nimble and deliver industry-leading results in a complex consumer environment. This quarter, we achieved 8% Core Operating
Mother's Day Brunch Just Got More Finger Lickin' Good®, with $25 Family Meal and $0 Delivery* LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- KFC® is bringing back its popular sweet and savory menu item, Chicken & Waffles, for the first time in over five years—available on KFC menus nationwide starting today. Juicy, Original Recipe® fried chicken paired with thick, golden brown waffles with pockets of pearl sugar, paired with sweet syrup—name a more irresistible combination. As an added treat, KFC is introducing Strawberry & Crème Pie Poppers with strawberry and cream filling in a flaky crust.
Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) will release its first quarter financial results on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 7:00 a.m. ET with a conference call to review the company's financial performance and strategies at 8:15 a.m. ET. The number is 833/470-1428 for U.S. callers, 833/950-0062 for Canada callers, and +1/929-526-1599 for all other international callers, conference ID 540566. The event will be webcast live and can be accessed through the Yum! Brands website at https://investors.yum.com/events-and-presentations. The Q&A session of this conference call is limited to analysts only. Members of the media may direct their questions to the contact number below. The call will be available for p
Pizza Hut Flips the Caviar Trend on its Head with a Bold New Creation – a savory Pepperoni-Flavored "Caviar" – Served in the Exclusive New Pizza Caviar Bump Box PLANO, Texas, April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pizza Hut is putting an indulgent twist on the caviar craze sweeping foodie culture with the launch of "Pizza Caviar"* – a first-of-its-kind innovation that transforms the fine dining trend into something completely unexpected. Caviar has been elevating some of the world's most beloved comfort foods with the unexpected hi-low pairings popping up in upscale restaurants and gracing social feeds across the country. In true Pizza Hut fashion, the brand asked: why just place caviar on your pizz
The Board of Directors is Conducting a Thorough Succession Planning Process Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) today announced that David Gibbs, Chief Executive Officer, has informed the Board of Directors of his intention to retire from the Company in the next year. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250331870458/en/YUM) today announced that David Gibbs, Chief Executive Officer, has informed the Board of Directors of his intention to retire from the Company in the next year. The Board has established a succession planning committee and will work deliberately to identify and appoint the best candidate to lead the company's
Expanded Total Addressable Market to 7,000+ System Shops Nationwide Set Goal of 2,029 System Shops in 2029 Reiterated Prior Long-Term Growth Algorithm; Issued New Long-Term Company-Operated Shop Contribution Margin Goal Announced Appointment of Brian Cahoe as Chief Development Officer Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE:BROS, "Dutch Bros" or the "Company")), one of the fastest-growing brands in the U.S. quick service beverage industry, today hosted an Investor Day at its support center in Tempe, AZ. The event was also webcast live. During the presentation, the Dutch Bros management team provided updates on the business and its long-term growth goals. "We are pleased to deliver quarter-to-date Q1 sam
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Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.71 per share of common stock. The quarterly cash dividend will be distributed June 6, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 27, 2025. Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, and its subsidiaries franchise or operate a system of nearly 61,000 restaurants in more than 155 countries and territories under the company's concepts – KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger & Grill. The Company's KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands are global leaders of the chicken, Mexican-inspired food and pizza categories, respectively. Habit Burger & Grill is a fast casual restaurant concept speciali
Taco Bell U.S. Same-Store Sales Growth 9%; KFC International Unit Growth 7% GAAP Operating Profit Growth of 5% and Core Operating Profit Growth of 8% Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. First-quarter GAAP EPS was $0.90 and first-quarter EPS excluding Special Items was $1.30, a 13% increase. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250429529203/en/ DAVID GIBBS COMMENTS David Gibbs, CEO, said "I'm incredibly proud of our teams' ability to stay nimble and deliver industry-leading results in a complex consumer environment. This quarter, we achieved 8% Core Operating
Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) will release its first quarter financial results on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 7:00 a.m. ET with a conference call to review the company's financial performance and strategies at 8:15 a.m. ET. The number is 833/470-1428 for U.S. callers, 833/950-0062 for Canada callers, and +1/929-526-1599 for all other international callers, conference ID 540566. The event will be webcast live and can be accessed through the Yum! Brands website at https://investors.yum.com/events-and-presentations. The Q&A session of this conference call is limited to analysts only. Members of the media may direct their questions to the contact number below. The call will be available for p
Fourth-Quarter Same-Store Sales Growth at Taco Bell of 5%; KFC International Unit Growth of 8% Full-Year GAAP Operating Profit of 4% and Core Operating Profit Growth Excluding 53rd Week of 8% Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) today reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024. Fourth-quarter GAAP EPS was $1.49 and EPS excluding Special Items was $1.61. Full-year GAAP EPS was $5.22 and EPS excluding Special Items was $5.48, an increase of 6%. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250205909067/en/ DAVID GIBBS & CHRIS TURNER COMMENTS David Gibbs, CEO, said "2024 was marked with exceptional core
Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) Board of Directors approved a 6% increase in the company's quarterly dividend. The quarterly cash dividend will increase from $0.67 to $0.71 per share of common stock and be distributed March 7, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 21, 2025. Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, and its subsidiaries franchise or operate a system of over 61,000 restaurants in more than 155 countries and territories under the company's concepts – KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger & Grill. The Company's KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands are global leaders of the chicken, Mexican-inspired food and pizza categories, respectively
Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) will release its fourth quarter financial results on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 7:00 a.m. ET with a conference call to review the company's financial performance and strategies at 8:15 a.m. ET. The number is 833/470-1428 for U.S. callers, 833/950-0062 for Canada callers, and +1/929-526-1599 for all other international callers, conference ID 951337. The event will be webcast live and can be accessed through the Yum! Brands website at https://investors.yum.com/events-and-presentations. The Q&A session of this conference call is limited to analysts only. Members of the media may direct their questions to the contact number below. The call will be available f
Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.67 per share of common stock. The quarterly dividend will be distributed December 13, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 2, 2024. Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, and its subsidiaries franchise or operate a system of over 60,000 restaurants in more than 155 countries and territories under the company's concepts – KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger & Grill. The Company's KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands are global leaders of the chicken, Mexican-style food, and pizza categories, respectively. Habit Burger & Grill is a fast casual restaurant concept speciali
Taco Bell U.S. Same-Store Sales Growth +4%; KFC International Unit Growth +9% Digital Sales Mix Exceeding 50% Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) today reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. Worldwide system sales, excluding foreign currency translation, grew 1% reflecting 5% unit growth. Third-quarter GAAP operating profit grew 1% and third-quarter core operating profit grew 3%. Third-quarter GAAP EPS was $1.35 and third-quarter EPS excluding Special Items was $1.37. Third-quarter EPS excluding Special Items reflects a $0.14 negative impact from a higher current year tax rate and lower investment income year-over-year. This press release features multimedia. View the fu
Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) will release its third quarter financial results on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. ET with a conference call to review the company's financial performance and strategies at 7:45 a.m. ET. The number is 833/470-1428 for U.S. callers, 833/950-0062 for Canada callers, and +1/929-526-1599 for all other international callers, conference ID 611638. The event will be webcast live and can be accessed through the Yum! Brands website at https://investors.yum.com/events-and-presentations. The Q&A session of this conference call is limited to analysts only. Members of the media may direct their questions to the contact number below. The call will be available for p
Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.67 per share of common stock. The quarterly dividend will be distributed September 6, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 27, 2024. Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, and its subsidiaries franchise or operate a system of over 59,000 restaurants in more than 155 countries and territories under the company's concepts – KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and the Habit Burger Grill. The Company's KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands are global leaders of the chicken, Mexican-style food, and pizza categories, respectively. The Habit Burger Grill is a fast casual restaurant concept speci
The Board of Directors is Conducting a Thorough Succession Planning Process Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) today announced that David Gibbs, Chief Executive Officer, has informed the Board of Directors of his intention to retire from the Company in the next year. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250331870458/en/YUM) today announced that David Gibbs, Chief Executive Officer, has informed the Board of Directors of his intention to retire from the Company in the next year. The Board has established a succession planning committee and will work deliberately to identify and appoint the best candidate to lead the company's
Expanded Total Addressable Market to 7,000+ System Shops Nationwide Set Goal of 2,029 System Shops in 2029 Reiterated Prior Long-Term Growth Algorithm; Issued New Long-Term Company-Operated Shop Contribution Margin Goal Announced Appointment of Brian Cahoe as Chief Development Officer Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE:BROS, "Dutch Bros" or the "Company")), one of the fastest-growing brands in the U.S. quick service beverage industry, today hosted an Investor Day at its support center in Tempe, AZ. The event was also webcast live. During the presentation, the Dutch Bros management team provided updates on the business and its long-term growth goals. "We are pleased to deliver quarter-to-date Q1 sam
For the First Time Ever, Pizza Hut Will Reward All Readers Across the Country with a Free Personal Pan Pizza (with $8 minimum purchase)* as Part of National Book Month Celebration PLANO, Texas, Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pizza Hut, LLC is thrilled to mark the 40th anniversary of its beloved BOOK IT! ® program by giving away ONE MILLION FREE PERSONAL PAN PIZZAS during National Book Month this October. Since 1984, the Pizza Hut BOOK IT! program has ignited a passion for reading in millions of children, and now, for the first time, readers of all ages are invited to join in the celebration with a limited time offer of a free Personal Pan Pizza (with $8 minimum purchase)* for everyone who emb
Brand Debuts Humorous Stunt Content Promoting That Pizza Tastes #BetterWithPepsi and To Prove It, Offers Fans Tens of Thousands of FREE Pizzas On DoorDash with Purchase of ANY Pepsi from Leading Pizza Restaurants Little Caesars, Papa Johns, Pizza Hut, and Marco's Pizza PURCHASE, N.Y., Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ordering pizza on a Friday night is a classic end-of-week celebration (with nearly 43% of pizza orders taking place then), but if you're not chasing that crispy crust and gooey cheese with a refreshing sip of ice-cold PEPSI®, you're leaving taste on the table – and that's nothing to celebrate. In hopes of putting a screeching halt to eating pizza without a Pepsi, today, the brand
Boston, MA, July 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inner City Capital Connections (ICCC), ICIC's signature program for small business owners in the mid-stage of their growth, is thrilled to mark its fourth year in Canada, made possible by the generous support and partnership of the lead sponsor, Pizza Hut Canada, as part of YUM's Unlocking Opportunity Initiative. The program provides free education, mentorship, and grants to small business owners from underrepresented communities across Canada. At the heart of this initiative is the Equal Slice Program, a pivotal component offering participants the opportunity to vie for one of five $20,000 CAD grants designed to fuel the growth and scalability
Melissa Friebe To Become Chief Marketing Officer, Pizza Hut U.S., from Taco Bell PLANO, Texas, May 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Pizza Hut announced two new executive marketing appointments. Kalen Thornton will join the company as Global Chief Brand Officer reporting to Pizza Hut Division Chief Executive Officer, Aaron Powell, effective June 10. In this role, Thornton will lead Pizza Hut's global brand strategy and oversee all aspects of marketing across 110 markets and territories. Thornton will also be responsible for guiding the brand to a new chapter of relevance – harne
Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) today announced the appointments of Brett Biggs, former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Walmart Inc., and Susan Doniz, Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President of Information Technology & Data Analytics of The Boeing Company, to its Board of Directors, effective August 10, 2023. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230719638288/en/YUM) today announced the appointments of Brett Biggs, former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Walmart Inc., and Susan Doniz, Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President of Information Technology & D
Holley Inc. (NYSE:HLLY), the leading platform serving performance automotive enthusiasts, today announced the appointment of Jesse Weaver as the Company's Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Weaver will succeed Stephen Trussell, who has served as the Company's Interim Chief Financial Officer since September 30, 2022. Mr. Trussell will continue as the Company's Vice President of Finance, a role he has held since 2009. Mr. Weaver, who has nearly 20 years of experience in finance, strategy, and data analytics, will serve as a member of the executive leadership team and report directly to President and Chief Executive Officer, Tom Tomlinson. Most recently, Mr. Weaver served as Senior Vice President o
Company Names Global Consumer Packaged Goods Veteran Aaron Powell as Pizza Hut Division CEO Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) today announced that Aaron Powell, 50, former President of Kimberly-Clark Corporation's Asia-Pacific Consumer Business, will join the Company as global Pizza Hut Division Chief Executive Officer, reporting to Yum! Chief Executive Officer David Gibbs, effective September 20. In this role, Powell will assume global responsibility for driving Pizza Hut Division's growth strategies, franchise operations and performance. Today's announcement concludes Yum! Brands' search for Pizza Hut Division's top leadership post. This press release features multimedia. View the full releas