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
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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
Spot Debuts Alongside Latest Culinary Innovation with Signature Pizza Hut Flavors Designed to Dip and Dunk Just in Time for March Madness® PLANO, Texas, March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Some people bring the party. Others bring the pizza. Peter Zahut does both. Set to launch nationwide on March 26 and with a grand debut during the NCAA Sweet 16® on March 27, Peter Zahut kicks off Pizza Hut's latest brand campaign, embodying the energy and excitement that comes with every Pizza Hut order. Peter Zahut is the ultimate delivery legend who never shows up empty-handed. Whether he's dropping off a hot pizza or setting up the perfect alley-oop, Peter has a knack for making every moment bigger, better,
Pizza Hut's Digital-Led Experience Enhances Game Time, Turning Solo Viewing into a Shared, Interactive Event PLANO, Texas, March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pizza Hut has always been a go-to for bringing people together over great food and good times. Now, as the Official and Only Pizza Sponsor of college basketball's biggest tournament, the brand is extending that role into the digital space with Hutty – a second-screen companion designed to enhance every game, keep fans connected, and serve up rewards all tournament long. While fans are locked into the action, they're also scro
Yum! Brands (NYSE:YUM), the parent company of KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and Habit Burger & Grill, announced today that it is partnering with NVIDIA to accelerate the development of innovative AI technologies for Yum! restaurants around the globe. Yum! Brands, the world's largest restaurant company with over 61,000 locations, is NVIDIA's first AI restaurant partner. This collaboration brings the two powerhouses together to integrate AI into the restaurant and retail industry at an unprecedented scale. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250318283808/en/YUM), the parent company of KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and Habit Bu
Brand's first new bucket in nearly a decade includes hand-breaded Original Recipe Tenders, Secret Recipe Fries, Mashed Potato Poppers and sauce-on-sauce LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- KFC® is dropping an all-new "Dunk It Bucket"* – the brand's first new bucket in nearly a decade – featuring also-new Mashed Potato Poppers, available nationwide starting today, while supplies last. The quadruple-threat Dunk It Bucket is packed with KFC's hand-breaded Original Recipe® Tenders, Secret Recipe Fries and crispy Mashed Potato Poppers with your choice of craveable sauces – because more dunking and more sauce means more deliciousness.
Because Meat and Cheese Had a Good Run PLANO, Texas, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Move over, salami and brie—Pizza Hut is taking charcuterie to the next level just in time for Pi Day (3.14). Introducing Pizza Charcuterie, a customizable, Instagram-worthy pizza board designed for the ultimate social gathering. Whether hosting a Pi Day celebration, a watch party, or just looking for an easy (but impressive) way to elevate your get-together, Pizza Hut's new Pizza Charcuterie is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Think of it as a build-your-own experience that's as fun to design as it is to devour. The Pizza Hut Pizza Charcuterie can now be ordered here.
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
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
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
+6% GAAP Operating Profit Growth and +10% Core Operating Profit Growth Taco Bell Same-Store Sales Growth +5%; KFC Unit Growth +8% Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) today reported results for the second-quarter ended June 30, 2024. Worldwide system sales, excluding foreign currency translation, grew 3% including a 1% same-store sales decline. Second-quarter GAAP operating profit grew 6% and second-quarter core operating profit grew 10%. Second-quarter GAAP EPS was $1.28 and second-quarter EPS excluding Special Items was $1.35. Our year-over-year EPS excluding Special Items results reflect a $0.20 negative impact from a higher current year tax rate and lower investment income. Foreign currency t
Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) will release its second quarter financial results on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 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 929/526-1599 for all other international callers, conference ID 125949. 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 pla