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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| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
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| 6/3/2026 | $185.00 | Equal-Weight → Overweight | Morgan Stanley |
| 1/8/2026 | Hold → Buy | Gordon Haskett | |
| 1/7/2026 | Outperform → Perform | Oppenheimer | |
| 11/17/2025 | Hold → Buy | TD Cowen | |
| 11/5/2025 | $180.00 | In-line → Outperform | Evercore ISI |
| 10/9/2025 | $165.00 | Sector Perform | RBC Capital Mkts |
| 10/2/2025 | $155.00 → $157.00 | Neutral | Piper Sandler |
| 7/14/2025 | $200.00 | Buy | Melius |
| 6/25/2025 | $162.00 | Neutral → Overweight | Analyst |
| 6/10/2025 | $177.00 | Neutral → Buy | Redburn Atlantic |
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Morgan Stanley upgraded Yum! Brands from Equal-Weight to Overweight and set a new price target of $185.00
Gordon Haskett upgraded Yum! Brands from Hold to Buy
Oppenheimer downgraded Yum! Brands from Outperform to Perform
TD Cowen upgraded Yum! Brands from Hold to Buy
Evercore ISI upgraded Yum! Brands from In-line to Outperform and set a new price target of $180.00
RBC Capital Mkts initiated coverage of Yum! Brands with a rating of Sector Perform and set a new price target of $165.00
Piper Sandler reiterated coverage of Yum! Brands with a rating of Neutral and set a new price target of $157.00 from $155.00 previously
Melius initiated coverage of Yum! Brands with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $200.00
Analyst upgraded Yum! Brands from Neutral to Overweight and set a new price target of $162.00
Redburn Atlantic upgraded Yum! Brands from Neutral to Buy and set a new price target of $177.00
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Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) today announced that Nai De Leon has been appointed Chief People & Culture Officer, effective November 1, 2026. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260721858765/en/YUM) today announced that Nai De Leon has been appointed Chief People & Culture Officer, effective November 1, 2026.">Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) today announced that Nai De Leon has been appointed Chief People & Culture Officer, effective November 1, 2026. As Chief People & Culture Officer, De Leon will lead Yum!'s global People & Culture strategy, overseeing Talent, Leadership Development, Total Rewards, Organizational Effect
Skeans spent more than 25 years with Yum! Brands and was instrumental in shaping the company's business, culture and leadership Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) today announced that Tracy Skeans, Chief Operating Officer and Chief People & Culture Officer, plans to retire after more than 25 years with the company. Skeans will remain in her current role through late this year, after which she will move into an advisory position. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260602084768/en/YUM) on June 2 announced that Tracy Skeans, Chief Operating Officer and Chief People & Culture Officer, plans to retire after more than 25 years
Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) today announced the appointment of Kathleen (Leeny) K. Oberg, former Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Development of Marriott International, Inc., to its Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2026. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260401483629/en/YUM) today announced the appointment of Kathleen (Leeny) K. Oberg, former Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Development of Marriott International, Inc., to its Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2026.">Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) today announced the appointment of Kathleen (Leeny) K. Oberg, former
Other recent executive appointments include Francis "Rico" Arrastia, Chief Digital & Technology Officer; Tiffany Furman, Chief Growth Officer; Sarah Crow, Chief Legal Officer PLANO, Texas, Sept. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- KFC U.S. today announced Melissa Cash has been named Chief Marketing Officer, effective Sept. 16. Cash will report to Catherine Tan-Gillespie, President of KFC U.S., who previously held the CMO position before her promotion in April 2025. In her role as CMO of KFC U.S., Cash will be the driving force for the brand's modern marketing strategy, leading brand stra
Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) today announced that Chris Turner, who will become Chief Executive Officer of the Company on October 1, 2025, was appointed as a Director of the Board, also effective October 1, 2025. "We look forward to welcoming Chris to the Board as he takes on the Chief Executive role and leads Yum! into its next stage of growth," said Brian Cornell, Non-Executive Chair of the Yum! Brands Board of Directors. "His appointment will further deepen collaboration between leadership and the Board, ensuring Yum!'s continued success." Turner was appointed to become Yum! Brand's next Chief Executive Officer on June 13, effective October 1, 2025, succeeding David Gibbs, who, in Ma
David Gibbs will serve as an adviser to Yum! Brands until the end of 2026 Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously elected Chris Turner, 50, as Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2025. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250617900689/en/YUM) today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously elected Chris Turner, 50, as Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2025.">Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously elected Chris Turner, 50, as Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2025. Turner, wh
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
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Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) today announced that Nai De Leon has been appointed Chief People & Culture Officer, effective November 1, 2026. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260721858765/en/YUM) today announced that Nai De Leon has been appointed Chief People & Culture Officer, effective November 1, 2026.">Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) today announced that Nai De Leon has been appointed Chief People & Culture Officer, effective November 1, 2026. As Chief People & Culture Officer, De Leon will lead Yum!'s global People & Culture strategy, overseeing Talent, Leadership Development, Total Rewards, Organizational Effect
Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) will release its second quarter financial results on Thursday, July 30, 2026 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 800/715-9871 for North America callers and +1/646-307-1963 for international callers, conference ID 8719077. 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 playback beginning at 10:00 a.m. E
New Throwback Value Menu Features the Hut Originals You Know and Love along with First-Time Offerings of Triple Cheese Mac and S'mores Sticks Dinner Service NY Streetwear Collaboration and "Back to the Hut" Bring to Life Fan-Favorite Brand Icons in Wearable Collection and Nostalgic ExperiencePLANO, Texas, July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of Pizza Hut's Hut Originals platform, the brand is giving fans another reason to revisit their favorites with the debut of the new Throwback Value Menu*. Available starting today for a limited time, the menu brings together iconic Pizza Hut classics and new additions, all at a great value. Pizza Hut is also celebrating the fans who made the brand iconi
After more than three years of relentless fan demand, KFC brings back the menu item people never stopped asking forPLANO, Texas, July 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- After days of mounting online speculation, KFC® is proving good things come to those who wait. Today, fan-favorite Popcorn Chicken* returns to menus nationwide, marking the comeback of one of the brand's most requested items in recent memory. First introduced in the early 1990s, Popcorn Chicken quickly earned cult status for being an endlessly craveable crispy bite before disappearing from menus in 2023. Now, with the comeback of this beloved menu item, KFC is fueling the
SHANGHAI, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Yum China") (NYSE:YUMC) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Yum! Brands, Inc. ("Yum! Brands") (NYSE:YUM) to acquire ownership of the Pizza Hut brand in Mainland China at a cash consideration of $1.2 billion. Upon closing, Pizza Hut China will no longer be subject to the license fees previously payable to Yum! Brands. Pizza Hut is the largest casual dining restaurant brand in China[1] and continues to capture significant growth opportunities in the market. In 2025, Pizza Hut reported segment revenue of $2.3 billion and segment operating profit of $183 million, and in the first
LongRange Capital ("LongRange"), a private equity firm with a customer-centric and operationally-oriented approach to building and growing businesses, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Pizza Hut, excluding Mainland China, from Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) ("Yum!"). Founded in 1958, Pizza Hut is a global restaurant leader with over 15,500 restaurants in 108 countries and approximately $10 billion in annual system-wide sales. For nearly seven decades, the Pizza Hut brand has defined the pizza category, introducing icons such as the Original Pan® and Original Stuffed Crust® pizzas. "Pizza Hut is a beloved global brand with a rich heritage and a loyal cust
Pizza Hut, excluding Mainland China, to be Acquired by LongRange Capital; Pizza Hut in Mainland China to be Acquired by Yum China Holdings, Inc. in Separate Transactions Key highlights: Positions Yum! Brands for Long-Term Growth and Shareholder Value Creation Completes Yum!'s Previously Announced Strategic Review of Pizza Hut Yum! Brands and Yum China Partner on KFC System Sales Growth Incentives Board Approves Incremental $4 Billion Share Repurchase Authorization Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) ("Yum!" or the "Company") today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements to sell Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion in the aggregate, subject to certain purchase price adjus
From a menu revamp centered around boneless chicken and crave-worthy sauces to modern restaurants and a refreshed brand identity, KFC is rolling out a more flavor-forward experience built for today's consumer — starting in the UK and Ireland. With a new KFC restaurant opening somewhere in the world every 3.5 hours on average, the brand is bringing its next chapter to life at-scale across its 34,000+ restaurants in more than 150 countries. As the global appetite for chicken grows, KFC is answering the call by challenging the sameness across quick-service chicken with a clear focus: delivering the most craveable food and more dynamic restaurant experiences designed around how consumer
Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) announced its participation in the NYSE European Investor Conference in association with Bank of America on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 8:00 a.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., and its subsidiaries franchise or operate more than 63,000 restaurants in 155 countries and territories under its iconic brands — KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger & Grill. KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut are global leaders in the chicken, Mexican-inspired food and pizza categories, respectively. Habit is a fast-casual concept known for fresh, cooked-to-order food. Fueled by Yu
New Hut Originals Platform Celebrates the Fans Who Grew Up with Pizza Hut and the Return of Iconic Moments All Summer LongIYKYK: Hut Originals Can Bring Back Their Classic BOOK IT! Button on June 10 for a Free Personal Pan Pizza®*Pizza Hut and Box Tops for Education Team Up to Bring Back BOOK IT!® Summer of Stories™ with New Ways for Families to Earn Cash for SchoolsPLANO, Texas, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer, Pizza Hut is celebrating the fans who made the brand iconic with the launch of Hut Originals, a new platform dedicated to Pizza Hut's iconic food, fun and fans. From the unmistakable red roof, red cups and checkered tablecloths to birthday parties, arcade tables and summers
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Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) will release its second quarter financial results on Thursday, July 30, 2026 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 800/715-9871 for North America callers and +1/646-307-1963 for international callers, conference ID 8719077. 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 playback beginning at 10:00 a.m. E
SHANGHAI, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Yum China") (NYSE:YUMC) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Yum! Brands, Inc. ("Yum! Brands") (NYSE:YUM) to acquire ownership of the Pizza Hut brand in Mainland China at a cash consideration of $1.2 billion. Upon closing, Pizza Hut China will no longer be subject to the license fees previously payable to Yum! Brands. Pizza Hut is the largest casual dining restaurant brand in China[1] and continues to capture significant growth opportunities in the market. In 2025, Pizza Hut reported segment revenue of $2.3 billion and segment operating profit of $183 million, and in the first
Pizza Hut, excluding Mainland China, to be Acquired by LongRange Capital; Pizza Hut in Mainland China to be Acquired by Yum China Holdings, Inc. in Separate Transactions Key highlights: Positions Yum! Brands for Long-Term Growth and Shareholder Value Creation Completes Yum!'s Previously Announced Strategic Review of Pizza Hut Yum! Brands and Yum China Partner on KFC System Sales Growth Incentives Board Approves Incremental $4 Billion Share Repurchase Authorization Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) ("Yum!" or the "Company") today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements to sell Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion in the aggregate, subject to certain purchase price adjus
Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.75 per share of common stock. The quarterly cash dividend will be distributed June 12, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 27, 2026. Yum! Brands, Inc., and its subsidiaries franchise or operate more than 63,000 restaurants in 155 countries and territories under its iconic brands — KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger & Grill. KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut are global leaders in the chicken, Mexican-inspired food and pizza categories, respectively. Habit is a fast-casual concept known for fresh, cooked-to-order food. Fueled by Yum!'s Recipe for Good Growth, KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut
Taco Bell Same-Store Sales Growth 8%; KFC Unit Growth 7%; Record Digital System Sales Mix of 63% Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. First-quarter GAAP EPS was $1.55 and first-quarter EPS excluding Special Items was $1.50, a 15% increase year-over-year. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260428208705/en/ CHRIS TURNER COMMENTS Chris Turner, CEO, said "We delivered solid topline momentum to start the year, with our fundamentals as strong as ever. Taco Bell delivered an outstanding 8% same-store sales growth, meaningfully ahead of the QSR industry, building
Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) will release its first quarter financial results on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 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 800/715-9871 for North America callers and +1/646-307-1963 for international callers, conference ID 8719077. 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 playback beginning at 10:00 a.m.
2025 Q4 and Full-Year Taco Bell Same-Store Sales Growth of 7%; KFC Record Development with over 1,100 New Store Builds in Q4 and Nearly 3,000 in 2025 Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) today reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. Fourth-quarter GAAP operating profit grew 12%, and fourth-quarter Core Operating Profit excluding the lap of the 53rd week grew 11%. Fourth-quarter GAAP EPS was $1.91, and EPS excluding Special Items was $1.73. Full-year GAAP operating profit grew 7%, and full-year Core Operating Profit excluding the lap of the 53rd week grew 7%. Full-year GAAP EPS was $5.55, and EPS excluding Special Items was $6.05, an increase of 10%. This press r
Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) will release its fourth quarter financial results on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 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 646/844-6383 for U.S. callers, 833-950-0062 for Canada callers, and +1/646-844-6383 for all other international callers, conference ID 936175. 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
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 December 12, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 2, 2025. Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, and its subsidiaries franchise or operate a system of over 62,000 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
Taco Bell Same-Store Sales Growth 7% and KFC Unit Growth 6%; Initiates Review of Strategic Options for Pizza Hut Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) today reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. Third-quarter GAAP EPS was $1.41 and third-quarter EPS excluding Special Items was $1.58, a 15% increase year-over-year. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251102651468/en/ CHRIS TURNER COMMENTS Chris Turner, CEO, said "I'm thrilled to step into the role as the CEO, and thankful to David for his contributions to Yum! and making the transition as seamless as possible. Over the past several months, I've engag
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