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YUMNYSE/consumer discretionary

Yum! Brands, Inc.

$161.68Down-1,86 (-1,14%)
Research reviewed: 12. Juli 2026, 00:00 UTC
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Research overview

Yum! Brands, Inc. operates in Restaurants within the consumer discretionary sector. This profile tracks its company-specific earnings drivers, valuation conditions, and primary-source risks.

Eröffnung
163,46
Hoch
164,97
Tief
161,58
Marktkapitalisierung
44,56 Mrd.
KGV
26.08
52-Wochen-Hoch
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Dividende
1.830%
Quartalsdividende
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Investment thesis

Base case
Distinctive value, menu innovation and strong franchise economics can sustain U.S. share gains. The base case remains conditional on brand turnaround execution staying manageable.
Bull case
Distinctive value, menu innovation and strong franchise economics can sustain U.S. share gains. Capital-light franchise openings can compound fees across underpenetrated markets. Ordering, loyalty and restaurant technology can improve convenience and franchisee productivity.
Bear case
Persistent weakness at KFC or Pizza Hut could offset Taco Bell strength. Labor, food and financing pressure can slow openings or increase closures. Currency, geopolitics and food-safety events can disrupt royalties and brand trust.
Thesis invalidation

Key catalysts

  • Taco Bell momentum

    Distinctive value, menu innovation and strong franchise economics can sustain U.S. share gains.

  • Global unit development

    Capital-light franchise openings can compound fees across underpenetrated markets.

  • Digital restaurant platform

    Ordering, loyalty and restaurant technology can improve convenience and franchisee productivity.

Principal risks

  • Brand turnaround execution

    Persistent weakness at KFC or Pizza Hut could offset Taco Bell strength.

  • Franchisee health

    Labor, food and financing pressure can slow openings or increase closures.

  • Global operating exposure

    Currency, geopolitics and food-safety events can disrupt royalties and brand trust.

Latest earnings research

Q1 2026

Yum! Brands' first-quarter update reflected franchise-led unit development and digital ordering across Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut, with brand-level sales trends remaining mixed.

Valuation interpretation

  • Yum's franchise premium depends on unit growth and Taco Bell strength outweighing weaker brand systems.
  • Reported capital efficiency should be assessed alongside franchisee leverage and required brand-support spending.

Peer research

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Data and research sources

Research updated: 12. Juli 2026, 00:00 UTC
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Yum! Brands Reports First-Quarter 2026 ResultsYum! Brands, Inc. · earningsVerified

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Published: 6.5.2026, 00:00:00

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Yum! Brands, Inc. Investor RelationsYum! Brands, Inc. · companyVerified

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Yum! Brands, Inc. SEC filingsU.S. Securities and Exchange Commission · filingVerified

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Published: 6.5.2026, 00:00:00

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