Yum! Brands (YUM)
Global franchisor of KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and Habit Burger & Grill.
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Owns KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and Habit Burger & Grill, spanning chicken, Mexican-inspired food, pizza, and fast-casual burgers. Earns mainly royalties and franchise fees from a global system run almost entirely by independent operators, while Pizza Hut is under definitive sale agreements.
Franchises and operates KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and Habit Burger & Grill across more than 64,000 restaurants in 157 countries and territories. KFC and Pizza Hut are predominantly international; Taco Bell and Habit are concentrated in the United States. Pizza Hut remains held for sale under definitive agreements.
Collects royalties and fees from a system run almost entirely by independent franchisees, which fund sites and daily operations. Coordinates brand standards and supply purchasing while developing Byte by Yum tools for ordering, point of sale, kitchens, delivery, menus, inventory, and labor.
Results depend on franchisee investment and financial health, the Yum China master license, and compliance with food-safety, labor, privacy, and franchise rules across jurisdictions.
Company facts
Target rangeAs of Sep 21, 2026
Latest analyst notes
| Date | Firm | Action | Prior | Current |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Robert W. Baird | Target | Target: $174 | Target: $165 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Seaport Global | Initiate | Rating: —Target: — | Target: $162 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Upgrade | Target: $160 | Target: $175 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Argus Research | Reiterate | Rating: —Target: $145 | Target: $180 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | RBC Capital | Reiterate | Rating: —Target: $165 | Target: $170 |
EPSReportedEstimate
RevenueReportedEstimate
Balance sheet, Jun 30, 2026Cash & short-term investments $674.0M · Total debt $12.28B · Total assets $8.68B · Shareholders' equity −$7.11B
- Revenue
- $2.17B
- Operating income
- $655.0M
- Net income
- $853.0M
HistoryDividendAnnual yield
| Institutions | 90.10% | 245.87M shares | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,471 holders · as of Jun 30, 2026 | |||
| Insiders | 0.14% | 386.8K shares | |
| 17 holders · as of Sep 1, 2026 | |||
| Other | 9.76% | 26.64M shares | |
| remainder | |||
272.90M company shares as of Sep 22, 2026 · institutions as of Jun 30, 2026 · holders as of their latest filing
Top shareholders13F · 13D/G · Form 4
| Holder | Stake | Shares | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
BlackRock, Inc.Institution | 9.60% | 26.19M | as of Jun 30, 2026 |
JPMorgan Chase & CoInstitution | 7.34% | 20.02M | as of Jun 30, 2026 |
Vanguard Capital Management LLCInstitution | 6.60% | 18.00M | as of Jun 30, 2026 |
Capital International InvestorsInstitution | 6.22% | 16.96M | as of Jun 30, 2026 |
Vanguard Portfolio Management LLCInstitution | 5.13% | 14.00M | as of Jun 30, 2026 |
Insider tradesForm 4
| Date | Insider | Role | Shares | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Scott Mezvinsky | officer: KFC Division CEO | −268 | $153.64 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Christopher Lee Turner | director, officer: Chief Executive Officer | −261 | $153.64 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Tracy L. Skeans | officer: COO and CPO | −3,494 | $158.00 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | David Eric Russell | officer: Sr. Vice President, Controller | −7,961 | $153.15 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Christopher Lee Turner | director, officer: Chief Executive Officer | −261 | $153.15 |
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- Papa Johns
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Compare
| Company | Price | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yum! Brands | $140.36 | +0.74% | $38.42B | 17.5 | 20.9 | 4.4 | +12.2% |
| McDonald's | $251.53 | +1.47% | $176.12B | 20.1 | 19.0 | 6.4 | +3.7% |
| Domino's Pizza | $302.60 | +2.25% | $9.79B | 16.8 | 14.9 | 1.9 | +4.3% |
| Restaurant Brands International | $72.95 | +0.54% | $25.17B | 21.4 | 17.2 | 2.6 | +4.6% |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill | $33.53 | +1.18% | $42.48B | 30.4 | 26.5 | 3.4 | +9.3% |
| Wingstop | $106.89 | −0.41% | $2.92B | 25.5 | 22.5 | 4.1 | +6.4% |
| Papa Johns | $20.61 | +1.58% | $667.6M | 25.7 | 18.4 | 0.3 | −8.8% |
| Median | 23.4 | 18.7 | 3.0 | +4.4% |