Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) Financials
Key financial figures for Yum! Brands, Inc. (Q2 2026).
Yum! Brands posted 12% total revenue growth and 3% worldwide same-store sales growth in Q2 2026, led by 7% comps at Taco Bell, while finalizing definitive agreements to sell the Pizza Hut business. Total revenues rose to $2,169 million from $1,933 million a year ago (+12%), with worldwide system sales up 5% excluding foreign currency. Worldwide same-store sales grew 3%: Taco Bell +7%, KFC +2%, Pizza Hut (1%), and Habit Burger and Grill +3%. GAAP Operating Profit grew 5% to $655 million and Core Operating Profit grew 5%; GAAP diluted EPS was $3.08 versus $1.33 a year ago (+131%), while EPS excluding Special Items was $1.62 versus $1.44 (+12%). On the outlook: Yum reiterated its long-term growth algorithm, first announced in 2022, targeting on average over an extended period: 5% unit growth, 7% system sales growth (excluding F/X), and at least 8% Core Operating Profit growth; the company stated it is unable to forecast Special Items or F/X impact and therefore cannot provide a GAAP Operating Profit growth estimate. Figures are for Q2 2026, as Yum! Brands, Inc. reported them.
- Revenue
- $2.2B
- Net Income
- $853M
- EPS
- $3.10
- Total Assets
- $8.7B
- Operating Cash Flow
- $507M
Recent quarters
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS | Operating Margin | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 FY2026 | $2.2B | $853M | $3.08 | 30.2% | $407M |
| Q1 FY2026 | $2.1B | $432M | $1.55 | 31.28% | $341M |
| Q4 FY2025 | $2.5B | $535M | $1.92 | 29.36% | $482M |
| Q3 FY2025 | $2.0B | $397M | $1.41 | 33.64% | $449M |
| Q2 FY2025 | $1.9B | $374M | $1.33 | 32.19% | $377M |
Recent fiscal years
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS | Operating Margin | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $8.2B | $1.6B | $5.56 | 30.8% | $1.6B |
| FY2024 | $7.5B | $1.5B | $5.22 | 31.83% | $1.4B |
| FY2023 | $7.1B | $1.6B | $5.60 | 32.76% | $1.3B |
Frequently asked questions
What was Yum! Brands, Inc.'s revenue last quarter?
Yum! Brands, Inc. reported revenue of $2.17 billion for Q2 FY2026, up 12.3% from the same period a year earlier.
Is Yum! Brands, Inc. profitable?
Yes. Yum! Brands, Inc. reported net income of $853.0 million for Q2 FY2026, a net margin of 39.33% on revenue.
How has Yum! Brands, Inc.'s margin trended?
Operating margin was 30.2% in Q2 FY2026, compared with 32.19% in the same period a year earlier. The quarter by quarter series is on the SentiSense financials page.
How much free cash flow did Yum! Brands, Inc. generate?
Yum! Brands, Inc. generated free cash flow of $407.0 million in Q2 FY2026, after capital expenditure.
Full income statement, balance sheet and cash flow for Yum! Brands, Inc. on SentiSense, with up to forty quarters and twenty fiscal years of history.