Yum! Brands, Inc. (yum)

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YUM — Company Overview

Investors tracking YUM follow a Restaurants name listed on NYQ within Consumer Cyclical.

Ticker	YUM
Sector	Consumer Cyclical
Industry	Restaurants
Exchange	NYQ
Market cap	$38.38B
Last price	$140.63
Size category	Large Cap

YUM — Business Description

The business profile of Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) reflects its role in Restaurants. Yum! Brands, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops, operates, and franchises traditional and non-traditional quick service restaurants in the United States, China, and internationally. The company operates in four segments: KFC Division, Taco Bell Division, Pizza Hut Division, and Habit Burger & Grill Division. It also operates restaurants under the KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and Habit Burger & Grill brands, which specialize in chicken, Mexican-style food and pizza categories, made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches, and other products. 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 incorporated in 19…

Official website: https://www.yum.com.

YUM — Investment Thesis

Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) attracts investors weighing Restaurants fundamentals against current market pricing.

Revenue is expanding at roughly 12.2% year-over-year (public data).
Trailing P/E of 17.71× sits in a moderate band relative to high-growth peers.
Dividend yield near 2.1% adds an income component to total return.
Equity market capitalization is approximately $38.38B.

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YUM — Financial Health

YUM financial profile reflects operating efficiency and capital structure using available market fundamentals.

Profit margin of 25.4% indicates solid bottom-line conversion. Positive free cash flow of $833.25M supports balance-sheet flexibility.

Trailing P/E	17.71×
Forward P/E	20.10×
Price / Sales	4.40×
Price / Book	-5.32×
Gross margin	45.3%
Operating margin	32.8%
Profit margin	25.4%
Free cash flow	$833.25M

YUM — Growth Outlook

Growth outlook for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) depends on demand trends in Restaurants and the company's ability to convert revenue into sustainable earnings.

Revenue growth of 12.2% indicates strong top-line momentum.
Earnings growth of 131.6% year-over-year supports improving profitability.
Price is 17.3% below the 52-week high.
Shares trade 4.7% above the 52-week low — limited rebound so far.

YUM — Competitive Position

Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) is evaluated against peers on scale, margin structure, and capital efficiency within Consumer Cyclical.

Competes within Consumer Cyclical, specifically in Restaurants.
Market capitalization of $38.38B places YUM among large-cap peers.
Gross margin near 45.3% may reflect pricing power or favorable mix.

YUM — Strengths

Strengths for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) inferred from public financial metrics:

Revenue growth of 12.2% year-over-year.
Earnings growth of 131.6% year-over-year.
Gross margin of 45.3% supports competitive unit economics.
Positive free cash flow ($833.25M).
Dividend yield of 2.1% for income-oriented holders.
Large Cap scale ($38.38B) may provide distribution and funding advantages.

YUM — Weaknesses

Weaknesses and pressure points for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) based on available data:

Insufficient public data to assess this factor.

YUM — Opportunities

Sustained revenue growth (12.2%) could support multiple expansion if margins hold.
Trading 4.7% above the 52-week low — potential recovery if fundamentals stabilize.
Dividend yield of 2.1% appeals to total-return investors.
Positive free cash flow enables reinvestment, debt reduction, or shareholder returns.

YUM — Risks

Standard market, regulatory, competitive, and execution risks apply to all public equities.

YUM — Summary

Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) is a large-cap Consumer Cyclical company focused on Restaurants, listed on NYQ. Last price $140.63 with market cap $38.38B. Trailing P/E 17.71×. Revenue grew 12.2% year-over-year per public data. Notable strengths include revenue growth of 12.2% year-over-year. Review free estimates and earnings pages for YUM; upgrade for institutional ownership and live headlines.

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Yum! Brands, Inc. FAQ

What does Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) do?

Yum! Brands, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops, operates, and franchises traditional and non-traditional quick service restaurants in the United States, China, and internationally. The company operates in four segments: KFC Division, Taco Bell Division, Pizza Hut Di…

What is YUM's P/E ratio?

Yum! Brands, Inc. has a trailing P/E of 17.71× based on publicly available market data.

Does YUM pay a dividend?

Indicated dividend yield: 2.1%. Confirm ex-dates and payout history in Vest Terminal.

What sector is YUM in?

Yum! Brands, Inc. is classified in Consumer Cyclical (Restaurants) on NYQ.

What is YUM's market capitalization?

Approximate market cap: $38.38B.

What are the main risks for YUM?

Standard market, competitive, and execution risks apply; see the Risks section.

What are the strengths of YUM?

Potential positives include revenue growth of 12.2% year-over-year, earnings growth of 131.6% year-over-year.

Where can I get analyst estimates for YUM?

Public analyst price targets and consensus for Yum! Brands, Inc. are on the free /stocks/yum/estimates page. Deeper estimate history and models are available in Vest Terminal.