# YUM! Brands (YUM) — Overview

YUM · NYSE · Stock

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## Price

Last close $150.83 on Oct 15, 2026. 52-week range $135.75 – $168.16.

## Company profile

As of the end of 2025, Yum Brands generated over $68 billion in systemwide sales from more than 63,000 restaurants across 155 markets, making it the world's second-largest restaurant firm by dollar sales. Its portfolio includes KFC (33,897 stores), Pizza Hut (19,974), Taco Bell (9,030), and Habit Burger (384), with 72% of units in international markets. As 97% of its portfolio is franchised, Yum's business model is tilted toward recurring franchise royalties and marketing contributions (64% of revenue), with the balance derived from sales at company-owned locations. The company agreed to sell its Pizza Hut banner, with the transaction closing during the third quarter of 2026.

## Financials

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Revenue (trailing twelve months) | $8.7B |
| Revenue (quarter) | $2.2B |
| Revenue growth (year over year) | 12.21% |
| Gross profit (trailing twelve months) | $4.1B |
| Gross margin | 46.92% |
| Net income (trailing twelve months) | $2.2B |
| Net income (quarter) | $853.0M |
| Net income growth (year over year) | 128.07% |
| Net margin | 25.41% |
| Return on equity | 0.00% |
| EPS (trailing twelve months) | $7.99 |
| Book value per share | −$26.03 |
| P/E (trailing twelve months) | 18.6 |
| Price to book | — |
| Debt to assets | 181.86% |
| Payout ratio | 50.65% |
| Dividend yield | 1.98% |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is YUM! Brands (YUM) profitable?

Yes. YUM! Brands earned $2.2B in net income over the trailing twelve months, a net margin of 25.41%.

### How much revenue does YUM! Brands (YUM) make?

YUM! Brands generated $8.7B in revenue over the trailing twelve months, up 12.21% year over year.

### What is YUM's P/E ratio?

YUM! Brands trades at 18.6 times trailing twelve-month earnings, on an EPS of $7.99.

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