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Yum! Brands Q4 2025 earnings summary

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Q4 2025 earnings summary4 Feb, 2026

Executive summary

  • Fourth-quarter GAAP operating profit increased 12% year-over-year; Core Operating Profit excluding the 53rd week rose 11%.

  • Full-year GAAP operating profit grew 7%, with Core Operating Profit up 7% excluding the 53rd week.

  • GAAP EPS for Q4 was $1.91 (+28% YoY); full-year GAAP EPS was $5.55 (+6% YoY).

  • EPS excluding Special Items was $1.73 for Q4 (+8% YoY) and $6.05 for the year (+10% YoY).

  • Digital system sales exceeded $11B in Q4 and approached $40B for the year, with a digital mix near 60%.

Financial highlights

  • Worldwide system sales grew 5% in Q4 and for the year, led by Taco Bell (+8%) and KFC (+6%), excluding F/X and 53rd week.

  • 1,814 gross units opened in Q4; 4,567 for the year, representing 3% unit growth YoY.

  • Q4 net income was $535M (+27% YoY); full-year net income was $1,559M (+5% YoY).

  • Q4 total revenues were $2,514M (+6% YoY); full-year revenues were $8,214M (+9% YoY).

  • Q4 company restaurant margin was 16.0%; full-year margin was 15.7%.

Outlook and guidance

  • Targets long-term average annual growth of 5% in units, 7% in system sales (ex-F/X), and at least 8% in Core Operating Profit.

  • Entering 2026 with strategic focus on accelerating long-term growth and 'Raise the Bar' priorities.

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Frequently asked questions

Fast Food Conglomerate

Yum! Brands, Inc. is a global giant in the fast-food industry, operating a suite of well-known restaurant brands. Established in 1997 following a spin-off from PepsiCo, the company has since expanded its footprint to more than 150 countries and territories around the world. The company primarily operates through franchises, something that is relatively common in the fast food industry. Yum! Brands boasts over 50,000 restaurants worldwide, and a majority of these are run by its franchisees.

The Brands

Yum! brands act as a conglomerate and ownership group of several large multinational fast food chains. The core of their business is centered around three well-known brands: KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell. Yum Brands also has a history of owning smaller restaurant chains mainly focused on casual dining.

The Spin-off from PepsiCo

Yum! Brands has its roots in the 1997 spin-off from PepsiCo. Before becoming an independent entity, its primary restaurant chains – KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell – were integral parts of PepsiCo's portfolio. The decision to separate these restaurant businesses from PepsiCo was strategic, aiming to allow both entities to focus on their core strengths. Post-spin-off, Yum! Brands embarked on an aggressive global expansion, successfully establishing a presence in over 150 countries and territories. The company's growth wasn’t just organic; it was also marked by acquisitions, like the purchase of the casual dining chain, Long John Silver's and A&W Restaurants. However, these were later divested in 2011 to refocus on their primary brands.

Franchises and Franchisees

Yum! Brands operates primarily on a franchising model, a strategy that has significantly fueled its global reach in the industry. By franchising its core brands the company can swiftly expand without the substantial capital outlay of opening restaurants in new locations. This approach allows local entrepreneurs to adapt offerings to regional tastes and preferences, ensuring the brand's relevance and success in diverse markets. Around 90% of Yum! Brands' restaurants worldwide are operated by independent franchisees. This is nothing unique in the fast food industry, and chains like McDonald's and Restaurant Brands International operate through a franchising model.

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