Yum! Brands, Inc.

Yum! Brands, Inc.

Yum! Brands is a global fast-food restaurant company that owns and operates brands such as KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell.

Stock Performance Snapshot

Hold

Analyst Rating

Analysts suggest holding Yum! Brands' stock, with a target price indicating potential for growth.

Above Average

Financial Health

Yum! Brands is performing well with strong profits, revenue, and cash flow generation.

Average

Dividend

Yum! Brands' dividend yield of 1.93% is average, providing some income for investors. If you invested $1000 you would be paid $27.60 a year in dividends (based on the last 12 months).

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Why You’ll Want to Watch This Stock

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Global Franchise Reach

Yum! operates via a large network of franchisees across many countries, offering geographic expansion potential — though regional economic or regulatory issues can affect sales.

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Franchise Cash Flow Model

Royalties and fees create relatively predictable cash flows and support dividends, but performance depends on franchisee execution and consumer demand.

Digital & Delivery Push

Investment in apps, delivery and digital marketing can boost sales and efficiency, though technology costs and fierce competition may pressure margins.

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6% Interest on Cash

Earn 6% AER on uninvested cash with daily interest payments.

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