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Yum! Brands — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

Yum! Brands reported third-quarter 2026 GAAP earnings per share of $5.92, driven by a $1.7 billion pre-tax gain from the divestiture of its Pizza Hut brand. The company completed the sale of Pizza Hut in mainland China to Yum China and the international Pizza Hut business to LongRange Capital during the quarter. Excluding special items, third-quarter EPS was $1.56, while the KFC division achieved record global unit growth of 7% and digital sales exceeded $9 billion. Additionally, Taco Bell U.S. same-store sales have outpaced the quick-service restaurant industry since the end of September.

Company
YUM BRANDS INC
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Restaurants