Quarterly ResultMay 6, 2026, 06:08 AM
Yum Brands Q1 Revenue +15% to $2.06B; EPS $1.55
AI Summary
Yum Brands reported strong first-quarter 2026 results with total revenues increasing 15.2% to $2,059 million and Net Income surging 70.8% to $432 million. Diluted EPS also saw a significant rise of 72.2% to $1.55. The company declared a dividend of $0.75 per share and repurchased $185 million in common stock. Results were positively impacted by a $44 million credit card litigation settlement and favorable tax adjustments, partially offset by charges related to the Pizza Hut strategic options review.
Key Highlights
- Total revenues increased 15.2% to $2,059 million for Q1 2026.
- Net Income rose 70.8% to $432 million for Q1 2026.
- Diluted Earnings Per Common Share grew 72.2% to $1.55.
- Dividends Declared Per Common Share were $0.75.
- Repurchased $185 million of Common Stock (1,174 thousand shares).
- Net cash provided by operating activities was $416 million.
- Received $44 million income from a credit card interchange fee litigation settlement.
- KFC Division revenue was $879 million, and Taco Bell Division revenue was $797 million.
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