Yum! Brands Tops Revenue, EPS Goals

Yum! Brands (NYSE:YUM), the parent company of fast-food giants like KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut, delivered notable fiscal results for the fourth quarter of 2024, released on February 6, 2025. The company surpassed market expectations with adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.61, edging past the anticipated $1.60. Revenue for the quarter was recorded at $2.362 billion, which was slightly above the predicted $2.355 billion. The strong quarterly performance was mainly fueled by growth in its Taco Bell and KFC International segments, with full-year strategies in digital transformation and global expansion continuing to steer the company's financial success.Source: Analyst estimates for the quarter provided by FactSet.Yum! Brands operates over 59,000 restaurants across KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and Habit Burger Grill. These brands dominate their respective food categories worldwide. A significant advantage for the company is its franchise-driven model, with approximately 98% of its outlets managed by franchisees. This approach allows rapid global expansion with minimal capital requirements, enabling it to focus on revenue generation and brand innovation through strong franchise relationships.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool