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Yum! Brands Tops Q4 Estimates on Strong Taco Bell, KFC Performance; Digital Sales Near 60% Mix

Yum! Brands Inc. (NYSE: YUM) edged past Wall Street forecasts for its fourth quarter, fueled by robust same-store sales at Taco Bell and record KFC expansion. While revenue climbed 6% to $2.51 billion, the market reaction was muted as investors weigh the fast-food giant's growth trajectory against a challenging consumer environment.

Feb 4, 2026

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Yum Brands Caps Strong 2025 with KFC and Taco Bell Leading Growth, Eyes Strategic Shift as Pizza Hut Review Continues

Yum Brands reports robust Q4 and full-year 2025 results, driven by exceptional same-store sales growth at Taco Bell and record international unit development for KFC. The company outlines its 'Raise the Bar' strategy to accelerate growth, while the strategic review of Pizza Hut progresses.

Feb 4, 2026

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Yum! Brands Caps Off 2025 with Strong Profit Surge, Digital Sales Dominate

The fast-food giant behind KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut reported a 27% jump in Q4 net income, fueled by robust digital sales and aggressive global expansion, even as it plans a strategic overhaul for its Pizza Hut chain.

Feb 5, 2026

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Yum! Brands Posts Strong Q4 Revenue on Digital Surge, Though Profit Slightly Lags

Yum! Brands' fourth-quarter revenue beat expectations, driven by robust digital sales and core brand strength at KFC and Taco Bell, while adjusted earnings per share came in slightly below analyst forecasts.

Feb 5, 2026

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Yum China Posts Record 2025, Eyes 20,000 Stores by 2026 Amid Aggressive Franchising Push

Yum China Holdings (NYSE: YUMC) capped off a robust fiscal 2025 with accelerating store growth, improved profitability, and enhanced shareholder returns. The fast-food giant, operator of KFC and Pizza Hut in China, outlined an ambitious plan to surpass 20,000 stores next year while significantly boosting its franchise model.

Feb 4, 2026

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Yum! Brands Posts Strong Q4 Revenue, Though Profit Misses Slightly

The fast-food giant behind KFC and Taco Bell reported quarterly sales of $2.51 billion, topping analyst forecasts, but earnings per share came in just below expectations.

Feb 4, 2026

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Yum! Brands Executives Cash Out $6.3 Million in Shares, Raising Eyebrows on Wall Street

A wave of insider stock sales at Yum! Brands, the parent company of KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut, has prompted scrutiny from investors. While insider selling can have innocent explanations, the scale and timing of these transactions have analysts questioning the leadership's confidence in the company's near-term prospects.

Feb 3, 2026

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Yum China Eyes Quarterly Dividend as Board Weighs Shareholder Returns

Yum China Holdings, the operator of KFC and Pizza Hut in China, is considering initiating a quarterly dividend, signaling a potential shift toward more regular capital returns to shareholders amid strong analyst sentiment.

Jan 30, 2026

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Yum China Set to Unveil Q4 Earnings Amid Cautious Market Optimism

The operator of KFC and Pizza Hut in China reports quarterly results Wednesday, with investors watching for signs of sustained recovery in a competitive dining landscape.

Feb 3, 2026

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Yum China Defies Cost Headwinds with Aggressive Expansion, Delivery Surge in Q4

Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: YUMC) reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results, driven by a record pace of store openings and resilient delivery demand, even as rising operational costs squeezed margins.

Feb 5, 2026

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Pizza Hut to Shutter Hundreds of U.S. Locations as Parent Company Weighs Strategic Future

Yum! Brands announces plans to close approximately 250 underperforming Pizza Hut restaurants in the U.S. by 2026, citing a strategic pivot amid global sales challenges and a potential sale of the iconic chain.

Feb 5, 2026

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Pizza Hut to Shutter 250 U.S. Restaurants Amid Parent Company's Strategic Overhaul

Yum! Brands announces the closure of underperforming Pizza Hut locations as part of a broader review, highlighting the chain's ongoing struggle to compete in a crowded market.

Feb 4, 2026

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Pizza Hut to Shutter 250 U.S. Locations as Parent Company Yum! Brands Reviews Future of Struggling Chain

Yum! Brands announces the closure of roughly 3% of Pizza Hut's U.S. restaurants in H1 2026 amid a strategic review that could lead to a sale, as the iconic chain grapples with shifting consumer habits and domestic sales decline.

Feb 4, 2026

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Pizza Hut to Shutter 250 U.S. Restaurants Amid Strategic Overhaul

Yum Brands' Pizza Hut will close hundreds of underperforming domestic locations in the first half of 2026 as part of a broader strategic review, signaling a pivotal moment for the struggling pizza chain.

Feb 4, 2026

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Taco Bell's Sizzling Growth Steals Market Share as Rivals Stumble

Yum Brands' latest earnings reveal a tale of two chains: Taco Bell's robust 7% same-store sales surge contrasts with Pizza Hut's decline, highlighting a shifting fast-food landscape where value and innovation win.

Feb 4, 2026

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Pizza Hut to Shutter Hundreds of U.S. Restaurants as Parent Company Weighs Brand's Future

Yum! Brands announces the closure of approximately 250 underperforming Pizza Hut locations amid a strategic review, highlighting the chain's ongoing struggle in a competitive market dominated by rivals like Domino's.

Feb 4, 2026

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Pizza Hut to Shutter 250 U.S. Locations as Parent Company Yum Brands Pursues Strategic Overhaul

Yum Brands is closing approximately 4% of Pizza Hut's U.S. stores in the first half of this year as part of its 'Hut Forward' revitalization plan, amid an ongoing strategic review that could potentially lead to a sale of the struggling pizza chain.

Feb 4, 2026

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Yum China Caps Off 2025 with Strong Q4, Beating Estimates on Sales and Profit

Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: YUMC) reported robust fourth-quarter results for 2025, surpassing analyst forecasts for both revenue and adjusted earnings, driven by strategic brand initiatives and expansion into lower-tier cities.

Feb 4, 2026

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China's Food Giants Shift Strategy: Price Hikes Signal End to Delivery Wars

Major restaurant and beverage chains in China are raising delivery prices and scaling back aggressive promotions, marking a strategic pivot from unsustainable discount battles that have squeezed industry profits.

Feb 4, 2026

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Burger King China Revs Up Expansion Engine with $350M CPE Joint Venture

Restaurant Brands International finalizes its joint venture with CPE, securing fresh capital and local expertise to fuel an ambitious plan to grow Burger King's footprint in China to over 4,000 restaurants by 2035.

Feb 3, 2026