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04 Nov 2025, 15:24
Yum! Brands Reports Strong Q3 2025; Begins Strategic Review of Pizza Hut
Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) posted solid third-quarter 2025 results, highlighted by continued growth at Taco Bell and KFC and the launch of a strategic review for Pizza Hut. GAAP EPS was $1.41, while adjusted EPS excluding special items rose 15% year over year to $1.58.
Worldwide system sales increased 5% excluding currency effects, driven by Taco Bell’s 9% growth and KFC’s 6% expansion. Global unit count grew 3% with 1,131 new openings, while digital system sales hit a record $10 billion, representing about 60% of total system sales.
New CEO Chris Turner outlined three key priorities for the company: engaging the next generation of consumers, leveraging global scale to improve franchisee economics, and expanding the Byte digital platform across more restaurants.
As part of its strategic initiatives, Yum! announced a review of strategic options for Pizza Hut aimed at maximizing long-term value creation. Turner said the brand’s strong global footprint and franchise network position it well to “reclaim leadership in the fragmented pizza category.”
Yum! also plans to acquire 128 Taco Bell restaurants in the U.S. Southeast during Q4, expanding its equity-owned base and supporting operating profit growth. The company named Ranjith Roy as its new CFO, Sean Tresvant as Taco Bell CEO and Yum! Chief Consumer Officer, and Jim Dausch as Chief Digital & Technology Officer and President of Byte by Yum!.
With robust performance across its core brands and record digital engagement, Yum! enters the final quarter of 2025 well positioned for continued growth and shareholder value creation.
Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) posted solid third-quarter 2025 results, highlighted by continued growth at Taco Bell and KFC and the launch of a strategic review for Pizza Hut. GAAP EPS was $1.41, while adjusted EPS excluding special items rose 15% year over year to $1.58.
Worldwide system sales increased 5% excluding currency effects, driven by Taco Bell’s 9% growth and KFC’s 6% expansion. Global unit count grew 3% with 1,131 new openings, while digital system sales hit a record $10 billion, representing about 60% of total system sales.
New CEO Chris Turner outlined three key priorities for the company: engaging the next generation of consumers, leveraging global scale to improve franchisee economics, and expanding the Byte digital platform across more restaurants.
As part of its strategic initiatives, Yum! announced a review of strategic options for Pizza Hut aimed at maximizing long-term value creation. Turner said the brand’s strong global footprint and franchise network position it well to “reclaim leadership in the fragmented pizza category.”
Yum! also plans to acquire 128 Taco Bell restaurants in the U.S. Southeast during Q4, expanding its equity-owned base and supporting operating profit growth. The company named Ranjith Roy as its new CFO, Sean Tresvant as Taco Bell CEO and Yum! Chief Consumer Officer, and Jim Dausch as Chief Digital & Technology Officer and President of Byte by Yum!.
With robust performance across its core brands and record digital engagement, Yum! enters the final quarter of 2025 well positioned for continued growth and shareholder value creation.
