Sector: Consumer Discretionary|Industry: Restaurants|Market Cap: $36.69B|Employees: 35K
Yum! Brands, Inc. operates a global franchise system of quick-service restaurants, primarily under the KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and The Habit Burger Grill concepts. The company's revenue streams are generated through franchise fees, royalties, and sales at company-owned locations. Yum! Brands holds a leading position in the chicken, Mexican-style food, and pizza categories, with a significant presence in over 155 countries and territories.
Total revenue decreased by 3% year-over-year, from $1,645 million to $1,598 million, despite company sales remaining flat at $474 million. This decline was primarily driven by a decrease in franchise contributions for advertising and other services.
Net income increased from $300 million to $314 million year-over-year, despite a decrease in operating profit. This was primarily driven by a lower effective tax rate of 18.0% in 2024 compared to 19.1% in 2023, due to favorable developments related to uncertain tax positions and higher tax deductions for share-based compensation.
Diluted EPS increased from $1.05 to $1.10 year-over-year. However, diluted EPS was negatively impacted by $0.08 for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, from after-tax investment losses. Foreign currency translation also negatively impacted diluted EPS by approximately $0.03 for the quarter.