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 revenues increased by 12% year-over-year, from $1.598 billion to $1.787 billion, driven by a 28% increase in company sales and an 8% increase in franchise contributions for advertising and other services. Franchise and property revenues also increased slightly by 4%.
Net income decreased from $314 million to $253 million, a 19% decrease year-over-year, despite revenue growth. This decrease is primarily attributable to a significant increase in the income tax provision, from $69 million to $176 million.
Company restaurant margin decreased from 15.6% to 14.3%. The decline was primarily driven by the margin percentages of the units included in the KFC U.K. and Ireland restaurant acquisition, partially offset by Company same-store sales growth.