YUM Brands Reports Strong Financial Growth in Q4 2025

By Chris Stiles • Wednesday, February 04 11:53 • Permanent Link

Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) has reported its fourth-quarter and full-year results for 2025. The company achieved significant growth in several key financial metrics. Here are the highlights:

Fourth-quarter GAAP EPS was $1.91, a 28% increase from the same period in 2024. Full-year GAAP EPS was $5.55, marking a 6% increase from 2024. Excluding special items, fourth-quarter EPS was $1.73, an 8% increase year-over-year, and full-year EPS was $6.05, representing a substantial 10% increase.
Worldwide system sales grew 5% for both the fourth quarter and the full year, excluding foreign currency translation. Taco Bell led the way with 8% system sales growth in the fourth quarter.
KFC achieved a 6% increase in system sales growth for the full year, excluding foreign currency translation. Furthermore, the division opened 1,132 gross new restaurants during the quarter and 2,986 gross new restaurants across 105 countries for the year.
Taco Bell's same-store sales growth for the full year was particularly impressive, reaching 7%. The division also saw a 3% increase in system sales growth for the full year.
Pizza Hut division witnessed a 1% growth in system sales, excluding foreign currency translation and excluding the impact of lapping the 53rd week. The division opened 443 gross new restaurants during the quarter and 1,184 gross new restaurants across 65 countries for the year.
The company's board of directors approved a dividend of $0.75 per share of common stock, reflecting a 6% increase.
Yum! Brands also provided its long-term growth algorithm, targeting 5% unit growth, 7% system sales growth (excluding foreign exchange), and at least 8% core operating profit growth.

These results showcase Yum! Brands' strong performance and growth trajectory, particularly driven by the outstanding performance of its KFC and Taco Bell divisions. Today the company's shares have moved -0.49% to a price of $160.26. For the full picture, make sure to review YUM BRANDS INC's 8-K report.

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