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Restaurant Brands International Inc. $QSR Shares Bought by Sei Investments Co.

Sei Investments Co. significantly increased its stake in Restaurant Brands International (QSR) during the first quarter, now holding over 108,000 shares valued at approximately $8.05 million. This move is part of broader institutional interest, with hedge funds and institutional investors owning 82.29% of the …

Yum! Brands Sold Pizza Hut for $2.7 Billion. Q2 Earnings Show What’s Left.

Yum! Brands sold Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion to Yum China and Long-Range Capital, a move aimed at focusing on KFC, Taco Bell, and Habit. The company's Q2 earnings showed mixed results, with revenue missing estimates but adjusted EPS beating them. Taco Bell faced …

Amundi Sells 62,715 Shares of Yum China $YUMC

Amundi reduced its stake in Yum China by 4.9% in the first quarter, selling 62,715 shares and retaining ownership of 1,217,576 shares valued at $62.895 million. Despite this, other institutional investors have acquired new stakes, bringing total institutional ownership to 85.58%. Yum China reported …

3 Reasons Growth Investors Will Love Yum China (YUMC)

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE:QSR) Given Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by Analysts

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE:QSR) has received an average "Moderate Buy" recommendation from analysts, with fifteen out of twenty-three recommending a buy and eight recommending a hold. The average 12-month price target is $83.86, above its current opening price of $74.05. The company recently …

Yum China posts 6% system sales growth in Q2 2026

Yum China Holdings, Inc. reported a 6% year-on-year system sales growth in Q2 2026, with total revenue increasing 13% to $3.1 billion. The company opened a record 560 net new stores and saw operating profit rise by 14%. Both KFC and Pizza Hut segments …

Taco Bell outbreak deals blow to parent company's finances

A food-safety scare is one of the fastest ways to shake a restaurant stock, and Yum! Brands (YUM) just lived through one. Its most important brand, Taco Bell, spent much of July tied to a widening cyclospora outbreak. Sales fell, foot traffic dropped, and …

Yum! Brands, Inc. $YUM Shares Sold by The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company

The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company recently reduced its stake in Yum! Brands (NYSE:YUM) by 7.3%, selling 11,620 shares. Despite this, institutional investors still own a significant 82.37% of the company. Yum! Brands reported strong Q2 results, exceeding EPS estimates and showing significant revenue growth, …

Yum China (YUMC) Is Up 7.8% After Earnings Beat, Buybacks And Pizza Hut Expansion Plans

Yum China Holdings, Inc. (YUMC) reported strong Q2 2026 results with increased revenue and net income, alongside continued share buybacks and a cash dividend. The company's stock rose 7.8% following these positive announcements and its plans for Pizza Hut expansion. Investors are keenly watching …

Yum! Brands to Resume Strong Growth After Transitory Taco Bell Pressures, UBS Says

UBS maintains a Buy rating and a $150 price target for Yum! Brands, predicting strong growth resumption after temporary pressures at Taco Bell subside in the latter half of 2026. Despite recent softness in Taco Bell sales, UBS expects positive catalysts from KFC's sales …

Yum China (YUMC) Is Up 11.0% After Earnings Beat And Expanded Capital Returns Plan - What's Changed

Yum China (YUMC) reported strong Q2 2026 results with increased revenue and net income, alongside affirming a dividend and detailing progress on a multi-year share repurchase program. The company's focus remains on expansion, digital engagement, and returning capital to shareholders, despite potential margin pressures …

Yum! Brands Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Yum! Brands reported strong second-quarter growth across its operations, excluding Pizza Hut, with 7% system sales growth driven by unit growth and same-store sales growth. The company addressed a temporary food-safety issue affecting Taco Bell sales and plans to sell Pizza Hut in two …

Yum! Brands (YUM) Stock Faces Debt Doubts After Profit Surge

Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) Upgraded by Wall Street Zen to "Buy" Rating

Wall Street Zen has upgraded Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) to a "Buy" rating, aligning with a broader analyst consensus of "Moderate Buy." The upgrade follows Yum China's strong quarterly results, exceeding revenue and EPS expectations, and the anticipation of its Pizza Hut acquisition in mainland …

Yum China Holdings (YUMC) Could Be 21% Undervalued As Q2 Beat Fuels Optimism

Yum China Holdings (YUMC) is considered 21% undervalued by analysts, with a fair value estimate of $61.22 against a current price of $48.18, driven by strong Q2 2026 results and future growth plans. The company's revenue and earnings surpassed forecasts, with plans for store …

Yum (YUM) Q2 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

For the quarter ended June 2026, Yum Brands (YUM) reported revenue of $2.17 billion, up 12.2% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $1.62, compared to $1.44 in the year-ago quarter. The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of …

Yum! Brands (YUM) Is Up 6.5% After Pizza Hut Exit And Strong Q2 Earnings - What's Changed

Yum! Brands recently reported second-quarter 2026 results showing revenue of US$2,169 million and net income of US$853 million, while also reaching definitive agreements to sell its Pizza Hut business and concluding a portfolio review aimed at sharpening focus on its remaining brands. The company's …

Yum Brands doubles down on loyalty at Taco Bell and KFC

Yum Brands is enhancing loyalty programs at Taco Bell and KFC to build deeper customer relationships through personalization and AI. Taco Bell plans a Q3 app redesign for a more intuitive and personalized member experience, focusing on menu discovery, order customization, and exclusive offers. …

Taco Bell was crushing it—then cyclosporiasis hit

Taco Bell was sitting solidly in the sweet spot for fast food in troubled times. The Irvine-based chain had developed a menu that was affordable enough for consumers worried about inflation and also fun enough for those looking for more than just hamburgers and …

Yum bids Pizza Hut farewell, overhauls KFC

Yum Brands is divesting Pizza Hut in a $2.7 billion deal and launching a global brand transformation for KFC. The changes at KFC will focus on boneless chicken, expanded sauces, and modernized stores, initially rolling out in top international markets before a planned U.S. …

Yum China Growth Drivers After a Strong Q2 Earnings Beat

Yum China Holdings YUMC gave investors a clean read on its second-quarter 2026 growth engine. Revenues rose 13% year over year, adjusted earnings per share increased 21% and operating profit rose 14% to $348 million. The question now is whether transaction gains, rapid unit …

Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) Plans Quarterly Dividend of $0.07

Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share, payable on September 17th to shareholders of record on August 27th. This dividend represents an annualized yield of approximately 0.6% and is well-covered by earnings, with a payout ratio of 40.1%. The …

Yum Brands Tops Estimates as Taco Bell Sales Rebound 7%

Yum Brands reported a significant increase in net income for its second quarter, rising to $853 million from $374 million the previous year, with total revenue up 12% and global same-store sales growing 3%. Taco Bell led this growth with a 7% increase, despite …

Is YUMC Stock Attractive After Earnings Growth and a Low Valuation?

Yum! Brands (YUM) Could Be 10% Below Fair Value After Q2 Earnings

Yum China Holdings, Inc. Stock 12‑Month Price Target Raised to $60.24, Implies 31% Upside

Analysts have raised the 12-month price target for Yum China Holdings, Inc. stock to $60.24, up from $59.71, with forecasts ranging from $56 to $64.5 per share. This updated target suggests a potential upside of approximately 31% based on the July 29 closing price. …

Cyclospora outbreak dents Taco Bell sales but recovery underway, exec says

Taco Bell experienced a 2% sales drop due to a cyclospora outbreak linked to its lettuce supplier, Yum Brands reported. Despite the initial impact, CFO Ranjith Roy stated that sales declines have significantly moderated, and the chain is halfway back to prior-year levels. The …

Yum China Holdings, Inc. 2026 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation (NYSE:YUMC) 2026-07-30

This article presents the slide deck from Yum China Holdings, Inc.'s Q2 2026 earnings call, held on July 30, 2026. The company reported Q2 EPS of $0.70, beating estimates by $0.03, and revenue of $3.14 billion, an increase of 12.59% year-over-year, which also beat …

Yum Brands' Strategic Reset Runs Into Taco Bell Trouble

Yum Brands is undergoing a strategic realignment, selling Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion and focusing on KFC's global overhaul and other stronger restaurant chains. However, this transition is complicated by a sudden sales disruption at Taco Bell due to an industry-wide food-safety concern, impacting …

Sales at Taco Bell Recover Following Outbreak From Cyclospora

Taco Bell's sales are recovering after a cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms. The company, owned by Yum Brands, moved quickly to remove the affected lettuce and replace its supplier, reassuring customers and stabilizing sales. Federal regulators attributed 1,947 cases …

Fast-Casual Chain Tops Buy Point, While Lettuce Crisis Fades For Taco Bell. Starbucks Is Turning Around.

Better-than-expected earnings sent Chipotle Mexican Grill past a buy point Thursday while Yum Brands seemed to be overcoming a lettuce-linked illness that hurt its Taco Bell chain. Starbucks showed signs its turnaround was taking effect. Chipotle shares jumped more than 12% to the highest …

Is Yum China Holdings (YUMC) Trading At A Discount Following Its Q2 Beat?

Yum! Brands Stock Bounces Back as Taco Bell Shrugs Off Cyclosporiasis Outbreak

Yum! Brands says Taco Bell sales are recovering after an initial slump brought on by the cyclosporiasis outbreak. Continue Reading

Yum! Brands, Inc. enters into agreements to sell Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion

Yum! Brands, Inc. has announced definitive agreements to sell Pizza Hut for a total of $2.7 billion. Pizza Hut Ex-China will be acquired by LongRange Capital for approximately $1.5 billion, while Pizza Hut China will be acquired by Yum China Holdings, Inc. for approximately …

Taco Bell Works to Restore Sales Following Cyclospora Outbreak

This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.Taco Bell is already seeing signs of recovery after the public health crisis. Taco Bell has consistently been one of the best-performing QSRs in …

Yum! Brands Stock Is Gaining Thursday: What's Going On? - Yum Brands (NYSE:YUM)

Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) stock saw a gain on Thursday despite reporting mixed second-quarter results, with adjusted earnings beating analyst expectations but revenue falling short. The company announced system sales growth, an increase in restaurant count, and digital sales nearing $9 billion. Taco Bell's …