Description: The main point of investing for the long term is to make money. But more than that, you probably want to see it rise...

Description: Once rejected by Kentucky Fried Chicken and dozens of other employers, Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA) founder Jack Ma has risen to become wealthier than the fast-food giant's parent company, Yum! Brands (NYSE:YUM). Early Failures That Shaped a Billionaire Ma, born in 1964 in Hangzhou, China, faced repeated rejection early in life. After college, he applied to roughly 30 jobs in his hometown—and was turned down for every single one. During a 2017 speech at the University of Nairobi, Ma recalled that a

Description: Key Insights Yum! Brands' estimated fair value is US$121 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Yum! Brands is...

Description: LOUISVILLE, Ky., November 20, 2025--Yum! Brands, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.71 Per Share

Description: Yum! Brands’ stock is drawing heightened attention as the consensus analyst price target has climbed from $161.40 to $165.56. This signals increased optimism about its future prospects. This adjustment comes amid recent analyst reports that balance newfound bullishness on acquisitions and operating momentum with lingering concerns around costs and competition. Read on to discover what is shaping expert expectations for Yum! Brands and how you can stay informed as this evolving story continues...

Description: Microsoft shines in Zacks' top picks as strong cloud and AI momentum drive standout quarterly results and reinforce long-term growth potential.

Description: Taco Bell relies heavily on new menu items.The chain has been a sales driver for Yum Brands.Yum is adding new Taco Bell locations. Taco Bell might not have the cache of Chipotle, which many people think of as elevated fast food, but it's a sales giant for parent company Yum Brands. “Taco Bell’s ...

Description: Curious if Yum! Brands is a hidden gem or if you're paying too much? You're not alone. Plenty of investors are asking the same question right now. Yum! Brands' stock price has gained 10.8% year-to-date and is up 12.6% over the past year, suggesting steady optimism from the market. In the last few weeks, headlines have focused on Yum! Brands' global expansion moves and strategic partnerships, which have energized investor sentiment and supported the recent uptrend. These developments could...

Description: The most talked about and market moving research calls around Wall Street are now in one place. Here are today’s research calls that investors need to know, as compiled by The Fly. Top 5 Upgrades: Truist upgraded Block (XYZ) to Hold from Sell with a price target of $68, up from $67, ahead of the Investor Day on Wednesday. The risk/reward has improved following the recent pullback in the shares, and while Truist continues to worry about credit risk and the outsized growth of their Cash App Borrow

Description: The holidays can do the most, that's why KFC is here to crisp them up. Whether you're surrounded by family or sneaking a moment for yourself, nothing hits like hot, crunchy comfort that tastes amazing, feels indulgent, and doesn't break the bank. This year, the brand invites fans to stick a spork in the stress of the holidays and dig into something worth celebrating, like the new $25 Extra Crispy Festive Feast and our classic $4.99 Pot Pie***. Because who says comfort can't come with crunch? And

Description: Investing.com -- TD Cowen upgraded Yum Brands, saying a likely sale of Pizza Hut would sharpen the company’s focus on faster growing units and lift its long term development profile.

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Description: The pizza chain rolled out its first rebrand in years as it aims to keep selling pizzas to cost-conscious consumers.

Description: Yum! Brands Inc. (NYSE:YUM) said last week that it is exploring a potential sale of Pizza Hut, one of America’s most iconic pizza chains. CEO Addresses Brand Woes “The Pizza Hut team has been working hard to address business and category challenges; however, Pizza Hut’s performance indicates the need to take additional action to help the brand realize its full value, which may be better executed outside of Yum! Brands,” Yum! Brands Chief Executive Chris Turner said in a Nov. 4 statement. Don't M

Description: Key Insights Given the large stake in the stock by institutions, Yum! Brands' stock price might be vulnerable to their...

Description: Yum! Brands’ stock has underperformed the broader S&P 500 Index over the past year, but analysts remain moderately bullish about its prospects.

Description: The holidays are back and so is one of Pizza Hut's most beloved traditions: the Triple Treat Box. The festive offering is making its grand return to help pizza lovers holiday harder than ever. The Triple Treat Box features two medium, one-topping pizzas, five breadsticks and choice of dessert, all served up in limited-edition holiday packaging that's made for turning any holiday party into a pizza party.i However, this year, Pizza Hut infuses even more joy into your holiday festivities with a li

Description: What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? In a...

Description: Skepticism around sky-high tech valuations and a continued dearth of economic data set up the week for investors.

Description: We recently published 10 Stocks Jim Cramer Discussed Including His Palantir Deep Dive. Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer recently discussed. Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) made a major announcement yesterday when it revealed that it was considering “additional action” which was “outside of Yum! Brands” when it came to popular […]

Description: Yum! Brands could be selling Pizza Hut after a review. Should you buy the company’s stock now?

Description: Change keeps coming to Starbucks and we’re not talking about the happy messages workers are now required to write on the cups even as some go on strike. On Monday, Starbucks announced that it would sell a 60% stake in its China operation to Chinese asset manager Boyu Capital for a $4 billion enterprise value, while creating a joint venture that includes licensing payments to Starbucks. Whatever the rationale, the JV seems to make sense for Starbucks.

Description: Big Food and major restaurant chains are calling it quits on decades-old relationships.

Description: The headline numbers for Yum (YUM) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended September 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

Description: Papa John’s chief executive said the pizza chain has a turnaround strategy, but its board remains “open-minded” and will consider alternatives. “To the extent there is an alternative to our strategy that is available and maximizes shareholder value, we would fully consider it,” Chief Executive Todd Penegor said Thursday. Media reports this year have pointed to Papa John’s as a takeout target.

Description: McDonald's third-quarter profit has slipped on higher taxes, but steady traffic, strong digital engagement and loyalty gains have kept growth intact.

Description: Chipotle faces slowing traffic and weak comps, but new limited-time flavors and sauces can help reignite customer visits.

Description: BROS stock surges after third-quarter earnings and revenues beat estimates, with record AUVs and robust same-shop sales fueling growth momentum.

Description: Yum! Brands’ stock narrative has seen a subtle shift following the latest update to analyst price targets. With a decrease in the discount rate and a modest uptick in revenue growth projections, analysts are recalibrating their expectations for the company as they weigh resilience in light of lingering macroeconomic pressures. Stay tuned to discover how investors can keep track of these evolving views and navigate the ongoing changes in Yum! Brands’ outlook. Stay updated as the Fair Value for...

Description: Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma outlines some of Wall Street's top analyst calls today: Super Micro Computer (SMCI), Pinterest (PINS), and Yum! Brands (YUM). To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Catalysts.

Description: Analysts are pounding the table over Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA). In fact, Wedbush just reiterated an outperform rating on the tech giant, with a price target of $600. The firm expects Elon Musk to get overwhelming shareholder support on the potential $1 trillion pay package, despite opposition from some shareholders. Analysts at Deutsche Bank just reiterated ... Wall Street Still Pounding the Table Over Tesla, Yum, Alphabet and Nvidia

Description: The burger giant reported its U.S. same-store sales increased 2.4% for the three months ended Sept. 30, faster growth than analysts had forecast.

Description: MCD posts mixed third-quarter results as earnings slip but revenues rise, fueled by higher guest counts and solid global comps.

Description: Pinterest downgraded, Tractor Supply upgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls

Description: The restaurant company looks to bolster efficiencies as leadership changes settle and economic disruption lurks.

Description: We recently published 10 Firms Stealing Market Spotlight Amid Bloodbath. Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) is one of the best-performing stocks on Tuesday. Yum! Brands rallied for a second day on Tuesday, jumping 7.3 percent to close at $149.55 apiece after reporting a strong earnings performance in the third quarter of the year and announcing a […]

Description: The company’s revenue rose 8% year-on-year to $1.97bn.

Description: Companies In The News Are: LDOS, YUM, WING, MAR.

Description: The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Wednesday, Nov, 5 2025 US stock futures drift lower ahead of the open as investors grapple with a fresh dip in economic sentiment and wavering confidence around Federal Reserve rate cuts. An unexpected surge in crude oil inventories and dropping Treasury yields have heightened concerns about slowing growth and rising financial stress. This has put pressure on the broader market as investors weigh the odds of near-term turbulence. Today's volatility...

Description: Yum! Brands (YUM) has started a formal strategic review for its Pizza Hut brand, signaling the potential for major changes ahead. Moves like this often spark market conversations about the company’s next steps. See our latest analysis for Yum! Brands. The strategic review news has come on the heels of some busy quarters for Yum! Brands, including steady expansion in revenue and a partnership to roll out EV charging at Saucy locations. Momentum appears to be building as shares jumped 7.3% in a...

Description: Yum! Brands (YUM) posted an 18% net profit margin, down from 21.1% a year earlier, with earnings growing 4.5% per year over the last five years. Looking ahead, analysts project future earnings growth of roughly 11.7% and revenue growth of 6.2% per year, both trailing the broader US market. Amid modest growth forecasts and a demanding valuation, investor attention centers on whether Yum! can deliver consistent earnings quality and maintain profitability as growth expectations rise. See our...

Description: The pizza chain has nearly 20,000 locations worldwide and has reported declining same-store sales for several quarters.

Description: The Nasdaq Composite declined 2% on Tuesday as concerns around stretched tech valuations weighed on

Description: Shares of an AI software giant tumbled on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, even after its earnings report revealed solid growth, while a fast food company benefitted from strong quarterly results.

Description: Yum Brands Inc (YUM) reports robust Q3 results with significant gains in operating profit and strategic expansions, despite challenges with Pizza Hut.

Description: Consumer stocks were mixed late Tuesday afternoon, with the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund

Description: ​Papa John’s International’s shares tumbled about 10% after a report that a private-equity firm backed off a potential deal to acquire the pizza brand. Apollo Global Management recently had bid to take Papa John’s private but withdrew that offer about a week ago, Reuters reported Wednesday. Papa John’s is due to report quarterly results Thursday.

Description: The chain’s domestic system posted its first positive quarter since 2023

Description: Apollo Global withdrew its offer to take pizza chain Papa John’s private at $64 a share about a week ago, Reuters reported, citing people familiar with the deal. Papa John’s, which is scheduled to report third-quarter earnings on Thursday, didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. Analysts polled by Bloomberg expect adjusted earnings to fall 5.2% from a year earlier.

Description: Yahoo Finance anchor Josh Lipton tracks Tuesday's top moving stocks and biggest market stories in this Market Minute. Caterpillar (CAT) is lifting its targets for revenue, profit margins, and capital expenditures. Yum! Brands (YUM) reported earnings that beat estimates. DraftKings (DKNG) and Flutter Entertainment (FLUT) were downgraded by Bank of America. Stay up to date on the latest market action, minute-by-minute, with Yahoo Finance's Market Minute.

Description: <body><p>STORY: Yum Brands says it’s exploring options for its struggling Pizza Hut chain, even as strong demand at its other brands helped drive upbeat quarterly results.</p><p>Pizza Hut’s sales have fallen for seven straight quarters, trailing Yum Brands' other prominent restaurant chains, Taco Bell and KFC.</p><p>The company’s new CEO, Chris Turner, said Pizza Hut’s “full value” may be better realized outside of Yum Brands.</p><p>Several quarters of price hikes at restaurants, sticky inflation and economic uncertainty have forced consumers to become more wary about dining out.</p><p>However, pizzas are still viewed as a budget-friendly option.</p><p>Competitor Domino’s has seen stronger demand, helped by new menu items and delivery deals with DoorDash and UberEats.</p><p>Pizza Hut has tried its own value offers, but former CEO David Gibbs admitted in August that they weren’t enough to stand out in a crowded market.</p><p>The restaurant still operates nearly 20,000 restaurants globally, contributing about 11% of Yum’s profits, compared to 36% from Taco Bell’s U.S. business.</p><p>Analysts say selling or spinning off Pizza Hut could leave Yum anchored to its stronger Taco Bell and KFC brands.</p><p>The company says there’s no set timeline for Pizza Hut’s strategic review.</p><p>Shares of Yum Brands rose more than 6% in Tuesday afternoon trading.</p></body>

Description: US benchmark equity indexes were lower intraday as investors parsed the latest corporate earnings, w

Description: Yum! Brands, the parent company of Taco Bell and KFC, may sell its Pizza Hut brand, which has nearly 20,000 restaurants worldwide.

Description: Yahoo Finance's John Hyland recaps Tuesday's headlines as part of the latest Market Minute. Investor Michael Burry disclosed puts against Palantir (PLTR) and Nvidia (NVDA). Yum Brands (YUM) is considering a sale of its Pizza Hut business. Amazon (AMZN) is working on a transatlantic cable to create an alternative pathway for data. Stay up to date on the latest market action, minute-by-minute, with Yahoo Finance's Market Minute.

Description: The chain grew its domestic same-store sales by 7% in Q3

Description: The company achieved record digital sales of $10 billion during the period

Description: Yum Brands (YUM) said Tuesday that it began exploring strategic options for its Pizza Hut brand, whi

Description: YUM's Q3 earnings and revenues top estimates, fueled by solid KFC and Taco Bell gains, while a Pizza Hut review signals a focus on long-term growth.

Description: Optimus Energy Solutions recently announced a partnership with Yum! Brands to install DC Fast EV charging stations at new Saucy™ restaurant locations, with the first units set for Central Florida in 2025 and broader national rollout planned. This move positions Yum! Brands to meet evolving consumer behaviors by integrating convenient EV charging during customer visits, potentially increasing visit duration and traffic at its restaurants. We'll examine how the addition of EV charging at Saucy...

Description: Shares of fast-food company Yum! Brands (NYSE:YUM) jumped 5.7% in the morning session after the company reported third-quarter results that beat profit expectations and announced it was exploring strategic options for its Pizza Hut brand.

Description: Soon, you'll be able to charge as you enjoy your Chicken Tendies.

Description: This year's National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day falls on a Sunday, and while some chicken places will take the day off, KFC isn't one of them. To make up for where others fall short (and small), KFC is opening 'Sundays By KFC,' a one-day-only pop-up restaurant in NYC on, you guessed it, Sunday, November 9. Alongside the activation, KFC Reward members can earn a free Chicken Sandwich nationwide to go big, while other shops stay home.

Description: “There are too many bulls,” says perma-bull Ed Yardeni of eponymous firm Yardeni Research, after a torrid six-month advance that defied virtually every warning. The S&P 500 Index has soared 37% since early April, a feat topped in just five other instances since 1950, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Yardeni predicts the S&P 500 could fall as much as 5% from its peak by late December as sentiment and technical indicators are looking stretched.

Description: Fast-food company Yum! Brands (NYSE:YUM) will be announcing earnings results this Tuesday before the bell. Here’s what to look for.

Description: Many Yum! Brands, Inc. ( NYSE:YUM ) insiders ditched their stock over the past year, which may be of interest to the...

Description: YUM! Brands' third-quarter results may showcase growth fueled by global expansion, digital strength and new menu innovations across its leading brands.

Description: Evaluate the expected performance of Yum (YUM) for the quarter ended September 2025, looking beyond the conventional Wall Street top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining some of its key metrics for better insight.

Description: Restaurant Brands International is proving resilient against a cautious consumer, posting higher quarterly sales driven by its Tim Hortons chain and a pickup from Burger King’s international operations.

Description: While profitability is essential, it doesn’t guarantee long-term success. Some companies that rest on their margins will lose ground as competition intensifies - as Jeff Bezos said, "Your margin is my opportunity".

Description: While the S&P 500 (^GSPC) includes industry leaders, not every stock in the index is a winner. Some companies are past their prime, weighed down by poor execution, weak financials, or structural headwinds.

Description: This week, Pizza Hut is turning Halloween into Hallo-WINGS as it deploys various spooky tactics to scare the competition and remind wing lovers of its Wing Wednesday deal: 20 'Lil Wings for $10.

Description: McDonald's (MCD) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Description: NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / October 29, 2025 /KFC Foundation The KFC Foundation is awarding $200,000 in grants to 20 community-based non-profit organization projects focused on expanding access to food and shelter. Kentucky Fried Wishes, one ...

Description: Yum (YUM) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Description: The main point of investing for the long term is to make money. Furthermore, you'd generally like to see the share...

Description: The decades-old chicken chain is battling U.S. sales declines as consumers choose sandwiches and tenders over buckets of fried chicken.

Description: Wall Street has issued downbeat forecasts for the stocks in this article. These predictions are rare - financial institutions typically hesitate to say bad things about a company because it can jeopardize their other revenue-generating business lines like M&A advisory.

Description: NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / October 24, 2025 / Yum! Brands: Alan L. Field Training and Development Manager - Franchise Org. GF Enterprise Taco Bell "If our restaurant teams are working so hard for us, why shouldn't we work hard for them?" ...

Description: The company said Tuesday it was expanding its distribution at over 2,000 Walmart locations in the U.S., and on Thursday announced that upscale grocer Erewhon would carry the latest versions of its Beyond Burger and Beyond Beef products. Beyond Meat shares traded below a dollar for the first time on Oct. 13, then shot up to an intraday high of $7.69 earlier this week. Beyond Meat was the first pure-play maker of plant-based alternative meat to go public.

Description: Generating cash is essential for any business, but not all cash-rich companies are great investments. Some produce plenty of cash but fail to allocate it effectively, leading to missed opportunities.

Description: Yum! Brands' stock narrative has shifted slightly, with the Fair Value Estimate increasing from $158.52 to $161.40 per share. This modest uptick reflects a blend of optimism around the company's sustained performance and careful consideration of market risks. Read on to discover how you can stay informed as new developments affect Yum! Brands' evolving investment story. What Wall Street Has Been Saying Recent analyst commentary provides a nuanced view of Yum! Brands’ outlook, reflecting both...

Description: LOUISVILLE, Ky., October 21, 2025--Yum! Brands Announces Q3 2025 Earnings and Conference Call Details

Description: Yum! Brands is set to post its third-quarter results soon, and analysts project a single-digit earnings rise.

Description: FTI Consulting was appointed as administrator to DC London Pie, the operator of the company’s UK sites.

Description: Pizza Hut will also shut 11 delivery locations after the firm running its UK restaurants entered administration.

Description: Pizza Hut has confirmed the locations of 68 restaurants set to close after the company behind its UK venues fell into administration. DC London Pie, the firm running Pizza Hut's UK dine-in restaurants, appointed administrators from corporate finance firm FTI on Monday. Here are the locations that are due to close...

Description: Pizza Hut is to shut the sites despite being bought in a rescued deal, which will preserve 64 restaurants and save 1,277 jobs.

Description: Pizza Hut is preparing to shut dozens of restaurants after its UK owner collapsed into administration.

Description: Pizza Hut is to close 68 restaurants and 11 delivery sites with the loss of more than 1,200 jobs after the company behind its UK venues fell into administration. DC London Pie, the firm running Pizza Hut's restaurants in the UK, appointed administrators from corporate finance firm FTI on Monday. It comes less than a year after the business bought the chain's restaurants from insolvency.

Description: Key Insights The projected fair value for Yum! Brands is US$121 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Yum! Brands...

Description: Restaurants increase convenience and give many people a place to unwind. But it’s not all sunshine and rainbows as they’re notoriously hard to run thanks to perishable ingredients, labor shortages, or volatile consumer spending. These factors have weighed on the industry over the past six months as its 5% return has fallen short of the S&P 500’s 25.5% gain.