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Yahoo
13-08-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Are Wall Street Analysts Predicting Yum! Brands Stock Will Climb or Sink?
Louisville, Kentucky-based Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) develops, operates, franchises, and licenses quick service restaurants. Valued at $39.2 billion by market cap, the company prepares, packages, and sells a menu of food items. Shares of this fast-food company have underperformed the broader market over the past year. YUM has gained 4.8% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 20.6%. In 2025, YUM's stock rose 5.9%, compared to the SPX's 9.6% rise on a YTD basis. More News from Barchart Warren Buffett Warns Investing At 'Too-High Purchase Price' Even for 'an Excellent Company' Can Undo a Decade of Smart Investing BitMine Immersion Now Holds 1.15 Million Ethereum Tokens. Should You Buy BMNR Stock Here? Why Archer Aviation's (ACHR) Post-Earnings Tailspin Looks Like a Favorably Mispriced Opportunity Stop Missing Market Moves: Get the FREE Barchart Brief – your midday dose of stock movers, trending sectors, and actionable trade ideas, delivered right to your inbox. Sign Up Now! Narrowing the focus, YUM's underperformance is also apparent compared to the AdvisorShares Restaurant ETF (EATZ). The exchange-traded fund has gained about 16.6% over the past year. However, YUM's gains on a YTD basis outshine the ETF's 1.5% returns over the same time frame. On Aug. 5, YUM shares closed down more than 5% after reporting its Q2 results. Its adjusted EPS of $1.44 did not meet Wall Street expectations of $1.45. The company's revenue was $1.9 billion, matching Wall Street forecasts. For the current fiscal year, ending in December, analysts expect YUM's EPS to grow 9.3% to $5.99 on a diluted basis. The company's earnings surprise history is mixed. It beat the consensus estimate in two of the last four quarters while missing the forecast on two other occasions. Among the 27 analysts covering YUM stock, the consensus is a 'Moderate Buy.' That's based on nine 'Strong Buy' ratings, and 18 'Holds.' This configuration is more bullish than two months ago, with eight analysts suggesting a 'Strong Buy.' On Aug. 6, Gregory Francfort from Guggenheim reiterated a 'Buy' rating on YUM with a price target of $167, implying a potential upside of 17.5% from current levels. The mean price target of $160.65 represents a 13.1% premium to YUM's current price levels. The Street-high price target of $185 suggests an ambitious upside potential of 30.2%. On the date of publication, Neha Panjwani did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. This article was originally published on
Yahoo
06-08-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Yum Brands Misses Second-Quarter Views Amid Weak US Consumer Environment
Yum Brands' (YUM) second-quarter results fell short of Wall Street's estimates as a weak US consumer Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
01-08-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
YUM Gears Up for Q2 Earnings: Taco Bell, KFC Strength to Aid Results
YUM! Brands, Inc. YUM is scheduled to report second-quarter 2025 results on Aug. 5, before the opening bell. In the last reported quarter, the company's bottom line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.8%. YUM's Q2 Estimates The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings per share is pinned at $1.45, representing a 7.4% increase from the prior-year quarter. In the past 30 days, the consensus estimate for current-quarter earnings has remained stable. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $1.93 billion, representing a 9.5% increase from $1.76 billion in the prior-year quarter. Factors to Note Ahead of YUM's Q2 Results YUM! Brands' revenue growth in the second quarter is likely to have been driven by the standout performance of its two core growth engines, Taco Bell U.S. and KFC International. The company's top line is also likely to have benefited from rapid digital expansion across its portfolio. Investments in its proprietary Byte by Yum! Platform, especially in kiosks, app personalization and back-of-house automation, might have helped streamline consumer experiences and drive higher order values. Moreover, AI-powered marketing and loyalty engagement initiatives, such as the 'build your own Luxe Box' campaign and exclusive fan events like Live Mas Live, are likely to have helped deepen brand loyalty and generate incremental new beverage-led concepts such as Taco Bell's Live Mas Cafe and KFC's Quench pilot, particularly among younger demographics, bode well for the company. Early success from these initiatives, as well as the buzz around the bold new Saucy by KFC concept, is likely to have added to top-line growth. Marketing collaborations and menu innovation, including global items like the Double Down Zinger, Crispy Naan and Zinger Nachos, are expected to have further boosted consumer engagement across markets, contributing to higher same-store sales and check model predicts same-store sales to demonstrate growth of 2.2% year over year in the to-be-reported second-quarter 2025, our model estimates KFC, Taco Bell and Habit Burger revenues to increase 11.2%, 7.3% and 16.3%, respectively, from the year-ago levels to $797.6 million, $714.9 million and $164 million. Moreover, we expect Pizza Hut revenues to increase 1.8% from the prior-year levels to $243.2 Brands' bottom-line performance is expected to have been aided by disciplined cost management, operational efficiency and improved store-level margins. What the Zacks Model Unveils About YUM Our proven model predicts an earnings beat for Yum! Brands this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earnings Earnings ESP: Yum! Brands has an Earnings ESP (difference between the Most Accurate Estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate) of +1.34%. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they're reported with our Earnings ESP Filter. YUM's Zacks Rank: Yum! Brands currently carries a Zacks Rank #2. Yum! Brands, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise Yum! Brands, Inc. price-eps-surprise | Yum! Brands, Inc. Quote Other Stocks With the Favourable Combination Here are some other companies in the Zacks restaurants sector that, according to our model, these, too, have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat in the quarter to be reported. Dutch Bros BROS currently has an Earnings ESP of +1.62 and a Zacks Rank of 3. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks Bros' earnings beat estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 92.37%. For the second quarter of 2025, Dutch Bros' earnings are expected to decrease 5.3%. Brinker International EAT currently has an Earnings ESP of +0.93 and a Zacks Rank of the average surprise of 24.52%, Brinker's earnings beat estimates in three of the trailing four quarters and missed once. Brinker's earnings for the second quarter of 2025 are expected to increase 51%McDonald's MCD currently has an Earnings ESP of +0.43 and a Zacks Rank of the average negative surprise of 0.22%, McDonald's earnings beat estimates in three of the trailing four quarters and missed once. McDonald's earnings for the second quarter of 2025 are expected to increase 6.1%. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report McDonald's Corporation (MCD) : Free Stock Analysis Report Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) : Free Stock Analysis Report Brinker International, Inc. (EAT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Dutch Bros Inc. (BROS) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Business
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Yum! Brands' Quarterly Earnings Preview: What You Need to Know
Louisville, Kentucky-based Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) develops, operates, franchises, and licenses quick service restaurants. Valued at $40.3 billion by market cap, the company prepares, packages, and sells a menu of food items. The fast-food company is expected to announce its fiscal second-quarter earnings for 2025 before the market opens on Tuesday, Aug. 5. Ahead of the event, analysts expect YUM to report a profit of $1.45 per share on a diluted basis, up 7.4% from $1.35 per share in the year-ago quarter. The company surpassed the consensus estimates in three of the last four quarters while missing the forecast on another occasion. More News from Barchart Dear Google Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for July 23 Dear UnitedHealth Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for July 29 Peter Thiel Is Betting Big on This Ethereum Treasury Stock. Should You Buy Shares Now? Markets move fast. Keep up by reading our FREE midday Barchart Brief newsletter for exclusive charts, analysis, and headlines. For the full year, analysts expect YUM to report EPS of $6.01, up 9.7% from $5.48 in fiscal 2024. Its EPS is expected to rise 10.5% year-over-year to $6.64 in fiscal 2026. YUM stock has outperformed the S&P 500 Index's ($SPX) 10.5% gains over the past 52 weeks, with shares up 13.4% during this period. Similarly, it outperformed the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund's (XLY) 12.7% gains over the same time frame. YUM is outperforming due to strong menu pricing, average check growth, and an aggressive expansion strategy. The company is seeing success with strategic partnerships, digital transformation, and operational streamlining. Additionally, global development is progressing well, with a focus on key markets such as China and India. Comps' growth is strong, fueled by international markets and localized innovation. YUM aims to continue driving growth through market penetration and expanded offerings in 2025. On Apr. 30, YUM shares closed up more than 1% after reporting its Q1 results. Its adjusted EPS of $1.30 surpassed Wall Street expectations of $1.29. The company's revenue was $1.79 billion, falling short of Wall Street forecasts of $1.84 billion. Analysts' consensus opinion on YUM stock is reasonably bullish, with an overall 'Moderate Buy' rating. Out of 27 analysts covering the stock, nine advise a 'Strong Buy' rating, and 18 give a 'Hold.' YUM's average analyst price target is $162.04, indicating a potential upside of 10.9% from the current levels. On the date of publication, Neha Panjwani did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. This article was originally published on Sign in to access your portfolio
Miami Herald
17-07-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Pizza Hut's wild new menu offer for customers keeps selling out
Pizza Hut, which is owned by Yum Brands (YUM) , is pulling out all the stops to reverse a startling consumer trend it recently spotted in its stores. During the first few months of 2025, the pizza chain's same-store sales declined by 2% year-over-year, according to Yum Brands' latest earnings report. Specifically in the U.S., Pizza Hut's system sales decreased by 7%. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter During an earnings call in April, Yum Brands CEO David Gibbs said Pizza Hut's same-store sales performance in the U.S. was "disappointing." He also warned investors that the pizza chain is currently operating in an "intense competitive environment." Related: Pizza Hut struggles to reverse troubling consumer trend The decrease in sales comes during a time when many consumers are scaling back fast-food purchases as prices rise for everyday goods. According to KPMG's Consumer Pulse Summer 2025 report, 69% of U.S. consumers in the survey said that they eat at home more often rather than dining out, and 85% said that saving money was the main reason for this decision. The survey also found that U.S. consumers expect to spend 7% less each month on restaurants this summer. Amid this alarming consumer trend, Pizza has decided to launch a generous meal deal to boost its low sales. For this month only, the pizza chain is offering customers one-topping personal pan pizzas for $2 each every Tuesday. The deal officially launched on July 8 and can be obtained in-store and online. The offer only applies to carryout orders and limits each customer to up to four personal pan pizzas. Related: Chick-fil-A angers customers with major change in stores In a statement to USA Today, a Pizza Hut spokesperson said that personal pan pizzas have been selling out in its stores since the deal launched earlier this month. "The response has been nothing short of incredible and we are even selling out of Personal Pan Pizzas at thousands of restaurants across the country," said the spokesperson. "Our goal is to give guests more of what they love and this offering has proven to do just that." The move from Pizza Hut comes after it rolled out generous deals and switched up its menu earlier this year to attract back customers. For example, in February, the pizza chain introduced its Ultimate Hut Bundle, in which customers can order two medium pizzas, any eight boneless wings, sticks, and two dipping sauces starting at $24.99. More Food + Dining: Papa Johns makes major menu change to win back customersSteak 'n Shake's beef tallow fries aren't as healthy as they appearChick-fil-A angers customers with major change in stores Then in April, Pizza Hut added its fan-favorite Cheesy Bites Pizza back onto its menu for a limited time. It also launched three new exclusive dipping sauces: Chipotle Ranch, Ultimate Ranch, and Pepperoni Ranch. Most recently, Pizza Hut added four new limited-edition pizzas to its menu at discounted prices. This includes its new Spicy Hawaiian Lover's pizza, Meat Lover's pizza, Pepperoni Lover's pizza and Veggie Lover's pizza. A large size of one of these pizzas costs $12.99, which is a deal because a large pizza at Pizza Hut usually costs a little under $20, depending on the region. Related: Domino's Pizza announces big menu change after major loss The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
