Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) Earnings History
Growth Compounder29 years of earnings data (1997–2025) · Consistent double-digit EPS growth over 5 years
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Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) Earnings Overview
As of October 3, 2026, Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $2.22B, reflecting +6.5% year-over-year growth. The company earned $7.95 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 19.0%.
Looking at the long-term picture, YUM's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +13.6%, showing solid earnings momentum. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $1.64B in fiscal 2016.
Yum! Brands, Inc. maintains industry-leading profitability with a gross margin of 46.2%, operating margin of 30.8%, and net margin of 19.0%. This margin structure demonstrates strong pricing power and operational efficiency. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including MCD ($8.79B net income, 31.9% margin), QSR ($1.27B net income, 8.2% margin), WEN ($126M net income, 7.6% margin), YUM has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare YUM vs MCD →
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YUM Historical Earnings Data (1997–2025)
29 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.56B | +4.9% | $2.53B | $5.56 | 19.0% | 30.8% |
| 2024 | $1.49B | -7.0% | $2.40B | $5.22 | 19.7% | 31.8% |
| 2023 | $1.60B | +20.5% | $2.32B | $5.60 | 22.6% | 32.8% |
| 2022 | $1.32B | -15.9% | $2.19B | $4.57 | 19.4% | 32.0% |
| 2021 | $1.57B | +74.2% | $2.14B | $5.22 | 23.9% | 32.5% |
| 2020 | $904M | -30.1% | $1.50B | $2.94 | 16.0% | 26.6% |
| 2019 | $1.29B | -16.1% | $1.93B | $4.13 | 23.1% | 34.5% |
| 2018 | $1.54B | +15.1% | $2.30B | $4.69 | 27.1% | 40.4% |
| 2017 | $1.34B | -18.4% | $2.76B | $3.77 | 22.8% | 47.0% |
| 2016 | $1.64B | +27.1% | $1.68B | $4.10 | 25.8% | 26.5% |
| 2015 | $1.29B | +23.0% | $1.43B | $2.90 | 20.1% | 22.3% |
| 2014 | $1.05B | -3.7% | $1.52B | $2.32 | 7.9% | 11.4% |
| 2013 | $1.09B | -31.7% | $1.80B | $2.36 | 8.3% | 13.7% |
| 2012 | $1.60B | +21.1% | $2.29B | $3.38 | 11.7% | 16.8% |
| 2011 | $1.32B | +13.9% | $1.81B | $2.74 | 10.4% | 14.4% |
| 2010 | $1.16B | +8.1% | $1.77B | $2.38 | 10.2% | 15.6% |
| 2009 | $1.07B | +11.1% | $1.59B | $2.22 | 9.9% | 14.7% |
| 2008 | $964M | +6.1% | $1.52B | $1.96 | 8.5% | 13.4% |
| 2007 | $909M | +10.3% | $1.36B | $1.68 | 8.7% | 13.0% |
| 2006 | $824M | +8.1% | $1.26B | $1.46 | 8.6% | 13.2% |
| 2005 | $762M | +3.0% | $1.15B | $1.27 | 8.2% | 12.3% |
| 2004 | $740M | +19.9% | $1.16B | $1.21 | 8.2% | 12.8% |
| 2003 | $617M | +5.8% | $1.06B | $1.01 | 7.4% | 12.6% |
| 2002 | $583M | +18.5% | $1.00B | $0.94 | 7.5% | 13.0% |
| 2001 | $492M | +19.1% | $866M | $0.81 | 7.1% | 12.5% |
| 2000 | $413M | -34.1% | $863M | $0.69 | 5.8% | 12.2% |
| 1999 | $627M | +40.9% | $894M | $0.98 | 8.0% | 11.4% |
| 1998 | $445M | +500.9% | $768M | $0.71 | 5.3% | 9.1% |
| 1997 | -$111M | - | $672M | $-0.19 | -1.1% | 6.9% |
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YUM — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying YUM stock.
What is YUM earnings per share (EPS)?
YUM trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $7.95, reflecting +6.5% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is +13.6%. Complete EPS history from 1997 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Yum! Brands, Inc.'s net income?
Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) trailing twelve-month net income is $2.2B as of 2025. Earnings grew +6.5% year-over-year. Yum! Brands, Inc. has been profitable for 28 consecutive years.
Is YUM profitable?
Yes, YUM is profitable with a TTM net income of $2.2B and a net profit margin of +19.0%. Yum! Brands, Inc. has generated profits for 28 consecutive years.
What is YUM's earnings growth rate?
YUM compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: +6.5%, 3-Year: +6.8%, 5-Year: +13.6%, 10-Year: +6.7%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1997 to 2025.
What are YUM's profit margins?
Yum! Brands, Inc. net profit margin is +19.0%, operating margin is +30.8%, and gross margin is +46.2%. Above-average net margins reflect strong pricing power and competitive moat. Return on Equity is N/A.
Is YUM growing earnings?
YUM is growing earnings steadily. YoY EPS growth of +6.5% is consistent with the 5-year CAGR of +13.6%. TTM net income is $2.2B.
What was YUM's best earnings year?
Yum! Brands, Inc.'s highest annual net income on record is $1.6B, achieved in fiscal year 2016. Earnings history on this page spans 1997 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were YUM's earnings last quarter?
YUM's most recent reported quarter was Q2 2026. Net income was $853M with diluted EPS of $3.08. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.