Tuesday May 25, 2021, 12:26:00

YUM: Can KFC Get to ~75,000 Units Worldwide in the Long Run?

By Ryan D. Lavender

Earlier today, Yum Brands hosted a virtual Analyst Meeting, focused on its KFC business. Management says that in terms of worldwide units, KFC is only about a third of the way to its potential; “we’ll be growing the brand for years.” As of the end of 2020, KFC had 25,000 units, so this statement implies a (very) long-term goal of roughly 75,000 KFC restaurants worldwide.

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Wednesday April 28, 2021, 16:56:00

YUM (Post-Call): Several Factors Behind Q1 EPS Outperformance

By Ryan D. Lavender

Earlier today, Yum Brands reported Q1 EPS of $1.07. This was above our $0.89 forecast and sell-side consensus (according to Consensus Metrix) of $0.87.

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Thursday April 15, 2021, 16:58:00

YUM: How Does Yum Brands Trade Heading Into, and After, Earnings?

By Ryan D. Lavender

Yum Brands plans to release its Q1 2021 earnings before the market open on Wednesday, April 28th. How do YUM shares tend to trade heading into earnings, and the day of (for a before-the-market-open) or after (for an after-the-market-close) an earnings release?

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