Wednesday February 8, 2023, 09:15:06
YUM (Post-Call): Taco Bell’s Big Sales and Big Plans
Earlier today, Yum Brands reported adjusted Q4 EPS of $1.31, five cents above our $1.26 estimate and sell-side consensus (according to Consensus Metrix) of $1.26. The adjusted Q4 tax rate was 12.3%, more favorable than our 22.7% estimate and consensus of 22.5%. By our math, this more favorable tax rate helped Q4 EPS by approximately +14 cents. In other words, Q4 EPS would have missed Street expectations absent this tax-rate assistance.