Yum! Brands, Inc.
YUM
Rank in Stocks
#594
YUM! Brands, Inc. (YUM) is a leading global quick-service restaurant enterprise... YUM! Brands, Inc. (YUM) is a leading global quick-service restaurant enterprise that focuses on the creation, management, and franchising of its restaurant concepts internationally. Its business is organized into four main divisions: KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and The Habit Burger Grill. The company operates establishments under these well-known brands, offering diverse food categories such as chicken, pizza, Mexican-style dishes, and made-to-order chargrilled burgers and sandwiches, among other food products. As of December 31, 2021, YUM! Brands boasted a significant worldwide presence, comprising 26,934 KFC outlets, 18,381 Pizza Hut locations, 7,791 Taco Bell restaurants, and 318 The Habit Burger Grill units, spread across roughly 157 countries and territories. The company, which maintains its headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky, was established in 1997. It was formerly known as TRICON Global Restaurants, Inc., before officially adopting the name YUM! Brands, Inc. in May 2002.
Share Price
$150.30
Last synced: 2026-10-16
Market Cap
$41.02B
Change (1 day)
-0.34%
Change (1 year)
3.48%
Country
US
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Category
Consumer Cyclical
Operating Margin for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)
Operating Margin as of October 2026 TTM: 30.99%
According to Yum! Brands, Inc. latest financial reports and stock price the company's current Operating Margin (TTM) is 30.99%. At the end of 2024 the company had an Operating Margin of 31.83%.
Operating Margin history for Yum! Brands, Inc. from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 30.99% | 0.62% |
| 2025 | 30.80% | -3.24% |
| 2024 | 31.83% | -2.84% |
| 2023 | 32.76% | 2.50% |
| 2022 | 31.96% | -1.63% |
| 2021 | 32.49% | 22.19% |
| 2020 | 26.59% | -22.88% |
| 2019 | 34.48% | -14.59% |
| 2018 | 40.37% | -14.05% |
| 2017 | 46.97% | 77.51% |
| 2016 | 26.46% | 18.44% |
| 2015 | 22.34% | 95.62% |
| 2014 | 11.42% | -16.89% |
| 2013 | 13.74% | -18.36% |
| 2012 | 16.83% | 17.04% |
| 2011 | 14.38% | -7.82% |
| 2010 | 15.60% | 6.34% |
| 2009 | 14.67% | 9.07% |
| 2008 | 13.45% | 1.89% |
| 2006 | 13.20% | 2.96% |
| 2004 | 12.82% | 1.42% |
| 2003 | 12.64% | -2.47% |
| 2002 | 12.96% | 4.01% |
| 2001 | 12.46% | 2.38% |
| 2000 | 12.17% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46.22% | -98.51% |
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| 9.43% | -99.70% |
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| 15.20% | -99.51% |
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| 27.12% | -99.12% |
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| 12.14% | -99.61% |
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.