Mar 31, 2024

Yum Q1 2024 Earnings Report

Yum! Brands reported mixed Q1 2024 results, with strong unit growth offset by same-store sales declines.

Key Takeaways

Yum! Brands reported a 2% increase in worldwide system sales, excluding foreign currency translation, driven by 6% unit growth. However, same-store sales declined by 3%. First-quarter GAAP EPS was $1.10, while EPS excluding special items was $1.15. Digital sales reached a record, exceeding 50% of the sales mix.

Worldwide system sales grew by 2%, excluding foreign currency translation.

Unit count increased by 6%, with 808 gross new units opened.

Digital sales approached $8 billion, representing over 50% of the sales mix.

Core operating profit grew by 6%.

Total Revenue
$1.6B
Previous year: $1.65B
-2.9%
EPS
$1.15
Previous year: $1.06
+8.5%
KFC Same Store Sales Growth
-2%
Previous year: 9%
-122.2%
Taco Bell Same Store Sales Growth
1%
Previous year: 8%
-87.5%
Pizza Hut Same Store Sales Growth
-7%
Previous year: 7%
-200.0%
Gross Profit
$800M
Previous year: $811M
-1.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$652M
Previous year: $349M
+86.8%
Free Cash Flow
$314M
Previous year: $287M
+9.4%
Total Assets
$6.22B
Previous year: $5.75B
+8.3%

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Forward Guidance

Yum! Brands did not provide specific forward guidance in this earnings report.

Revenue & Expenses

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