Sep 30, 2024

Yum Q3 2024 Earnings Report

Yum! Brands reported mixed Q3 2024 results with strong unit growth offset by same-store sales declines in some divisions.

Key Takeaways

Yum! Brands reported a 1% increase in worldwide system sales, excluding foreign currency translation, driven by a 5% unit growth. Taco Bell U.S. outperformed with 4% same-store sales growth, while KFC International saw a 9% unit increase. Overall GAAP EPS was $1.35, and EPS excluding Special Items was $1.37, negatively impacted by a higher tax rate and lower investment income.

Worldwide system sales grew 1%, excluding foreign currency translation, driven by 5% unit growth.

Taco Bell U.S. same-store sales grew 4%, outperforming QSR competition.

KFC International unit growth was strong at 9% year-over-year.

Digital system sales exceeded $8 billion, with digital mix over 50%.

Total Revenue
$1.83B
Previous year: $1.71B
+6.9%
EPS
$1.37
Previous year: $1.44
-4.9%
KFC Same Store Sales Growth
-4%
Previous year: 6%
-166.7%
Taco Bell Same Store Sales Growth
4%
Previous year: 8%
-50.0%
Pizza Hut Same Store Sales Growth
-4%
Previous year: 1%
-500.0%
Gross Profit
$866M
Previous year: $860M
+0.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$457M
Previous year: $656M
-30.3%
Free Cash Flow
$424M
Previous year: $420M
+1.0%
Total Assets
$6.46B
Previous year: $6.07B
+6.4%

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Forward Guidance

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

Revenue & Expenses

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