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Dec 31, 2019
Yum Q4 2019 Earnings Report
Yum! Brands reported solid Q4 2019 results, completing its strategic transformation and evolving into a more focused, franchised, and efficient business.
Key Takeaways
Yum! Brands reported a 10% worldwide system sales growth and a 2% same-store sales growth. The company opened 1,029 net new units and repurchased 3.2 million shares. GAAP EPS increased by 51% to $1.58, while EPS excluding special items increased 148% to $1.00.
Worldwide system sales excluding foreign currency translation grew 10%, with Taco Bell at 13%, KFC at 11% and Pizza Hut at 7%.
Opened 1,029 net units for 4% net unit growth.
Repurchased 3.2 million shares totaling $333 million at an average price per share of $103.
Recorded $21 million of pre-tax investment expense related to the change in fair value of investment in Grubhub, which resulted in a negative ($0.05) impact to EPS on the quarter.
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CapyFin.com Forward Guidance
Yum! Brands announced an agreement to acquire The Habit Burger Grill, expecting the transaction to be completed by the end of the second quarter of 2020.
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