Yum (YUM) Reports Q3 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

Yum Brands reported Q3 2026 revenue of $2.05 billion, up 3.8% YoY but missing consensus estimates by 0.1%. EPS of $1.56 beat expectations by 6.12%, though slightly down from $1.58 in the prior year. The company showed mixed divisional performance with KFC growing 7.9% but Taco Bell underperforming estimates. Despite a +12.3% stock return over the past month, Zacks assigned the stock a Strong Sell rating.