YUM · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report

Segment Profitability

YUM BRANDS INC · 2026-08-05 · Importance 42 · Surprise 40

Worldwide GAAP operating profit increased 5% in the quarter and 11% year to date, while core operating profit increased 5% and 6%, respectively. KFC operating profit rose 13% in the quarter and 14% year to date, and Taco Bell rose 19% and 18%, supported by same-store sales and unit growth. Pizza Hut operating profit declined 12% in the quarter and 13% year to date because of higher Hut Forward advertising costs, acquired restaurant costs, and negative same-store sales. Consolidated company restaurant margin was 16.3% in the quarter versus 16.3% a year earlier and 15.0% year to date versus 15.3%, with Taco Bell improving to 25.9% quarterly and 24.8% year to date.

Key facts

• Year to date 6/30/2026 total Division Operating Profit (aggregate) was $1,507 million source
• Company restaurant margin % consolidated was 16.3% for the quarter and 15.0% year to date. source
• KFC Company restaurant margin % was 12.0% for the quarter and 11.2% year to date. source
• Taco Bell Company restaurant margin % was 25.9% for the quarter and 24.8% year to date. source
• Pizza Hut Company restaurant margin % was 2.2% for the quarter and 2.0% year to date, compared to (6.6)% and (6.4)% in the prior year periods. source
• Habit Company restaurant margin % was 9.8% for the quarter and 6.9% year to date. source
• As of June 30, 2026, YUM consisted of four operating segments (KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, The Habit Burger & Grill) source