Yum Brands Q1 EPS up 15% ex-items; launches Pizza Hut Hut Forward turnaround program

Filed May 6, 2026 · Period ending March 31, 2026 · Compared to 10-Q May 7, 2025 · ~2 min read

Key Changes

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  Q1 2026 EPS excluding special items rose 15% to $1.50 vs. $1.30 prior year, driven by same-store sales growth and unit expansion. GAAP EPS jumped 72% to $1.55, boosted by one-time litigation settlement.

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  Launched Hut Forward program in January 2026 as bridge strategy for Pizza Hut, including YUM-funded marketing support, technology modernization, and targeted closures of underperforming units while strategic review continues.

  MD&A: Pizza Hut Hut Forward verify on EDGAR →
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  Completed internal reorganization consolidating Pizza Hut legal entities and transferring U.S. IP rights to international subsidiaries, generating $22 million tax benefit from step-up in amortizable basis.

  MD&A: Pizza Hut IP Reorganization verify on EDGAR →