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LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yum! Brands Announces Q3 2026 Earnings And Conference Call Details.

Transition to Coca-Cola brings two iconic brands together, a visible proof point in KFC's broader comeback plan

, /PRNewswire/ -- KFC U.S. today announced a new partnership with The Coca-Cola Company, another step in the brand's ongoing effort to refresh its menu and beverage platform and create more reasons for customers to visit. Beginning in January 2027, KFC will transition its U.S. beverage partnership to The Coca-Cola Company, with Coca-Cola products expected to be served in all U.S. restaurants by spring 2027.

"I'm incredibly excited to bring KFC and Coca-Cola together. These are two originals, with deep consumer love" said Catherine Tan-Gillespie, President of KFC U.S. "This partnership is about more than what's in the cup. It is another step in our work to evolve KFC, strengthen our restaurants, menu offerings and create a more relevant experience for today's customers. Coca-Cola shares our ambition for the future of this brand, and I'm excited about what we can create together."

"This exciting new partnership brings Coca-Cola and KFC together across the U.S. for the first time," said Dagmar Boggs, President of Foodservice & On-Premise, North America, The Coca-Cola Company. "By pairing KFC's iconic food and flavors with the breadth of Coca-Cola's beverage portfolio and innovation capabilities, we have an incredible opportunity to make every visit more refreshing, create memorable consumer experiences and unlock new growth possibilities together."

The partnership will bring together KFC's signature food and Coca-Cola's broad beverage portfolio to create compelling food-and-drink pairings, expand choice and explore new ways to make the KFC experience more complete. Together, the two brands see an opportunity to serve customers across more occasions, whether they are gathering over a family meal, stopping in for a snack or looking for something refreshing on its own. Coca-Cola's extensive system capabilities will also support KFC restaurants across the U.S.

The announcement comes as KFC continues to evolve its beverage platform through new drink offerings, expanded daypart occasions and innovation already underway across several global markets. Recent examples include the new drink lineup introduced at Open House, the brand's new innovation restaurant in McKinney, Texas, featuring iced coffees, boba, shakes and other craveable creations designed to give fans more flavor and more reasons to visit.

Together, the new Coca-Cola partnership and KFC's continued expansion of beverages mark the next step in KFC's plan to meet changing consumer preferences and create a more relevant customer experience. The partnership brings two iconic originals together as part of the broader Kentucky Fried Comeback, with a shared ambition to build memorable experiences around great food and beverages.

About KFC

KFC Corporation, based in Plano, TX., has been serving up Finger Lickin' Good Original Recipe® fried chicken since 1952, including chicken on the bone, nuggets and tenders. Beyond the top secret 11 herbs & spices, KFC specialties include the KFC Chicken Sandwich, Extra Crispy™ chicken, KFC Famous Bowls®, Pot Pies, Secret Recipe Fries, biscuits and homestyle sides. There are over 30,000 KFC restaurants in 150 countries and territories around the world. KFC Corporation is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., Louisville, Ky. (NYSE: YUM). For more information, visit www.kfc.com. Follow KFC on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.

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Shares of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM – Get Free Report) have earned an average rating of “Moderate Buy” from the twenty-one brokerages that are covering the firm, MarketBeat reports. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and thirteen have given a buy recommendation to the company. The average 1-year price objective among analysts that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $172.56.

A number of brokerages recently weighed in on YUM. Seaport Research Partners initiated coverage on Yum! Brands in a report on Wednesday, September 16th. They set a “buy” rating and a $162.00 price objective on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their target price on Yum! Brands from $160.00 to $150.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, September 29th. Robert W. Baird reduced their price target on shares of Yum! Brands from $174.00 to $165.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, September 16th. Argus reissued a “hold” rating on shares of Yum! Brands in a research note on Thursday, September 24th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “hold” rating and issued a $174.00 price objective on shares of Yum! Brands in a report on Friday, July 31st.

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Yum! Brands Stock Up 1.1% YUM opened at $144.64 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $39.47 billion, a PE ratio of 18.19, a P/E/G ratio of 2.28 and a beta of 0.55. Yum! Brands has a 52 week low of $134.26 and a 52 week high of $170.14. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $145.68 and its 200 day simple moving average is $151.91. Yum! Brands (NYSE:YUM – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The restaurant operator reported $1.62 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.58 by $0.04. Yum! Brands had a negative return on equity of 24.57% and a net margin of 25.42%. The business had revenue of $2.17 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.18 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $1.44 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 12.2% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Yum! Brands will post 6.46 earnings per share for the current year.

Yum! Brands Announces Dividend The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, September 18th. Investors of record on Wednesday, September 9th were given a $0.75 dividend. This represents a $3.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.1%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, September 9th. Yum! Brands’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 37.74%.

Yum! Brands announced that its board has authorized a stock repurchase program on Tuesday, June 16th that allows the company to repurchase $4.00 billion in shares. This repurchase authorization allows the restaurant operator to repurchase up to 9.4% of its shares through open market purchases. Share repurchase programs are typically an indication that the company’s leadership believes its stock is undervalued.

Insider Buying and Selling at Yum! Brands In other news, COO Tracy L. Skeans sold 3,494 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $158.00, for a total transaction of $552,052.00. Following the transaction, the chief operating officer directly owned 3 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $474. This trade represents a 99.91% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CEO Scott Mezvinsky sold 241 shares of Yum! Brands stock in a transaction dated Thursday, October 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $136.89, for a total value of $32,990.49. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 482 shares in the company, valued at approximately $65,980.98. This represents a 33.33% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 12,778 shares of company stock valued at $1,966,393. Corporate insiders own 0.14% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Yum! Brands Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Steph & Co. increased its stake in shares of Yum! Brands by 107.5% in the first quarter. Steph & Co. now owns 166 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 86 shares during the period. Edmond DE Rothschild Holding S.A. purchased a new stake in Yum! Brands during the 2nd quarter valued at $27,000. Kelleher Financial Advisors bought a new stake in Yum! Brands in the 2nd quarter worth $29,000. MV Capital Management Inc. bought a new stake in Yum! Brands in the 4th quarter worth $28,000. Finally, Manning & Napier Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Yum! Brands in the first quarter valued at about $28,000. Institutional investors own 82.37% of the company’s stock.

About Yum! Brands (Get Free Report)

Yum! Brands, Inc is a global restaurant company that develops, operates, and franchises quick-service restaurants. Its portfolio includes KFC, which specializes in fried and cooked chicken; Taco Bell, known for Mexican-inspired food; Pizza Hut, which offers pizza and related products; and The Habit Burger Grill, a fast-casual chain focused on chargrilled burgers, sandwiches, salads, and shakes.

The company primarily uses a franchised business model, working with franchisees and licensees to operate restaurants in more than 150 countries and territories.

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Made for snacking on the go, Go Buckets are the first KFC bucket designed to fit in a standard car cupholder

, /PRNewswire/ -- KFC is introducing Go Buckets, a new way to KFC that brings its signature Finger Lickin' Good® chicken to snacking occasions and moments beyond the traditional meal. Designed for on-the-go occasions, Go Buckets pair a choice of KFC chicken with fries or wedges, starting at just $3.49.

KFC Go Buckets The new menu addition comes as snacking plays a bigger role in how Americans eat throughout the day. In fact, 87% of consumers reported snacking outside traditional mealtimes, according to Datassential. At the same time, convenience continues to shape restaurant behavior, with nearly three out of four restaurant orders now taken to go (National Restaurant Association).

"People want food to fit into their day, not the other way around," said Melissa Cash, Chief Marketing Officer, KFC U.S. "Go Buckets open up a new snacking occasion for KFC, whether guests are grabbing one on the go or picking up a few to feed the group. We wanted to meet those changing habits by giving guests more for their money while making it easier to enjoy the KFC they know and love."

Each Go Bucket comes with a choice of four nuggets, two wings or one tender, with six combinations ranging from 16 to 18 grams of protein. And in a first for KFC, Go Buckets are designed to be easily handheld or fit in a standard car cupholder, making it easier to bring KFC wherever the day takes you.

The KFC bucket dates back to 1957, when Colonel Harland Sanders and Pete Harman, KFC's first franchise owner, began filling paper buckets with 14 pieces of Kentucky Fried Chicken, five rolls and a pint of gravy as a family meal to take home and share. Nearly 70 years later, Go Buckets give the iconic bucket a new additional job: making room for the moments between meals, too.

* Prices and participation may vary, while supplies last.Tax, tip and fees extra.Nuggets offer includes 4pc chicken nuggets, ind. fries or ind. wedges.Wings offer includes 2pc wings, ind. fries or ind. wedges.Tenders offer includes 1pc tender, ind. fries or ind. wedges.

About KFC
KFC Corporation, based in Plano, TX., has been serving up Finger Lickin' Good Original Recipe® fried chicken since 1952, including chicken on the bone, nuggets and tenders. Beyond the top secret 11 herbs & spices, KFC specialties include the KFC Chicken Sandwich, Extra Crispy™ chicken, KFC Famous Bowls®, Pot Pies, Secret Recipe Fries, biscuits and homestyle sides. There are over 30,000 KFC restaurants in 150 countries and territories around the world. KFC Corporation is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., Louisville, Ky. (NYSE: YUM). For more information, visit www.kfc.com. Follow KFC on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.

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Rooted in the Colonel's spirit of hospitality, Open House is a modern expression of KFC that brings together a menu built for how guests eat today, approachable value, modern design, genuine hospitality and new reasons to visit.

Quick Summary:
•     Goal: KFC debuts Open House, a new restaurant built to serve guests, learn what works and identify ideas that could benefit KFC's 3,500+ U.S. restaurants.
•     New Concept: Expanded menu and dayparts (breakfast, late-night), elevated beverages, table service, dedicated pick up-lane and delivery destination.
•     Location: 8751 El Dorado Parkway, McKinney, TX
•     Grand Opening Date: September 26, 2026
     •     Public Celebration Event: September 27, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. CT

By the Numbers:
•     Square footage: 3,400-square-foot restaurant
•     Seating capacity: 52 guests
•     Operating hours: 6:00 a.m. - 12 a.m. CT
•     KFC U.S. presence: 3,500+ restaurants

, /PRNewswire/ -- Today, KFC announced that Open House, a new restaurant bringing the Kentucky Fried Comeback to life in one place, will open September 26 at 8751 El Dorado Parkway in McKinney, Texas. Open House brings KFC's four customer touchpoints, Product, Promotion, Place and Price, together all at once, building on the food and hospitality that made KFC iconic while introducing bold new flavors, new dayparts and new ways for guests to experience the House of Fried Chicken. Inspired by the Colonel's belief that everyone was welcome at his table, Open House extends that same invitation to America, welcoming first-time guests, longtime fans and those who haven't tried KFC in years to experience the House of Fried Chicken in a new way.

KFC debuts Open House, a next-generation restaurant in McKinney, Texas, opening Sept. 26 with a public opening celebration on Sept. 27. "Open House brings the Kentucky Fried Comeback to life in one restaurant," said Catherine Tan-Gillespie, President, KFC U.S. "We're building on the craveable fried chicken and genuine hospitality people have always loved about KFC, while introducing new flavors, new experiences and more ways to enjoy the brand. It gives guests a reason to try us, or try us again, while giving us a real restaurant where we can learn what works for guests, our teams and the business, and scale the strongest ideas across the system."

Bold New Flavors, All Day Long

Building on KFC's iconic 11 herbs and spices, the Open House menu is designed to give guests more choice through more formats, flavors and pairings, while keeping restaurant execution in mind. From breakfast through late night, bolder sauces, more flavor customization and an elevated beverage experience bring new energy to the menu, while Original Recipe fried chicken and the bucket remain at the heart of the menu.

Highlights from the Open House menu include:

Iconic Chicken: A focus on what KFC is famous for, our Finger Lickin' Good Chicken. Open House features Crispy Original Recipe Tenders plus Classic and Premium Sandwiches, while chicken on the bone and wings remain foundational to the menu, proving heritage and innovation can coexist. Dipped: A mix-and-match approach to KFC favorites like the Twister, Snacker and Sandwich lineup all let guests pick their sauce from a lineup that spans the classics (Kentucky BBQ, Buffalo, Ranch) to bolder options like Jalapeño Ranch, Sweet Heat Ranch and Garlic Parmesan. Drizzled: For guests who want sauce built in, not on the side, Original Recipe Fried Chicken, Tenders, Wings and Fries drizzled in craveable flavor for a bolder, more indulgent bite. Beverages: Beverage becomes a destination at Open House. Debuting in the U.S. as part of KFC's global beverage strategy, Open House will feature a range of bold, flavor-forward drinks, including lemonades, boba refreshers and Krunch shakes, giving guests a new reason to visit and a new way to experience the brand. Breakfast, a new occasion for KFC. Open House brings KFC into the breakfast occasion with a craveable morning menu that spans savory, sweet and sippable, including Breakfast Sandwiches, Original Recipe tenders, Hashbrown Sticks, Mini Cronuts, freshly brewed coffee and iced lattes. It's a whole new way to start the day with KFC. Sides, done right. From Southern staples like Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Biscuits and Southwest Corn to newer additions like Fried Green Beans and Spicy Pickles, Open House treats sides as a craveable part of the meal. Something sweet. Homemade Chocolate Chunk Cookies and Mini Cronuts round out the menu, giving guests a reason to stay a little longer. Honoring KFC's Heritage Through Modern Hospitality

Inspired by mid-century modern design as a respectful nod to the era during which the KFC brand was born, the 3,400-square-foot restaurant features warm timber accents, oversized windows and flexible indoor, outdoor and breezeway seating for 52 guests.

Every aspect of the Open House experience is designed around a simple idea: digital where it helps, and human where it matters. The service model pairs technology and convenience with personal touches designed to make every guest feel at home:

Table service, bringing a more personal, hospitality-first experience to the restaurant Dual drive-thru lanes and dedicated mobile pick-up lane for faster, more efficient service Self-order kiosks and digital menu boards Indoor and outdoor seating designed for every occasion A Celebration Booth with a digitally enhanced, immersive photo booth experience built for the moments worth sharing A Swag Bar featuring exclusive KFC-branded apparel and souvenirs Grand Opening Celebration

In honor of Open House's arrival, KFC is hosting a grand opening celebration on Sunday, September 27 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. CT, inviting the greater Dallas-Fort Worth community to be among the first to experience Open House. Completely free and open to the public, the event will feature first tastes of new menu offerings, exclusive giveaways and prizes and a special guest appearance.

Open House is open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. CT. For more information go to: www.kfc.com.

About KFC

KFC Corporation, based in Plano, TX., has been serving up Finger Lickin' Good Original Recipe® fried chicken since 1952, including chicken on the bone, nuggets and tenders. Beyond the top secret 11 herbs & spices, KFC specialties include the KFC Chicken Sandwich, Extra Crispy™ chicken, KFC Famous Bowls®, Pot Pies, Secret Recipe Fries, biscuits and homestyle sides. There are over 30,000 KFC restaurants in 150 countries and territories around the world. KFC Corporation is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., Louisville, Ky. (NYSE: YUM). For more information, visit www.kfc.com. Follow KFC on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.

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Yum! Brands has more than 40,000 restaurants worldwide. The KFC and Taco Bell brands each account for roughly 40% of companywide sales, making them both very important. Yum! Brands has increased its dividend for nine consecutive years. Its five-year dividend growth rate is 8.6%, which is very solid and easily exceeds inflation. Yum! Brands has a decent financial position. The long-term debt/equity ratio is N/A due to negative common equity (stemming from the buybacks), but the interest coverage ratio is approximately 5.

Yum! Brands (NYSE:YUM – Get Free Report) and Nomadar (NASDAQ:NOMA – Get Free Report) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership and earnings.

Institutional and Insider Ownership 82.4% of Yum! Brands shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Yum! Brands shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation & Earnings This table compares Yum! Brands and Nomadar”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Yum! Brands $8.72 billion 4.25 $1.56 billion $7.95 17.10 Nomadar $920,000.00 24.99 -$2.77 million ($0.25) -6.18 Yum! Brands has higher revenue and earnings than Nomadar. Nomadar is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Yum! Brands, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability This table compares Yum! Brands and Nomadar’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Yum! Brands 25.42% -24.57% 22.24% Nomadar -259.36% -34.28% -20.84% Analyst Recommendations This is a breakdown of recent ratings and price targets for Yum! Brands and Nomadar, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Yum! Brands 1 6 14 0 2.62 Nomadar 1 0 0 0 1.00 Yum! Brands currently has a consensus target price of $174.67, indicating a potential upside of 28.45%. Given Yum! Brands’ stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Yum! Brands is more favorable than Nomadar.

Summary Yum! Brands beats Nomadar on 12 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Yum! Brands (Get Free Report)

Yum! Brands, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops, operates, and franchises quick service restaurants worldwide. The company operates through the KFC Division, the Taco Bell Division, the Pizza Hut Division, and the Habit Burger Grill Division segments. It also operates restaurants under the KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and The Habit Burger Grill brands, which specialize in chicken, pizza, made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches, Mexican-style food categories, and other food products. The company was formerly known as TRICON Global Restaurants, Inc. and changed its name to Yum! Brands, Inc. in May 2002. Yum! Brands, Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.

About Nomadar (Get Free Report)

We are the innovation arm of Cádiz CF, a professional soccer club which currently competes in the Segunda División. We currently have four proposed business verticals, which are in various stages of development. Through June 30, 2025, the Company had engaged in limited operations until 2025 when the Company began generating revenue from providing services under commercial contracts and purchase orders entered into in the ordinary course of business. On January 10, 2025, the Company entered into a framework agreement with Cádiz CF, whereby, among other things, Cádiz CF agreed to provide technical training staff for players enrolled in the Company’s programs, and the Company agreed to integrate the Company’s training methodologies into Cádiz CF’s training sessions (the “Framework Agreement”). The Framework Agreement provides that Nomadar will: (i) coordinate the registration and enrollment of international players; (ii) manage accommodation for the players, (iii) coordinate with Cádiz CF technical staff; (iv) provide training equipment, and merchandising; and (v) integrate Nomadar’s training methodologies into the Cádiz CF training sessions. It further provides that Cádiz CF will: (i) provide coaching staff; (ii) integrate these international players into Cádiz CF youth academy teams; and (iii) organize matches. Pursuant to the Framework Agreement, each party shall issue the corresponding invoices, indicating the relevant service and concept. The Company anticipates that all specific services to be provided by Cádiz CF to Nomadar shall be paid for by Nomadar according to each player’s use and participation in each program. The Framework Agreement is effective for three (3) years, renewable by written agreement; provided, however, that either party may terminate the Framework Agreement with 60 days’ prior written notice. The Company intends the services to be provided pursuant to terms and at costs that are no less favorable than those provided to or by independent third parties under the same circumstances. The Framework Agreement became effective at execution on January 10, 2025. All specific services provided under the Framework Agreement and the related payments for such services will be set forth in subsequent annexes to the Framework Agreement, negotiated and agreed upon in due course between the Company and Cádiz CF, and will be disclosed at such times. In addition to training-related services, the Company also began generating event-related revenue in 2025 pursuant to agreements entered into under the Stadium Agreement with Cádiz CF. These contracts include a non-refundable up-front fee due at the closing of the contract as well as variable consideration in the form of a percentage of ticket sales earned by the event coordinator. On January 12, 2025, the Company entered into an agreement with ENJOYFOOTBALL, S.L., a Spanish limited liability company and youth soccer coaching organization (“EJB”), whereby EJB agreed to enroll players into the Company’s training programs and the Company agreed to provide training and related services to these players. Other than the entry into these commercial agreements, substantially all activity for the period from August 8, 2023 (inception) through June 30, 2025 relates to the Company’s formation and the proposed direct listing, transactions entered into to consummate the direct listing, as well as the Company’s efforts to execute the Company’s various license and fundraising agreements further described herein. Multi-Purpose Event Center Sportech and the Company intend to enter into a five-year lease agreement with a purchase option pursuant to which Sportech will lease to the Company the land on which we intend to construct the space we refer to as Sportech City (“Sportech City”), in Cádiz, Spain. Once complete, the facility is planned to span over approximately 110,000 m², and feature a venue, which can host concerts and sporting events, with seating for over 40,000 fans, a world-class hotel and convention center with commercial area, a sports clinic, gym & spa, and food court. Adjacent to the event center, the proposed creation of an approximately 20,000 m2 commercial space will mirror a forward-thinking approach to crafting a modern, open, and bright commercial environment. Another cornerstone of Sportech City will be a dedicated culinary area, proposed to span approximately 3,000 m². Site plans currently include space for up to 56 commercial vendors and 17 food and beverage vendors. Commercial spaces will focus primarily on luxury retail, sporting stores, and more. Food and beverage offerings are expected to feature local establishments ranging from fast casual to gourmet options. Although these are our current plans, site plans are subject to change. The Cádiz region in Spain has strong connectivity to Cádiz CF, which was established in 1910. We believe Cádiz will be the ideal location at the intersection of innovation, sports, entertainment, health, tourism and technology as Nomadar not only contributes to the development of future stars but also builds a loyal community of athletes and families. Locally, Cádiz CF has a loyal fan base, with the majority of Cádiz’s soccer fans being supporters of Cádiz CF. This is reflected by more than 18,000 season ticket holders. Additionally, through its association with figures like Mágico González and its commitment to celebrating cultural heritage, Nomadar taps into deep-seated fan loyalties and cultural narratives. This not only strengthens its brand identity but also fosters a strong emotional connection with its audience in the region. Sportech City will be within two hours of two international airports, Málaga and Sevilla, which will also allow easy access for fans located internationally. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2026 and we anticipate construction will be completed by or around 2030. As of the date hereof, the Company does not have the required funding to develop Sportech City, and the lease agreement will not be entered into or effective prior to the listing of our common stock. High Performance Training Program Since 2022, Cádiz CF has offered an educational program in partnership with and through institutions across the United States, Canada, and Europe. This program, which we refer to as the High Performance Training Program (the “Nomadar HPT”), is designed for young athletes both under and over 18 years of age, to study, live, and immerse themselves in an elite soccer program. In August 2024, we entered into an exclusive license agreement with Cádiz CF, granting Nomadar the exclusive rights to the business, know-how, and general operations (the “HPT Rights”) of the High Performance Training Program (the “HPT License Agreement”). We intend to leverage the Nomadar HPT by offering the Nomadar HPT training methodology through our partner organizations to online subscribers. Online subscribers may gain access to a full suite of professional-level training and diet regimens, among other benefits. Since the commencement of the High Performance Training Program in 2022, approximately 700 athletes have historically enrolled in the High Performance Training Program at the Cádiz CF Academy, with 100% attending in-person. Graduates of the program have gone on to play at a variety of reputable clubs across La Liga, including Sevilla Atl, Racing de Santander, Villarreal CF, Mallorca FC, UD Las Palmas, and Valladolid FC. Organizations Nomadar has agreed to partner with to deliver the Nomadar HPT include International Soccer Academy, Actingwood, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola in Lima and San Ignacio University in Miami. We intend to expand the reach of the Nomadar HPT to encompass territories outside of Spain and around the world. The HPT Rights were licensed to Nomadar in August 2024. The Company commenced operations of the Nomadar HPT in the second half of 2024. Until the Company commenced operations of the Nomadar HPT, no athletes were considered enrolled under the Nomadar HPT and all athletes enrolled were considered enrolled with Cádiz CF. During the fourth quarter of 2024, Cádiz CF assigned its contractual position in one of the HPT agreements to the Company, and, as a result, the Company began training five players from Japan’s Wakatake Academy. These players spent an entire quarter in Cádiz, Spain, where they lived and trained under the full supervision of Company. The Company handled all aspects of the stay, including physical preparation, extracurricular activities, logistics, and coordination with both Wakatake Academy and Cádiz CF, and the planning and management of daily schedules. In 2025, the Nomadar HPT program has expanded to include new clients, all participating in person. No remote or online training sessions have been conducted. The training facilities remain based in Cádiz, Spain. As of the date hereof, approximately 20 players are enrolled in the long-term training modality, with an additional ten players having participated in short-term programs. Revenues generated through the Nomadar HPT are derived from the individual players participating in the program. Each athlete pays a fee to the Company based on the length of time said athlete will live, study, and train at one of the Company’s partner locations – generally for one to ten months, during which time they have access to the Nomadar HPT. Stadium Events On October 30, 2024, the Company and Cádiz CF entered into an agreement (the “Stadium Agreement”), pursuant to which Cádiz CF granted to Nomadar a temporary, non-exclusive right to use the Nuevo Mirandilla Stadium (“Mirandilla Stadium”). The Company is in the process of engaging third-party event coordinators to host events at Mirandilla Stadium. Under these contracts, the Company will be responsible for the assignment of space within Mirandilla Stadium to the event coordinators, the facilitation of access necessary for event setup, execution, and dismantling, the provision of lighting, sound, access control, hostess services, and the stage for the event, and the compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements needed for the execution of the event. The Company anticipates that these contracts will typically include a non-refundable up-front fee due at the closing of the contract as well as variable consideration in the form of a percentage of ticket sales earned by the event coordinator. Pursuant to the Stadium Agreement, the Company has agreed to assume in full all those expenses incurred by Cádiz CF that are necessary and duly justified to guarantee the correct exploitation of Mirandilla Stadium. This obligation includes, but is not limited to, all costs associated with technical, logistical, maintenance, cleaning, supplies, security, personnel, insurance, licenses and any other service or action essential to ensure the correct provision of the service and the proper development of the contracted activity. Additionally, any expense derived from legal, technical or administrative requirements that Cádiz CF must face due to the activity that is the subject of the Stadium Agreement will also be fully reimbursed by the Company, upon presentation of the appropriate supporting documents, including any costs of a fiscal or tax nature (including direct or indirect taxes that may eventually be claimed from the club) that Cádiz CF may incur in the future because of the execution the Stadium Agreement. The Stadium Agreement has a term of ten (10) years, and may be extended for additional periods. There are no fixed minimum recurring payments due by Nomadar to Cádiz CF under the Stadium Agreement. In 2025, the Company began receiving revenue under the Stadium Agreement, in connection with purchase orders between the Company and Cádiz CF. Other than as set forth above, the specific services to be performed by each party and the costs for such services have not been established and will be determined in the future, based upon the specific services to be provided. Mágico González Brand Pursuant to an agreement between Jorge Alberto González (otherwise known as Mágico González) and Cádiz CF, dated September 12, 2022, Mr. González granted all trademark rights to “Mágico González” to Cádiz CF. The agreement provides that Cádiz CF shall retain ownership of the “Mágico González” trademarks registered in favor of Cádiz CF for so long as the registration remains in effect or is renewed. The Mágico González trademark is registered with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) under registration number 018791443. The registration application is in process with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) for the territory of the United States. In August 2024, we entered into an exclusive license agreement (the “MG License Agreement”) with Cádiz CF, granting Nomadar the exclusive rights, outside of Spain, to commercialize the Mágico González brand (the “MG Rights”). Mágico González is a worldwide soccer star known by soccer fans around the world. Mágico played for Cádiz CF for many years before returning to Latin America. The Company intends to launch the Mágico González brand in the U.S. in the fourth quarter of 2025, with e-commerce offerings beginning at such time. Soccer Academies Although we have not entered into any agreement to date, and we do not currently operate any soccer academies, weintend to enter into agreements, including but not limited to acquisition and assignment agreements, whereby we will operate soccer academies in the United States and Europe. The Nomadar HPT would be offered as a part of service provided by these academies to all academy participants. Relationship Between the Company, Sportech, and Cádiz CF Upon completion of this Direct Listing, Sportech will beneficially own approximately 90.05% (and together with Cádiz CF approximately 91.23%) of the voting power of our outstanding voting securities and we will be a “controlled company” within the meaning of the listing rules of Nasdaq. We do not intend to rely on any exemptions from the corporate governance requirements that are available to controlled companies. As described here and elsewhere in this prospectus, the Company, Cádiz CF and Sportech will maintain various business relationships following the Direct Listing. For example: . We entered into the Sportech Loan, which provides that the Company may borrow up to $1 million from Sportech, from time to time. As of the date hereof, the Company has drawn down $164,063 under this facility. . On November 1, 2024, the Company entered into an agreement with Sportech, which was subsequently amended on June 12, 2025, pursuant to which Sportech has agreed to provide up to $10 million to fund the business and operations of the Company in 2025, 2026, and 2027. . On October 30, 2024, the Company entered into an agreement with Cadiz CF, which granted the Company rights to use Mirandilla Stadium, for the organization of events. . The Company entered into the HPT License Agreement and MG License Agreement with Cádiz CF whereby we license the rights to the Nomadar HPT and MG Rights from Cádiz CF in exchange for royalty payments. . On June 12, 2025, the Company entered into the Assignment Agreement (as defined below) with Sportech and Cadiz CF. As a result, we will continue to materially rely on the support of Sportech for additional capital in the near future, and we will have ongoing business and commercial relations with Sportech and Cádiz CF pursuant to the license arrangements. We were incorporated in the State of Delaware in August 2023 as Sportech City USA, Corp, and changed our name to Nomadar, Corp. in December 2023. Our principal executive offices are located in Marshall, Texas.

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The Federal Reserve raised interest rates yesterday for the first time in three years – and for restaurants, the timing of the 25-basis-point hike is far from ideal.

Restaurants are already under pressure. The National Restaurant Association reported that customer traffic declined in July 2026, marking the 17th month of decline in the last 18 months.

But what if the hike and the general trends seen in restaurants actually strengthen the case for some of them? Is the fast-food meal under $10 becoming more attractive relative to a sit-down dinner priced over $30? Here's how restaurant investors can navigate rising interest rates.

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Rate hikes don't mean consumer exitsCustomer footfall has been declining over the last 18 months. A McKinsey analysis earlier this year shows that diners are becoming more cost-conscious as restaurant and takeout costs climbed faster than grocery prices. Spending growth in both full-service and limited-service restaurants has declined faster than transaction growth, suggesting that consumers continue to dine out but are increasingly mindful of their spending.

Yesterday's rate hike (along with one more hike proposed this year) could further tighten household budgets on account of tariffs and inflationary fears. TGI Friday's CEO

Restaurants such as Restaurant Brands International (QSR -2.75%) and Yum! Brands (YUM -1.00%) that can mould their offerings around value menus and diversify lower-priced options are more likely to benefit.

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For investors, the key question is whether restaurants can keep adapting to changing consumer behavior. Being a fast-food chain is no longer enough to guarantee growth.

Winners will increase traffic without compromising profitabilityAt the end of the day, a business has to become more economically valuable. Along with growing consumer traffic, it's essential that restaurants have the ability to maintain their pricing power.

The Cheesecake Factory (CAKE -0.54%) offers a useful example. For the second fiscal quarter of 2026, the bakery operator saw comparable sales increase 5.8% year-over-year, while traffic rose 2.7%. Importantly, restaurant-level profit margin reached a decade-high of 20%. Not surprisingly, the stock is up 77% in 2026.

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The Fed hike is a stress testFinally, I'd be wary of franchise-heavy restaurant businesses that rely on taking on debt to expand into new locations, remodel existing locations, pay dividends, or even buy back shares. These businesses may not find the hike pleasant.

On the other hand, companies with relatively low exposure to interest rate changes due to lower debt on the balance sheet and the ability to maintain solid free cash flow will be able to fund their own remodels or menu changes, and will again have a significant edge over those that may end up with higher borrowing costs.

Yesterday's rate hike does not make a restaurant stock attractive -- or unattractive -- on its own. Instead, I'm treating it as a stress test. Can restaurant businesses keep growing consumer traffic without sacrificing margins?

That is the key question investors should ask.

Yum! Brands, Inc. transitions to a leaner portfolio post-Pizza Hut sale, focusing on KFC, Taco Bell, and Habit Burger. Proceeds from the Pizza Hut sale (~$2.3B) will reduce revolver debt and fund significant share buybacks, supporting a mid-single-digit yield. Post-cyclosporiasis outbreak, Taco Bell's same-store sales dipped but are expected to recover, with management guiding Q3 margins to 19–21%.

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--YUM! BRANDS, INC. TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BARCLAYS ANNUAL GLOBAL CONSUMER CONFERENCE.

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) (“Yum!” or the “Company”) today announced the completion of the sale of Pizza Hut, excluding Mainland China (“Pizza Hut Ex-China”), to LongRange Capital (“LongRange”) for approximately $1.5 billion, subject to certain adjustments, with the opportunity for Yum! to receive an additional earn-out of $75 million by 2030 based on future performance. Together with the previously announced sale of Pizza Hut in Mainland China (“Pizza Hut C.

NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Yum! Brands, Inc. (“Yum! Brands” or the “Company”) (NYSE: YUM).  Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.

The investigation concerns whether Yum! Brands and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices. 

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On August 3, 2026, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported two deaths in connection with the state’s ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak, which an FDA investigation has linked to iceberg lettuce served at Yum! Brands’ Taco Bell restaurants. 

On this news, Yum! Brands’ stock price fell $4.48 per share, or 2.92%, to close at $148.80 per share on August 3, 2026.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Yum! Brands, Inc. ("Yum! Brands" or the "Company") (NYSE: YUM).  Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.

The investigation concerns whether Yum! Brands and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices. 

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On August 3, 2026, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported two deaths in connection with the state's ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak, which an FDA investigation has linked to iceberg lettuce served at Yum! Brands' Taco Bell restaurants. 

On this news, Yum! Brands' stock price fell $4.48 per share, or 2.92%, to close at $148.80 per share on August 3, 2026.

Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, London, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.

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Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.75 per share of common stock. The quarterly cash dividend will be distributed September 18, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 9, 2026.

Yum! Brands, Inc., and its subsidiaries franchise or operate more than 58,000 restaurants in 155 countries and territories under its iconic brands — KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger & Grill. KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut are global leaders in the chicken, Mexican-inspired food and pizza categories, respectively. Habit is a fast-casual concept known for fresh, cooked-to-order food.

Fueled by Yum!’s Recipe for Good Growth, KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut led Entrepreneur's 2026 Franchise 500 rankings and its Top Global Franchises 2025 list. In 2026, Yum!’s unrivaled culture and talent led it to be named one of TIME magazine’s list of Best Companies for Future Leaders for the third consecutive year.

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The brand taps a longtime superfan to help kick off its latest menu launch, featuring new Hot Ranch Big Dip alongside Double Crispy Hot Wings

, /PRNewswire/ -- America's longtime love of ranch was on full display this summer. In response, KFC is teaming up with global streaming sensation IShowSpeed to bring Hot Ranch Big Dip Energy to fans nationwide. Starting today, the all-new Hot Ranch Big Dip is available alongside returning Double Crispy Hot Wings.

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According to Datassential, 75% of consumers like or love ranch, with 44% eating it weekly. Yet ranch fans know the struggle: asking for extra, stockpiling backup cups and rationing every dip. Hot Ranch Big Dip solves that problem with a generous serving made for dunking, dipping and drizzling.

Big Dip Energy, However You Want It, Made Complete with Double Crispy Hot Wings
There's a returning fan favorite menu item ready for all that dipping: Double Crispy Hot Wings. Crispy, spicy and packed with flavor, the wings bring the crunch while Hot Ranch delivers creamy, tangy ranch with savory garlic and herb flavor, followed by a kick of chili pepper after every dip.

"We're excited to team up with IShowSpeed because he's been part of the KFC story long before this partnership, making him the perfect person to help us bring Hot Ranch Big Dip Energy to fans nationwide," said Melissa Cash, Chief Marketing Officer, KFC U.S. "We knew the product had to live up to that excitement, so we tested version after version until we found the perfect balance of creamy, tangy ranch with just the right kick of heat. Great ranch should be enjoyed, not rationed, which is why we made our Hot Ranch Big Dip twice the size."

Fans can get their Hot Ranch Big Dip fix in a few ways:

Double Crispy Box Meal with Wings + Sandwich: Three Double Crispy Hot Wings, a KFC Chicken Sandwich, wedges, a 4-ounce Hot Ranch Big Dip and a medium drink, all served in a Big Box. Double Crispy Box Meal with Wings + Tenders: Three Double Crispy Hot Wings, three Original Recipe® Tenders, wedges, a 4-ounce Hot Ranch Big Dip and a medium drink, served in a Big Box. Hot Ranch Loaded Wedges: A large order of KFC's crispy wedges topped with six pickle slices and drizzled with Hot Ranch. Hot Ranch Big Dip: Four ounces of Hot Ranch served on the side for dunking, dipping and drizzling whatever your heart desires. Teaming Up with KFC's Biggest Fan
For IShowSpeed, teaming up with KFC is a natural next step in a fandom years in the making. Speed has been talking about and showing his love for KFC on his channels and streams for years, from trying KFC around the world to his viral reaction when the brand surprised him with KFC for life. 

"Everybody knows I love KFC. I've been a fan for years and I've visited KFCs all over the world, so getting to team up with a brand I've always been a fan of is huge for me," said IShowSpeed. "My fans have seen that everywhere I've traveled, so getting to make it official with KFC is crazy. It really feels like everything came full circle."

Speed also stars in KFC's new :60 commercial, "KFC Hot Ranch" which plays on a simple misunderstanding of "Hot Ranch." Thinking he's headed to shoot on an actual ranch, Speed quickly realizes the real star is KFC's new Hot Ranch Big Dip. After tasting it on set, he decides the concept needs a rethink, putting his own spin on the idea of "Hot Ranch on a hot ranch" and, naturally, making room for a double dip.

More from KFC and Speed is coming later this fall, with new surprises and chances for fans to get involved.

*Prices and participation vary. Available for a limited time at participating KFC restaurants while supplies last. Tax, tip and fees extra. Additional offer terms may apply.

About KFC
KFC Corporation, based in Plano, Texas, has been serving up Finger Lickin' Good Original Recipe® fried chicken since 1952, including chicken on the bone, nuggets and tenders. Beyond the top secret 11 herbs & spices, KFC specialties include the KFC Chicken Sandwich, Extra Crispy™ chicken, KFC Famous Bowls®, Pot Pies, Secret Recipe Fries, biscuits and homestyle sides. There are more than 30,000 KFC restaurants in 150 countries and territories around the world. KFC Corporation is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., Louisville, Ky. (NYSE: YUM). For more information, visit KFC.com. Follow KFC on Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok.

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B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG purchased a new position in shares of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM – Free Report) in the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm purchased 23,483 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock, valued at approximately $3,754,000.

Other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. BlackRock Inc. bought a new stake in Yum! Brands in the second quarter valued at $4,186,811,000. Capital International Investors raised its stake in Yum! Brands by 20.0% during the 4th quarter. Capital International Investors now owns 19,419,826 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $2,938,139,000 after buying an additional 3,240,190 shares during the period. State Street Corp increased its holdings in Yum! Brands by 1.0% during the 4th quarter. State Street Corp now owns 13,164,814 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $1,991,573,000 after purchasing an additional 124,720 shares in the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC lifted its position in Yum! Brands by 1.4% during the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 8,800,382 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $1,334,427,000 after buying an additional 121,304 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Norges Bank acquired a new stake in Yum! Brands in the 4th quarter valued at about $706,799,000. 82.37% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Yum! Brands Price Performance YUM opened at $153.31 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $41.84 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.28, a P/E/G ratio of 2.47 and a beta of 0.55. Yum! Brands, Inc. has a 1 year low of $137.33 and a 1 year high of $170.14. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $153.43 and a 200 day moving average price of $155.98.

Yum! Brands (NYSE:YUM – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The restaurant operator reported $1.62 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.58 by $0.04. The business had revenue of $2.17 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.18 billion. Yum! Brands had a negative return on equity of 24.57% and a net margin of 25.42%.The company’s quarterly revenue was up 12.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $1.44 EPS. Equities analysts expect that Yum! Brands, Inc. will post 6.42 EPS for the current year. Yum! Brands declared that its Board of Directors has approved a share repurchase plan on Tuesday, June 16th that allows the company to buyback $4.00 billion in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization allows the restaurant operator to purchase up to 9.4% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are usually a sign that the company’s board believes its shares are undervalued.

More Yum! Brands News Here are the key news stories impacting Yum! Brands this week:

Positive Sentiment: Yum! Brands outlined a renewed consumer-growth strategy centered on strengthening brand engagement, digital capabilities, loyalty programs and operational execution across KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut. The emphasis on personalized customer experiences and technology could support sales and franchisee performance. Yum! Brands Reveals New Path for Consumer Growth Positive Sentiment: The company appointed former HanesBrands CEO Steve Bratspies to its board, effective August 26. His experience managing global consumer brands and improving operations may add expertise as Yum! pursues growth and evaluates its portfolio. Yum! Brands Appoints Steve Bratspies to Board Neutral Sentiment: Pizza Hut is using a football-themed branding promotion ahead of the NFL season. The marketing effort could increase near-term visibility, but it comes as Yum! advances the multibillion-dollar sale of the chain, making the strategic implications more important than the promotion itself. Pizza Hut Branding Change Negative Sentiment: Shares faced pressure after Yum! announced a new chief executive officer. Although a leadership change could bring fresh momentum, investors may be concerned about execution risk and the direction of the company during the transition. Yum! Brands Slides on Naming New CEO Negative Sentiment: An insider reportedly reduced a Yum! Brands equity stake by 28%, while executive share withholding related to restricted-stock-unit vesting was also disclosed. These transactions are not necessarily signals of deteriorating fundamentals, but they can weigh on sentiment. Yum! Brands Insider Sale Negative Sentiment: Pomerantz LLP said it is investigating potential claims on behalf of Yum! investors. The announcement does not establish wrongdoing, but it adds legal and reputational uncertainty to the stock. Pomerantz Investor Investigation Insider Transactions at Yum! Brands In related news, CEO Christopher Lee Turner sold 261 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $153.15, for a total transaction of $39,972.15. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 63,771 shares in the company, valued at approximately $9,766,528.65. This trade represents a 0.41% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, VP David Eric Russell sold 7,961 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $153.15, for a total value of $1,219,227.15. Following the sale, the vice president owned 11,960 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,831,674. This trade represents a 39.96% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold 18,549 shares of company stock worth $2,890,168 in the last quarter. Insiders own 0.14% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades YUM has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price objective on Yum! Brands from $160.00 to $165.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 30th. Argus reduced their price target on Yum! Brands from $185.00 to $180.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, August 17th. BMO Capital Markets reissued a “market perform” rating and set a $168.00 price target on shares of Yum! Brands in a research note on Monday, May 4th. Royal Bank Of Canada increased their price target on shares of Yum! Brands from $165.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Finally, UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Yum! Brands in a report on Thursday, June 18th. Twelve research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $174.65.

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About Yum! Brands (Free Report)

Yum! Brands, Inc (NYSE: YUM) is a global quick-service restaurant company that develops, operates and franchises a portfolio of well-known restaurant brands. The company’s principal brands are KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, each focused on distinct product categories—KFC on fried chicken and related menu items, Pizza Hut on pizza and complementary offerings, and Taco Bell on Mexican-inspired quick-service food. Yum! is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky and was formed as Tricon Global Restaurants in 1997 when PepsiCo spun off its restaurant businesses, later adopting the Yum! Brands name.

The company’s operating model centers on brand development, system growth and franchising; a large portion of its restaurants are operated by independent franchisees, and Yum! generates revenue through franchise royalties and fees in addition to sales from company-operated locations.

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LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) today announced the appointment of Stephen ("Steve") B. Bratspies, former Chief Executive Officer of HanesBrands, Inc., to its Board of Directors, effective August 26, 2026. "Steve is a respected business leader with extensive experience leading global consumer brands and driving operational excellence at scale," said Brian Cornell, Non-Executive Chairman of the Yum! Brands Board of Directors. "His deep expertise across retail, bra.

, /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Yum! Brands, Inc. ("Yum! Brands" or the "Company") (NYSE: YUM).  Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.

The investigation concerns whether Yum! Brands and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices. 

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On August 3, 2026, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported two deaths in connection with the state's ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak, which an FDA investigation has linked to iceberg lettuce served at Yum! Brands' Taco Bell restaurants. 

On this news, Yum! Brands' stock price fell $4.48 per share, or 2.92%, to close at $148.80 per share on August 3, 2026.

Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, London, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Yum! Brands, Inc. ("Yum! Brands" or the "Company") (NYSE: YUM).  Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.

The investigation concerns whether Yum! Brands and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices. 

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On August 3, 2026, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported two deaths in connection with the state's ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak, which an FDA investigation has linked to iceberg lettuce served at Yum! Brands' Taco Bell restaurants.  

On this news, Yum! Brands' stock price fell $4.48 per share, or 2.92%, to close at $148.80 per share on August 3, 2026.

Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, London, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.

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Key Takeaways YUM's digital sales excluding Pizza Hut approached $9 billion, reaching 61% of system sales.Byte aims to unify menus, pricing and promotions while reducing complexity across global markets.Taco Bell posted 7% same-store sales growth and 19% operating profit growth in the second quarter. Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM - Free Report) is building a digital ecosystem that spans ordering, loyalty and restaurant operations. Digital system sales excluding Pizza Hut approached $9 billion in the second quarter, giving the company a large base from which to improve customer engagement and execution.

The opportunity is substantial, but the investment decision is not straightforward. Weak share-price momentum, lower earnings estimates and operating risks at major brands argue for evidence that digital scale can produce durable earnings growth.

YUM’s Digital Scale Is Becoming a Competitive AdvantageDigital transactions represented 61% of system sales excluding Pizza Hut in the second quarter. KFC’s digital mix reached 67%, Taco Bell’s climbed to 47% and Habit Burger & Grill’s rose to 55%.

That reach gives YUM more direct customer touchpoints across apps, loyalty, kiosks and delivery. McDonald’s Corporation (MCD - Free Report) is pursuing a similar restaurant-platform strategy, showing that digital infrastructure has become an important competitive battleground for global quick-service chains.

Byte Could Make YUM’s Growth More ProfitableByte by Yum! connects menus, pricing, promotions and store hours across ordering channels. Management’s long-term goal is for the platform to power the vast majority of YUM system sales outside China.

A common technology foundation can reduce operating complexity and help brands introduce changes faster across markets. It may also support more consistent guest experiences and better visibility into restaurant operations as the company expands its global franchise base.

YUM Is Turning Artificial Intelligence Into ActionYUM has deployed Voice AI in more than 900 Taco Bell U.S. restaurants. Byte Coach also gives restaurant managers personalized recommendations intended to improve operating performance.

The company is applying artificial intelligence beyond the restaurant. Employees have access to productivity tools, teams have built more than 400 specialized AI agents and an internal innovation database covers more than 7,000 food, beverage and marketing concepts across 35 countries.

Taco Bell Shows How Digital Investment Can Pay OffTaco Bell’s digital mix increased five percentage points to 47%, with more than half of the growth coming from first-party loyalty channels. The brand also generated 7% same-store sales growth, 9% system sales growth and 19% operating profit growth in the second quarter.

Domino’s Pizza, Inc. (DPZ - Free Report) offers another example of restaurant technology supporting convenience through digital ordering and AI-enabled order tracking. For YUM, Taco Bell’s results show how owned digital channels can work alongside value, innovation and loyalty to support demand.

YUM’s Digital Promise Still Faces Execution RisksDigital progress does not remove brand-level risk. Taco Bell U.S. same-store sales were down 2% quarter to date through July 27 following an industry-wide food safety issue, although management reported steady improvement after the peak impact.

KFC delivered 7% unit growth but only 2% same-store sales growth. Pizza Hut’s planned sale also brings closing and transition work, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings declined 1.8% over the past four weeks.

YUM’s Mixed Signals Favor a Watchful ApproachYUM’s digital scale, proprietary platform and growing use of artificial intelligence strengthen its long-term operating case. Near-term earnings visibility remains limited, making the stock more suitable for monitoring than aggressive buying until execution improves.

The stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Its Growth Score of C is accompanied by a Value Score of D, Momentum Score of F and VGM Score of D. The Hold rank supports a wait-and-see stance, while the weaker Value, Momentum and combined VGM readings suggest that the current setup lacks the favorable style characteristics typically associated with top-ranked stocks.

You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Domino's Stock Slides to 52-Week Low as Investors Digest CEO ChangeYum! Brands NYSE: YUM reported second-quarter growth across its operations excluding Pizza Hut, while management addressed a recent U.S. food-safety issue that has temporarily affected Taco Bell sales and outlined plans to sell Pizza Hut in separate transactions.

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Chief Executive Officer Chris Turner said consumer safety remains the company’s top priority and that Yum!’s teams have acted “quickly and transparently” in response to the industry-wide issue. He said Taco Bell has experienced a meaningful near-term sales impact but expects the effect to be temporary.

Top Consumer Discretionary Brands Add Buyback Capacity Amid WeaknessExcluding Pizza Hut, Yum! reported 7% system sales growth in the second quarter, supported by 6% unit growth and 4% same-store sales growth. Core operating profit increased 8%, according to Chief Financial Officer Ranjith Roy. Digital sales excluding Pizza Hut approached $9 billion during the quarter and represented 61% of sales.

Pizza Hut Sale Expected to Close in August Yum! completed its strategic review of Pizza Hut in June and entered separate agreements to sell the business to Yum China and LongRange Capital. The transactions are valued at $2.7 billion in aggregate, with the potential for an additional $75 million earn-out from LongRange Capital by 2030.

MarketBeat Week in Review – 06/01 - 06/05Roy said Yum! expects both transactions to close in August. Afterward, Yum! will provide transition services to Pizza Hut outside China, including enterprise technology and finance support. Most of those services are expected to phase out during 2027.

The company expects to receive about $2.3 billion in net proceeds from the transactions. Yum! plans to use a portion to pay down its revolver balance and expects to reserve most of the remaining proceeds for share repurchases, subject to market conditions. Yum! repurchased approximately $670 million of stock during the first half of 2026.

Turner said the sale would create “a stronger Yum! and a stronger Pizza Hut” and allow Yum! to focus on its remaining brands and priorities, including consumer relevance, restaurant economics and digital capabilities.

KFC Development and Global Brand Strategy KFC, which represented 58% of Yum!’s divisional operating profit excluding Pizza Hut, delivered 6% system sales growth in the quarter. The gain reflected 7% unit growth and 2% same-store sales growth.

KFC opened 660 gross new stores across 55 markets during the quarter. Roy said the brand is expected to have its best development year ever, supported by franchisee confidence and opportunities in both established and underpenetrated markets. The Middle East reached 1,500 KFC restaurants during the quarter.

Management highlighted growth opportunities in India, Southeast Asia, West Africa and Brazil, which together represent more than one-third of the global population. KFC’s restaurant density in those markets is approximately one-fifth of that in its top 25 markets, representing what Roy described as a 20,000-unit opportunity.

KFC is also pursuing a global strategy centered on boneless chicken, sauces, updated restaurant experiences and a refreshed visual identity. Turner said the brand aims to bring core elements of the strategy to its top 20 markets by the end of 2027. In the United Kingdom, KFC’s Pickle Mania limited-time offering helped drive 8% same-store sales growth in the second quarter, while Asia delivered 6% same-store sales growth.

Turner said KFC’s long-term objective is to improve same-store sales growth and average unit volumes. He said the company has seen early evidence of progress in markets including the United Kingdom, Korea, Japan and Brazil.

Taco Bell Sales Recovery Underway Taco Bell generated 7% same-store sales growth in the second quarter, outperforming the quick-service restaurant industry for the ninth consecutive quarter, according to Turner. Its digital sales mix reached 47%, up five percentage points from a year earlier, with more than half of the growth coming from first-party loyalty channels.

More recently, Taco Bell’s U.S. same-store sales were down 2% quarter-to-date through July 27, Roy said. He noted that the figure included a period of normal growth before the food-safety issue became prominent and that the largest sales impact occurred over the weekend of July 18.

Roy said sales declines had moderated materially since then. Based on the four most recent days discussed on the call, Taco Bell had recovered about halfway to prior-year sales levels. He said the company expects Taco Bell’s third-quarter equity restaurant-level margins to range from 19% to 21%, reflecting lower sales volumes, promotional investments and a higher concentration of company-operated restaurants in more affected markets.

Turner said Taco Bell’s social-sentiment measures had returned to pre-issue levels of positivity and that the company has seen no decline in measures of brand love. He pointed to the brand’s recent promotional activity, including $1 Enchirito and Mexican Pizza loyalty offers, as examples of efforts to reengage customers. The Mexican Pizza promotion produced the highest app traffic, app transactions and loyalty acquisitions of any Taco Bell Tuesday drop, he said.

Taco Bell plans to introduce a redesigned app during the third quarter, with more personalized features, improved menu discovery and expanded order customization. Internationally, the brand recently launched Baja Blast in the United Kingdom, where the first week of the launch helped lift same-store sales by 14%, Turner said.

Byte and AI Remain Central to Growth Plans Yum! continues to expand Byte, its proprietary AI-enabled technology platform, across its restaurant system. Roy said Byte allows restaurant operators to manage menus, pricing, promotions and store hours through a single platform across ordering channels.

Taco Bell has deployed Voice AI capabilities to more than 900 U.S. restaurants, with additional franchisees adopting the technology. Yum! ultimately aims for Byte to support the vast majority of system sales outside China.

The company said more than 400 specialized AI agents have been created internally to address business tasks, while daily usage of AI productivity tools by corporate employees has increased more than 50% year over year. Yum!’s Collider agency has also developed an innovation database containing information on more than 7,000 food, beverage and marketing concepts across 35 countries.

Looking ahead, management said it remains focused on its “Raise the B.A.R.” strategy: battling for the future consumer, accelerating restaurant unit economics and expanding the company’s technology and digital capabilities.

About Yum! Brands (NYSE:YUM)Yum! Brands, Inc NYSE: YUM is a global quick-service restaurant company that develops, operates and franchises a portfolio of well-known restaurant brands. The company's principal brands are KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, each focused on distinct product categories—KFC on fried chicken and related menu items, Pizza Hut on pizza and complementary offerings, and Taco Bell on Mexican-inspired quick-service food. Yum! is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky and was formed as Tricon Global Restaurants in 1997 when PepsiCo spun off its restaurant businesses, later adopting the Yum! Brands name.

The company's operating model centers on brand development, system growth and franchising; a large portion of its restaurants are operated by independent franchisees, and Yum! generates revenue through franchise royalties and fees in addition to sales from company-operated locations.

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By PYMNTS  |  July 30, 2026

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Taco Bell saw sales decline this month following a parasite outbreak tied to the chain.

Parent company Yum Brands addressed the multi-state cyclospora outbreak, which happened during its current quarter, on a Thursday (June 30) earnings call to discuss the previous quarter.

“The brand has seen a meaningful near-term sales impact,” CEO Chris Turner said. “We expect the sales impact to be temporary and are encouraged by a few factors.”

For example, consumer demand was initially dampened by heightened uncertainty, though the public has since become more aware that the parasite is an industry-wide issue, not one confined to Taco Bell.

The company said that so far this quarter and through July 27, same-store sales for Taco Bell have dipped 2% in the U.S. During the second quarter, sales for Taco Bell and KFC were both up 7%.

“Since the U.S. food safety industry issue became front and center only two weeks ago, we saw maximum impact to sales over the weekend of July 18,” said CFO Ranjith Roy, who also pointed out that sales have since started to recover.

A report on the earnings by CNBC cites data from Placer.ai showing that traffic to Taco Bell has fallen by double-digit percentages since the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first connected the parasitic outbreak to iceberg lettuce served by Taco Bell earlier this month.

Cyclospora is a water-borne parasite and often found on fresh produce, such as iceberg lettuce, herbs and raspberries.

It can cause diarrhea, fatigue, nausea, cramping and loss of appetite, symptoms that could persist for weeks or even months if left untreated, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The parasite is not fatal, and not everyone exposed to it will get sick.

Taylor Farms, which supplies lettuce to Taco Bell and to retail stores, issued a wide-ranging recall earlier this month.

In response to recent food safety concerns, Yum said it is further investing in promotions like its Tuesday Drops program to drive restaurant traffic.

Earlier this week, it sold $1 versions of its Mexican Pizzas, typically priced between $5 to $7. The prior week, it sold $1 enchritos, a burrito/enchilada hybrid normally sold for $4. Both were the highest-performing Tuesday Drop promotions the company has recorded, Turner said.

Key Takeaways Yum! Brands delivered double-digit EPS growth, driven by Taco Bell's strong same-store sales momentum.YUM expanded its global restaurant base and digital sales with more than 1,000 new unit openings.Pizza Hut remained under pressure as same-store sales declined despite strategic divestiture plans. Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM - Free Report) delivered second-quarter 2026 results, wherein earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate, while revenues missed the same.

Adjusted earnings of $1.62 per share increased 12.5% year over year and beat the consensus mark of $1.59 by 1.9%. Revenues rose 12.2% to $2.17 billion but fell short of the estimate of $2.18 billion by 0.6%. Results benefited from Taco Bell’s 7% same-store sales growth, while worldwide system sales increased 5% excluding foreign currency translation.

YUM Gains From Global Sales and Digital GrowthWorldwide same-store sales increased 3% in the quarter. The company’s restaurant count rose 5% year over year, supported by 1,053 gross new unit openings.

Excluding Pizza Hut, system sales increased 7% excluding foreign currency translation. Unit count grew 6%, same-store sales rose 4% and core operating profit advanced 8%. Digital system sales excluding Pizza Hut approached $9 billion, with digital transactions accounting for more than 60% of system sales.

Yum! Brands Expands KFC’s Global FootprintKFC generated second-quarter revenues of $924 million, up 9% from $849 million in the prior-year period. System sales rose 6% excluding foreign currency translation, while same-store sales increased 2%.

Operating profit climbed 13% to $410 million. Core operating profit increased 9% after excluding currency effects. Operating margin expanded 160 basis points to 44.3%, although company-owned restaurant margin declined 10 basis points to 12%.

KFC opened 660 gross new restaurants across 55 countries, lifting its restaurant base 7% to 34,747. System sales advanced 20% in the Middle East, Turkey and North Africa, 16% in India and 10% in both Asia and Latin America.

YUM Extends Taco Bell’s Strong MomentumTaco Bell revenues surged 20% year over year to $853 million. System sales increased 9%, supported by a 7% rise in same-store sales.

U.S. system sales grew 9%, while domestic same-store sales increased 7%. International system sales advanced 13% excluding foreign currency translation, and international same-store sales rose 5%.

Operating profit increased 19% to $311 million. Company-owned restaurant margin expanded 160 basis points to 25.9%, reflecting stronger restaurant-level profitability. However, operating margin contracted 40 basis points to 36.4%.

Taco Bell opened 54 gross new restaurants across 15 countries. Its restaurant count increased 3% to 9,046.

Yum! Brands Faces Continued Pizza Hut WeaknessPizza Hut revenues increased 6% to $254 million. Company sales rose to $31 million from $7 million, while franchise and property revenues declined 3% to $143 million.

Underlying sales remained pressured. System sales fell 2% excluding foreign currency translation, while same-store sales declined 1%. U.S. system sales decreased 5% and international system sales were flat.

Operating profit fell 12% to $70 million, while core operating profit declined 14%. Operating margin contracted 590 basis points to 27.6%. Pizza Hut opened 333 gross new restaurants across 33 countries, taking the restaurant count 1% higher to 19,985.

YUM Advances With Pizza Hut DivestituresYUM entered two definitive agreements to sell Pizza Hut, bringing the strategic review of the brand to a close. LongRange Capital will acquire Pizza Hut outside Mainland China, while Yum China will purchase the Mainland China operations.

The company classified $746 million of assets and $262 million of liabilities as held for sale at the end of the quarter. YUM expects the transactions to provide Pizza Hut with ownership structures tailored to its regional markets and long-term priorities.

Management also unveiled a refreshed KFC strategy focused on boneless chicken, beverages and sauces. The company aims to introduce the strategy’s core elements across KFC’s top 20 markets by the end of 2027.

Yum! Brands Posts Higher Operating ProfitGAAP operating profit increased 5% to $655 million. Core operating profit also rose 5% to $683 million after excluding special items and foreign currency effects.

Company sales advanced 25% to $837 million, while franchise and property revenues increased 7% to $895 million. General and administrative expenses rose 7% to $324 million.

GAAP earnings were $3.08 per share, up from $1.33 in the prior-year quarter. The reported figure included special-item tax benefits related mainly to the planned Pizza Hut sale and internal intellectual property transactions.

YUM Generates Solid First-Half Cash FlowNet cash provided by operating activities totaled $923 million during the first half of 2026, up from $850 million a year earlier. Capital expenditures increased to $175 million from $142 million.

The company repurchased $674 million of common stock and paid $413 million in dividends. Cash and cash equivalents were $674 million as of June 30, 2026, while long-term debt totaled $9.46 billion and short-term borrowings were $2.81 billion.

YUM continues to target long-term average growth of 5% in units, 7% in system sales excluding currency movements and at least 8% in core operating profit.

YUM currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

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