Yum! Brands, Inc.

Yum! Brands, Inc. reported strong financial results for fiscal year 2025, with total revenues of $8.21 billion. The company generated operating profit of $2.57 billion and net income of $1.56 billion, representing an operating margin of 31.3% and net margin of 19.0%. Key profitability drivers included effective cost management, with total costs and expenses of $5.64 billion, and strong operating cash flow of $2.01 billion. The company maintained solid earnings per share of $6.00 (basic and diluted) and declared dividends of $3.00 per common share. Yum! Brands demonstrated robust cash generation capabilities, with free cash flow of $1.64 billion after accounting for capital expenditures of $371 million. The company's balance sheet shows property, plant and equipment net of $1.60 billion and maintained liquidity through operating activities.

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