Yum! Brands Q1 Revenues Rise 15%, EPS $1.50; Digital Sales Hit 63%
Yum! Brands delivered Q1 2026 revenues of $2.06 billion, up 15.2% year-over-year, with adjusted EPS of $1.50, up 15.4%. Taco Bell drove growth with an 8% same-store sales gain while digital sales reached a record 63% of system sales.
1. Q1 2026 Financial Results
Yum! Brands reported $2.06 billion in revenues for Q1 2026, a 15.2% increase from Q1 2025, and adjusted EPS of $1.50, up 15.4% year-over-year.
2. Brand Segment Performance
Taco Bell led the portfolio with an 8% same-store sales increase, while KFC saw a 6% system sales gain and Pizza Hut’s operating profit declined by 14%.
3. Digital and Unit Growth
Digital sales reached a record 63% of system sales, contributing nearly $11 billion in digital revenue. The company opened 1,030 new restaurants globally, driving 6% growth in system sales.
4. Analyst Reaction
TD Cowen maintained a Buy rating and lifted its price target to $186 from $180, reflecting confidence in continued revenue and profit momentum.