Yum! Brands reports slight increase in Q2 net income

raucous! The brands, the parent company of fast food chains, told Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC, about a net income of $ 374 million for the second quarter (Q2) from 2025, a slight increase over 367 million dollars registered during the same period in the previous year.

For the quarter ending on June 30, 2025, the generally accepted accounting profits of the company amounted to $ 1.33, while the arrow’s profit, with the exception of special elements, increased by 7 % year on an annual basis to $ 1.44.

raucous! The sales of the brand system around the world have seen 4 % growth, with the exception of the impact of foreign currency translation, with Taco Bell’s leadership with a 6 % increase and KFC closely following up with a 5 % increase.

The company has expanded its global presence with 871 new units, which represents 3 % in the number of units.

Digital sales exceeded $ 9 billion and formed 57 % of the digital mix. The impact of foreign currency translation on the profit of the people’s operating was positive, which contributed an additional $ 4 million.

The growth of international unity in Kentucky Fraid Chicken was 7 %, and the section opened 566 new outlets in 58 countries.

Although 5 % decreased in the same store sales in the United States, Kentucky Friday has maintained 2 % growth in the same store sales worldwide. The margins of the company owned by the company improved marginally to 12.1 %. China stood the largest market market.

On the other hand, Pizza Hut has faced challenges in the quarter, opening 254 new restaurants but witnessed a 1 % decrease in global store sales and 5 % decreased in the United States.

The growth of the department’s operating profit growth was negatively affected by various factors, including spending on technology and transfers, and expenses of the global concession agreement.

Taco Bell also showed strong growth, with 50 new restaurants in 10 countries opened. The department witnessed a 6 % increase in US regime sales and 11 % growth at the international level, with the exception of the effects of foreign currencies.

Both the American and international sectors in Taco Bell witnessed a 4 % increase in the store’s sales itself. However, the margins of the American company’s restaurants in Taco Bell decreased 110 basis points to 24.5 %.

The Habit Burger & Grill section has opened a new restaurant but witnessed a 1 % decrease in system sales and a 4 % decrease in store sales itself.

In June 2025, Chris Turner was appointed as a new executive of Yum! Trademarks, effective from October 1.

raucous! “Our results in the second quarter are a testimony of the strength of our bold food innovation, digital transformation, and the strength of our iconic brands. Taco Bell, USA, has surpassed the category by 4 % of the same sales in the store, and has opened KFC International 565 new total units.”