Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) files 8-K furnishing 2025 earnings press release

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Yum! Brands, Inc. filed a Form 8-K to report that it issued a press release covering its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. The company attached this press release as Exhibit 99.1, along with an Inline XBRL cover page file as Exhibit 104.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 2.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

February 4, 2026

Commission file number 1-13163

________________________

YUM! BRANDS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

North Carolina

13-3951308

(State or other jurisdiction of

(I.R.S. Employer

incorporation

Identification No.)

1441 Gardiner Lane,

Louisville,

Kentucky

40213

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

(502)

874-8300

Former name or former address, if changed since last report:

N/A

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act

Title of Each Class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

Common Stock, no par value

YUM

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Section 2 – Financial Information

Item 2.02      Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On February 4, 2026, Yum! Brands, Inc. issued a press release announcing financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025.  A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

    Item 9.01      Financial Statements and Exhibits

			(c)			Exhibits
			99.1			Press Release dated February 4, 2026 from Yum! Brands, Inc.
			104			Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

YUM! BRANDS, INC.

(Registrant)

Date:

February 4, 2026

/s/ David Russell

Sr. Vice President, Finance and Corporate Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

FAQ

What did Yum! Brands (YUM) disclose in this Form 8-K?

Yum! Brands filed a Form 8-K to note it issued a press release reporting financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025, and attached that release as Exhibit 99.1 for investors to review.

Which period’s results are referenced in Yum! Brands (YUM) latest 8-K?

The Form 8-K states that Yum! Brands’ press release covers financial results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. This aligns the disclosure with both the most recent quarter and the company’s full-year performance period.

What exhibits are included with Yum! Brands (YUM) February 4, 2026 8-K?

The filing includes two exhibits: Exhibit 99.1, which is the press release dated February 4, 2026, and Exhibit 104, which is the cover page interactive data file embedded within the Inline XBRL document for electronic reporting purposes.

Who signed the Yum! Brands (YUM) Form 8-K related to 2025 results?

The Form 8-K was signed on behalf of Yum! Brands by David Russell, who is identified as Senior Vice President, Finance and Corporate Controller, serving as the company’s principal accounting officer for this financial reporting disclosure.

How can investors access Yum! Brands (YUM) 2025 earnings press release?

Investors can access the 2025 earnings press release through Exhibit 99.1 attached to the Form 8-K. The filing specifies that this exhibit contains the full text of the February 4, 2026 press release with Yum! Brands’ quarterly and annual financial results.