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YUM announces Pizza Hut strategic review and furnishes Q3 results

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8-K

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

YUM! Brands (YUM) filed an 8-K stating it issued a press release with financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 and began a formal review of strategic options for the Pizza Hut brand. The earnings release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1, and a separate press release announcing the Pizza Hut review is furnished as Exhibit 99.2.

The filing lists these communications and provides the effective date of the disclosures on November 4, 2025.

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Insights

Administrative 8-K; strategic review flagged, details pending.

YUM! Brands reported quarterly results via press release for the period ended September 30, 2025 and disclosed a formal review of strategic options for Pizza Hut. An 8-K like this primarily furnishes information and does not itself change economics.

The strategic review could encompass a range of outcomes, but the excerpt provides no specifics. Actual impact depends on decisions announced in future communications. The exhibits (99.1, 99.2) contain the underlying details referenced.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
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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)

November 4, 2025
________________________
YUM! BRANDS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission File Number 1-13163

North Carolina13-3951308
(State or other jurisdiction of(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation)Identification No.)
1441 Gardiner Lane,Louisville,Kentucky40213
(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 ClassTrading Symbol(s)Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
 Common Stock, no par valueYUMNew 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. ☐



    
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On November 4, 2025, YUM! Brands, Inc. (YUM) issued a press release announcing financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.  A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.

Item 8.01 Other Events
On November 4, 2025, YUM announced the initiation of a formal review of strategic options for the Pizza Hut brand. A copy of the press release related to this announcement is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits
Exhibit NumberDescription
99.1
Earnings Press Release dated November 4, 2025 from YUM! Brands, Inc.
99.2
Press Release dated November 4, 2025 from YUM! Brands, Inc.
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SIGNATURES

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:November 4, 2025 /s/ David E. Russell 
David E. Russell
   Sr. Vice President, Finance and Corporate Controller 
   (Principal Accounting Officer) 


FAQ

What did YUM (YUM) announce in its 8-K?

YUM disclosed it issued a press release with results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 and started a formal review of strategic options for Pizza Hut.

Which exhibits accompany YUM’s disclosure?

Exhibit 99.1 is the earnings press release dated November 4, 2025, and Exhibit 99.2 is the press release on the Pizza Hut strategic review.

What period do the furnished financial results cover for YUM?

The press release covers YUM’s financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.

What action did YUM take regarding the Pizza Hut brand?

YUM initiated a formal review of strategic options for Pizza Hut, as announced in a separate press release.

Does the 8-K include detailed financial metrics for YUM?

Specific metrics are provided in Exhibit 99.1, the earnings press release referenced in the filing.