Brands has reported a net income of $853m for the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, representing a jump of 128% compared to $374m reported in the same period a year ago. For Q2 2026, KFC division’s company-owned restaurant margins were 12%, down ten basis points YoY. In Q2 2026, Yum! GAAP EPS was $3.08 in Q2 2026, compared to $1.33 recorded in Q2 2025. “We also reached separate definitive agreements with two exceptional buyers for the Pizza Hut business, bringing our strategic review process to a close.