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Yum! Brands, Inc.

(NY: YUM)

70.18 USD -0.28 (-0.40%)

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May 21, 2013

(YUM) YUM! Brand’s China Sales Tumble Again

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It seems that the Chinese division of Yum! Brands Inc. (YUM), which is also the largest contributor to its revenue stream, is going through a bad phase. In a recent SEC filing, Yum!...(read more)

Which Stocks Look Ready to Pop and Drop with Earnings Next Week? (AAPL, NFLX, DECK, YUM, CAT)

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Stock Analysis: YUM! Brands, Inc. (YUM)

(The DIV-Net, 2/1/13)

YUM! Brands, Inc. (YUM), together with its subsidiaries, operates quick service restaurants in the United States and internationally. Dividend stock has paid dividends since 2004, and has increased...(read more)

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Yum! Brands (YUM) Company Overview

Yum! Brands Inc. (NYSE: YUM) is the world's largest fast food company with 35,000 restaurants in over 110 countries. Yum restaurants include KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Long John Silvers (LJS), A&W, Pasta Bravo, Wing Street, and East Dawning. KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and LJS are the world leaders in their respective categories. There are three operating regions as well: the US, China, and International. Yum is part of the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) industry primarily competing with McDonald's (MCD), Domino's Pizza (DPZ), and Burger King Holdings (BKC).

As a competitor in the QSR industry, Yum must deal with commodity prices, health concerns, and intense competition. The main inputs for Yum are chicken, beef/pork, cheese, flour, produce, paper, and beverages. If commodity prices rise, intense competition makes it difficult to counter by setting higher prices. Health and obesity concerns are a constant factor in this industry. In response to these concerns, KFC is eliminating trans fat and Taco Bell is allowing customization of menu items.^[1]

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