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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 the quarter that ended 30 June 2026, the company’s total revenues also increased 12% year-on-year (YoY) to $2.16bn. Its worldwide system sales during the quarter grew by 5%. Yum!
Brands’ KFC business posted a unit growth 7% in the quarter while Taco Bell same-store sales growth was 7%. For Q2 2026, KFC division’s company-owned restaurant margins were 12%, down ten basis points YoY. The division opened 660 gross new restaurants across 55 countries.