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Yum Brands (YUM) operating margin by quarter
Yum Brands' operating margin was 112.8% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +82.6 pts from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 29.3% (Q4 2025) to 112.8% (Q3 2026).
| Quarter | Operating margin | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | 112.8% | +82.6 pts | +79.2 pts |
| Q2 2026 | 30.2% | -1.1 pts | -2.0 pts |
| Q1 2026 | 31.3% | +1.9 pts | +0.6 pts |
| Q4 2025 | 29.3% | -4.3 pts | — |
| Q3 2025 | 33.7% | +1.5 pts | — |
| Q2 2025 | 32.2% | +1.5 pts | — |
| Q1 2025 | 30.7% | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
Yum Brands, Q3 2026: revenue $2.1B (+4% year over year), operating margin 112.8%, net earnings $1.6B, operating cash flow $475M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Yum Brands' operating margin?
Yum Brands' operating margin was 112.8% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +82.6 pts from Q2 2026.
How has Yum Brands' operating margin changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 29.3% (Q4 2025) to 112.8% (Q3 2026).