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Restaurant Brands International vs Yum Brands: QSR and YUM compared
Restaurant Brands International is the larger company: $2.5B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $2.1B for Yum Brands (Q3 2026). Yum Brands is growing faster (+4% against +3% a year earlier). Yum Brands is more profitable, with an operating margin of 112.8% against 27.6%.
Where the money goes: QSR and YUM
Restaurant Brands International (QSR) · Q3 2026
Restaurant Brands International, Q3 2026: revenue $2.5B (+3% year over year), operating margin 27.6%, net earnings $542M, operating cash flow $551M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Yum Brands (YUM) · Q3 2026
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.
| Restaurant Brands International (QSR) | Yum Brands (YUM) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $2.5B | $2.1B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +3% | +4% |
| Operating margin | 27.6% | 112.8% |
| Net earnings | $542M | $1.6B |
| Net margin | 21.5% | 79.0% |
| Operating cash flow | $551M | $475M |
| Free cash flow | $479M | $388M |
| Market value | $35.5B | $44.6B |
| P/E | 18.1× | 13.0× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $85.32 | $174.87 |
Where the revenue comes from
Restaurant Brands International
- TH: $1.1B (45%)
- RH: $487M (19%)
- BK: $345M (14%)
- INTL: $289M (11%)
Yum Brands
- KFC Global Division: $948M (46%)
- Taco Bell Global Division: $770M (37%)
- Pizza Hut Global Division: $202M (10%)
- The Habit Burger Grill Global Division: $134M (7%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Restaurant Brands International or Yum Brands?
Restaurant Brands International is the larger company: $2.5B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $2.1B for Yum Brands (Q3 2026).
Is Restaurant Brands International or Yum Brands growing faster?
Yum Brands is growing faster (+4% against +3% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Restaurant Brands International or Yum Brands?
Yum Brands is more profitable, with an operating margin of 112.8% against 27.6%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.