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R.J. Hottovy
EUR 101.80 For Business Accounts Only

The post-China spin-off Yum Brands offers a wide-moat, diversified-growth, capital-allocation story.

Wide-moat Yum's second-quarter update mostly continued first-quarter trends, with Taco Bell (up 4%), KFC (3%), and Pizza Hut International (0%-2%) following their recent comp trajectories and Pizza Hut U.S. (down 3%) still finding its footing as it embarks on its turnaround efforts. We believe Yum remains on track for its 2019 EPS goal of $3.75, and we don't plan to change our $76 fair value estimate beyond adjustments for the time value of money.
While sluggish Pizza Hut U.S. comps have generat...
Underlying
Yum! Brands Inc.

Yum! Brands franchises or operates a system of quick service restaurants through its KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell brands. The company's operating segments consist of the KFC Division, the Pizza Hut Division and the Taco Bell Division. KFC restaurants provides fried and non-fried chicken products such as sandwiches, chicken strips, chicken-on-the-bone and other chicken products marketed under a variety of names. Pizza Hut is engaged in the sale of ready-to-eat pizza products. Pizza Hut operates in the delivery, carryout and casual dining segments. Taco Bell is engaged in Mexican-style food products, including various types of tacos, burritos, quesadillas, salads, nachos and other related items.

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Morningstar
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R.J. Hottovy

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