Taco Bell and KFC drive sales and earnings beat for Yum Brands
October 28, 2021
Yum Brands’ comparable location sales increased five percent in the third quarter and the company posted adjusted earnings per share of $1.22, ahead of the $1.08 expected by analysts. Strong sales from the company’s KFC and Taco Bell businesses made up for a two percent drop in Pizza Hut’s revenues.
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