Yum Brands's EBIT is $2.6B, below the Consumer Staples sector average of $24B.
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Trailing 12 months ending Mar 31, 2026
The latest EBIT for YUM is $2.6B as of March 2026. That compares with $2.7B in the prior-year period — down 3.2% year over year. That is below the Consumer Staples sector average of $24B. Investors often review this figure alongside Yum Brands's historical trend and sector peers before judging valuation or financial health.
Over the past year, YUM's EBIT moved from $2.7B to $2.6B — a 3.2% year-over-year decrease. If the trend continues in the same direction for several quarters, it can signal a meaningful shift in Yum Brands's operating scale or balance-sheet position.
Against Consumer Staples companies, YUM currently prints $2.6B for EBIT, while the sector average sits near $24B. That is roughly 88.8% below the sector mean. Large gaps often invite a closer look at Yum Brands's growth, margins, and balance sheet.
A EBIT figure of $2.6B for YUM is a snapshot of scale on that line item. On its own it does not say whether the business is healthy — you also want growth rate, margins, and how the number compares with similar companies. The Consumer Staples average is about $24B. Explore the charts below for those layers of context.
After noting YUM's EBIT ($2.6B), review year-over-year change from $2.7B, peer averages, and a few neighboring metrics such as revenue, margins, or valuation multiples. That combination usually beats staring at a single figure. The navigation links on this page jump you to those related views.