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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Yum Brands's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $-6,809 Mil.
Yum Brands's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2025 ($-7,014 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($-6,971 Mil) and
increased
from Mar. 2026 ($-6,971 Mil) to Jun. 2026 ($-6,809 Mil).
Yum Brands's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($-7,616 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-7,256 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($-7,256 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-7,014 Mil).
Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.
For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.
If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.
Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.
Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.
One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.
If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.
If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.
Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.
Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.
The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.
Yum Brands Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yum Brands's Retained Earnings can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.
Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.
What does a Retained Earnings of $-6,809 Mil mean?
Yum Brands (YUM) has a Retained Earnings of $-6,809 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Yum Brands and its competitors.
Is Yum Brands' Retained Earnings too high?
Yum Brands' current Retained Earnings is $-6,809 Mil. Overall, Yum Brands has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yum Brands' Retained Earnings compare to CMG and DRI?
Yum Brands' Retained Earnings of $-6,809 Mil can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Retained Earnings for a Restaurants company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Retained Earnings should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Retained Earnings mean?
A high Retained Earnings can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Yum Brands and its competitors. Yum Brands's current Retained Earnings is $-6,809 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yum Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yum Brands (YUM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $169.02, compared to a current price of $153.28 — trading 9.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $-6,809 Mil. Yum Brands' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Retained Earnings calculated?
Retained Earnings is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Yum Brands (YUM), the current Retained Earnings is $-6,809 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Yum Brands (YUM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yum Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $153.28 is trading 9.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $169.02.
GuruFocus considers Yum Brands to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for YUM:
Retained Earnings: $-6,809 Mil
GF Value™: $169.02 vs. price of $153.28 (9.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YUM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
As of the end of 2025, Yum Brands generated over $68 billion in systemwide sales from more than 63,000 restaurants across 155 markets, making it the world's second-largest restaurant firm by dollar sales. Its portfolio includes KFC (33,897 stores), Pizza Hut (19,974), Taco Bell (9,030), and Habit Burger (384), with 72% of locations in international markets. As 97% of its portfolio is franchised, Yum's business model is tilted toward recurring franchise royalties and marketing contributions (64% of revenue), with the balance derived from sales at company-owned locations. The company traces its roots to a 1997 spinoff of PepsiCo's restaurant assets.
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