YUM (Yum Brands) Tax Provision: $-425 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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YUM Yum Brands Inc YUM
91 GF Score
Price $151.92
GF Value $169.16
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Yum Brands Tax Provision?

Yum Brands YUM +1.09% 91 Tax Provision is $-425 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates YUM with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $169.16 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Yum Brands's tax provision for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-84 Mil. Its tax provision for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-425 Mil.

Yum Brands Tax Provision Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Yum Brands's Tax Provision 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.

Yum Brands Tax Provision Chart

Yum Brands Annual Data
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Tax Provision
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Yum Brands Quarterly Data
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Yum Brands Tax Provision Calculation

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Tax Provision for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-425 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Tax Provision →
What does a Tax Provision of $-425 Mil mean?
Yum Brands (YUM) has a Tax Provision of $-425 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Provision for taxes is the amount of tax the company owes based on pre-tax income. View historical data on Yum Brands and its competitors.
Is Yum Brands' Tax Provision too high?
Yum Brands' current Tax Provision is $-425 Mil. Overall, Yum Brands has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yum Brands' Tax Provision compare to CMG and DRI?
Yum Brands' Tax Provision of $-425 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 Tax Provision for a Restaurants company?
A good Tax Provision depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Tax Provision 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 Tax Provision mean?
A high Tax Provision can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Provision for taxes is the amount of tax the company owes based on pre-tax income. View historical data on Yum Brands and its competitors. Yum Brands's current Tax Provision is $-425 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $169.16, compared to a current price of $151.92 — trading 10.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Provision is $-425 Mil. Yum Brands' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Provision calculated?
Tax Provision is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Yum Brands (YUM), the current Tax Provision is $-425 Mil as of Mar. 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 $151.92 is trading 10.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $169.16. GuruFocus considers Yum Brands to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for YUM:

  • Tax Provision: $-425 Mil
  • GF Value™: $169.16 vs. price of $151.92 (10.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 3 warning signs

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.

Yum Brands Business Description

Address 1441 Gardiner Lane, Louisville, KY, USA, 40213
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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