Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)
Cyclosporiasis outbreak hits Taco Bell sales, unlikely to cause lasting scar, analysts say
The United States' largest foodborne illness outbreak in recent years, linked to shredded lettuce served at some Taco Bell eateries, may dent the fast-food chain's sales, but is unlikely to cause any long-lasting damage to the brand, analysts said.
Yum! Brands: Fear Is On The Menu
Yum! Brands faces a cyclosporiasis outbreak, but the impact appears less severe than past industry incidents, with no fatalities and effective recalls underway. I revise my price target on YUM to ~$165.60 per share, reflecting a modest 12.6% upside from current levels and factoring in a minor EBITDA headwind. I reissue a 'Buy' rating, citing satisfactory total return potential when including YUM's 2% dividend yield and prospective share buybacks.
Taylor Farms Is Recalling Its Mexican-Grown Iceberg Lettuce from U.S.
U.S. authorities have linked the lettuce to a parasitic outbreak that has sickened more than 1,600 people in the U.S.
The cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taco Bell is hitting some restaurant stocks, but don't expect a long-term impact
Taco Bell will likely recover soon from its cyclosporiasis scare based on how prior safety incidents played out, according to analysts. The CDC traced the source of the outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce used in Taco Bell locations in five states.
Taylor Farms lettuce identified in Taco Bell cyclospora outbreak investigation
US health officials have identified shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms to Taco Bell restaurants in five states as the likely source of a multistate cyclospora outbreak that has sickened thousands of people. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Thursday advised consumers not to eat shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia while the investigation continues.
Yum! Brands Sells Pizza Hut For $2.7 Billion. Here's Why Investors Should Be Concerned
Yum! Brands is selling its Pizza Hut business in two transactions totaling $2.7 billion. The deal allows Yum!
Pizza Hut's new owner also runs gyms and sells caskets, which is either a coincidence or the most complete business plan ever written
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Will Yum! Brands' $2.7 Billion Pizza Hut Sale Unlock More Value?
YUM is selling Pizza Hut in a $2.7B deal, aiming to streamline operations, boost flexibility and return more capital to shareholders.
How Pizza Hut fell from stuffed-crust glory to corporate castoff
“They struggled to figure out what the next big thing was,” an analyst says in the wake of a recently announced private-equity buyout.
Yum! Brands to sell Pizza Hut for $2.7B
Yum! Brands Inc (NYSE:YUM) announced on Tuesday that it has entered into definitive agreements to sell Pizza Hut for a combined value of approximately $2.7 billion, as the restaurant operator sharpens its focus on its remaining brands, which include KFC and Taco Bell, and capital allocation priorities.
Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) Presents at NYSE 2026 European Investor Conference Transcript
Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) Presents at NYSE 2026 European Investor Conference Transcript
Yum Brands sells Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion, sharpens focus on Taco Bell and KFC
Yum Brands agreed to sell Pizza Hut in a $2.7 billion transaction and approved a new $4 billion buyback authorization while prioritizing KFC and Taco Bell
