Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) Free Cash Flow (FCF): $1.64B
The free cash flow (FCF) for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) is $1.64B. It is above its 12-month average by 6.74% ($1.54B).
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YUM Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
$1.64B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM
$1.54B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y
$1.38B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y
$1.36B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y
$1.17B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y
$1.16B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y
$1.04B
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+6.74%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+18.40%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+20.54%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+39.93%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+41.21%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+57.42%
FCF Analysis
Free Cash Flow (TTM)
$1.64B
FCF Yield
3.90%
Price/FCF
25.6
Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures
Why FCF matters:
- Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
- Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
- Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
- Key metric for DCF valuation models
Yum! Brands, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition
Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Yum! Brands, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ
- What is the free cash flow (FCF) for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The free cash flow (FCF) for YUM stock is $1.64B.
- What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for YUM stock is $1.54B.
- What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for YUM stock is $1.38B.
- What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for YUM stock is $1.36B.
- What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for YUM stock is $1.17B.
- What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for YUM stock is $1.16B.
- What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for YUM stock is $1.04B.
Yum! Brands, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) History
| DATE | FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $1.64B |
| 2024-12-31 | $1.43B |
| 2023-12-31 | $1.32B |
| 2022-12-31 | $1.15B |
| 2021-12-31 | $1.48B |
| 2020-12-31 | $1.15B |
| 2019-12-31 | $1.12B |
| 2018-12-31 | $942.00M |
| 2017-12-31 | $712.00M |
| 2016-12-31 | $782.00M |
| 2015-12-26 | $1.17B |
| 2014-12-27 | $1.02B |
| 2013-12-28 | $1.09B |
| 2012-12-29 | $1.20B |
| 2011-12-31 | $1.23B |
| 2010-12-25 | $1.17B |
| 2009-12-26 | $607.00M |
| 2008-12-27 | $499.00M |
| 2008-01-28 | $825.00M |
| 2006-12-31 | $688.00M |
| 2006-03-31 | $663.00M |
| 2004-12-25 | $486.00M |
| 2003-12-27 | $390.00M |
| 2002-12-28 | $328.00M |
| 2001-12-29 | $196.00M |
| 2000-12-30 | $-81.00M |
| 1999-12-25 | $89.00M |
| 1998-12-26 | $214.00M |
| 1997-12-27 | $269.00M |
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About Yum! Brands, Inc.
YUM! Brands, Inc. (YUM) is a leading global quick-service restaurant enterprise that focuses on the creation, management, and franchising of its restaurant concepts internationally. Its business is organized into four main divisions: KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and The Habit Burger Grill. The company operates establishments under these well-known brands, offering diverse food categories such as chicken, pizza, Mexican-style dishes, and made-to-order chargrilled burgers and sandwiches, among other food products. As of December 31, 2021, YUM! Brands boasted a significant worldwide presence, comprising 26,934 KFC outlets, 18,381 Pizza Hut locations, 7,791 Taco Bell restaurants, and 318 The Habit Burger Grill units, spread across roughly 157 countries and territories. The company, which maintains its headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky, was established in 1997. It was formerly known as TRICON Global Restaurants, Inc., before officially adopting the name YUM! Brands, Inc. in May 2002.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Restaurants
- CEO
- Christopher Lee Turner