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Yum! Brands' strong Q2 earnings lift price target to $170, driven by Taco Bell's sales growth.

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31 Jul 2026
Tony Dante
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Yum! Brands reported strong Q2 results with adjusted EPS of $1.62, beating estimates, and revenue growth of 12.2% to $2.17 billion. Taco Bell led growth with 7% same-store sales increase, helping offset challenges at Pizza Hut. RBC Capital raised Yum!'s price target to $170, suggesting a 10.45% upside from the current stock price. Despite some issues, Yum! Brands showed resilience with doubled profits and expanded global presence by opening over 1,000 new locations.

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