Yum Brands carries a market cap of approximately $35 billion as of early 2026, trading on the NYSE under ticker YUM. The Yum Brands portfolio — KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell — generates most of its valuation from franchise royalties, making it a capital-light business with consistently high free cash flow margins.
Market Cap Of Yum Brands
Year-On-Year Yum Brands Market Cap
| Year | Market Cap (USD) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $31.8B | — |
| 2017 | $30.4B | −4.4% |
| 2018 | $29.6B | −2.6% |
| 2019 | $38.4B | +29.7% |
| 2020 | $32.2B | −16.1% |
| 2021 | $38.8B | +20.5% |
| 2022 | $31.4B | −19.1% |
| 2023 | $34.6B | +10.2% |
| 2024 | $33.8B | −2.3% |
| 2025 | $35.0B | +3.6% |