• Yum! Brands reported first-quarter net income of USD 432 million, up 71%, with diluted EPS rising to USD 1.55.
• Revenue climbed 15% to USD 2.06 billion, while operating profit increased 17% to USD 644 million.
• System sales rose 10% to USD 17 billion, with same-store sales growth steady at 3%.
• Gross unit openings totaled 1,030, resulting in 400 net new units, lifting total restaurant count 5% to 63,685.
• Pizza Hut strategic options review continued, with Hut Forward launched in January 2026 and USD 37 million of related charges recorded during the quarter.

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