Yum! Brands company has initiated various innovative steps under new
Chief Digital And Technology Officer, Joe Park. The company embarks on
AI-First strategy and has doubled tech spending, expanded Generative AI usage accelerating the rollout of its proprietary technology. To combat challenges, while focusing on
Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging,
Climate Action and Transparency. Despite Q1 earnings and revenue miss, and slight sales disappointments in Pizza Hut, KFC due to price wars and middle east conflict impacting consumer market, Yum! Brands commits to the digital era managing to break their digital sales records. The company is leveraging both Taco Bell, and KFC for Innovation. However, the stock underperformed against competitors on some trading days. The company further approved $2 billion for
share buybacks, and declared a Quarterly Dividend of $0.67 Per Share. Despite a
4.6% rise to $314m in Q1 2024 net income, Yum’s stock prices have been a subject of fluctuation but expectations of future growth remain. Amidst rough times, Yum Brands has launched education programs for aspiring executives supporting a future preparedness strategy.
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