Yum! Brands, the parent organization of Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and KFC is currently facing challenging market conditions. The company has
missed its Q2 estimates largely due to increased costs and slowing down of consumer spending. Particularly in the U.S., Pizza Hut and KFC brands struggle. This could be attributed to a weakening demand<. Yum! Brands is also
maneuvering the fast-food landscape by realigning its strategy. The company is directing its focus towards digital growth and global resilience, partly through leveraging AI technology and social media. Despite
missing the Q2 earnings estimates, the shareholders remain optimistic due to the resilient nature of Taco Bell and continuing global growth. While Yum! Brands is undergoing a transition, it projects an 8% core operating profit growth by 2025. Even though analysts have cut the brand's price target, the existing
institutional shareholders, owning 86% of the company, appear to remain unperturbed as new shares continue to be acquired by major financial firms.
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