Is Yum! Brands Stock Underperforming the S&P 500?

With a market cap of $40.5 billion, Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) is a leading global quick-service restaurant company operating through its iconic brands: KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and The Habit Burger Grill. The company develops, operates, and franchises restaurants across more than 150 countries and territories, primarily through franchise and license agreements. 

Companies valued at $10 billion or more are generally considered “large-cap” stocks, and Linde fits this criterion perfectly. With each brand specializing in its category - chicken, pizza, Mexican-style food, and chargrilled burgers, Yum! Brands is recognized as a global leader in multi-branding and consumer choice.