Yum! Brands [YUM] vs Darden Restaurants [DRI] Detailed Stock Comparison
Yum! Brands
NYSE
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Darden Restaurants
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Yum! Brands wins in 11 metrics, Darden Restaurants wins in 8 metrics, with 0 ties. Yum! Brands appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Yum! Brands | Darden Restaurants | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 29.44 | 23.12 | Darden Restaurants |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | -5.42 | 10.38 | Yum! Brands |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | -1.60 | 338.06 | Yum! Brands |
| PEG Ratio | 9.57 | 19.42 | Yum! Brands |
| EV/EBITDA | 19.33 | 16.68 | Darden Restaurants |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 18.12% | 8.69% | Yum! Brands |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 33.85% | 13.17% | Yum! Brands |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 33.85% | 13.17% | Yum! Brands |
| Return on Equity | -19.43% | 46.16% | Darden Restaurants |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 24.38% | 7.38% | Yum! Brands |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.43B | $1.03B | Yum! Brands |
| Dividend Yield | 1.48% | N/A | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | 10.20% | 34.67% | Darden Restaurants |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 5.25 | 1.98 | Darden Restaurants |
| Enterprise Value | $53.83B | $31.84B | Yum! Brands |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 6.81 | 2.64 | Darden Restaurants |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 46.84% | 23.38% | Yum! Brands |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $28 | $103 | Darden Restaurants |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $5.08 | $8.87 | Darden Restaurants |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.73 | 0.75 | Yum! Brands |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Yum! Brands vs Darden Restaurants Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yum! Brands | -1.76% | 3.14% | 2.63% | 0.21% | -1.07% | 11.81% |
| Darden Restaurants | -0.17% | 0.28% | 0.33% | 0.22% | 6.35% | 11.25% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yum! Brands | 10.20% | 33.15% | 53.25% | 153.89% | 390.93% | 751.43% |
| Darden Restaurants | 34.67% | 66.03% | 130.90% | 235.58% | 445.45% | 633.70% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Yum! Brands vs Darden Restaurants
| Metric | YUM | DRI |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $41.51B | $23.91B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 1,831,777 | 853,827 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 1,960,096 | 1,046,196 |
| Last Close | $149.34 | $207.49 |
| 52 Week Range | $122.13 - $163.30 | $151.00 - $228.27 |
| % from 52W High | -8.55% | -9.10% |
| All-Time High | $163.30 (Mar 03, 2025) | $228.72 (Jun 20, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -8.55% | -9.28% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.10% | 0.11% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.02% | -0.01% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.18% | 0.09% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.34% | 0.13% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | -0.19% | 0.46% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | -1.60 | 338.06 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $-27.63 | $19.75 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $2.44 | $2.05 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.83B | $1.70B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.35B | $748.03M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 1.48% | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $2.05 | N/A |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Yum! Brands vs Darden Restaurants
| Metric | YUM | DRI |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 29.44 | 23.12 |
| Forward P/E | 24.60 | 19.42 |
| PEG Ratio | 9.57 | 19.42 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 5.25 | 1.98 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | -5.42 | 10.38 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $41.51B | $23.91B |
| Enterprise Value | $53.83B | $31.84B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 6.81 | 2.64 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 19.33 | 16.68 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.73 | 0.75 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $-27.63 | $19.75 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Yum! Brands vs Darden Restaurants
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | YUM | DRI |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $1.79B | $3.27B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $950.00M | $2.51B |
| Gross Profit | $837.00M | $764.80M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $535.00M | $455.70M |
| EBITDA | $586.00M | $593.00M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $429.00M | $336.50M |
| Income Tax | $176.00M | $32.50M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $253.00M | $303.80M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | YUM | DRI |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $607.00M | $240.00M |
| Total Current Assets | $1.73B | $937.70M |
| Total Current Liabilities | $1.23B | $2.25B |
| Long-Term Debt | $11.33B | $5.99B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $-7.80B | $2.31B |
| Retained Earnings | $-7.43B | $-16.10M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $3.65B | $7.62B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | YUM | DRI |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $464.00M | $398.40M |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | $-169.50M |
| Free Cash Flow | $333.00M | $275.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $-5.00M | $24.80M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-229.00M | $-51.00M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | YUM | DRI |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 5.86M | 4.24M |
| Short Ratio | 3.37 | 3.64 |
| Short % of Float | 0.02% | 0.05% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 1,831,777 | 853,827 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 1,960,096 | 1,046,196 |
| Shares Outstanding | 279.07M | 117.03M |
| Float Shares | 276.78M | 116.49M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.86% | 0.95% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Yum! Brands vs Darden Restaurants
| Metric | YUM | DRI |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $2.05 | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 1.48% | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $2.11 | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.48% | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $6.33 | N/A |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 21, 2025 | N/A |