On July 19, Yum! Brands (NYSE:YUM) released Q2 2006 earnings for the period ended June 17.

  • Earnings handily beat expectations, helped by strong growth in China.
  • Domestic same-store sales growth was flat for the quarter and down 3% for the four weeks ended July 15.
  • Margins improved across the board, helped by lower food costs.

(Figures in millions, except per-share data)

Income Statement Highlights

Avg. Est.

Q2 2006

Q2 2005

Change

Sales

$2,190

$2,182

$2,153

1.3%

Net Profit

--

$192

$178

7.9%

EPS

$0.62

$0.68

$0.59

15.3%

Diluted Shares

--

281

301

(6.6%)



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Margin Checkup

Q2 2006

Q2 2005

Change*

Gross Margin**

69.51%

68.45%

1.06

Operating Margin

14.07%

12.12%

1.95

Net Margin

8.80%

8.27%

0.53

*Expressed in percentage points.
**Defined as sales less cost of food and beverage, without revenue from franchisees.

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Balance Sheet Highlights

Assets

Q2 2006

Q2 2005

Change

Cash + ST Invest.

$341

$200

70.5%

Accounts Rec.

$223

$212

5.2%

Inventory

$84

$77

9.1%



Liabilities

Q2 2006

Q2 2005

Change

Accounts Payable

$1,185

$1,214

(2.4%)

Long-Term Debt

$2,027

$1,562

29.8%



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Cash Flow Highlights

Q2 2006

Q2 2005

Change

Cash From Ops.

$261

$339

(23%)

Capital Expenditures

$114

$116

(1.7%)

Free Cash Flow

$147

$223

(34.1%)



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