Yum! Brands Stock Is Gaining Thursday: What's Going On? - Yum Brands (NYSE:YUM)

Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) stock saw a gain on Thursday despite reporting mixed second-quarter results, with adjusted earnings beating analyst expectations but revenue falling short. The company announced system sales growth, an increase in restaurant count, and digital sales nearing $9 billion. Taco Bell's sales, though initially impacted by a cyclospora outbreak, are showing recovery, and the company reaffirmed its long-term growth targets.