$YUM - Yum! Brands Lowers Guidance

Yum! Brands, Inc. said it expects 2014 earnings of approximately $3.12 per share. The company's previous guidance was earnings of $3.15 to $3.27 per share and the current consensus earnings estimate is $3.24 per share for the year ending December 31, 2014. The company also said it expects 2015 earnings of at least $3.43 per share. The current consensus earnings estimate is $3.77 per share for the year ending December 31, 2015.