Yum Brands posts Q3 above estimates, explores options for Pizza Hut

Shares of KFC parent Yum Brands YUM.N up about 2% at $142.12 premarket

YUM beats Q3 same-store sales and profit estimates, helped by strong demand of its value-deal meals

Co announces strategic review of its Pizza Hut brand as it struggles to compete with other fast-food chains

Posts Q3 same-store sales grew 3%, beating analysts estimate of 2.68%- data compiled by LSEG

Quarterly adjusted profit per share of $1.58 vs estimates of $1.49

Taco Bell U.S. same-store sales grew 7%, while KFC International same-store sales grew 3%

As of last close, stock up ~4% YTD