Volume one · United States

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7 entries, YELP to YUMC · entries 2,857–2,863 of 3,828

YELP Yelp Inc.

Our platform provides the type of reliable and useful review content that helps consumers make informed spending decisions and confidently transact with local businesses.

Owner earnings 2016–2025 $104M$137M$115M$167M$145M$184M$160M$279M$248M$324M

Retained capital Paid out $1.2B more than it earned over 2016–2025; annual owner earnings grew $165M.

Balance sheet Net cash, +$302M

YETI YETI Holdings

YETI is a global designer, retailer, and distributor of innovative outdoor products.

Owner earnings 2016–2026 $17M$127M$155M$55M$351M$55M$235M$220M$212M

Retained capital Paid out $132M more than it earned over 2016–2026; annual owner earnings grew $122M.

Balance sheet Net cash, +$113M · buybacks at an average near $36.50 · dividend paid 4 of 9 yrs, cut at least once

YEXT Yext Inc.

We do so by enabling brands to collect, organize, and deliver their critical knowledge to consumers and manage their digital presence at scale to connect, engage, and convert customers.

Owner earnings 2017–2026 ($15M)($34M)$2M($38M)($9M)$8M$12M$43M$48M$53M

Retained capital Paid out $738M more than it earned over 2017–2026; annual owner earnings grew $64M.

Balance sheet Net cash, +$140M

YORW York Water

Also owns and operates three wastewater collection systems and twelve wastewater collection and treatment systems.

Owner earnings 2017–2025 $13M$11M$11M$12M$14M$19M$31M$30M$30M

Retained capital Retained $65M of earnings over 2017–2025; annual owner earnings grew $18M, $0.28 per $1 retained.

Balance sheet Heavy net debt, $222M · buybacks at an average near $33.93 · dividend paid 9 of 9 yrs, never cut

YOU Clear Secure Inc.

Clear Secure Inc. is a secure identity company making experiences safer and easier - both digitally and physically.

Owner earnings 2019–2025 $9M($22M)$57M$150M$199M$284M$343M

Retained capital Retained $142M of earnings over 2019–2025; annual owner earnings grew $260M, $1.84 per $1 retained.

Balance sheet Net cash, debt-free, +$86M

YUM Yum! Brands Inc.

We operate responsibly with consistency and efficiency in our restaurants, across our system and in our communities.

Owner earnings 2017–2025 $777M$1.0B$1.2B$1.1B$1.5B$1.3B$1.4B$1.5B$1.8B

Retained capital Paid out $2.0B more than it earned over 2017–2025; annual owner earnings grew $583M.

Balance sheet Heavy net debt, $11.3B · buybacks at an average near $96.75 · dividend paid 9 of 9 yrs, never cut

YUMC Yum China Holdings Inc.

Yum China is the largest restaurant company in China in terms of 2025 system sales.

Owner earnings 2016–2025 $430M$469M$863M$750M$695M$615M$734M$1.0B$943M$1.0B

Retained capital Retained $1.2B of earnings over 2016–2025; annual owner earnings grew $406M, $0.33 per $1 retained.

Balance sheet Net cash, debt-free, +$1.4B · buybacks at an average near $43.30 · dividend paid 9 of 10 yrs, cut at least once

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