** Shares of KFC owner Yum Brands YUM.N up ~3% at $135.01 premarket

** Reports Q4 sales above estimates, as Taco Bell's value offerings attracted budget-conscious U.S. consumers

** Worldwide same-store sales rose 1% in the quarter vs estimates for a 0.42% rise - data compiled by LSEG

** Q4 adjusted EPS of $1.61 also beat estimates of $1.60

** Yum rose 2.7% in 2024

(Reporting by Neil J Kanatt in Bengaluru)

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