/YUM
YUM Stock - Yum! Brands, Inc.
Consumer Cyclical|RestaurantsNYSE
$153.75-0.61%
$0.95 (-0.61%) • Dec 19
67
GoAI Score
GoAI Score
Weighted average: Momentum (25%) + Sentiment (35%) + Risk (20%) + Value (20%). ≥70 = BUY, ≤35 = SELL.HOLD
Medium Confidence
Momentum
Momentum Score
Based on price vs 50-day MA (40%), 200-day MA (40%), and MA crossover (20%). Higher = stronger uptrend.63
Sentiment
Sentiment Score
Based on analyst price target upside. 50 = neutral, 100 = very bullish (25%+ upside expected).65
Risk Score
Risk Score
Based on stock beta (volatility). Higher score = lower risk. Red (<40) = high volatility, Green (>60) = stable.93
Price Target
Price Target
Average analyst price target from the last quarter. Shows expected upside/downside from current price.+7.6%upside
Target: $165.44
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ENTRY ZONE$152.21 – $155.29
TARGET (TP)$165.45
STOP LOSS$141.45
RISK/REWARD1:1.0
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Financial Statements
Revenue & Profitability Trend
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Revenue
Net Income (Profit)
Net Loss
Key Metrics
Market CapN/A
P/E RatioN/A
Beta0.67
52W High$163.30
52W Low$122.13
Avg VolumeN/A
Income Statement (Fiscal Year)
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $7.55B | $7.08B | $6.84B | $6.58B | $5.65B |
| Gross Profit | $3.58B | $3.50B | $3.31B | $3.17B | $2.69B |
| Gross Margin | 47.5% | 49.4% | 48.3% | 48.1% | 47.5% |
| Operating Income | $2.40B | $2.32B | $2.19B | $2.14B | $1.50B |
| Net Income | $1.49B | $1.60B | $1.32B | $1.57B | $904.00M |
| Net Margin | 19.7% | 22.6% | 19.4% | 23.9% | 16.0% |
| EPS | $5.28 | $5.68 | $4.63 | $5.30 | $2.99 |
Company Overview
YUM! Brands, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops, operates, and franchises quick service restaurants worldwide. It operates through four segments: the KFC Division, the Taco Bell Division, the Pizza Hut Division, and the Habit Burger Grill Division. The company operates restaurants under the KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and The Habit Burger Grill brands, which specialize in chicken, pizza, made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches, Mexican-style food categories, and other food products. As of December 31, 2021, it had 26,934 KFC units; 18,381 Pizza Hut units; 7,791 Taco Bell units; and 318 The Habit Burger Grill units in approximately 157 countries and territories. The company was formerly known as TRICON Global Restaurants, Inc. and changed its name to YUM! Brands, Inc. in May 2002. YUM! Brands, Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.
Visit WebsiteRating Distribution
Strong Buy
0%
Buy / Outperform
11
48%
Hold / Neutral
12
52%
Sell / Underperform
0%
Analyst Consensus🔴 Bearish
11 Bullish12 Neutral/Bearish
Price Targets
$150
Average Target
↓ 2.5% Downside
Now
$115
Low
$150
Average
$200
High
Based on 26 analysts
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 17th 2025 | TD Cowen | Upgrade | Buy | - |
| November 5th 2025 | Evercore ISI | Upgrade | Outperform | $180 |
| October 9th 2025 | RBC Capital Mkts | Initiation | Sector Perform | $165 |
| October 2nd 2025 | Piper Sandler | Reiterated | Neutral | $157← $155 |
| July 14th 2025 | Melius | Initiation | Buy | $200 |
| June 25th 2025 | JP Morgan | Upgrade | Overweight | $162 |
| June 10th 2025 | Redburn Atlantic | Upgrade | Buy | $177 |
| June 4th 2025 | Goldman | Upgrade | Buy | $167 |
| January 22nd 2025 | Bernstein | Downgrade | Market Perform | $135← $140 |
| January 21st 2025 | Morgan Stanley | Downgrade | Equal Weight | $140← $158 |
| January 10th 2025 | Citigroup | Downgrade | Neutral | $141← $153 |
| December 31st 2024 | Argus | Upgrade | Buy | $155 |
| October 16th 2024 | TD Cowen | Downgrade | Hold | $145← $156 |
| July 16th 2024 | Evercore ISI | Downgrade | In-line | $145← $160 |
| June 13th 2024 | Goldman | Initiation | Neutral | $150 |
Earnings History & Surprises
YUMBeat Rate
50%
Last 18 quarters
Avg Surprise
+1.9%
EPS vs Estimate
Beats / Misses
9/9
Last 12 quarters
Latest EPS
$1.58
Q4 2025
EPS Surprise History
Q1 24
-10.0%
$1.26vs$1.40
Q2 24
-4.2%
$1.15vs$1.20
Q3 24
+1.5%
$1.35vs$1.33
Q4 24
-3.5%
$1.37vs$1.42
Q1 25
+0.6%
$1.61vs$1.60
Q2 25
+0.8%
$1.30vs$1.29
Q3 25
-1.4%
$1.44vs$1.46
Q4 25
+6.0%
$1.58vs$1.49
Beat Estimate
Missed Estimate
Quarterly EPS Details
| Period | Report Date | Estimated EPS | Actual EPS | Surprise | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Q2 2026 | Apr 28, 2026 | — | — | — | — |
Q1 2026 | Feb 5, 2026 | $1.78 | — | — | — |
Q4 2025 | Nov 4, 2025 | $1.49 | $1.58 | +6.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2025 | Aug 5, 2025 | $1.46 | $1.44 | -1.4% | ✗ MISS |
Q2 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | $1.29 | $1.30 | +0.8% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2025 | Feb 6, 2025 | $1.60 | $1.61 | +0.6% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2024 | Nov 5, 2024 | $1.42 | $1.37 | -3.5% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2024 | Aug 6, 2024 | $1.33 | $1.35 | +1.5% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2024 | May 1, 2024 | $1.20 | $1.15 | -4.2% | ✗ MISS |
Q1 2024 | Feb 7, 2024 | $1.40 | $1.26 | -10.0% | ✗ MISS |
Q4 2023 | Nov 1, 2023 | $1.28 | $1.44 | +12.5% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2023 | Aug 2, 2023 | $1.24 | $1.41 | +13.7% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2023 | May 3, 2023 | $1.13 | $1.06 | -6.2% | ✗ MISS |
Q1 2023 | Feb 8, 2023 | $1.26 | $1.31 | +4.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2022 | Nov 2, 2022 | $1.14 | $1.09 | -4.4% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2022 | Aug 3, 2022 | $1.08 | $1.05 | -2.8% | ✗ MISS |
Q2 2022 | May 4, 2022 | $1.07 | $1.05 | -1.9% | ✗ MISS |
Q1 2022 | Feb 9, 2022 | $1.09 | $1.02 | -6.4% | ✗ MISS |
Q4 2021 | Oct 28, 2021 | $1.06 | $1.22 | +15.1% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2021 | Jul 29, 2021 | $0.96 | $1.16 | +20.8% | ✓ BEAT |
Latest News
TD Cowen Upgrades Yum Brands to Buy, Raises Price Target to $173
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 17, 2025, 11:00 AM
Barclays Maintains Overweight on Yum Brands, Raises Price Target to $175
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 5, 2025, 06:10 PM•Also:
Bernstein Maintains Market Perform on Yum Brands, Raises Price Target to $160
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Nov 5, 2025, 04:39 PM
Piper Sandler Maintains Neutral on Yum Brands, Raises Price Target to $158
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Nov 5, 2025, 03:36 PM
Evercore ISI Group Upgrades Yum Brands to Outperform, Raises Price Target to $180
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 5, 2025, 01:54 PM
BMO Capital Maintains Market Perform on Yum Brands, Raises Price Target to $155
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 5, 2025, 01:08 PM
TD Cowen Maintains Hold on Yum Brands, Raises Price Target to $162
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Nov 5, 2025, 10:07 AM
Yum Brands shares are trading higher after the company reported Q3 earnings and sales that beat estimates.
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 4, 2025, 04:45 PM
Yum Brands explores options for Pizza Hut, including a sale
➖ NeutralSeeking Alpha•Nov 4, 2025, 02:51 PM
Yum Brands Q3 Adj. EPS $1.58 Beats $1.49 Estimate, Sales $1.979B Beat $1.970B Estimate
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 4, 2025, 12:01 PM
Yum! Brands Initiates Review Of Strategic Options For Pizza Hut
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Nov 4, 2025, 11:59 AM
Yum! Brands Initiates Formal Review Of Strategic Options For Pizza Hut Brand
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Nov 4, 2025, 11:54 AM
Guggenheim Maintains Buy on Yum Brands, Lowers Price Target to $160
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Oct 28, 2025, 12:39 PM
Barclays Maintains Overweight on Yum Brands, Lowers Price Target to $163
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Oct 22, 2025, 04:46 PM•Also:
Citigroup Maintains Neutral on Yum Brands, Raises Price Target to $158
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Oct 20, 2025, 03:32 PM•Also:
RBC Capital Initiates Coverage On Yum Brands with Sector Perform Rating, Announces Price Target of $165
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Oct 9, 2025, 12:18 PM
Piper Sandler Maintains Neutral on Yum Brands, Raises Price Target to $157
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Oct 2, 2025, 04:53 PM
Yum! Brands' Subsidiary Pizza Hut Brings Back Big Dinner Box For National Pizza Month With Josh Allen And Pepsi Campaign
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Oct 1, 2025, 10:11 AM•Also:
Reported Earlier, Yum! Brands Prices $1.5B Taco Bell Securitized Notes With 4.821% And 5.049% Fixed Rate Senior Secured Tranches
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Sep 10, 2025, 07:42 AM
Sean Tresvant Named Chief Consumer Officer And Chief Executive Officer Of Taco Bell To Drive Consumer-Centric Global Growth
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Sep 9, 2025, 11:37 AM
Frequently Asked Questions about YUM
What is YUM's current stock price?
Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) is currently trading at $153.75 per share. The stock has moved -0.61% today.
What is the analyst price target for YUM?
The average analyst price target for YUM is $165.45, based on 1 analyst.
What sector is Yum! Brands, Inc. in?
Yum! Brands, Inc. operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically within the Restaurants industry. The company is traded on the NYSE exchange.
What is YUM's market cap?
Yum! Brands, Inc. has a market capitalization of $42.69 billion, making it a large-cap company.
Does YUM pay dividends?
No, Yum! Brands, Inc. does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders.
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