Yum! Brands Inc (YUM)

Currency in USD
161.94
+0.37(+0.23%)
Closed·
161.00-0.94(-0.58%)
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Earnings results expected in 13 days
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Fair Value
Day's Range
160.58162.15
52 wk Range
137.33169.39
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
161.57
Open
161.05
Day's Range
160.58-162.15
52 wk Range
137.33-169.39
Volume
1.26M
Average Vol. (3m)
1.88M
1-Year Change
13.5863%
Book Value / Share
-26.38
Fair Value
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Price Target
171.83
Upside
+6.11%
Members' Sentiments
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Trading at a high P/E ratio relative to near-term earnings growth

Yum! Brands Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Yum! Brands, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops, operates, and franchises traditional and non-traditional quick service restaurants in the United States, China, and internationally. The company operates in four segments: KFC Division, Taco Bell Division, Pizza Hut Division, and Habit Burger & Grill Division. It also operates restaurants under the KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and Habit Burger & Grill brands, which specialize in chicken, Mexican-style food and pizza categories, made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches, and other products. 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.

Yum! Brands Inc SWOT Analysis


Market Outlook
Analysts set price targets ranging from $150 to $167, reflecting confidence in Yum! Brands' resilience amid leadership changes and market challenges
Global Expansion
Learn about Yum! Brands' international growth strategy, focusing on Taco Bell's potential in new markets and projected 5% unit growth
Tech-Driven Growth
Delve into Yum! Brands' BYTE technology stack, developed with NVIDIA, poised to revolutionize operations and enhance customer experiences
Brand Dynamics
Explore Yum! Brands' portfolio performance, with Taco Bell shining bright while Pizza Hut faces challenges in the competitive fast-food landscape
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Yum! Brands Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2025

  • Yum! Brands reported mixed Q4 2025 results with EPS of $1.73 (missing forecasts by 2.26%) while revenue reached $2.51 billion (exceeding expectations by 2.45%), with system sales growing 5%.
  • Digital sales surged 25% year-over-year to over $11 billion, representing nearly 60% of total sales, while the company opened a record 1,800+ new units in Q4, led by KFC's international expansion.
  • Full-year EPS excluding special items increased 10% to $6.05, with core operating profit growing 11% in Q4, despite the stock showing minimal reaction with a slight 0.04% pre-market dip.
  • CEO Chris Turner outlined three priorities: capturing consumer trends, enhancing restaurant economics, and maximizing the Byte technology platform, with a target of 5%+ net unit growth.
  • The company expects Taco Bell US restaurant-level margins to reach 24-25% and continues strategic reviews of Pizza Hut as part of its growth strategy.
Last Updated: 02/04/2026, 04:02 PM
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Metrics to compare
YUM
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
28.7x17.0x10.9x
PEG Ratio
4.530.030.02
Price / Book
−6.1x1.8x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
5.4x0.6x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
6.8%0.0%28.3%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

12 Buy
18 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
30 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 171.83
(+6.11% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Deutsche Bank
Hold171.00+5.59%169.00MaintainApr 15, 2026
Citi
Hold174.00+7.45%171.00MaintainApr 15, 2026
Piper Sandler
Hold158.00-2.43%-MaintainApr 14, 2026
Guggenheim
Buy180.00+11.15%160.00MaintainFeb 12, 2026
Wells Fargo
Hold160.00-1.20%155.00MaintainFeb 05, 2026

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 5.55%
Dividend Yield
1.86%
Industry Median 2.10%
Annualized Payout
3.00
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+8.56%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Feb 04, 2026
EPS / Forecast
1.73 / 1.77
Revenue / Forecast
2.51B / 2.45B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

YUM Income Statement

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FAQ

What Is the Yum! Brands (YUM) Stock Price Today?

The Yum! Brands stock price today is 161.94 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Yum! Brands Trade On?

Yum! Brands is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Yum! Brands?

The stock symbol for Yum! Brands is "YUM."

Does Yum! Brands Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Yum! Brands dividend yield is 1.86%.

What Is the Yum! Brands Market Cap?

As of today, Yum! Brands market cap is 44.72B USD.

What Is Yum! Brands's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Yum! Brands EPS (TTM) is 5.55.

When Is the Next Yum! Brands Earnings Date?

Yum! Brands will release its next earnings report on Apr 29, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is YUM a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Yum! Brands Stock Split?

Yum! Brands has split 2 times.

How Many Employees Does Yum! Brands Have?

Yum! Brands has 49000 employees.

What is the current trading status of Yum! Brands (YUM)?

As of Apr 16, 2026, Yum! Brands (YUM) is trading at a price of 161.94 USD, with a previous close of 161.57 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 160.58 USD to 162.15 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 137.33 USD to 169.39 USD.

What Is Yum! Brands (YUM) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Yum! Brands is 171.83 USD, with a high estimate of 200 USD and a low estimate of 147 USD. 12 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +6.11% Upside potential.

What Is the YUM Premarket Price?

YUM's last pre-market stock price is 164.06 USD. The pre-market share volume is 70.00, and the stock has decreased by 2.49, or 1.54%.

What Is the YUM After Hours Price?

YUM's last after hours stock price is 161.00 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.94, or -0.58%.
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