Yum! Brands (YUM)
NYSE:YUM
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YUM Stock Chart & Stats
$162.79
-$1.08(-0.84%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$162.79
-$1.08(-0.84%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$137.33 - $169.39
Previous CloseN/A
Volume530.61K
Average Volume (3M)1.53M
Market Cap
$41.88B
Enterprise Value$53.27B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$689.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$11.95B
Price to Earnings (P/E)24.9
Beta0.33
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
1.58Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.84%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)6.25
Shares Outstanding275,621,220
10 Day Avg. Volume1,290,684
30 Day Avg. Volume1,525,724
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio4.59
Price to Book (P/B)-5.74
Price to Sales (P/S)5.12
P/FCF Ratio25.66
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.27
Enterprise Value/Revenue6.28
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit13.75
Enterprise Value/Ebitda18.81
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$174.07Price Target Upside6.93% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering19
EPS Forecast (FY)6.76
Revenue Forecast (FY)$9.15B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Beverage And Menu InnovationExpanded beverage offerings and menu innovation, combined with loyalty-driven digital sales, can create new revenue streams and increase customer engagement.
Taco Bell Sales MomentumAnalyst expects Taco Bell's stronger customer visits and same-store sales to lift average unit volumes and support above-consensus earnings.
Technology MonetizationMonetizing or selling the Byte technology platform could generate cash proceeds or recurring fees, bolstering financial flexibility and improving margins.
Bears Say
Café Expansion Execution RiskScaling in-restaurant cafés faces execution risk because investment costs are not disclosed and uncertain payback periods could delay a profitable roll-out.
Pizza Hut Operational DragManagement's strategic review and planned Pizza Hut store closures are causing sales declines and reducing overall company profitability while raising execution risk.
Valuation And Transaction UncertaintyUncertainty around potential transactions, unclear marketing contribution details, and an elevated valuation multiple may keep the stock trading in a narrow range until strategic outcomes and use of proceeds are clarified.
Yum! Brands News
YUM FAQ
What was Yum! Brands’s price range in the past 12 months?
Yum! Brands lowest stock price was $137.33 and its highest was $169.39 in the past 12 months.
What is Yum! Brands’s market cap?
Yum! Brands’s market cap is $41.88B.
When is Yum! Brands’s upcoming earnings report date?
Yum! Brands’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 88 days.
How were Yum! Brands’s earnings last quarter?
Yum! Brands released its earnings results on Apr 29, 2026. The company reported $1.5 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.381 by $0.119.
Is Yum! Brands overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Yum! Brands’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Yum! Brands pay dividends?
Yum! Brands pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.71 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.84%. See more information on Yum! Brands dividends here
What is Yum! Brands’s EPS estimate?
Yum! Brands’s EPS estimate is 1.58.
How many shares outstanding does Yum! Brands have?
Yum! Brands has 275,621,220 shares outstanding.
What happened to Yum! Brands’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Yum! Brands reported an EPS of $1.5 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.381. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.16%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Yum! Brands?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in YUM
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Yum! Brands Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$174.07 (6.93% Upside)
$174.07 (6.93% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
YUM Sentiment 50%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 423.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.6M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
15.77%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-23.33%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
23.31%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Yum! Brands
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.
YUM Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlighted broad company momentum: solid top-line growth, strong unit development, notable Taco Bell and KFC performance, accelerating digital mix (~63% digital) and promising innovation/AI deployments. Profitability excluding Pizza Hut grew strongly (core operating profit +10% ex-Pizza Hut) and management signaled improved margin outlooks and disciplined capital allocation (share buybacks, manageable capex). Offsetting risks include ongoing inflationary pressure (notably beef impacting The Habit), increased G&A and franchise investments, regional supply-chain impacts tied to the Middle East conflict, and a strategic review and investment drag at Pizza Hut. Overall, the positive operational and financial metrics substantially outweigh the challenges described, with management expressing confidence in execution and growth levers.View all YUM earnings summariesYUM Revenue Breakdown
43.09% KFC Division
37.65% Taco Bell Division
12.32% Pizza Hut Division
6.93% Habit Burger Grill Division
YUM Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$174.07
▲(6.93% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.15% Insiders
32.17% Mutual Funds
4.64% Other Institutional Investors
34.89% Public Companies and Individual Investors