YUM Stock Yum! Brands, Inc.
US · NYSELast in our picks 2026-10-16 — not in the current list; analysis below is from that screen
Global franchise economics, digital sales, and unit expansion provide resilient cash-flow compounding.
Future value: $171.06 (+13.41%) · 6-12 months · analyst consensus
Signal breakdown
- ▸International development pipeline and franchise margins support defensive growth.
- ▸Above 50-day MA (+3.71%)
Is YUM a buy right now?
Trend: YUM is trading above the 50-day average (+2.75%), RSI 56 — neutral momentum, with a 3-month return of +1.29%.
Valuation & quality: Yum! Brands, Inc. trades on a trailing P/E of 18.8, forward P/E 21.9, PEG 1.90; fundamentals show net margin 25.4%, revenue growth 12.2% year on year.
Analyst consensus: 22 analysts have a mean 12-month price target of $170.61 (+14.1% vs the last close; range $147.00 – $200.00), consensus rating “buy”.
Income: trailing dividend yield 2.00%.
Our screen: BUY (score 3) — Global franchise economics, digital sales, and unit expansion provide resilient cash-flow compounding.
Computed from end-of-day data; not personal advice.
12-month price chart
Monthly returns
| Mar 26 | Apr 26 | May 26 | Jun 26 | Jul 26 | Aug 26 | Sep 26 | Oct 26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -7.50% | +2.70% | -7.30% | +8.10% | -4.10% | +0.00% | -11.10% | +9.80% |
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About Yum! Brands, Inc.
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.
Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Restaurants · United States · 49,000 employees · Website
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