Yum! Brands Inc (YUM)

Currency in USD
143.38
-1.13(-0.78%)
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144.30+0.92(+0.64%)
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Has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years
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Fair Value
Day's Range
142.21144.48
52 wk Range
122.13163.30
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
143.38
Open
144.23
Day's Range
142.21-144.48
52 wk Range
122.13-163.3
Volume
1.5M
Average Volume (3m)
1.93M
1-Year Change
7.52%
Book Value / Share
-27.63
Fair Value
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Fair Price
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Price Target
160.52
Upside
+11.95%
Members' Sentiments
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ProTips
Stock generally trades with low price volatility

Yum! Brands Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

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

Yum! Brands Inc Company Profile

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

Yum! Brands Inc SWOT Analysis


Global Growth Engine
Explore Yum! Brands' strategic expansion, leveraging Taco Bell's success and KFC's international presence to drive global market penetration and revenue growth
Digital Revolution
Delve into Yum! Brands' technological investments, including the Byte platform partnership with NVIDIA, enhancing operational efficiency across its restaurant chains
Leadership Transition
Learn about the smooth CEO transition from David Gibbs to Chris Turner, ensuring strategic continuity and potential for fresh perspectives in Yum! Brands' operations
Market Valuation
Analyst price targets range from $140 to $185, suggesting up to 14% upside potential. The stock trades at 21x CY2025 EPS, considered attractive versus historical averages
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Yum! Brands Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2025

  • Yum! Brands Q2 2025 EPS of $1.44 missed $1.46 forecast; revenue of $1.93B fell short of $1.94B expectation, causing 3.2% pre-market stock decline
  • Digital sales grew 18%, contributing 57% of total sales; system sales up 4% with 2% same-store sales growth; 386 net new units opened
  • Restaurant-level margins declined 150 bps to 16.3% YoY; core operating profit rose 2% to $646M; company maintains strong financial health
  • Full-year guidance: 8% core operating profit growth expected; stronger Q4 profit growth anticipated compared to Q3
  • CEO transition: Outgoing CEO David Gibbs highlighted Taco Bell's performance; incoming CEO Chris Turner emphasized technological advancements
Last Updated: 05/08/2025, 16:58
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P/E Ratio
27.8x24.8x11.1x
PEG Ratio
−3.930.080.02
Price/Book
−5.2x3.6x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
5.0x1.3x1.0x
Upside (Analyst Target)
9.5%0.0%21.0%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

10 Buy
20 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
30 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 160.52
(+11.95% Upside)

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 5.11%
Dividend Yield
2.01%
Industry Median 1.90%
Annualised payout
2.84
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+8.88%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Aug 05, 2025
EPS / Forecast
1.44 / 1.46
Revenue / Forecast
1.93B / 1.94B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

YUM Income Statement

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FAQ

What Stock Exchange Does Yum! Brands Trade On?

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

What Is the Stock Symbol for Yum! Brands?

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

What Is the Yum! Brands Market Cap?

As of today, Yum! Brands market cap is 39.79B.

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

The Yum! Brands EPS (TTM) is 5.11.

When Is the Next Yum! Brands Earnings Date?

Yum! Brands will release its next earnings report on 03 Nov 2025.

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 Sell.

How Many Times Has Yum! Brands Stock Split?

Yum! Brands has split 2 times.

How Many Employees Does Yum! Brands Have?

Yum! Brands has 40000 employees.

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

As of 17 Oct 2025, Yum! Brands (YUM) is trading at a price of 143.38, with a previous close of 143.38. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 142.21 to 144.48, while its 52-week range spans from 122.13 to 163.30.
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