Yum! Brands, Inc.

Yum! Brands, Inc.

YUMยทNYSE

$148.49

+1.3%
Consumer CyclicalRestaurants

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.

At a Glance

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Market Cap$40.93B
EPS5.5900
P/E Ratio26.56
Earnings Date08/04/2026
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Yum! Brands, Inc. Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that YUM stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 177.50, with estimates ranging from a low of 160.00 to a high of 190.00.

Lowest Target
160.00
7.75%
Consensus Target
177.50
19.54%
Highest Target
190.00
27.95%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 177.50, with estimates ranging from a low of 160.00 to a high of 190.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+19.5%

Strong upside potential. Consensus indicates attractive return opportunity with favorable risk-reward profile.

Analyst Agreement

16.9% spread

High analyst agreement. Narrow target range indicates strong consensus on valuation, suggesting clear investment thesis and predictable outlook.

Analyst Conviction

Very High

Strong buy conviction: High upside with tight consensus suggests compelling investment opportunity backed by analyst confidence.

Market Sentiment Insight

Monitor and evaluate: Current analyst consensus suggests limited conviction or near-term catalysts. Stay informed on company developments and reassess positioning as new information emerges.

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Yum! Brands, Inc. Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
8.21B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
8.91B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
8.71B - 9.03B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+8.4%

Moderate growth expected, typical for mature businesses with stable market positions.

Analyst Coverage19 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread4%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

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Yum! Brands, Inc. Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
1.56B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
1.89B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
1.84B - 1.93B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+21.0%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage19 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread5%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Yum! Brands, Inc. Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
5.59
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$6.67
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$6.45 - $6.79
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+19.4%

Solid growth trajectory indicates healthy business performance and competitive positioning.

Analyst Coverage17 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread5%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Well-supported growth expectations: Strong analyst coverage combined with positive growth projections provides confidence in forward outlook.

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Yum! Brands, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
2.58B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
2.81B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
2.75B - 2.85B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+9.2%

Moderate growth expected, typical for mature businesses with stable market positions.

Analyst Coverage19 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread4%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

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Yum! Brands, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
2.78B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
3.02B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
2.95B - 3.06B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+8.6%

Moderate growth expected, typical for mature businesses with stable market positions.

Analyst Coverage19 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread4%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

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Yum! Brands, Inc. Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
1.26B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
1.50B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
1.46B - 1.52B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+18.7%

Solid growth trajectory indicates healthy business performance and competitive positioning.

Analyst Coverage19 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread4%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Well-supported growth expectations: Strong analyst coverage combined with positive growth projections provides confidence in forward outlook.

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Yum! Brands, Inc. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have sold $10.47M worth of YUM shares, with no buying activity reported.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

10.6K

1.62M

Net Activity

-1.6M

-$1.62M

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

18.4K

2.97M

Net Activity

-3.0M

-$2.97M

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

18.4K

2.75M

Net Activity

-2.8M

-$2.75M

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

21.3K

3.13M

Net Activity

-3.1M

-$3.13M

Top Buyers

No buying activity

Top Sellers

1
STL

Skeans Tracy L

Officer: Coo And Cpo

29.7K sharesโ€ข4 transactions

$4.48M

2
PA

Powell Aaron

Officer: Ceo - Pizza Hut

18.4K sharesโ€ข3 transactions

$2.92M

3
GDW

Gibbs David W

Director, Officer: Chief Executive Officer

7.8K sharesโ€ข4 transactions

$1.15M

4
MS

Mezvinsky Scott

Officer: Kfc Division Ceo

5.0K sharesโ€ข13 transactions

$763K

5
TS

Tresvant Sean

Officer: Taco Bell, Ceo, Yum Cco

3.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$464K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $10.47M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.00:1

Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$1.62M

Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchasesโ€”may warrant investigation into company developments.

Insider Participation

High Selling

5 insider sellers vs. 0 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.

Insider Activity Insight

Multiple red flags: Heavy selling, numerous sellers, and continued recent selling create a concerning pattern. Investigate fundamental drivers and consider whether company guidance or industry conditions have deteriorated.