YUM Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
11.41%
Last Quarter
$1.58
Past Year
$5.14
Growth Past 5yrs
4.75%
Next Quarter
$1.77
Estimate Next Year
-
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$180.00
16.35% Upside
Mean Price Target
$159.85
3.33% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$140.00
-9.5% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
YUM Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, YUM (NYSE: YUM) reported an actual EPS of $1.58 for the quarter ending on Nov 04, 2025, compared to an estimated $1.49, resulting in a 6.04% surprise. In the prior quarter (Aug 05, 2025), YUM recorded an actual EPS of $1.44 with a -1.37% surprise. See YUM's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
YUM has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Nov 04, 2025 showing a 6.04% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Aug 05, 2025 recorded a -1.37% miss. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is YUM stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given YUM stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 40 analysts have given their ratings
to YUM out of which
11 analysts have given strong buy call,
5 analysts have given buy call,
24 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$159.85 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 3.33% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for YUM highest price target?
Analysts suggest YUM's stock price would rise to a high of $180.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for YUM over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the YUM stock price could move to $140.00.
What is the average target price for YUM?
YUM stock has an average analyst estimate of $159.85.
At its current price, how far is YUM from its average target price?
YUM shares are currently trading 3.33% above this price target.
What were YUM’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $1.58 versus consensus estimates of $1.49, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $1.37.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
YUM's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $1.77 and - for the whole year.
What has YUM's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 11.41% EPS growth for YUM in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 4.75% in the past five years.