YUM Company Profile and Key Details
NYSE : YUM
Yum! Brands
$160.73
1.67+1.05%
At Close 4:00 PM59.75
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Stock Price Today
Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) stock surged +1.05%, trading at $160.73 on NYSE, up from the previous close of $159.06. The stock opened at $160.05, fluctuating between $159.70 and $161.67 in the recent session.
Stock Snapshot
159.06
Prev. Close
44.43B
Market Cap
159.7
Day Low
28.96
P/E Ratio
5.55
EPS (TTM)
4.67
Cash Flow per Share
160.05
Open
276.43M
Number of Shares
161.67
Day High
99.73%
Free Float in %
-27.96
Book Value
867.58K
Volume
Relevant Articles
SEC Fillings
Current Report (8-k)
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Stock Price History Chart
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 | 160.05 | 161.67 | 159.70 | 160.73 | 1.12M |
| Apr 22, 2026 | 160.68 | 161.70 | 158.80 | 159.06 | 1.79M |
| Apr 21, 2026 | 161.64 | 162.45 | 159.47 | 160.34 | 1.44M |
| Apr 20, 2026 | 163.67 | 164.16 | 161.47 | 161.82 | 1.45M |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 159.69 | 163.32 | 159.69 | 162.79 | 1.25M |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 161.48 | 162.61 | 158.37 | 159.52 | 1.61M |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 160.74 | 162.37 | 160.21 | 161.57 | 1.27M |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 161.77 | 161.77 | 159.49 | 161.43 | 1M |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 160.69 | 161.80 | 159.76 | 161.76 | 1.46M |
| Apr 09, 2026 | 159.48 | 161.53 | 159.48 | 160.79 | 1.18M |
| Apr 08, 2026 | 158.00 | 161.14 | 157.79 | 160.43 | 1.21M |
| Apr 07, 2026 | 157.39 | 158.15 | 156.49 | 156.93 | 1.57M |
| Apr 06, 2026 | 155.01 | 157.94 | 154.96 | 157.36 | 985.58K |
| Apr 02, 2026 | 152.50 | 156.34 | 151.91 | 156.09 | 1.04M |
| Apr 01, 2026 | 157.19 | 157.19 | 152.61 | 153.70 | 1.32M |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 156.02 | 156.99 | 152.59 | 155.48 | 1.7M |
| Mar 30, 2026 | 155.19 | 156.31 | 152.90 | 154.59 | 1.27M |
| Mar 27, 2026 | 156.28 | 157.40 | 153.13 | 153.96 | 1.7M |
| Mar 25, 2026 | 160.16 | 161.76 | 158.33 | 159.16 | 1.43M |
| Mar 24, 2026 | 157.56 | 159.92 | 157.10 | 159.43 | 1.32M |
Contact Details
About Company
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.
Company Information
| Employees | 49000 |
| Beta | 0.66 |
| Sales or Revenue | $7.08B |
| 5Y Sales Change% | 0.426% |
| Fiscal Year Ends | December |
| Sector | Consumer Cyclical |
| Industry | Restaurants |
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Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) closed at $160.73 USD, gaining $1.67 (1.05%) from the previous close of $159.06. The stock is currently mid-range between its 52-week high and low $137.33 and $169.39. With a market capitalization of about $44.43 billion, Yum! Brands, Inc. is classified as a large-cap and shows lower-than-market volatility (beta ~0.66). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 1.80 million shares, volume is running light vs its 52-week average. Headquartered in Louisville, KY, Yum! Brands, Inc. operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector and the Restaurants industry. Led by CEO Christopher Lee Turner, the company employs approximately 49,000 people and listed since September 17, 1997. YUM! Brands, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops, operates, and franchises quick service restaurants worldwide.
Technical Performance
Short-term trend indicators are bearishly aligned (SMA20 2.79%, SMA50 5.65%, SMA200 11.13%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 65.02 (firm momentum), while the ATR of 3.19 points to moderate volatility. The stock remains sitting in the mid-range of its 52-week band, trading -2.17% below its high and over 20.67% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 1.42 million shares is below the 3-month average of 1.79 million, indicating normal recent market interest.
Valuation Metrics
Yum! Brands, Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 28.62, slightly below the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 5.4 and a price-to-book ratio of -6.09 indicating negative book value, which may reflect financial stress. The P/FCF stands at 27.03, also above market averages.
Dividend & Fair Value
Yum! Brands, Inc. last paid a dividend of 2.88 per share, this equals a trailing yield of roughly 1.47%. Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $194.66. This means the shares are trading below this model’s fair value.
Earnings & Analyst Outlook
Yum! Brands, Inc. generated EPS of $5.55 over the past year. Five-year average earnings growth is 13.51%. Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of 11.32% annually over the next five years. Analyst sentiment is neutral. Analyst rating data shows there are 10 Strong Buy ratings, 4 Buy ratings, 18 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 0 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $190.00 to $151.00. The high target offers 18.21% upside. The low target suggests -6.05% downside. The mean target is $165.66. This offers 3.07% upside. Yum! Brands, Inc. earnings surprise history is a mixed track record. The quarter that ended November 04, 2025, missed forecasts by 6.04%. The prior quarter beat by -1.37%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include 1.5% in August 06, 2024.
Shareholding & Insider Activity
Yum! Brands, Inc. has 277.54 million shares outstanding. The public float is 276.78 million shares, elevated short interest at 2.94% of float. This equals 7.16 million shares. The short ratio is 3.27 days. Institutional investors hold 89.59% of the float. Insiders own 0.17%. Gibbs David W holds 102.89 thousand shares, Turner Christopher Lee has 64.80 thousand shares and Lowings Anthony has 41.61 thousand shares. Over the past six months, insider transactions show net selling. They sold 34.35 thousand shares across 15 transactions.
Financial & Profitability Overview
On valuation metrics, Yum! Brands trades at a P/E of 28.62, P/S of 5.40 and P/B of -6.09. The current ratio is 1.35 and quick ratio is 1.35. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 0.00 and cash conversion cycle is -80.93 days , indicating it collects cash faster than it pays suppliers. Debt-to-equity is -1.63, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 0.17.
Quarterly Financial Highlights
The company ended the quarter with $512.00M in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $11.20B, and net debt of $10.68B. Total assets were $6.23B, with equity of - $7.86B. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $1.60B, free cash flow of $1.32B, and capital expenditures of - $285.00M.
Price Forecast & Outlook
Our AI price prediction model suggests that Yum! Brands, Inc. stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected increase of 1.92%, with price expected at $163.81 by May 07, 2026, within a range of $161.09 to $166.47 3-Month Outlook: Projected fall of -2.81%, reaching $156.21 by July 21, 2026, with a range of $154.91 to $157.67. 1-Year Outlook: Projected gain of 6.36%, with price at $170.96 by April 23, 2027, within a range of $168.36 to $173.49.
Key Takeaways
Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) shares are flat 1.27% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been positive over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows Yum! Brands, Inc. trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of 28.62. Analyst sentiment is cautious, with the majority of ratings in Sector Perform territory and a mean price target of $151.14, suggesting -5.97% downside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term strength (1.92% over two weeks), a medium-term fall (-2.81% over three months), and a longer-term gain (6.36% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) stock price?
Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) stock price is $160.73 in the last trading session. During the trading session, YUM stock reached the peak price of $161.67 while $159.70 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in YUM stock occurred in the recent session was 1.05% while the dollar amount for the price change in YUM stock was $1.67.
YUM's industry and sector of operation?
The NYSE listed YUM is part of Restaurants industry that operates in the broader Consumer Cyclical sector. Yum! Brands, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.
Who are the executives of YUM?
John Kurnick
Chief People Officer of KFC U. S.
Mr. Clay Johnson
Chief Digital & Technology Officer
Mr. Mark James King
Chief Executive Officer of Taco Bell Division
Mr. Christopher Lee Turner
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Gavin Felder
Chief Strategy Officer
Mr. Scott A. Catlett
Chief Legal & Franchise Officer and Corporation Sec.
Mr. David W. Gibbs
Chief Executive Officer & Director
Ms. Tracy L. Skeans
Chief Operating Officer & Chief People Officer
Mr. Clay M. Johnson
Chief Digital & Technology Officer
Mr. Aaron M. Powell
Chief Executive Officer of Pizza Hut Division
Ms. Jodi Dyer
Vice President of Investor Relations
Virginia Ferguson
Senior Director of PR
Mr. Ken Muench
Chief Marketing Officer
Chief People Officer of KFC U. S.
Mr. Clay Johnson
Chief Digital & Technology Officer
Mr. Mark James King
Chief Executive Officer of Taco Bell Division
Mr. Christopher Lee Turner
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Gavin Felder
Chief Strategy Officer
Mr. Scott A. Catlett
Chief Legal & Franchise Officer and Corporation Sec.
Mr. David W. Gibbs
Chief Executive Officer & Director
Ms. Tracy L. Skeans
Chief Operating Officer & Chief People Officer
Mr. Clay M. Johnson
Chief Digital & Technology Officer
Mr. Aaron M. Powell
Chief Executive Officer of Pizza Hut Division
Ms. Jodi Dyer
Vice President of Investor Relations
Virginia Ferguson
Senior Director of PR
Mr. Ken Muench
Chief Marketing Officer
How YUM did perform over past 52-week?
YUM's closing price is 17.04% higher than its 52-week low of $137.33 where as its distance from 52-week high of $169.39 is -5.11%.
How many employees does YUM have?
Number of YUM employees currently stands at 49,000.
Link for YUM official website?
Official Website of YUM is: https://www.yum.com
How do I contact YUM?
YUM could be contacted at phone 502 874 8300 and can also be accessed through its website. YUM operates from 1441 Gardiner Lane, Louisville, KY 40213, United States.
How many shares of YUM are traded daily?
YUM stock volume for the day was 867.58K shares. The average number of YUM shares traded daily for last 3 months was 1.8M.
What is the market cap of YUM currently?
The market value of YUM currently stands at $44.43B with its latest stock price at $160.73 and 276.43M of its shares outstanding.
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