NYSE:YUM Yum! Brands (YUM) Stock Price, News & Analysis $128.05 +0.92 (+0.72%) (As of 07/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$127.41▼$129.0450-Day Range$125.91▼$141.5452-Week Range$115.53▼$143.20Volume1.87 million shsAverage Volume1.98 million shsMarket Capitalization$36.06 billionP/E Ratio22.70Dividend Yield2.09%Price Target$145.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get Yum! Brands alerts: Email Address Yum! Brands MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.38 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside13.2% Upside$145.00 Price TargetShort InterestBearish3.75% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-3.13Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.42Based on 15 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$4.55 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth12.04%From $5.65 to $6.33 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.19 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector65th out of 201 stocksEating Places Industry12th out of 41 stocks 3.2 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingYum! Brands has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.38, and is based on 6 buy ratings, 10 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageYum! Brands has been the subject of 9 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Yum! Brands' stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted3.75% of the float of Yum! Brands has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverYum! Brands has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.2.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Yum! Brands has recently increased by 2.93%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldYum! Brands pays a meaningful dividend of 2.13%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthYum! Brands does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Yum! Brands is 47.52%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Yum! Brands will have a dividend payout ratio of 42.34% next year. This indicates that Yum! Brands will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Yum! Brands' dividend. Previous Next 1.1 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreYum! Brands has received a -46.97% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Yum! Brands in category "Physical diseases" seems to be driven mostly by its "Chicken wings", "Pizzeria food", and "Chicken nuggets" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Yum! Brands is -3.13. Previous Next 1.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentYum! Brands has a news sentiment score of 0.42. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 15 news articles for Yum! Brands this week, compared to 14 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 7 people have searched for YUM on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -30% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 6 people have added Yum! Brands to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -40% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Yum! Brands insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $4,552,727.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.31% of the stock of Yum! Brands is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions82.37% of the stock of Yum! Brands is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Yum! Brands' insider trading history. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Yum! Brands are expected to grow by 12.04% in the coming year, from $5.65 to $6.33 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Yum! Brands is 22.70, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 140.95.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Yum! Brands is 22.70, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 21.09.Price to Earnings Growth RatioYum! Brands has a PEG Ratio of 1.90. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Read more about Yum! Brands' valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Unstoppable Prosperity“Generational Bull Run” IncomingLIVE Cash Flow Workshop Event / Hosted Virtually Weds @ 7PM EST Everyone who attends will also receive 3 special FREE Gifts during the event.You can find out what they are by clicking here now. About Yum! Brands Stock (NYSE:YUM)Yum! Brands, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops, operates, and franchises quick service restaurants worldwide. The company operates through the KFC Division, the Taco Bell Division, the Pizza Hut Division, and the Habit Burger Grill Division segments. It also 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. 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.Read More YUM Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart YUM Stock News HeadlinesJuly 17, 2024 | insidertrades.comYum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) CEO David W. Gibbs Sells 6,961 SharesJuly 26 at 5:16 AM | ca.finance.yahoo.comYUM Jan 2025 115.000 putJuly 26, 2024 | Crypto Swap Profits (Ad)625,000% GainImagine swapping your daily coffee expense for a future free of financial worries. It might seem far-fetched, but results like this are within reach with the right knowledge and timing in the altcoin market. Plus, you’ll get $10 in real Bitcoin when you stay to the end of the call and take a short quiz.July 26 at 5:16 AM | finanznachrichten.deYum! Brands: Taco Bell: Golden Bell 2024July 26 at 5:16 AM | marketwatch.comYum! Brands Inc. stock underperforms Wednesday when compared to competitorsJuly 25 at 2:35 PM | finance.yahoo.comTaco Bell: Golden Bell 2024July 24 at 2:58 PM | globenewswire.comDriving Entrepreneurial Success: Pizza Hut Canada's Equal Slice ProgramJuly 24 at 2:52 AM | finance.yahoo.comYum! Brands Announces Q2 2024 Earnings and Conference Call DetailsJuly 26, 2024 | Crypto Swap Profits (Ad)625,000% GainImagine swapping your daily coffee expense for a future free of financial worries. It might seem far-fetched, but results like this are within reach with the right knowledge and timing in the altcoin market. Plus, you’ll get $10 in real Bitcoin when you stay to the end of the call and take a short quiz.July 23 at 6:38 AM | americanbankingnews.comStifel Nicolaus Trims Yum! Brands (NYSE:YUM) Target Price to $130.00July 23 at 4:17 AM | markets.businessinsider.comStifel Nicolaus Remains a Hold on Yum! Brands (YUM)July 21, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comYUM Aug 2024 100.000 put (YUM240816P00100000)July 19, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comYum! Brands, Inc. (YUM.VI)July 19, 2024 | businessinsider.comInherited IRA rules: Every option a beneficiary should knowJuly 19, 2024 | forbes.comAI Is Poised To Transform the Pay and Perception of Fast Food WorkJuly 18, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comDeutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Trims Yum! Brands (NYSE:YUM) Target Price to $143.00July 17, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comYum! Brands (NYSE:YUM) Price Target Cut to $153.00 by Analysts at Morgan StanleyJuly 17, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comYum! Brands (NYSE:YUM) Lowered to "Inline" at Evercore ISISee More Headlines Receive YUM Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Yum! Brands and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings5/01/2024Ex-Dividend for 6/7 Dividend5/24/2024Dividend Payable6/07/2024Today7/26/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)8/06/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorRetail/Wholesale Industry Eating places Sub-IndustryRestaurants Current SymbolNYSE:YUM CUSIP98849810 CIK1041061 Webwww.yum.com Phone(502) 874-8300Fax502-874-8323Employees35,000Year Founded1997Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$145.00 High Stock Price Target$162.00 Low Stock Price Target$115.00 Potential Upside/Downside+12.7%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.38 Research Coverage16 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$5.64 Trailing P/E Ratio22.82 Forward P/E Ratio22.78 P/E Growth1.9Net Income$1.60 billion Net Margins22.92% Pretax Margin26.03% Return on Equity-18.64% Return on Assets24.65% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio1.49 Quick Ratio1.49 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$7.08 billion Price / Sales5.12 Cash Flow$5.93 per share Price / Cash Flow21.69 Book Value($28.03) per share Price / Book-4.59Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares281,630,000Free Float280,759,000Market Cap$36.24 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.07 Social Links Reduce the RiskMarket downturns give many investors pause, and for good reason. Wondering how to offset this risk? Click the link below to learn more about using beta to protect yourself.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. David W. Gibbs (Age 61)CEO & Director Comp: $6.27MMr. Christopher Lee Turner (Age 49)Chief Financial Officer Comp: $2.88MMs. Tracy L. Skeans (Age 51)COO & Chief People Officer Comp: $2.87MMr. Aaron M. Powell (Age 52)Chief Executive Officer of Pizza Hut Division Comp: $2.87MMr. Sabir Sami (Age 56)Chief Executive Officer of KFC Division Comp: $3.02MMr. Joe ParkChief Digital & Technology OfficerMs. Jodi Dyer (Age 36)Vice President of Investor Relations Mr. Scott A. Catlett (Age 47)Chief Legal & Franchise Officer and Corporate Secretary Mr. Ken MuenchChief Marketing OfficerMr. James FrippChief Equity, Inclusion & Belonging OfficerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsStarbucksNASDAQ:SBUXChipotle Mexican GrillNYSE:CMGDarden RestaurantsNYSE:DRIDomino's PizzaNYSE:DPZTexas RoadhouseNASDAQ:TXRHView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsState of Michigan Retirement SystemBought 100 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.027%Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc.Sold 87 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.011%St. Johns Investment Management Company LLCSold 89 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.002%Checchi Capital Advisers LLCSold 94 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.002%Harbour Investments Inc.Sold 146 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.001%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy Yum! Brands Stock? YUM Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Yum! Brands, Inc.: Yum! Brands CEO has been actively selling shares, indicating confidence in the company's future growth prospects. Positive analyst ratings and target price increases from reputable firms like TD Cowen and Barclays suggest a favorable outlook for the stock. Recent insider selling activities have not significantly impacted the stock price, indicating resilience in the face of insider transactions. Yum! Brands operates globally, providing diversification benefits to investors and exposure to various markets. The company's stock price has shown stability and growth potential, making it an attractive investment option. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in Yum! Brands, Inc. for these reasons: Continued insider selling activities may raise concerns about the company's internal outlook or potential challenges ahead. Mixed analyst ratings with some firms lowering price targets could indicate uncertainties in the company's future performance. High insider ownership percentage of 0.31% may lead to conflicts of interest or governance issues affecting shareholder value. Recent insider selling volume of 33,515 shares valued at $4,620,080 could signal a lack of insider confidence in the company's short-term performance. Market analysts' average rating of "Hold" and target price of $144.33 may suggest limited upside potential for the stock in the near future. These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Yum! Brands pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. YUM Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have YUM shares performed this year? Yum! Brands' stock was trading at $130.66 at the beginning of the year. Since then, YUM stock has decreased by 2.0% and is now trading at $128.05. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Yum! Brands' earnings last quarter? Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) announced its earnings results on Wednesday, May, 1st. The restaurant operator reported $1.15 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $1.20 by $0.05. The company's revenue was down 2.9% on a year-over-year basis. Read the conference call transcript. How will Yum! Brands' stock buyback program work? Yum! Brands' board approved a share buyback plan on Wednesday, May 15th 2024, which allows the company to buy back $2,000,000,000 in shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could purchase up to 5% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are typically an indication that the company's board of directors believes its shares are undervalued. What is David Gibbs' approval rating as Yum! Brands' CEO? 3 employees have rated Yum! Brands Chief Executive Officer David Gibbs on Glassdoor.com. David Gibbs has an approval rating of 96% among the company's employees. This puts David Gibbs in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. 83.0% of employees surveyed would recommend working at Yum! Brands to a friend. Does Yum! Brands have any subsidiaries? Yum! Brands subsidiaries include these companies: Dragontail Systems, tictuk technologies, Kvantum, Heartstyles, The Habit Burger Grill, Little Sheep, A&W Restaurants, and more. Who are Yum! Brands' major shareholders? Top institutional investors of Yum! Brands include Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.82%), Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. (0.24%), Raymond James & Associates (0.13%) and DNB Asset Management AS (0.11%). Insiders that own company stock include David W Gibbs, Scott Catlett, David Eric Russell, Mark James King, Weir Mirian M Graddick, Paget Leonard Alves and Anthony Lowings. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Yum! Brands? Shares of YUM stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Yum! Brands own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Yum! Brands investors own include Intel (INTC), Walt Disney (DIS), McDonald's (MCD), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), AT&T (T) and Visa (V). This page (NYSE:YUM) was last updated on 7/26/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our Partners625,000% GainImagine swapping your daily coffee expense for a future free of financial worries. 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