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Yum! Brands (YUM) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$132.76
+0.42 (+0.32%)
(As of 04:10 PM ET)

Yum! Brands - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
10
Buy
6

Based on 16 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Yum! Brands in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 16 analysts, 10 have given a hold rating, and 6 have given a buy rating for YUM.

Consensus Price Target

$146.44
10.58% Upside
According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Yum! Brands, the average price target is $146.44. The highest price target for YUM is $162.00, while the lowest price target for YUM is $130.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 10.58% from the current price of $132.76.
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YUM Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/5/23 to 11/4/24
1 Month Ago
10/6/23 to 10/5/24
3 Months Ago
8/7/23 to 8/6/24
1 Year Ago
11/5/22 to 11/5/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
6 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
Hold
10 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$146.44$145.25$144.13$145.21
Forecasted Upside10.58% Upside6.36% Upside5.32% Upside14.94% Upside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Hold

YUM Analyst Recommendations By Month

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YUM Price Targets by Month

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Yum! Brands Stock vs. The Competition

TypeYum! BrandsRetail/Wholesale CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.38
2.50
2.50
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyHold
Predicted Upside10.65% Upside29.42% Upside10.60% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
10/22/2024Bank of America
4 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$147.00 ➝ $145.00+8.66%
10/16/2024TD Cowen
4 of 5 stars
A. Charles
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$156.00 ➝ $145.00+8.84%
9/16/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$137.00 ➝ $144.00+7.37%
8/7/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$143.00 ➝ $147.00+8.31%
8/7/2024Robert W. Baird
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$150.00 ➝ $154.00+11.87%
7/22/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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 Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$135.00 ➝ $130.00+2.42%
7/16/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$155.00 ➝ $153.00+19.18%
7/16/2024Evercore ISI
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D. Palmer
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DowngradeOutperform ➝ Inline$160.00 ➝ $145.00+13.38%
6/13/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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C. Cho
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Initiated CoverageNeutral$150.00+9.25%
5/2/2024Barclays
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$144.00 ➝ $148.00+8.84%
5/2/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Boost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$133.00 ➝ $135.00-0.68%
4/23/2024Citigroup
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$166.00 ➝ $162.00+15.96%
4/10/2024Argus
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Hold
3/7/2024Guggenheim
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$145.00 ➝ $155.00+11.06%
2/9/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Lower TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$145.00 ➝ $141.00+8.51%
1/11/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 DowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$150.00 ➝ $135.00+4.49%
1/5/2024Oppenheimer
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 UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$154.00+19.67%
10/20/2023Redburn Atlantic
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 Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Neutral$115.00-4.64%
6/13/2023Piper Sandler
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 Initiated CoverageNeutral$142.00+4.43%
5/4/2023UBS Group
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 Boost Target$148.00 ➝ $156.00+13.61%
2/9/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral$135.00 ➝ $141.00+7.29%
2/8/2023Cowen
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform$155.00+19.84%
12/5/2022Cowen
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 Boost TargetOutperform$130.00 ➝ $155.00+19.52%

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Should I Buy Yum! Brands Stock? YUM Pros and Cons Explained

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 Saturday, October 19, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Yum! Brands pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Yum! Brands
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Yum! Brands, Inc.:

  • Yum! Brands stock has been trading up, showing positive momentum in the market.
  • Recent analyst reports have raised the price target for Yum! Brands, indicating potential growth.
  • Insider selling activity could be seen as profit-taking, but it also shows confidence in the company's performance.
  • Yum! Brands has a strong market capitalization and a relatively low P/E ratio, which may indicate undervaluation.
  • The company has a diverse portfolio of brands, providing stability and potential for growth in different market segments.

Yum! Brands
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Yum! Brands, Inc. for these reasons:

  • Recent insider selling activity could raise concerns about the company's future performance or outlook.
  • Analyst reports have mixed ratings on Yum! Brands, with some suggesting a hold or neutral stance.
  • The stock's price-to-earnings ratio and beta may indicate higher volatility and potential risks in the market.
  • Yum! Brands' stock price has fluctuated, potentially indicating uncertainty or market sensitivity.
  • Competitive pressures in the restaurant industry could impact Yum! Brands' market share and profitability.

YUM Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Yum! Brands is $146.44, with a high forecast of $162.00 and a low forecast of $130.00.

16 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Yum! Brands in the last twelve months. There are currently 10 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" YUM shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in YUM, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Yum! Brands's stock has a predicted upside of 10.30% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Yum! Brands's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.

Yum! Brands has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Robert W. Baird, and TD Cowen in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Yum! Brands less than other "retail/wholesale" companies. The consensus rating score for Yum! Brands is 2.38 while the average consensus rating score for "retail/wholesale" companies is 2.50. Learn more on how YUM compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:YUM) was last updated on 11/4/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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