NYSE:YUM Yum! Brands (YUM) Stock Price, News & Analysis $137.74 +0.79 (+0.58%) (As of 08/21/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$136.52▼$138.4050-Day Range$125.91▼$138.0152-Week Range$115.53▼$143.20Volume1.58 million shsAverage Volume1.98 million shsMarket Capitalization$38.79 billionP/E Ratio24.42Dividend Yield1.95%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 RatingHold2.44 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside5.3% Upside$145.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy3.17% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-3.13Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.61Based on 25 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$13.91 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth11.21%From $5.62 to $6.25 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.4.22 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector53rd out of 193 stocksEating Places Industry12th out of 40 stocks 2.2 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingYum! Brands has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.44, and is based on 7 buy ratings, 9 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageYum! Brands has been the subject of 8 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 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted3.17% 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 4.5.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Yum! Brands has recently decreased by 15.55%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldYum! Brands pays a meaningful dividend of 1.96%, 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 42.88% 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 3.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentYum! Brands has a news sentiment score of 0.61. 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 is a higher news sentiment than the 0.41 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 25 news articles for Yum! Brands this week, compared to 14 articles on an average week.Search Interest23 people have searched for YUM on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 229% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows5 people have added Yum! Brands to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 25% 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 $13,910,094.00 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 11.21% in the coming year, from $5.62 to $6.25 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Yum! Brands is 24.42, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 145.43.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Yum! Brands is 24.42, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 22.84.Price to Earnings Growth RatioYum! Brands has a PEG Ratio of 2.10. 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 Behind the MarketsSecure this "AI Fuel" Stock Before the Billionaires Buy It AllAccording to the Washington Post, America is running out of a crucial component for AI. Without this "AI fuel," firms like NVIDIA would have to shut down their operations.Click here for the ticker >>> 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 HeadlinesAugust 21 at 6:26 AM | insidertrades.comYum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) Director Weir Mirian M. Graddick Sells 1,309 SharesAugust 17, 2024 | insidertrades.comYum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) CEO Sells $974,956.48 in StockAugust 22, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)Secure this "AI Fuel" Stock Before the Billionaires Buy It AllAccording to the Washington Post, America is running out of a crucial component for AI. Without this "AI fuel," firms like NVIDIA would have to shut down their operations.August 15, 2024 | insidertrades.comYum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) Insider Sells $1,134,562.86 in StockAugust 12, 2024 | marketbeat.comAmericans' refusal to keep paying higher prices may be dealing a final blow to US inflation spikeThe great inflation spike of the past three years is nearly spent — and economists credit American consumers for helping slay itAugust 10, 2024 | insidertrades.comYum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) CEO Sells $9,745,355.16 in StockAugust 21 at 7:34 PM | finanznachrichten.deYum! Brands: Dreamer to Doer: Taco Bell Foundation's Ambition Accelerator Fuels Young Changemaker's Bold IdeaAugust 21 at 7:34 PM | markets.businessinsider.comYum! Brands (YUM) Gets a Hold from Loop Capital MarketsAugust 22, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)Secure this "AI Fuel" Stock Before the Billionaires Buy It AllAccording to the Washington Post, America is running out of a crucial component for AI. Without this "AI fuel," firms like NVIDIA would have to shut down their operations.August 20 at 3:49 PM | finanznachrichten.deLifeatYUM Spotlight: Meet a Member of Yum! Brands Digital and Technology Legal Team Sara KamalAugust 20 at 3:49 PM | finance.yahoo.comInsider Selling: Director GRADDICK WEIR MIRIAN M Sells Shares of Yum Brands Inc (YUM)August 19 at 2:03 PM | benzinga.comAXIL Brands Earnings & Sales Increase Y/Y in FY24August 18, 2024 | seekingalpha.comYum China: Insider Buying, Good Valuation Ratios, Q2 Results, Make This Stock A Strong BuyAugust 18, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comInsider Selling: Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) CEO Sells 7,069 Shares of StockAugust 17, 2024 | seekingalpha.comYum China Holdings: Solid Execution Deserves A Buy RatingAugust 17, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comYum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) Plans Quarterly Dividend of $0.67August 16, 2024 | benzinga.comBullish Move: Warton Wang Shows Confidence, Acquires $128K In Yum China Holdings StockAugust 16, 2024 | marketwatch.comYum! Brands Inc. stock underperforms Friday when compared to competitorsSee 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 Ex-Dividend for 6/7 Dividend5/24/2024Dividend Payable6/07/2024Last Earnings8/06/2024Today8/21/2024Ex-Dividend for 9/6 Dividend8/27/2024Dividend Payable9/06/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)11/06/2024Fiscal 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+5.3%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.44 Research Coverage16 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$5.64 Trailing P/E Ratio24.42 Forward P/E Ratio24.51 P/E Growth2.1Net Income$1.60 billion Net Margins21.96% Pretax Margin25.88% Return on Equity-18.90% Return on Assets23.83% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio1.44 Quick Ratio1.44 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$7.08 billion Price / Sales5.47 Cash Flow$5.82 per share Price / Cash Flow23.66 Book Value($28.03) per share Price / Book-4.91Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares281,170,000Free Float280,759,000Market Cap$38.73 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.07 Social Links 5G Stocks: The Path Forward is ProfitableClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to investing in 5G and which 5G stocks show the most promise. 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 & InstitutionsTruist Financial CorpSold 6,125 shares on 8/21/2024Ownership: 0.040%SPC Financial Inc.Sold 91 shares on 8/21/2024Ownership: 0.001%IMS Capital ManagementSold 150 shares on 8/21/2024Ownership: 0.001%Advisory Alpha LLCSold 340 shares on 8/21/2024Ownership: 0.001%EP Wealth Advisors LLCSold 145 shares on 8/19/2024Ownership: 0.005%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 has a diverse portfolio of well-known quick service restaurant chains like KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut, providing stability and potential for growth in different market segments. The company has a strong global presence, allowing it to capitalize on emerging markets and international expansion opportunities. Recent insider activity, including CEO and insider stock sales, could indicate confidence in the company's future performance and strategic direction. Yum! Brands has a solid track record of adapting to changing consumer preferences and market trends, ensuring continued relevance and competitiveness in the industry. With a consensus target price of $145.00, there is potential for stock price appreciation, offering investors a chance for capital gains. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in Yum! Brands, Inc. for these reasons: Wall Street analysts have mixed ratings on the stock, with some downgrades and target price reductions, indicating uncertainty about future performance. Recent insider selling activities, including CEO and insider stock sales, may raise concerns about the company's outlook or potential challenges ahead. Market volatility and economic uncertainties could impact consumer spending habits, affecting the revenue and profitability of Yum! Brands' restaurant chains. Competitive pressures in the quick service restaurant industry could lead to margin compression and hinder Yum! Brands' ability to maintain market share and profitability. The company's PEG ratio of 2.03 suggests that the stock may be overvalued relative to its earnings growth potential, posing a risk for investors seeking value opportunities. 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 Sunday, August 11, 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 increased by 5.4% and is now trading at $137.74. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Yum! Brands' earnings last quarter? Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August, 6th. The restaurant operator reported $1.35 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.33 by $0.02. The restaurant operator earned $1.76 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.80 billion. Yum! Brands had a net margin of 21.96% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 18.90%. Read the conference call transcript. How will Yum! Brands' stock buyback program work? Yum! Brands' Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program on Wednesday, May 15th 2024, which permits the company to repurchase $2,000,000,000 in shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could reacquire up to 5% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are usually a sign that the company's board believes its stock is 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? The following companies are subsidiaries of Yum! Brands: Dragontail Systems, tictuk technologies, Kvantum, Heartstyles, The Habit Burger Grill, Little Sheep, A&W Restaurants, and others. Who are Yum! Brands' major shareholders? Top institutional shareholders of Yum! Brands include Legal & General Group Plc (1.12%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.82%), Victory Capital Management Inc. (0.78%) and TD Asset Management Inc (0.73%). Insiders that own company stock include David W Gibbs, Scott Catlett, David Eric Russell, Mark James King, Weir Mirian M Graddick, Sabir Sami, 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 8/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersWhat Is the $7,882 Stimulus Payment 2024?Biden’s government just announced a new government "stimulus program"... And it could hand you a payment fo...Angel Publishing | SponsoredUS developing “superweapon” to defeat China and Russia?Our new superweapon is a gift to every patriot. 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