YUM stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering Yum! Brands, Inc. currently rate the stock a Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $173.38 — +15.3% versus the last price of $150.34. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
YUM historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in YUM.
YUM annual returns by year
Congress trading in YUM
10 members of Congress have disclosed trading YUM — 9 purchases and 7 sales worth an estimated $128,000. Most recent disclosure: Aug 13, 2025.
See who in Congress traded YUM →Insider activity in YUM
YUM's own executives and directors have made 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 18 sales ($4.1M) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Aug 3, 2026.
| Aug 3, 2026 | Mezvinsky Scott | KFC Division CEO | Sell | $41,044 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Turner Christopher Lee | Chief Executive Officer | Sell | $39,972 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Russell David Eric | Sr. Vice President, Controller | Sell | $1.2M |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Mezvinsky Scott | KFC Division CEO | Sell | $44,436 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Powell Aaron | CEO - Pizza Hut | Sell | $962,680 |
About Yum! Brands, Inc.
Yum! Brands, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops, operates, and franchises traditional and non-traditional quick service restaurants in the United States, China, and internationally. The company operates in four segments: KFC Division, Taco Bell Division, Pizza Hut Division, and Habit Burger & Grill Division. It also operates restaurants under the KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and Habit Burger & Grill brands, which specialize in chicken, Mexican-style food and pizza categories, made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches, and other 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.
YUM Key Statistics
YUM in plain English
- P/E ratio (18.2) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of YUM's yearly profit. That's a fairly normal range.
- Profit margin (25.41%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (2.07%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
YUM stock: frequently asked questions
What is Yum! Brands, Inc.'s stock price today?
Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) last traded at $150.34 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $137.33 and $170.14.
Is YUM stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on YUM is "Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $173.38 — about +15.3% versus the current price of $150.34. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in YUM 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Yum! Brands, Inc. made 10 years ago would be worth about $2,756 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 176%, or 10.7% per year.
Does YUM pay a dividend?
Yes. Yum! Brands, Inc. currently pays a dividend yielding about 2.07% per year at today's share price.
What is YUM's P/E ratio?
YUM trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 18.2, and 20.1 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade YUM stock?
Yes — 10 members of Congress have disclosed trades in YUM under the STOCK Act, totaling 9 purchases and 7 sales worth an estimated $128,000.
What is Yum! Brands, Inc.'s ticker symbol?
Yum! Brands, Inc. trades under the ticker symbol YUM on the NYSE.
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