YUMConsumer Cyclical · RestaurantsThe 26 Wall Street analysts covering Yum! Brands, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $175 — +19.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 53 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Yum! Brands, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (98): The share price has been relatively steady.
Accruals (20): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
Size (6): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on YUM, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +19.0% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 6 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Oct 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | $180 → $177 |
| 6 Oct 2026 | Guggenheim | Maintains | Buy | $180 → $155 |
| 29 Sept 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $160 → $150 |
| 29 Sept 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 24 Sept 2026 | Argus Research | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 24 Sept 2026 | Argus Research | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 16 Sept 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform | $174 → $165 |
| 16 Sept 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 16 Sept 2026 | Seaport Global | Initiates | Buy | $162 |
| 16 Sept 2026 | Seaport Global | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 10 Sept 2026 | Wells Fargo | Upgrade | Overweight | $165 → $175 |
| 10 Sept 2026 | Wells Fargo | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
| 17 Aug 2026 | Argus Research | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 17 Aug 2026 | Argus Research | Maintains | Buy | $185 → $180 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 4 Aug 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $170 → $160 |
| 31 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | $165 → $170 |
| 31 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 13 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | $175 → $178 |
| 13 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. YUM appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, Yum! Brands, Inc. returned +3.9% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 39% of US stocks
Cheaper than 26% of US stocks
Cheaper than 97% of US stocks
Cheaper than 18% of US stocks
Higher than 57% of US stocks
Higher than 86% of US stocks
Higher than 56% of US stocks
Higher than 88% of US stocks
Higher than 86% of US stocks
Higher than 31% of US stocks
Higher than 99% of US stocks
Higher than 79% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Yum! Brands, Inc. has a market value of $40.1B and an enterprise value of $52.9B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $8.7B. The latest quarter grew 12.2% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $2.2B, a 25.4% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $7.95.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.7B, after $404.0M of capital spending.
Yum! Brands, Inc. spent $888.0M on share buybacks and $807.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 18.5×; forward P/E: 21.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 2.04%, paying out 37% of earnings.
Yum! Brands, Inc. employs 49,000 people — $178K of revenue per employee.
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Jefferies cut its earnings forecasts for Yum! Brands, citing weaker Taco Bell sales and the disposal of Pizza Hut as factors weighing on its outlook.
Why it matters — The revised forecasts reflect pressure on YUM’s earnings outlook from Taco Bell sales and the Pizza Hut exit.
24/7 Wall Street compares YUM and Domino’s as dividend stocks, saying one has delivered stronger dividend growth while lagging on share-price stability. The excerpt does not specify which company leads in either measure.
Why it matters — The comparison highlights dividend growth and share-price stability as factors for YUM investors assessing its retirement-investment profile.
KFC has introduced Go Buckets, a new on-the-go snacking offering that pairs a choice of its chicken with fries or wedges, priced from $3.49. Billed as the first KFC bucket designed to fit in a standard car cupholder, it expands the brand into snacking occasions beyond the traditional meal.
Why it matters — A YUM watcher would care because this new, affordable snacking product could broaden KFC's daypart and occasion coverage and potentially drive incremental sales.
KFC is debuting a new "Open House" restaurant concept this Saturday in McKinney, Texas, which will test expanded menu offerings including breakfast—a new venture for the fast-food chain.
Why it matters — This concept test could signal new growth opportunities for Yum Brands' KFC unit through expanded offerings and novel customer experiences.
Benzinga reported that a Wall Street analyst changed their outlook on Yum Brands, moving away from a bullish stance. The item lists Yum Brands among the top analyst downgrades for Thursday.
Why it matters — YUM watchers would care because a shift to a less bullish analyst rating reflects a change in sentiment that may influence how shares are viewed.
The 26 Wall Street analysts covering Yum! Brands, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $175, with estimates ranging from $147 to $200. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 26 analysts covering Yum! Brands, Inc., 13 rate it a Buy, 13 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Yum! Brands, Inc. 53 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Oct 2026, Yum! Brands, Inc. ranks 53 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (98 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 26 analysts implies +19.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Yum! Brands, Inc. 53 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Yum! Brands, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for YUM are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $147 to $200 over the next 12 months.
Yum! Brands, Inc. returned +3.9% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Yum! Brands, Inc. is a global quick-service restaurant company that develops, operates, and franchises a portfolio of well-known dining brands.
The most recent item we track (Proactive Investors, 14 Oct 2026): "Yum Brands faces weaker Taco Bell sales as Pizza Hut exit cuts earnings outlook". Jefferies cut its earnings forecasts for Yum! Brands, citing weaker Taco Bell sales and the disposal of Pizza Hut as factors weighing on its outlook.
Yum! Brands, Inc. is a global quick-service restaurant company that develops, operates, and franchises a portfolio of well-known dining brands. Its current brand portfolio includes KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and Habit Burger & Grill, serving distinct categories such as fried and grilled chicken, Mexican-inspired food, pizza, burgers, sandwiches, and related menu offerings. The company’s primarily franchise-based model supports restaurant operations across diverse international markets, with local franchisees managing many locations under standardized brand systems, operating procedures, and marketing platforms. Yum! Brands also supports digital ordering, delivery, restaurant technology, and customer engagement capabilities that connect its brands with consumers through modern food-service channels. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, the company operates across the United States, China, and numerous other countries and territories. Its broad brand coverage and international franchise network give Yum! Brands a significant role in the global quick-service restaurant industry, linking large-scale food-service operations with local market execution.
CEO Mr. Christopher Lee Turner · 49,000 employees · United States · https://www.yum.com
