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Yum! Brands Inc

NYSE: YUM · CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS

$159.84
+2.16% today

Updated 2026-04-29

Market cap
$44.18B
P/E ratio
25.78
P/S ratio
5.38x
EPS (TTM)
$6.20
Dividend yield
1.84%
52W range
$136 – $169
Volume
1.7M

WallStSmart proprietary scores

59
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
6.7
Growth
B
4.5
Quality
C
8.0
Profitability
A
4.0
Valuation
C
2/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
Altman Z-Score
Industry rank
View all highly rated stocks (75+) →202 stocks currently score above 75

Price targets

Analyst target
$172.46
+7.90%
12-Month target
$159.89
+0.03%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$86.31
Margin of safety
-84.29%
2 Strong Buy10 Buy18 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell

Price chart

X-Ray snapshot

Strengths
+ Free cash flow $482.00M — positive
Risks
- Piotroski 2/9 — weak financial health
- 84.29% above intrinsic value

Key financials

Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
Metric2022202320242025TTM2026 (E)
Revenue$6.84B$7.08B$7.55B$8.21B$8.21B$9.2B
Net income$1.32B$1.60B$1.49B$1.56B$535.00M
EPS$6.20$6.73
Free cash flow$1.15B$1.32B$1.43B$1.64B$482.00M
Profit margin19.37%22.57%19.68%18.98%19.00%

Recent insider activity

DateInsiderTypeSharesPrice
2026-04-01TURNER, CHRISTOPHER LEESale257$154.18
2026-04-01OBERG, KATHLEEN K.Buy163
2026-04-01OBERG, KATHLEEN K.Buy910

Peer comparison

CompanyMkt CapScoreGrowthProfitValueQualityMoSRating
YUM$44.18B596.78.04.04.5-84.29%Buy
AMZN$2.84T596.76.53.36.0-64.93%Buy
TSLA$1.43T336.74.02.07.5-46.49%Avoid
BABA$321.85B504.06.08.05.8+72.91%Buy
HD$321.53B502.77.53.35.8-35.55%Hold
TM$250.66B535.35.06.35.0Buy

Smart narrative

Yum! Brands Inc trades at $159.84. representing a P/E of 25.78x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 59/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 2/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. TTM revenue stands at $8.21B. with profit margins at 19.00%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $86.31.

Frequently asked questions

What is Yum! Brands Inc's stock price?
Yum! Brands Inc (YUM) trades at $159.84.
Is Yum! Brands Inc overvalued?
Smart Value Score 59/100 (Grade C+, Hold). DCF value $86.31.
What is the price target of Yum! Brands Inc (YUM)?
The analyst target price is $172.46, representing +7.9% upside from the current price of $159.84.
What is the intrinsic value of Yum! Brands Inc (YUM)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $86.31, a -84.3% margin of safety versus $159.84.
What is the future stock price of YUM by 2030?
Our research-backed model estimates Yum! Brands Inc could reach $483.88 by 2030, based on analyst consensus, management guidance, and sector analysis.
What is Yum! Brands Inc's revenue?
TTM revenue is $8.21B.
Piotroski F-Score?
2/9 — weak financial health.

Company info

SectorCONSUMER CYCLICAL
IndustryRESTAURANTS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD

Quick metrics

P/S ratio5.38x
ROE
Beta0.66
50D MA$159.99
200D MA$152.00
Shares out0.28B
Float0.28B
Short ratio
Avg volume1.7M

Performance

1 week-0.55%
1 month+2.80%
3 months+2.80%
YTD+5.66%
1 year
3 years
5 years