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YUM·Yum! Brands, Inc.

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-. (-.%)
High
$153.86
Open
$152.57
Market Cap
42.62B
52W High
$169.39
Low
$151.77
P. Close
$154.01
P/E
24.52
52W Low
$137.33
Fwd P/E
20.55
Mean Target
$173.87
Technical Score (1D)
32
SELL
News Sentiment
50
MIXED
Pizza Hut is launching its new Crispy Parm Pan Pizza nationwide, an initiative designed to boost menu appeal and convert customers to pan pizza fans through a focus on flavor innovation and crust texture. This product development signals a strategic effort by Pizza Hut to drive traffic and sales within its U.S. operations. Meanwhile, Sean Tresvant, Taco Bell CEO and Yum Brands Chief Consumer Officer, sold 3,000 shares of YUM stock valued at approximately $464,040 on May 26, 2026. Investors will be watching for any further insider activity as a signal of management's confidence in the company's future outlook.
Earnings Summary
Yum! Brands, Inc. is a prominent global operator and franchisor in the quick-service restaurant sector, managing a diverse portfolio of brands including KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and Habit Burger & Grill. The company operates within the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Restaurants industry, leveraging its established brands to cater to a wide range of consumer tastes worldwide. Examining the most recent earnings data, Yum! Brands demonstrated an upward trend in earnings per share (EPS) from Q1 2026 to Q3 2025, with actual EPS of $1.50 in Q1 2026 compared to $1.58 in Q3 2025, and $1.44 in Q2 2025. Revenue estimates were available for Q1 2026 and Q2 2026, with actual revenue of $2.06 billion in Q1 2026 against an estimate of $2.04 billion, indicating a slight beat. The company beat EPS estimates in Q4 2024 ($1.61 actual vs. $1.59593 est.), Q1 2025 ($1.30 actual vs. $1.28041 est.), and Q3 2025 ($1.58 actual vs. $1.4811 est.), while missing in Q2 2025 ($1.44 actual vs. $1.4596 est.). Historically, the company has shown a pattern of beating EPS estimates in three of the four most recent quarters for which both actual and estimated EPS are available, suggesting a consistent ability to meet or exceed analyst expectations. While revenue estimates were not consistently provided across all periods, the Q1 2026 revenue beat indicates a positive trend. The year-over-year growth trajectory is not fully discernible with the provided data, but the recent performance points to a stable, albeit sometimes narrowly, positive earnings trend. Recent news highlights strategic initiatives aimed at driving traffic and sales, such as KFC's promotions like fried pickles and a "5 for $5 Tenders" deal, alongside a new U.S. comeback strategy. The Taco Bell Foundation's record scholarship awards underscore brand community engagement. Despite broader industry caution noted by UBS due to sluggish demand, Yum! Brands reported a first-quarter earnings beat, leading to renewed analyst optimism and a cautiously optimistic outlook. Executive activity included a COO share sale, while a quarterly dividend was declared. Looking ahead, investors will be watching for continued execution of KFC's brand revitalization efforts and the overall impact of value-driven promotions across its brands. Key will be the company's ability to sustain its positive earnings beat streak and demonstrate revenue growth in the face of ongoing macroeconomic factors influencing consumer spending in the restaurant sector. The market will also monitor any further commentary on consumer resilience and the effectiveness of the company's franchise model.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$1.23$1.34$1.45$1.55$1.66Q4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$1.57 - -
Q1'26$1.39$1.50+8.0%
Q3'25$1.48$1.58+6.7%
Q2'25$1.46$1.44-1.3%
Q1'25$1.28$1.30+1.5%
Q4'24$1.60$1.61+0.9%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$1.7B$1.9B$2.1B$2.3B$2.4BQ4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$2.2B - -
Q1'26$2.0B$2.1B+0.8%
Q3'25 - $2.0B -
Q2'25 - $1.9B -
Q1'25 - $1.8B -
Q4'24 - $2.4B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

YUM Stock Snapshot

YUM is currently trading at $153.07, giving Yum! Brands, Inc. a market cap of 42.62B and a P/E ratio of 24.5. Today's range spans $151.77–$153.86, with shares opening at $152.57 and moving down $0.94 (0.6%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 32/100 (SELL) with a news sentiment reading of 50/100.

Over the past year YUM has traded between $137.33 and $169.39 - the current price is +11.5% off the 52-week low and -9.6% from the high. 37 analysts cover the stock with a Hold consensus and a mean 12-month target of $173.87 (range $147.00–$200.00), implying upside of +13.6%.

When YUM shows a SELL (32/100) alongside neutral sentiment (50/100), the right posture for most Consumer Cyclical investors is reduced exposure rather than conviction buying. Price: $153.07 (in the middle of its 52-week range). (P/E: 24.5) At 42.62B in capitalization, the structural support levels within the $137.33–$169.39 annual range are where the setup becomes reassessable - not before.

When a large-cap Consumer Cyclical name with 42.62B in capitalization prints a SELL signal (32/100) alongside neutral news sentiment (50/100), the risk isn't just price depreciation — it's the loss of institutional sponsorship that makes recovery harder. At $153.07 (in the middle of its 52-week range in the $137.33–$169.39 range), the structural support levels are where that sponsorship question gets answered.