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- symbol YUM
- Rev/Share 27.6357
- Book/Share -27.8714
- PB -5.4662
- Debt/Equity -1.4553
- CurrentRatio 1.4029
- ROIC 0.382
- MktCap 42347967750.0
- FreeCF/Share 5.1821
- PFCF 29.1854
- PE 29.9354
- Debt/Assets 1.7055
- DivYield 0.0181
- ROE -0.1853
- Rating C+
- Score 2
- Recommendation Sell
- P/E Score 2
- DCF Score 3
- P/B Score 1
- D/E Score 1
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upgrade | YUM | JP Morgan | Neutral | Overweight | -- | $162 | June 25, 2025 |
| Upgrade | YUM | Redburn Atlantic | Neutral | Buy | -- | $177 | June 10, 2025 |
| Upgrade | YUM | Goldman | Neutral | Buy | -- | $167 | June 4, 2025 |
| Downgrade | YUM | Bernstein | Outperform | Market Perform | $140 | $135 | Jan. 22, 2025 |
| Downgrade | YUM | Morgan Stanley | Overweight | Equal Weight | $158 | $140 | Jan. 21, 2025 |
| Downgrade | YUM | Citigroup | Buy | Neutral | $153 | $141 | Jan. 10, 2025 |
| Upgrade | YUM | Argus | Hold | Buy | -- | $155 | Dec. 31, 2024 |
| Downgrade | YUM | TD Cowen | Buy | Hold | $156 | $145 | Oct. 16, 2024 |
News
KFC's Global Strength: Is it a Key Growth Lever for Yum! Brands?
Published: July 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
YUM rides on KFC's international momentum, with strong first-quarter results powered by innovation, localization and rapid global expansion.
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Why Yum Brands (YUM) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
Published: June 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Why Yum Brands (YUM) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
Published: June 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Taco Bell, KFC Parent Yum! Brands Announces New CEO
Published: June 17, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Neutral
Fast food giant Yum! Brands (YUM) will have a new CEO later this year, when CFO Chris Turner will take over the top job from the retiring David Gibbs.
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Here's Why Yum Brands (YUM) is a Strong Growth Stock
Published: June 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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What To Know About The IRS's $4 Billion Tax Assessment On Yum! Brands
Published: June 06, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Negative
The IRS has assessed $4 billion in taxes, penalties, and interest on Yum! Brands. The issue stems from a tax-deferred reorganization in 2014.
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Race Into Flavor: KFC's Iconic Fill Ups Return Alongside Finger Lickin' Good Collab with F1® THE MOVIE
Published: June 05, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Plus – New Mountain Dew® Sweet Lightning® Peaches & Cream "Dirty" Soda Speeds into Summer LOUISVILLE, Ky. , June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- KFC® is kicking off summer with a full-throttle menu, bringing back its iconic meal deal, Fill Ups, in partnership with F1® THE MOVIE—making KFC drive-thrus the most desired pit stop of summer.
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Fast Food Stock Flashing Surefire Bull Signal
Published: June 04, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Why Is Yum (YUM) Down 3.1% Since Last Earnings Report?
Published: May 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Yum (YUM) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
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MCD vs. YUM: Which Restaurant Stock is Better Positioned Now?
Published: May 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
McDonald's and Yum! Brands are innovating and expanding.
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Why Yum Brands (YUM) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: April 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM ) Q1 2025 Results Conference Call April 30, 2025 8:15 AM ET Company Participants Matt Morris - Head, Investor Relations David Gibbs - Chief Executive Officer Chris Turner - Chief Financial Officer Dave Russell - Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller Conference Call Participants Brian Bittner - Oppenheimer David Tarantino - Baird Dennis Geiger - UBS David Palmer - Evercore ISI Danilo Gargiulo - Bernstein John Ivankoe - JPMorgan Andrew Charles - TD Cowen Operator Hello, everyone, and thank you for joining the 2025 First Quarter Earnings Call. My name is Sami, and I'll be coordinating …
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Yum (YUM) Q1 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates
Published: April 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Yum (YUM) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended March 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
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YUM! Brands Q1 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Miss
Published: April 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
YUM's Q1 results reflect solid contributions from the KFC and Taco Bell divisions. Also, strength in digital sales bodes well.
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Yum! Brands: Earnings Defy Revenue Dip
Published: April 30, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
Yum! Brands (YUM -0.06%), the global fast-food powerhouse with brands like KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut, shared its first-quarter earnings report on April 30, 2025.
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Yum Brands (YUM) Beats Q1 Earnings Estimates
Published: April 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Yum Brands (YUM) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.30 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.29 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.15 per share a year ago.
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Yum Brands Posts Higher Profit, Revenue Amid Complex Environment
Published: April 30, 2025 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Neutral
The owner of Pizza Hut, KFC and Taco Bell locations posted a profit of $253 million, or 90 cents a share, for its three months ended March 31, compared with $314 million, or $1.10 a share, a year earlier.
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Yum Brands revenue misses as Pizza Hut's same-store sales fall 2%
Published: April 30, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Negative
Yum Brands, the parent of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, posted mixed first-quarter results, as earnings beat Wall Street estimates but revenue missed. Pizza Hut's same-store sales fell more than expected.
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YUM! Brands to Report Q1 Earnings: What's in the Offing?
Published: April 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
YUM's first-quarter 2025 results are likely to gain from strong same-store sales growth, expansion of units and a stellar performance from KFC.
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KFC® Brings Back Fan-Favorite Chicken & Waffles and Debuts All-New Strawberry & Crème Pie Poppers
Published: April 28, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Mother's Day Brunch Just Got More Finger Lickin' Good®, with $25 Family Meal and $0 Delivery* LOUISVILLE, Ky. , April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- KFC® is bringing back its popular sweet and savory menu item, Chicken & Waffles, for the first time in over five years—available on KFC menus nationwide starting today.
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3 Reasons Growth Investors Will Love Yum (YUM)
Published: April 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Yum (YUM) could produce exceptional returns because of its solid growth attributes.
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PIZZA HUT® LAUNCHES NEW TV SPOT AND BRAND CAMPAIGN FEATURING "PETER ZAHUT" - THE ULTIMATE DELIVERY GUY WHO BRINGS THE GOOD TIMES - ALONGSIDE CHEESY BITES PIZZA & NEW RANCH LOVER'S FLIGHT
Published: March 26, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Spot Debuts Alongside Latest Culinary Innovation with Signature Pizza Hut Flavors Designed to Dip and Dunk Just in Time for March Madness® PLANO, Texas , March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Some people bring the party. Others bring the pizza.
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Here's Why Investors Should Retain Yum! Brands Stock Now
Published: March 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
YUM's focus on digital transformation, product innovation and aggressive expansion positions it for growth. However, an uncertain macroeconomic environment is a concern.
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JPMorgan Backs CAVA's Expansion Potential As Yum! Brands Plans Major Taco Bell, KFC Growth
Published: March 20, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive
The recent volatility in restaurant chain stocks has provided "some opportunities," according to JPMorgan.
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KFC® Drops New "Dunk It Bucket" Featuring Mashed Potato Poppers - It's a Feast Made for Dipping
Published: March 17, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Brand's first new bucket in nearly a decade includes hand-breaded Original Recipe Tenders, Secret Recipe Fries, Mashed Potato Poppers and sauce-on-sauce LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- KFC® is dropping an all-new "Dunk It Bucket"* – the brand's first new bucket in nearly a decade – featuring also-new Mashed Potato Poppers, available nationwide starting today, while supplies last.
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Yum Brands reveals Taco Bell growth target as its same-store sales shine
Published: March 04, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive
Taco Bell's same-store sales are expected to rise 8% in the first quarter.
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Top 3 Consumer Stocks That May Collapse In March
Published: March 03, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Negative
As of March 3, 2025, three stocks in the consumer discretionary sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.
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KFC is shifting its US headquarters from Kentucky to Texas
Published: February 18, 2025 by: Business Insider
Sentiment: Neutral
KFC is moving out of Kentucky. Yum Brands said that it would shift its brands into offices in Texas and California.
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KFC moves U.S. headquarters from Kentucky to Texas
Published: February 18, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Neutral
KFC is moving its U.S. headquarters from Louisville to Plano, Texas. Parent company Yum Brands is also calling remote workers back to the office.
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Yum! Brands: Taco Bell Keeps Winning, While KFC Simmering - Very Slowly
Published: February 10, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Taco Bell's strong performance in FY 2024, driven by same-store sales and innovation, contrasts with KFC's struggles in the U.S. but gains internationally. Pizza Hut remains the underdog in the 'Battle of Pizzas,' with weak same-store sales and top-line growth, but easier comparisons ahead. Valuation models suggest Yum! Brands is fairly valued; without significant improvement in KFC's U.S. performance, the stock is unlikely to soar.
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About Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)
- IPO Date 1997-09-17
- Website https://www.yum.com
- Industry Restaurants
- CEO David W. Gibbs
- Employees 40000