Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)
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- symbol YUM
- Rev/Share 27.7474
- Book/Share -26.3298
- PB -5.6214
- Debt/Equity -1.5395
- CurrentRatio 1.6941
- ROIC 0.3012
- MktCap 41097595545.0
- FreeCF/Share 5.4947
- PFCF 26.2437
- PE 29.4613
- Debt/Assets 1.6063
- DivYield 0.0189
- ROE -0.187
- Rating B-
- Score 2
- Recommendation Sell
- P/E Score 2
- DCF Score 4
- 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 | TD Cowen | Hold | Buy | -- | -- | Nov. 17, 2025 |
| Upgrade | YUM | Evercore ISI | In-line | Outperform | -- | $180 | Nov. 5, 2025 |
| Initiation | YUM | RBC Capital Mkts | -- | Sector Perform | -- | $165 | Oct. 9, 2025 |
| Reiterated | YUM | Piper Sandler | -- | Neutral | $155 | $157 | Oct. 2, 2025 |
| Initiation | YUM | Melius | -- | Buy | -- | $200 | July 14, 2025 |
| 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 |
News
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 Christopher Lee Turner
- Employees 40000