Yum Brands Inc (YUM) Stock Price & Analysis
Yum Brands Inc (YUM) rose 1.05% to USD 148.92 as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
YUM last closed at USD 147.37; the session ranged USD 147.69–149.39 on volume of 1,098,948 shares. Market capitalization is $41.05B, with a 52-week range of USD 137.33–170.14 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC)
| Price | USD 148.92 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.05% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 147.37 |
| Open | USD 148.1 |
| Day Range | USD 147.69 – 149.39 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 137.33 – 170.14 |
| Volume | 1,098,948 shares |
| Market Cap | $41.05B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (YUM)
Nexqual's technical model rates YUM "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 40.3 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 153.63) |
| MACD | -2.17 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (YUM)
Wall Street analysts rate YUM "Buy" based on 21 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 174.33 (range USD 147–200), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 21 |
| Mean Target | USD 174.33 |
| High Target | USD 200 |
| Low Target | USD 147 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 11 / 15 / 0 |
Earnings (YUM)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-07-30 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.56 |
| Revenue Estimate | $2.18B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.5 vs est 1.39 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.73 vs est 1.76 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 1.58 vs est 1.48 ▲ beat |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 1.44 vs est 1.46 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (YUM)
| Total Revenue | $8.49B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +15.20% |
| Gross Margin | +45.66% |
| Operating Margin | +31.08% |
| Profit Margin | +20.48% |
| Current Ratio | 0.65 |
| Total Cash | $689.00M |
| Total Debt | $13.14B |
| Free Cash Flow | $1.26B |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
Financial Health Score (YUM)
Nexqual rates Yum Brands Inc's overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +9% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 46%, operating 31% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $689M cash vs $13.1B debt |
| Cash Flow | Strong — FCF $1.26B, 15% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — No data |
Ownership (YUM)
| Insider Ownership | +0.16% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +89.39% |
| Shares Outstanding | 275.62M |
| Float | 274.87M |
| Short % of Float | +3.63% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
Leadership (YUM)
Yum Brands Inc is led by Christopher Lee Turner (age 50), CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
| CEO & Director | Christopher Lee Turner (age 50) |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Ranjith Roy (age 44) |
| COO and Chief People & Culture Officer | Tracy L. Skeans (age 52) |
| Chief Digital & Technology Officer and President of Byte by Yum | James A. Dausch (age 49) |
| Chief Marketing Officer | Ken Muench |
Major Backers & Investors (YUM)
Notable institutional backers of Yum Brands Inc include JPMorgan, Capital International Investors, T. Rowe Price, according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| JPMorgan | 7.03% |
| Capital International Investors | 6.1% |
| T. Rowe Price | 3.59% |
| WASHINGTON MUTUAL INVESTORS FUND | 3.19% |
| Morgan Stanley | 1.53% |
| Invesco | 1.46% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 20.68% |
| BlackRock | 10.92% |
| State Street | 5.92% |
| Geode Capital | 3.02% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
From Yum Brands Inc's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-20)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Brands, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops, operates, and franchises traditional and non-traditional quick service restaurants in the United States, China, and internationally.
- The company operates in four segments: KFC Division, Taco Bell Division, Pizza Hut Division, and Habit Burger & Grill Division.
- It also operates restaurants under the KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and Habit Burger & Grill brands, which specialize in chicken, Mexican-style food and pizza categories, made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches, and other products.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| DRI | Darden Restaurants, Inc. | USD 196.31 | ▲ 1.22% |
| PEP | Pepsico, Inc. | USD 136.64 | ▲ 0.73% |
| YUMC | Yum China Holdings, Inc. | USD 43.4 | ▼ 0.05% |
| WEN | Wendy's Company (The) | USD 6.99 | ▼ 5.54% |
| DPZ | Domino's Pizza Inc | USD 332.97 | ▲ 4.11% |
Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.