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Yum! Brands - YUM Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: $149.11
  • Forecasted Upside: 22.24%
  • Number of Analysts: 16
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 7 Hold Ratings
  • 9 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$121.98 As of 09/27/2023 01:00 AM ET
▼ -2.03 (-1.64%)

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Analyst Price Target for YUM

Analyst Price Target is $149.11
▲ +22.24% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 16 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Yum! Brands in the last 3 months. The average price target is $149.11, with a high forecast of $173.00 and a low forecast of $130.00. The average price target represents a 22.24% upside from the last price of $121.98.

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Current Consensus is Moderate Buy

The current consensus among 16 polled investment analysts is to moderate buy stock in Yum! Brands. This Moderate Buy consensus rating has held steady for over two years.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 7 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
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4/5/2022
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  • 9 buy ratings
  • 7 hold ratings
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7/4/2022
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  • 9 buy ratings
  • 7 hold ratings
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10/2/2022
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12/31/2022
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  • 7 hold ratings
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3/31/2023
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  • 9 buy ratings
  • 7 hold ratings
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6/29/2023
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8/28/2023
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Ratings as of
9/27/2023

Latest Recommendations

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  • 7 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings

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DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetImpact on Share PriceDetails
9/20/2023TD CowenReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$160.00Low
8/8/2023GuggenheimLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$153.00 ➝ $152.00Low
8/3/2023Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$155.00Low
8/3/2023Bank of AmericaBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$151.00 ➝ $158.00Low
8/3/2023Royal Bank of CanadaLower TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$139.00 ➝ $138.00Low
8/3/2023BarclaysBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$138.00 ➝ $140.00Low
8/3/2023TD CowenBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$155.00 ➝ $160.00Low
8/3/2023CitigroupLower Target$179.00 ➝ $173.00Low
7/24/2023CitigroupBoost TargetBuy$172.00 ➝ $179.00Low
6/13/2023Piper SandlerInitiated CoverageNeutral$142.00Low
5/8/2023BMO Capital MarketsBoost Target$140.00 ➝ $144.00Low
5/4/2023Bank of AmericaBoost Target$145.00 ➝ $151.00Low
5/4/2023UBS GroupBoost Target$148.00 ➝ $156.00Low
4/21/2023BarclaysBoost TargetEqual Weight$136.00 ➝ $138.00Low
4/17/2023Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$155.00 ➝ $157.00Low
3/8/2023GuggenheimLower TargetBuy$147.00 ➝ $145.00Low
2/13/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy$137.00 ➝ $143.00Low
2/9/2023BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform$137.00 ➝ $140.00Low
2/9/2023Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetSector Perform$137.00 ➝ $142.00Low
2/9/2023Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetNeutral$135.00 ➝ $141.00Low
2/9/2023CitigroupBoost TargetBuy$168.00 ➝ $170.00Low
2/9/2023BarclaysBoost TargetEqual Weight$128.00 ➝ $136.00Low
2/8/2023CowenReiterated RatingOutperform$155.00Low
1/23/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyInitiated CoverageOverweight$145.00Low
1/18/2023Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$140.00 ➝ $155.00Low
1/18/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral$122.00 ➝ $130.00Low
12/16/2022Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetSector Perform$128.00 ➝ $132.00Low
12/14/2022Robert W. BairdBoost Target$146.00 ➝ $155.00Low
12/14/2022BarclaysBoost Target$122.00 ➝ $128.00Low
12/12/2022GuggenheimBoost Target$145.00Low
12/5/2022CowenBoost TargetOutperform$130.00 ➝ $155.00Low
12/5/2022CowenBoost Target$130.00 ➝ $155.00Low
11/30/2022CitigroupBoost TargetBuy$149.00 ➝ $160.00Low
11/23/2022ArgusUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$142.00Low
11/3/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral$118.00 ➝ $122.00Low
11/3/2022Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetSector Perform$126.00 ➝ $128.00Low
10/19/2022CowenLower TargetOutperform$143.00 ➝ $130.00Low
10/19/2022CowenLower TargetOutperform$143.00 ➝ $130.00Low
10/11/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight$142.00 ➝ $140.00Low
9/29/2022GuggenheimLower Target$142.00Low
9/7/2022Sanford C. BernsteinInitiated CoverageOutperform$144.00Low
8/17/2022ArgusDowngradeBuy ➝ HoldLow
7/21/2022CitigroupLower Target$148.00 ➝ $145.00Low
7/19/2022Robert W. BairdSet Target$146.00Low
7/18/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight$146.00 ➝ $142.00Low
7/18/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupUpgradeSell ➝ Buy$125.00 ➝ $135.00Low
6/9/2022BarclaysLower TargetEqual Weight$124.00 ➝ $120.00High
5/5/2022BMO Capital MarketsLower Target$140.00 ➝ $130.00Low
5/5/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower Target$142.00 ➝ $136.00High
5/5/2022Credit Suisse GroupLower Target$137.00 ➝ $130.00High
5/5/2022CitigroupLower Target$156.00 ➝ $148.00High
4/14/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight$150.00 ➝ $146.00Low
4/12/2022CitigroupInitiated CoverageBuy$156.00High
2/17/2022CowenUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$134.00 ➝ $143.00Medium
1/11/2022Bank of AmericaInitiated CoverageNeutral ➝ NeutralHigh
12/15/2021BarclaysBoost TargetEqual Weight$133.00 ➝ $140.00Medium
12/9/2021Atlantic SecuritiesUpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$151.00Medium
10/28/2021MKM PartnersUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$142.00 ➝ $145.00High
10/18/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOverweight$147.00 ➝ $144.00Low
10/5/2021Loop CapitalInitiated CoverageHold$120.00Low
9/15/2021Robert W. BairdReiterated RatingBuyLow
8/26/2021CitigroupDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market PerformHigh
8/26/2021OppenheimerDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market PerformHigh
7/30/2021ArgusBoost TargetPositive ➝ Buy$135.00 ➝ $145.00Medium
7/30/2021CowenBoost TargetMarket Perform$117.00 ➝ $134.00Low
7/30/2021BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetAverage ➝ Market Perform$120.00 ➝ $138.00Medium
7/30/2021Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform$130.00 ➝ $148.00Medium
7/30/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy$113.00 ➝ $142.00Medium
7/30/2021Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetSector Perform$124.00 ➝ $136.00Medium
7/26/2021GuggenheimInitiated CoverageBuy$135.00Low
6/1/2021BarclaysBoost TargetEqual Weight$115.00 ➝ $121.00Low
4/29/2021BMO Capital MarketsBoost Target$105.00 ➝ $120.00Low
4/29/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetNeutral$108.00 ➝ $120.00Medium
4/29/2021OppenheimerBoost TargetOutperform$120.00 ➝ $135.00Medium
4/29/2021Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform$127.00 ➝ $130.00Medium
4/26/2021Stifel NicolausBoost TargetBuy$115.00 ➝ $125.00Low
4/14/2021ArgusUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$135.00Low
4/13/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$125.00 ➝ $134.00Medium
4/12/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral$106.00 ➝ $120.00Medium
4/6/2021Atlantic SecuritiesInitiated CoverageNeutral$118.00High
2/5/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetNeutral$103.00 ➝ $108.00Low
2/5/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy$107.00 ➝ $113.00Medium
1/19/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$119.00 ➝ $122.00Low
1/19/2021The Goldman Sachs GroupInitiated CoverageSell$103.00N/A
1/7/2021MKM PartnersBoost TargetNeutral$110.00 ➝ $115.00N/A
12/17/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$109.00 ➝ $125.00Low
12/14/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral$102.00 ➝ $106.00Low
12/9/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$113.00 ➝ $119.00Low
11/19/2020UBS GroupBoost TargetBuy$108.00 ➝ $114.00Low
10/30/2020Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetNeutral$99.00 ➝ $103.00Medium
10/14/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$103.00 ➝ $113.00Low
9/8/2020Stifel NicolausBoost TargetBuy$95.00 ➝ $105.00Medium
8/28/2020Bank of AmericaBoost TargetNeutral$90.00 ➝ $98.00Low
8/17/2020OppenheimerBoost TargetPositive ➝ Outperform$103.00 ➝ $108.00Medium
8/3/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$80.00 ➝ $107.00Low
7/31/2020Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetNeutral$95.00 ➝ $99.00Low
7/31/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$100.00 ➝ $103.00Low
7/31/2020Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetPositive ➝ Sector Perform$87.00 ➝ $94.00Low
6/24/2020MKM PartnersBoost Target$75.00 ➝ $90.00Low
6/24/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral$91.00 ➝ $102.00Low
6/11/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$86.00 ➝ $100.00Low
6/11/2020UBS GroupBoost TargetBuy$105.00 ➝ $108.00Medium
6/11/2020Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetNeutral$84.00 ➝ $95.00Medium
6/10/2020OppenheimerReiterated RatingBuy$103.00Medium
5/26/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetFair Value ➝ Neutral$81.00 ➝ $91.00High
5/15/2020The Goldman Sachs GroupUpgradeBuyMedium
5/14/2020Stifel NicolausUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$87.00 ➝ $95.00Medium
5/4/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftReiterated RatingHold$79.00 ➝ $80.00Low
4/30/2020CSFBBoost TargetNeutral$79.00 ➝ $84.00High
4/30/2020CfraLower TargetHold$110.00 ➝ $94.00Medium
4/30/2020BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform$93.00 ➝ $95.00High
4/30/2020UBS GroupLower TargetBuy$109.00 ➝ $105.00High
4/30/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$85.00 ➝ $94.00High
4/30/2020Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold$80.00 ➝ $87.00Medium
4/30/2020Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetNeutral$79.00 ➝ $84.00Medium
4/30/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$80.00 ➝ $86.00Medium
4/27/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight$104.00 ➝ $85.00Low
4/24/2020UBS GroupLower TargetBuy$120.00 ➝ $109.00Low
4/22/2020Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetHold$66.00 ➝ $80.00High
4/17/2020Wolfe ResearchInitiated CoverageMarket PerformMedium
4/6/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral$106.00 ➝ $66.00High
4/1/2020Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingHold$85.00Low
3/26/2020OppenheimerLower Target$116.00 ➝ $93.00High
3/25/2020Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight$118.00 ➝ $80.00High
2/14/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftInitiated CoverageHold$97.00Low
2/9/2020Evercore ISIReiterated RatingBuy$121.00Low
2/7/2020Robert W. BairdReiterated RatingBuy$120.00Low
2/7/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight$107.00 ➝ $104.00Medium
2/7/2020BMO Capital MarketsReiterated RatingMarket Perform ➝ Average$108.00Medium
2/7/2020BTIG ResearchDowngradeBuy ➝ NeutralMedium
2/3/2020UBS GroupLower TargetBuy$125.00 ➝ $120.00Low
2/2/2020Evercore ISIReiterated RatingBuy$125.00Medium
1/23/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight$111.00 ➝ $107.00Medium
1/17/2020Morgan StanleyUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$113.00 ➝ $118.00High
1/8/2020CowenDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$117.00 ➝ $109.00Medium
12/19/2019Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$108.00 ➝ $113.00Medium
12/18/2019Evercore ISIReiterated RatingBuy$125.00Medium
12/17/2019ArgusDowngradeBuy ➝ HoldLow
12/9/2019Royal Bank of CanadaInitiated CoverageSector Perform$107.00Low
10/30/2019CfraDowngradeBuy ➝ HoldMedium
8/13/2019MKM PartnersInitiated CoverageNeutral ➝ Neutral$125.00Low
8/13/2019Evercore ISIReiterated RatingBuy$130.00Low
8/12/2019CitigroupSet TargetHold$138.00Low
8/2/2019Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold$100.00 ➝ $110.00Low
8/2/2019Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$106.00 ➝ $112.00Low
8/2/2019BTIG ResearchBoost TargetBuy$130.00Low
8/2/2019BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform$112.00Low
7/29/2019The Goldman Sachs GroupInitiated CoverageNeutral ➝ Neutral$115.00Low
7/18/2019Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$97.00 ➝ $106.00Medium
7/12/2019Tigress FinancialReiterated RatingBuyLow
7/1/2019Edward JonesDowngradeBuy ➝ HoldLow
7/1/2019Longbow ResearchDowngradeNeutral ➝ Underperform$91.00Medium
6/28/2019JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral$97.00 ➝ $102.00Medium
6/25/2019Credit Suisse GroupInitiated CoverageNeutral ➝ Neutral$106.00Low
6/11/2019Evercore ISIInitiated CoverageOutperform$120.00Medium
5/29/2019UBS GroupBoost TargetBuy$105.00 ➝ $112.00Low
5/21/2019CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral$103.00 ➝ $105.00Low
5/2/2019BTIG ResearchBoost TargetBuy$114.00Low
4/29/2019Robert W. BairdReiterated RatingOutperform$112.00Low
4/4/2019CitigroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$104.00 ➝ $103.00Low
3/20/2019MizuhoDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$84.00Low
3/19/2019JPMorgan Chase & Co.DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$94.00Low
2/8/2019BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetFair Value ➝ Market Perform$100.00Low
1/11/2019The Goldman Sachs GroupDowngradeNeutral ➝ Sell$83.00 ➝ $76.00Medium
12/2/2018CowenReiterated RatingBuy$100.00Low
11/1/2018Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform$94.00 ➝ $105.00Medium
10/23/2018Stifel NicolausDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$94.00Medium
10/18/2018Gordon HaskettInitiated CoverageHold ➝ Hold$90.00Low
10/10/2018BTIG ResearchBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$92.00 ➝ $102.00High
10/3/2018KeyCorpInitiated CoverageSector Weight ➝ Sector WeightLow
(Data available from 9/27/2018 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.88 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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Current Sentiment

  • 23 very positive mentions
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  • 1 negative mentions
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Yum! Brands logo
Yum! Brands, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops, operates, and franchises quick service restaurants worldwide. The company operates through four segments: the KFC Division, the Taco Bell Division, the Pizza Hut Division, and the Habit Burger Grill Division. It operates restaurants under the KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and The Habit Burger Grill brands, which specialize in chicken, pizza, made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches, Mexican-style food categories, and other food products. The company was formerly known as TRICON Global Restaurants, Inc. and changed its name to Yum! Brands, Inc. in May 2002. Yum! Brands, Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Today's Range

Now: $121.98
Low: $121.14
High: $124.41

50 Day Range

MA: $131.19
Low: $124.01
High: $137.94

52 Week Range

Now: $121.98
Low: $103.96
High: $143.24

Volume

1,905,850 shs

Average Volume

1,578,556 shs

Market Capitalization

$34.18 billion

P/E Ratio

24.69

Dividend Yield

1.94%

Beta

1.01

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Yum! Brands?

The following Wall Street research analysts have issued research reports on Yum! Brands in the last year: Argus, Bank of America Co., Barclays PLC, BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup Inc., Cowen Inc, Cowen Inc., Credit Suisse Group AG, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Guggenheim, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Piper Sandler, Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank of Canada, StockNews.com, TD Cowen, UBS Group AG, and Wells Fargo & Company.
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What is the current price target for Yum! Brands?

18 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Yum! Brands in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $149.11, suggesting a possible upside of 22.4%. Citigroup Inc. has the highest price target set, predicting YUM will reach $173.00 in the next twelve months. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $130.00 for Yum! Brands in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Yum! Brands?

Yum! Brands currently has 7 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Moderate Buy."
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What other companies compete with Yum! Brands?

Other companies that are similar to Yum! Brands include Chipotle Mexican Grill, Darden Restaurants, Yum China, Restaurant Brands International and Kroger. Learn More about companies similar to Yum! Brands.

How do I contact Yum! Brands' investor relations team?

Yum! Brands' physical mailing address is 1441 Gardiner Lane, Louisville KY, 40213. The restaurant operator's listed phone number is (502) 874-8300 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for Yum! Brands is www.yum.com. Learn More about contacing Yum! Brands investor relations.