Yum Brands is a US-based restaurant operator featuring a portfolio of four brands: KFC (31,981 global units at year-end 2024), Pizza Hut (20,225 units), Taco Bell (8,757 units), and Habit Burger & Grill (nearly 400 units). With more than $65 billion in 2024 systemwide sales, the firm is the second-largest restaurant company in the world behind McDonald's ($131 billion). Yum is 98% franchised, with the largest franchisee, Yum China, spun out in 2016, after which Yum China agreed to pay 3% royalties to Yum Brands in perpetuity. Yum is the newest evolution of Tricon, formerly a division of PepsiCo, and generates the bulk of its revenue from franchise royalties and marketing contributions.
Quick Stats
Jul 02, 202662.8
AI Score
BUY0.96
Volume Ratio
Aug 04, 2026
Next Earnings
17
+ve Days (30d)
13
-ve Days (30d)
YUM Stock Summary
Last updated Jul 02, 2026
YUM is currently trading at $164.73, positioned above its 200-day moving average of $153.59, indicating a long-term uptrend. The stock has a 52-week range of $137.33 to $169.39.
Technical Analysis: The 50-day moving average stands at $153.84, which is below the current price, signaling bullish near-term momentum. The RSI (Relative Strength Index) reads 68.592, suggesting the stock is neutral with balanced momentum.
Money Flow Indicators: The Chaikin Money Flow (20-day) is 0.098, which is positive, indicating accumulation by institutional investors. Our AI-powered investment score rates YUM at 62.8/100 with a BUY recommendation.
YUM (Yum! Brands, Inc.) Indicators
Last updated Jul 02, 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| RSI(14) | 68.592 |
| CMF (20) | 0.098 |
| ROC (10) | 6.919 |
| ADX (14) | 16.856 |
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| MACD (12,26,9) | 2.152 |
| AROONOSC (14) | 57.143 |
| WILLAMS %R (14) | -1.425 |
| MFI (14) | 69.849 |
YUM Technical Chart
- Candlesticks: Green = price up, Red = price down. Body shows open/close, wicks show high/low.
- SMAs: Moving averages help identify trends. Price above SMA = bullish, below = bearish.
- Options OI: Shows max open interest strikes. High OI = significant price levels.
- Volume Profile: Shows price levels with most trading activity. POC = Point of Control (highest volume).
- Earnings: Vertical lines mark earnings dates. Watch for volatility around these dates.
- Gamma Walls: Key support/resistance from options gamma exposure. Orange = resistance above, Purple = support below.
- Fibonacci Retracement: Auto-calculated support/resistance levels based on recent high/low. Key levels: 23.6%, 38.2%, 50%, 61.8%, 78.6%.
- Unusual Activity: Highlights days with abnormal volume (2x+ average) or large price moves (5%+). Red marker = unusual activity detected.
Technical Indicators
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Indicators will appear below the price chart with perfectly aligned datesVolume Profile Analysis
Horizontal histogram showing volume distribution at each price level with buying/selling pressure
YUM Price vs Max Options Open Interest
YUM Max Change In Options Open Interest
YUM Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
4th July 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
YUM Daily Out of Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
4th July 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
YUM Daily In the Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
4th July 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
YUM Most Active Options by Volume(near term)
4th July 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | Volume | OI | Change in OI |
Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
Yum! Brands, Inc. is above both 50 Day and 200 Day SMA which is considered Bullish.
YUM Moving Averages Analysis
Yum! Brands, Inc. has been above 50 day sma 1 times in last 30 days. Last time it was above 50 day sma was on Jul 02, 2026
Yum! Brands, Inc. has been above 200 day sma 1 times in last 30 days. Last time it was above 200 day sma was on Jul 02, 2026
YUM (Yum! Brands, Inc.) Simple Moving Averages
Moving Averages are last updated Jul 02, 2026
| Days | MA |
|---|---|
| 10 | 155.93 |
| 20 | 154.12 |
| 30 | 153.04 |
| 50 | 153.84 |
| 100 | 157.02 |
| 200 | 153.59 |
YUM Fundamental Analysis
| P/E (Forward) | 24.6914 |
| P/E (Trailing) | 26.0209 |
| Market Cap ($) | 44.5 billion |
| Earnings/Share ($) | 6.21 |
| Net Proft Margin (%) | 0.2048 |
| Dividend/Share ($) | 2.17 |
| EPS Estimate Current Year ($) | 6.7664 |
| EPS Estimate Next Year ($) | 7.4652 |
| WallStreet Target Price ($) | 173.7143 |
| Most Recent Quarter |