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YUM

Yum! Brands, Inc.
Data: 2026-05-18
$152.31
Price
1.56%
Change
$169.39
52W High
$137.33
52W Low
Buy/Sell Forecast Trendline Why Moving Charts Options

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
May 18, 2026

54.8

AI Score

HOLD

0.86

Volume Ratio

May 06, 2026

Next Earnings

14

+ve Days (30d)

16

-ve Days (30d)

YUM Stock Summary

Last updated May 18, 2026

YUM is currently trading at $152.31, positioned below its 200-day moving average of $152.5, suggesting bearish momentum. The stock has a 52-week range of $137.33 to $169.39.

Technical Analysis: The 50-day moving average stands at $157.49, which is above the current price, indicating bearish near-term pressure. The RSI (Relative Strength Index) reads 45.031, suggesting the stock is neutral with balanced momentum.

Money Flow Indicators: The Chaikin Money Flow (20-day) is -0.364, which is negative, suggesting distribution or selling pressure. Our AI-powered investment score rates YUM at 54.8/100 with a HOLD recommendation.

YUM (Yum! Brands, Inc.) Indicators

Last updated May 18, 2026

Indicator Value
RSI(14) 45.031
CMF (20) -0.364
ROC (10) -1.01
ADX (14) 14.342
Indicator Value
MACD (12,26,9) -2.201
AROONOSC (14) -57.143
WILLAMS %R (14) -75.618
MFI (14) 48.411
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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Volume 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)

18th May 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)

18th May 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)

18th May 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)

18th May 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 not trading above both 50 Day and 200 Day SMA which is considered Bearish.

YUM Moving Averages Analysis

YUM (Yum! Brands, Inc.) Simple Moving Averages

Moving Averages are last updated May 18, 2026

Days MA
10 152.49
20 155.46
30 157.27
50 157.49
100 157.64
200 152.5

YUM Fundamental Analysis

P/E (Forward) 23.2558
P/E (Trailing) 24.256
Market Cap ($) 41.5 billion
Earnings/Share ($) 6.21
Net Proft Margin (%) 0.2048
Dividend/Share ($) 2.17
EPS Estimate Current Year ($) 6.763
EPS Estimate Next Year ($) 7.5027
WallStreet Target Price ($) 174.5417
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