Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) is currently trading at $138.63. Based on 22 Wall Street analysts, the average target price is $173.56, implying a 25.2% upside. The consensus recommendation is BUY.
Over the past 30 days, the feed records 2 target raises and 1 target cut for YUM. Over the past 90 days, the feed records 4 target raises and 3 target cuts for YUM.
Yum! Brands, Inc.
Opinion Criteria: Based on the consensus of Wall Street analysts. Strong Buy (1.0-1.5), Buy (1.5-2.5), Hold (2.5-3.5), Sell (3.5-4.5), Strong Sell (4.5-5.0).
Price (USD)
Low–high band from analyst PT changes in the last 3 months; median & sample mean vs current price
| Firm | Date | PT action | Prior → Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argus Research | Sep 24, 2026 | — | $0.00 → $0.00 |
| Baird | Sep 16, 2026 | Lowers | $174.00 → $165.00 |
| Seaport Global | Sep 16, 2026 | Announces | $0.00 → $162.00 |
| Wells Fargo | Sep 10, 2026 | Raises | $165.00 → $175.00 |
| Argus Research | Aug 17, 2026 | Lowers | $185.00 → $180.00 |
| JP Morgan | Aug 4, 2026 | Lowers | $170.00 → $160.00 |
| RBC Capital | Jul 31, 2026 | Raises | $165.00 → $170.00 |
| Citigroup | Jul 13, 2026 | Raises | $175.00 → $178.00 |
| TD Cowen | Jun 16, 2026 | Maintains | $180.00 → $180.00 |
| Morgan Stanley | Jun 3, 2026 | Raises | $180.00 → $185.00 |
| TD Cowen | May 27, 2026 | Lowers | $186.00 → $180.00 |
| Citigroup | Apr 30, 2026 | Raises | $174.00 → $175.00 |
| Wells Fargo | Apr 30, 2026 | Raises | $160.00 → $165.00 |
| TD Cowen | Apr 29, 2026 | Raises | $180.00 → $186.00 |
| RBC Capital | Apr 20, 2026 | Maintains | $165.00 → $165.00 |
| Citigroup | Apr 15, 2026 | Raises | $171.00 → $174.00 |
| JP Morgan | Feb 24, 2026 | Raises | $160.00 → $170.00 |
| Evercore ISI Group | Feb 13, 2026 | Raises | $180.00 → $190.00 |
| Citigroup | Feb 5, 2026 | Raises | $170.00 → $171.00 |
| Wells Fargo | Feb 5, 2026 | Raises | $155.00 → $160.00 |
PT action: —
$0.00 → $0.00
PT action: Lowers
$174.00 → $165.00
PT action: Announces
$0.00 → $162.00
PT action: Raises
$165.00 → $175.00
PT action: Lowers
$185.00 → $180.00
PT action: Lowers
$170.00 → $160.00
PT action: Raises
$165.00 → $170.00
PT action: Raises
$175.00 → $178.00
PT action: Maintains
$180.00 → $180.00
PT action: Raises
$180.00 → $185.00
PT action: Lowers
$186.00 → $180.00
PT action: Raises
$174.00 → $175.00
PT action: Raises
$160.00 → $165.00
PT action: Raises
$180.00 → $186.00
PT action: Maintains
$165.00 → $165.00
PT action: Raises
$171.00 → $174.00
PT action: Raises
$160.00 → $170.00
PT action: Raises
$180.00 → $190.00
PT action: Raises
$170.00 → $171.00
PT action: Raises
$155.00 → $160.00
Band uses only the revised target (Current column) from firm actions dated within the last 3 months—not the Prior price.
$173.56
Based on 22 analysts
+25.20%
$37.83B
Counts and listings exclude stock awards, gifts, and option exercises—open-market purchases and sales only.
No major insider buying detected recently.
| Date | Name | Position | Transaction | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/1/2026 | TURNER CHRISTOPHER LEE | Chief Executive Officer | Sale at price 153.64 per share. | 261 |
| 9/1/2026 | MEZVINSKY SCOTT | Officer | Sale at price 153.64 per share. | 268 |
| 8/24/2026 | SKEANS TRACY L | Chief Operating Officer | Sale at price 158.00 per share. | 3,494 |
| 8/3/2026 | TURNER CHRISTOPHER LEE | Chief Executive Officer | Sale at price 153.15 per share. | 261 |
| 8/3/2026 | MEZVINSKY SCOTT | Officer | Sale at price 153.15 per share. | 268 |
| 8/3/2026 | RUSSELL DAVID ERIC | Officer | Sale at price 153.15 per share. | 7,961 |
| 7/1/2026 | TURNER CHRISTOPHER LEE | Chief Executive Officer | Sale at price 160.42 per share. | 250 |
| 7/1/2026 | MEZVINSKY SCOTT | Officer | Sale at price 160.42 per share. | 277 |
| 7/1/2026 | POWELL AARON | Officer | Sale at price 160.42 per share. | 6,001 |
| 6/1/2026 | TURNER CHRISTOPHER LEE | Chief Executive Officer | Sale at price 148.14 per share. | 270 |
A. The current target price for Yum! Brands, Inc. is $173.56, which implies a 25.2% upside from the current price of $138.63. This is based on the consensus of 22 Wall Street analysts.
A. Currently, there are 3 Strong Buy, 10 Buy, 13 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell ratings. The overall consensus is BUY.
A. Over the past 6 months, there have been 0 insider buys and 10 insider sells. Insider selling is more prominent recently.
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