Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) is currently trading at $147.57. Based on 21 Wall Street analysts, the average target price is $174.33, implying a 18.1% upside. The consensus recommendation is BUY.

YUM

Yum! Brands, Inc.

Consumer DiscretionaryOpinion: buy

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)

$147.57

Consensus target price range

Low–high band from analyst PT changes in the last 3 months; median & sample mean vs current price

LowHigh
$165.00$186.00
Current $147.57
Median: $180.00Mean: $178.43Current: $147.57

Recent price target updates (latest 80)

  • CitigroupJul 13, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $175.00 → $178.00

  • TD CowenJun 16, 2026

    PT action: Maintains

    $180.00 → $180.00

  • Morgan StanleyJun 3, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $180.00 → $185.00

  • TD CowenMay 27, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $186.00 → $180.00

  • CitigroupApr 30, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $174.00 → $175.00

  • Wells FargoApr 30, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $160.00 → $165.00

  • TD CowenApr 29, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $180.00 → $186.00

  • RBC CapitalApr 20, 2026

    PT action: Maintains

    $165.00 → $165.00

  • CitigroupApr 15, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $171.00 → $174.00

  • JP MorganFeb 24, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $160.00 → $170.00

  • Evercore ISI GroupFeb 13, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $180.00 → $190.00

  • CitigroupFeb 5, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $170.00 → $171.00

  • Wells FargoFeb 5, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $155.00 → $160.00

  • TD CowenFeb 5, 2026

    PT action: Maintains

    $180.00 → $180.00

  • CitigroupJan 22, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $164.00 → $170.00

  • Morgan StanleyJan 20, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $165.00 → $176.00

  • Gordon HaskettJan 8, 2026

    PT action:

    $0.00 → $0.00

  • BarclaysJan 7, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $175.00 → $179.00

  • OppenheimerJan 7, 2026

    PT action:

    $0.00 → $0.00

  • TD CowenNov 17, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $162.00 → $173.00

Band uses only the revised target (Current column) from firm actions dated within the last 3 months—not the Prior price.

Avg Target

$174.33

Based on 21 analysts

Analyst Recommendations

Buy (11)Hold (15)Sell (0)

Upside

+18.14%

Market Cap

$40.67B

Financial & Investment Metrics

Next Earnings Date
Jul 30, 2026D-8
P/E Ratio (TTM)23.80
Forward P/E19.77
P/B RatioN/A
Dividend Yield2.04%
Return on Equity (ROE)N/A
Operating Margin31.08%
Debt to EquityN/A
Beta (Volatility)0.56
52 Week Range$137.33 - $170.14
LowCurrent: $147.57High

Latest News

Insider Sentiment Index (Last 6 Months)

Counts and listings exclude stock awards, gifts, and option exercises—open-market purchases and sales only.

Buy vs Sell (Count)

Insider Buys: 0Insider Sells: 10

Whale Trades (C-Level Large Buys)

No major insider buying detected recently.

Recent Insider Transactions

DateNamePositionTransactionShares
7/1/2026POWELL AARONOfficerSale at price 160.42 per share.6,001
7/1/2026TURNER CHRISTOPHER LEEChief Executive OfficerSale at price 160.42 per share.250
7/1/2026MEZVINSKY SCOTTOfficerSale at price 160.42 per share.277
6/1/2026TURNER CHRISTOPHER LEEChief Executive OfficerSale at price 148.14 per share.270
6/1/2026MEZVINSKY SCOTTOfficerSale at price 148.14 per share.261
5/26/2026TRESVANT SEANOfficerSale at price 154.68 per share.3,000
5/19/2026POWELL AARONOfficerSale at price 152.35 per share.6,001
5/15/2026SKEANS TRACY LChief Operating OfficerSale at price 152.00 per share.1,837
5/1/2026TURNER CHRISTOPHER LEEChief Executive OfficerSale at price 160.48 per share.250
5/1/2026MEZVINSKY SCOTTOfficerSale at price 160.48 per share.277

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the current target price and upside for YUM?

A. The current target price for Yum! Brands, Inc. is $174.33, which implies a 18.1% upside from the current price of $147.57. This is based on the consensus of 21 Wall Street analysts.

Q. What is the current analyst recommendation for YUM?

A. Currently, there are 2 Strong Buy, 9 Buy, 15 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell ratings. The overall consensus is BUY.

Q. Are insiders buying YUM stock recently?

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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