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Yum! Brands (YUM) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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YUM Stock Forecast

Yum! Brands (YUM) stock forecast, based on 51 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $169.67, with a high of $185.00 and a low of $155.00. This represents a 9.85% increase from the last price of $154.45.

$135 $145 $155 $165 $175 $185 High: $185 Avg: $169.67 Low: $155 Last Closed Price: $154.45

YUM Stock Rating

Yum! Brands stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 51 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 20 Buy (39.22%), 28 Hold (54.90%), 3 Sell (5.88%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 51 0 3 28 20 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

YUM Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockYum! Brands9.85%
SectorConsumer Cyclical Stocks 12.30%
IndustryRestaurants Stocks 19.85%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts2829
Avg Price Target$161.00$168.50$172.07
Last Closing Price$154.45$154.45$154.45
Upside/Downside4.24%9.10%11.41%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 2631013--26
Sep, 262915--26
Aug, 262915--26
Jul, 262915--26
Jun, 262916--27
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 21, 2026Lauren SilbermanDeutsche Bank$167.00$149.7211.54%8.13%
Oct 06, 2026Guggenheim$155.00$139.3511.23%0.36%
Sep 16, 2026Chris O'CullRobert W. Baird$165.00$140.7717.21%6.83%
Sep 16, 2026Seaport Global$162.00$140.7715.08%4.89%
Sep 10, 2026Zachary FademWells Fargo$175.00$145.0920.61%13.31%
Aug 17, 2026John StaszakArgus Research$180.00$143.7025.26%16.54%
Jul 31, 2026Logan ReichRBC Capital$170.00$153.9210.45%10.07%
Jul 31, 2026Lauren SilbermanDeutsche Bank$174.00$153.1713.60%12.66%
Jun 03, 2026Brian HarbourMorgan Stanley$185.00$146.5826.21%19.78%
May 04, 2026Andrew StrelzikBMO Capital$168.00$156.777.16%8.77%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 21, 2026Deutsche BankHoldHoldhold
Sep 16, 2026Seaport GlobalBuyinitialise
Sep 10, 2026Wells FargoPositiveOverweightupgrade
Jul 31, 2026RBC CapitalSector PerformSector Performhold
Jul 31, 2026Deutsche BankHoldHoldhold
Jul 12, 2026CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Jul 09, 2026Cowen & Co.BuyBuyhold
Jun 18, 2026UBSBuyBuyhold
Jun 16, 2026Evercore ISIOutperformOutperformhold
Jun 16, 2026Cowen & Co.BuyBuyhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$4 $5 $6 $7 $8 $9 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$5.30$4.63$5.68$5.28$5.59---
Avg Forecast$4.54$4.48$5.32$5.48$6.00$6.65$7.55$8.56
High Forecast$4.68$4.63$5.43$5.62$6.13$6.86$7.75$8.80
Low Forecast$4.38$4.34$5.23$5.41$5.76$6.12$7.14$8.37
Surprise %16.74%3.35%6.77%-3.65%-6.83%---

Revenue Forecast

$6B $7B $8B $9B $10B $11B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$6.58B$6.84B$7.08B$7.55B$8.21B---
Avg Forecast$6.57B$6.74B$7.14B$7.54B$7.99B$8.47B$9.05B$10.03B
High Forecast$6.72B$6.92B$7.23B$7.60B$8.07B$8.47B$9.05B$10.25B
Low Forecast$6.39B$6.59B$7.07B$7.47B$7.92B$8.46B$9.04B$9.86B
Surprise %0.18%1.47%-0.96%0.13%2.80%---

Net Income Forecast

$1B $1B $2B $2B $3B $3B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$1.57B$1.32B$1.60B$1.49B$1.56B---
Avg Forecast$1.36B$1.63B$1.60B$1.57B$1.68B$1.81B$2.12B$2.44B
High Forecast$1.64B$1.96B$1.92B$1.60B$1.75B$1.96B$2.21B$2.51B
Low Forecast$1.09B$1.30B$1.28B$1.54B$1.64B$1.75B$2.03B$2.39B
Surprise %15.51%-18.72%--5.46%-7.24%---

YUM Forecast FAQ

Is Yum! Brands stock a buy?

Yum! Brands stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 51 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 20 Buy, 28 Hold, 3 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Yum! Brands is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is Yum! Brands's price target?

Yum! Brands's price target, set by 51 Wall Street analysts, averages $169.67 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $155 at the low end to $185 at the high end, suggesting a potential 9.85% change from the previous closing price of $154.45.

How does Yum! Brands stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Yum! Brands's stock forecast shows a 9.85% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the consumer cyclical stocks sector (12.30%) and underperforming the restaurants stocks industry (19.85%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Yum! Brands over the past three months?

  • October 2026: 11.54% Strong Buy, 38.46% Buy, 50.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • September 2026: 7.69% Strong Buy, 34.62% Buy, 57.69% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • August 2026: 7.69% Strong Buy, 34.62% Buy, 57.69% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Yum! Brands’s EPS forecast?

Yum! Brands's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $6.65, marking a 18.96% increase from the reported $5.59 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $7.55 in 2027, and $8.56 in 2028.

What is Yum! Brands’s revenue forecast?

Yum! Brands's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $8.47B, reflecting a 3.07% increase from the reported $8.21B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $9.05B, and $10.03B for 2028.

What is Yum! Brands’s net income forecast?

Yum! Brands's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $1.81B, representing an 15.98% increase from the reported $1.56B in 2025. Projections indicate $2.12B in 2027, and $2.44B in 2028.