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Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) Stock Analysis
Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) stock analysis covering valuation, fundamentals, technical indicators, risk, AIQ Momentum, analyst catalysts, dividends, and the current AIQ Score.
Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) currently has an AIQ Score of 36/100, indicating a bearish setup. Sentiment is the strongest factor at 61/100. Momentum is the weakest current factor at 21/100. Technical, fundamental, catalyst, dividend, and risk evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.
YUM at a Glance
Crawlable current metrics from the latest market-close stock snapshot.
| Metric | Current |
|---|---|
| Price | $140.87 |
| AIQ Score | 36/100 |
| Overall View | Bearish |
| Technical Analysis Consensus | Strong Sell |
| Market Cap | $41.92B |
| P/E Ratio | 24.34 |
| Forward P/E | — |
| EPS | $3.10 |
| Revenue TTM | $2.17B |
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| Beta | 0.55 |
| Volume | 2.11M |
| 52-week range | $137.33-$170.14 |
| RSI 14 | 29.53 |
| 50-Day SMA | $152.10 |
| 200-Day SMA | $154.74 |
| Analyst Price Target | $175.62 |
| Next Earnings | Nov 3, 2026 |
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YUM
OverviewYUM Stock Analysis Summary
Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) currently has an AIQ Score of 36/100, indicating a bearish setup. Sentiment is the strongest factor at 61/100. Momentum is the weakest current factor at 21/100. Technical, fundamental, catalyst, dividend, and risk evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.
In a bearish regime, YUM has AIQ Score of 36/100 with Sentiment base of 61/100 and fading Momentum at 21/100. Wait for component alignment before adding exposure.
Sentiment (61/100) leads while Momentum (21/100) lags. This cross-factor spread creates entry timing uncertainty.
Consumer Cyclical · -2.10% stock move · YUM classified in Restaurants.
Current Evidence
AlgovestIQ Evidence Summary
Current consensus, supporting evidence, recent changes, and what would strengthen or weaken the view.
Is YUM Bullish or Bearish Right Now?
YUM currently has a bearish overall setup. Sentiment is the strongest factor at 61/100, while Momentum is weakest at 21/100. The current evidence suggests a defensive setup.
- - Analyst target implies +24.67% upside from the latest quote.
- - Value is the current constraint at 31/100.
- - Momentum is weak at 21/100.
- - Risk Resilience is weak at 41/100.
- - Price is -8.96% below its 200-day SMA.
- - Technical consensus has more sell votes than buy votes (37 vs 7).
Current Consensus
YUM's Technical Analysis Consensus is currently Strong Sell, with 7 buy, 1 neutral, and 37 sell votes. YUM's 14-day RSI is 29.53, which places the stock in an oversold momentum range. YUM's beta is 0.55, indicating lower market sensitivity than the broad market.
What Changed in YUM?
Recent score-change history is not available in the current snapshot. These are the latest market-close scores instead.
What Would Change the YUM Outlook?
The current bearish outlook could improve if AIQ moves above 70, momentum recovers, earnings revisions strengthen, and price confirms a stronger trend above the 50-day and 200-day moving averages. It would weaken if AIQ falls below 40, price loses long-term moving-average support, analyst expectations deteriorate, or risk evidence worsens.
AIQ > 70, RSI above 55, price above SMA-50/SMA-200, and positive catalyst or estimate-revision evidence.
AIQ below 40, RSI below 45, loss of SMA-200, negative revisions, or rising volatility and drawdown risk.
YUM Decision Framework
Public evidence layers, setup checks, and risk context for Yum! Brands, Inc..
Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) Stock Analysis
Yum! Brands, Inc. has an AIQ Score of 36/100 in a Defensive regime. Sentiment is strongest at 61/100. Beta is 0.55, below market sensitivity. Review the supporting stock factors together before drawing a conclusion from any single score.
| Evidence Layer | Public Evidence |
|---|---|
| Regime Context | YUM is in a Defensive AIQ regime with score 36/100. |
| Signal Conflict | The primary conflict is that sentiment leads at 61/100 while momentum lags at 21/100. |
| Factor Evidence | Momentum 21/100 · Value 31/100 · Quality 51/100 · Risk 41/100 · Sentiment 61/100 |
| Persistence | Current snapshot evidence is shown; historical persistence remains in AIQ Pro. |
Current Setup Checklist
Sentiment is the strongest factor at 61/100.
Momentum is 21/100 and RSI (14) is 29.5.
YUM is in a Defensive regime at 36/100.
Risk factor is 41/100 with beta 0.55 and annual volatility 24.05%.
Current conflict: sentiment leads at 61/100 while momentum lags at 21/100.
YUM Research Cluster
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YUM Fundamentals
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YUM Technical Analysis
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YUM Stock Catalysts
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YUM Dividend Analysis
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YUM Risk Analysis
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YUM Stock News
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YUM vs Restaurants & Food Service Peers
Current peer cohort: YUM · BLMN · BROS · CAKE · CAVA. Compare AIQ, factor scores, Sharpe ratio and 1-year volatility in one indexable view.
| Peer | AIQ | Value | Momentum | Risk | Sharpe | 1Y Volatility | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YUM Current stock | 36/100 | 31/100 | 21/100 | 41/100 | -0.19 | 24.05% | Current |
| BLMN Bloomin' Brands | 41/100 | 72/100 | 31/100 | 26/100 | 0.6 | 77.77% | YUM vs BLMN |
| BROS Dutch Bros | 27/100 | 24/100 | 25/100 | 27/100 | -0.58 | 51.57% | YUM vs BROS |
| CAKE Cheesecake Factory | 45/100 | 38/100 | 39/100 | 42/100 | 1.55 | 38.48% | YUM vs CAKE |
| CAVA CAVA Group | 30/100 | 24/100 | 21/100 | 38/100 | -0.03 | 60.05% | YUM vs CAVA |
Peer cohort is resolved dynamically from the AlgovestIQ universe taxonomy and Compare relationship graph. Data as of Sep 11, 2026.
About the AIQ Score
Methodology for the current stock evidence.
The AlgovestIQ AIQ Score combines multiple dimensions of stock evidence, including momentum, valuation exposure, quality, risk resilience, sentiment context, and timing signals. It is a descriptive research score, not a guarantee of future performance or a personalized recommendation.
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AIQ Component Profile
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Fundamentals Verdict
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What is YUM stock price today?
Yum! Brands, Inc.'s current stock price is $140.87. Use the live quote with AIQ Score, news, and risk context rather than treating price alone as a decision signal.
Is YUM bullish or bearish right now?
YUM's bullish or bearish read depends on the current AIQ Score, factor alignment, technical analysis consensus, valuation, risk, and catalyst evidence. A mixed setup should be treated differently from a broad confirmation across those signals.
What is YUM's market cap?
YUM's market cap is $41.92B based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Sep 11, 2026. Use it with P/E ratio, revenue, and growth metrics to frame company size, valuation, and peer comparisons.
What is YUM's current P/E ratio?
YUM's current P/E ratio is 24.34 based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Sep 11, 2026. Read it with revenue growth, margins, EPS, cash flow, and peer valuation rather than using P/E alone.
What is YUM's RSI?
YUM's 14-day RSI is 29.53 based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Sep 11, 2026. RSI should be interpreted with MACD, moving averages, volume, volatility, and price trend.
Is YUM above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages?
YUM is -7.38% from its 50-day SMA and -8.96% from its 200-day SMA based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Sep 11, 2026. Moving-average position should be read with momentum and broader AIQ evidence.
When is YUM's next earnings date?
YUM's next earnings date is currently listed as Nov 3, 2026. Earnings can reset revenue, EPS, price target, analyst rating, and catalyst expectations.
Does YUM pay a dividend?
YUM's dividend yield is 0.00% based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Sep 11, 2026. Dividend yield should be read with payout ratio, free cash flow, growth, and balance-sheet strength.