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Consumer CyclicalRestaurantsScore data as of Sep 4, 2026

YUM

Catalysts
Yum! Brands, Inc.
Consumer Cyclical· Restaurants
AIQ Score
NeutralAIQ Edge 4/10
Low Priority
In Line With Peers
Score data as of Sep 4, 2026
Last price
$150.71
-$1.83 (-1.20%)
Latest market quote
Momentum50
Value31
Quality51
Risk Resilience41
Sentiment61
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Stock Catalyst Board

Earnings timing, analyst expectations, news pressure, growth drivers, events, and AIQ Catalyst context.

Next earnings
Nov 3, 2026

Upcoming reporting date available for this company.

AIQ Catalyst
AIQ 43/100

Momentum 50/100 and sentiment 61/100 before the next covered event.

Recent coverage
0 articles

Updated · Sentiment not scored

Earnings History And Surprises

See whether reported EPS and revenue have consistently exceeded or missed analyst expectations.

Earnings Expectations And Results

Compare what analysts expected with what the company reported across recent quarters.

Momentum 50/100AIQ Edge 4/10 In Line With Peers
Beat rate
63%
5 of 8 reported periods
Average surprise
+1.6%
Across covered historical reports
Latest result
+3.2%
Jul 30, 2026
EPS estimate versus actual
Actual bars are colored by beat, inline result, or miss.
Earnings history
Report dateFiscal periodEPS estimateEPS actualEPS surpriseRevenue estimateRevenue actual
Jul 30, 2026$1.57$1.62+3.2%$2.18B$2.17B
Apr 29, 2026$1.38$1.50+8.7%$2.04B$2.06B
Feb 4, 2026$1.76$1.73-1.7%$2.45B$2.51B
Nov 4, 2025$1.49$1.58+6.0%$2B$1.98B
Aug 5, 2025$1.46$1.44-1.4%$1.94B$1.93B
Apr 30, 2025$1.29$1.30+0.8%$1.85B$1.79B
Feb 6, 2025$1.60$1.61+0.6%$2.36B$2.36B
Nov 5, 2024$1.42$1.37-3.5%$1.9B$1.83B

Analyst Forecast And Price Targets

Wall Street consensus, rating distribution, and the current 12-month target range.

Analyst ratings
Buy
11
Buy
15
Hold
12-month analyst target
$175.62
+16.53% versus current price
Based on 5 analyst observations. Targets are estimates, not predictions.
Low target
$168.00
+11.47% vs latest price
Average target
$175.62
+16.53% vs latest price
High target
$185.00
+22.75% vs latest price

Event Read

Catalysts should explain what can change the setup, when it might happen, and which AIQ component would move first.

Current event setup

Event dateNov 3, 2026

Next known earnings or reporting date.

EPS estimate$1.55

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Revenue estimate$2.14B

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Sentiment score61

News pressure around the setup.

Momentum score50

Where event reaction would show up first.

AIQ score43/100

Composite decision read before event confirmation.

Analyst context

Consensus
Buy
Analysts
5
Average target
$175.62
Target upside
16.53%
Target range
$168.00 - $185.00
90-day revisions
-5

News And Sentiment

Recent company coverage, scored where source sentiment is available.

No recent articles have a scored sentiment label.
Positive
0
Neutral
0
Negative
0

No recent company-specific news is available.

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YUM Catalysts FAQ

What are the next catalysts for YUM stock?

YUM's next stock catalysts can include earnings, guidance, analyst ratings, price-target changes, estimate revisions, product updates, regulatory events, contracts, or sector developments. Use this page to connect those events with AIQ and market context.

What upcoming events could move YUM stock?

Upcoming events that could move YUM include earnings reports, management commentary, estimate changes, major news, and market-wide sector catalysts.

How could YUM's next earnings report affect the stock?

YUM's next earnings report could affect the stock by changing revenue expectations, EPS estimates, guidance, analyst ratings, price targets, estimate revisions, and momentum.

What could drive YUM stock higher?

YUM could move higher if earnings, guidance, demand trends, analyst expectations, or AIQ momentum improve relative to what the market already expects.

What events could hurt YUM stock?

YUM could be hurt by weaker guidance, negative estimate revisions, margin pressure, adverse news, regulatory issues, or a sector-wide risk-off move.