Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) Stock Forecast
Data as of May 2, 2026Consumer Cyclical · Current price $157.98 (-1.07%)
Price Target Range
Consensus Price Target Over Time
Analyst Rating Distribution
Last 3 Months
6-Month Trend
Latest Analyst Forecasts
Price targets issued by Wall Street analysts. Upside calculated against today's price.
| Date | Analyst | Firm | Price Target | Upside |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | Lauren Silberman | Deutsche Bank | $171.00 | +8.2% |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Gregory Francfort | Guggenheim | $180.00 | +13.9% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Dennis Geiger | UBS | $180.00 | +13.9% |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Brian Harbour | Morgan Stanley | $176.00 | +11.4% |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Jeffrey Bernstein | Bernstein | $179.00 | +13.3% |
| Nov 17, 2025 | Chris O'Cull | Stifel Nicolaus | $160.00 | +1.3% |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Brian Mullan | Piper Sandler | $158.00 | +0.0% |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Danilo Gargiulo | Bernstein | $160.00 | +1.3% |
| Nov 5, 2025 | David Palmer | Evercore ISI | $180.00 | +13.9% |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Gregory Francfort | Guggenheim | $160.00 | +1.3% |
| Oct 8, 2025 | Logan Reich | RBC Capital | $165.00 | +4.4% |
| Oct 2, 2025 | Brian Mullan | Piper Sandler | $157.00 | -0.6% |
| Aug 5, 2025 | Jeffrey Bernstein | Bernstein | $164.00 | +3.8% |
| Apr 28, 2025 | Brian Bittner | Oppenheimer | $185.00 | +17.1% |
| Apr 7, 2025 | David Tarantino | Robert W. Baird | $174.00 | +10.1% |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Brian Mullan | Piper Sandler | $150.00 | -5.1% |
| Jan 7, 2025 | Jeffrey Bernstein | Bernstein | $162.00 | +2.5% |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Jon Tower | Citigroup | $162.00 | +2.5% |
| Aug 7, 2024 | Alton Stump | Loop Capital Markets | $143.00 | -9.5% |
| Aug 6, 2024 | Jon Tower | Citigroup | $160.00 | +1.3% |
Top Analysts Covering YUM
YUM vs Sector & Market
| Metric | YUM | Consumer Cyclical Avg | Large Cap Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst Rating | 2.57 | 2.52 | 2.41 |
| Analyst Count | 21 | 13 | 18 |
| Target Upside | +10.4% | +417.5% | +14.9% |
| P/E Ratio | 28.41 | 11.23 | 31.19 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $8.97B | $9.13B | $9.24B | 20 |
| 2027-03-31 | $2.13B | $2.18B | $2.22B | 7 |
| 2027-06-30 | $2.23B | $2.29B | $2.33B | 7 |
| 2027-09-30 | $2.29B | $2.35B | $2.40B | 7 |
| 2027-12-31 | $2.78B | $2.84B | $2.90B | 7 |
| 2028-03-31 | $2.24B | $2.30B | $2.34B | 6 |
| 2028-06-30 | $2.39B | $2.45B | $2.50B | 6 |
| 2028-09-30 | $2.43B | $2.49B | $2.54B | 6 |
| 2028-12-31 | $3.00B | $3.07B | $3.13B | 6 |
| 2029-12-31 | $10.41B | $11.12B | $11.47B | 12 |
| 2030-12-31 | $11.42B | $12.19B | $12.57B | 6 |
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $6.52 | $6.68 | $7.02 | 17 |
| 2027-03-31 | $1.52 | $1.57 | $1.61 | 7 |
| 2027-06-30 | $1.72 | $1.77 | $1.82 | 7 |
| 2027-09-30 | $1.85 | $1.90 | $1.95 | 10 |
| 2027-12-31 | $2.14 | $2.20 | $2.26 | 7 |
| 2028-03-31 | $1.72 | $1.78 | $1.82 | 11 |
| 2028-06-30 | $1.92 | $1.98 | $2.03 | 8 |
| 2028-09-30 | $2.05 | $2.11 | $2.17 | 15 |
| 2028-12-31 | $2.42 | $2.50 | $2.56 | 10 |
| 2029-12-31 | $8.92 | $9.72 | $10.11 | 4 |
| 2030-12-31 | $10.33 | $11.25 | $11.71 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the analyst consensus for YUM?
The consensus among 21 analysts covering Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) is Hold with an average price target of $173.15.
What is the highest price target for YUM?
The highest price target for YUM is $185.00, set by Brian Bittner at Oppenheimer on 2025-04-28.
What is the lowest price target for YUM?
The lowest price target for YUM is $120.00, set by John Ivankoe at J.P. Morgan on 2021-04-12.
How many analysts cover YUM?
21 analysts have issued ratings for Yum! Brands, Inc. in the past 12 months.
Is YUM a buy or sell right now?
Based on 21 analyst ratings, YUM has a consensus rating of Hold (2.57/5) with a +10.4% upside to the consensus target of $173.15.
What are the earnings estimates for YUM?
Analysts estimate YUM will report EPS of $6.68 for the period ending 2026-12-31, with revenue estimated at $9.13B.
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