Yum! Brands, Inc.
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $41.77B
- P/E (TTM)
- 18.84
- Forward P/E
- 12.57
- Dividend yield
- 1.92%
- 52-week range
- $134.26$170.14
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 2.40M
Yum! Brands (YUM) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $147.79 - $154.19 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $170.14 |
| 52-Week Low | $134.26 |
| Open | $153.44 |
| Volume (last close) | 2.56M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 2.40M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 8.72B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 2.22B |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 1.68B |
| EPS (TTM) | $7.94 |
| Profit Margin | 25.42% |
| Operating Margin | 30.80% |
| Annual Dividend | $2.96 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.92% |
| Payout Ratio | 37.28% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 41.77B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 279.00M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 18.84 |
| Forward P/E | 12.57 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 4.79 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | -5.88 |
| EV/EBITDA | 18.97 |
| 50-Day MA | $145.50 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $153.54 |
| 1-Year Change | +5.52% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Yum! Brands at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Yum! Brands (YUM) has a market capitalization of $41.77B. The stock trades at 18.8× trailing earnings, 12.6× forward earnings and 4.8× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $2.22B on revenue of $8.72B (a 25.4% profit margin) and generated $1.68B of free cash flow. Revenue grew 10.3% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $674.00M in cash and securities against $12.28B of debt, a net debt position of $11.60B.
Yum! Brands pays a quarterly dividend totaling $2.96 per share a year, a 1.92% yield at the Oct 23, 2026 close, with a 37% payout ratio and 8 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is up 5.5% over the past year. At $149.70 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $134.26 to $170.14, below its 200-day moving average of $153.54.
Based on 21 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $170.14, 13.7% above the Oct 23, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Yum! Brands
What is the current stock price for YUM?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, YUM stock trades at $149.70. The 52-week range is $134.26–$170.14, with a day range of $147.79–$154.19.
What is the P/E ratio for YUM?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Yum! Brands's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 18.8, meaning investors pay $18.8 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 12.6, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Yum! Brands operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Does YUM pay dividends?
Yes, Yum! Brands pays a 1.92% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 23, 2026 close ($2.96 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 37.3%. The most recent ex-dividend date was September 9, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for YUM?
Based on ratings from 21 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for YUM is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $170.14, a 13.7% upside from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $149.70.
What is the market cap of YUM?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Yum! Brands's market capitalization is $41.77B, classifying it as a large-cap company. Yum! Brands operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector within the Restaurants industry.