As of Oct 12, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $40.94B
- P/E (TTM)
- 18.47
- Forward P/E
- 11.94
- Dividend yield
- 2.02%
- 52-week range
- $134.26$170.14
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 2.30M
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 | $143.04 - $145.47 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $170.14 |
| 52-Week Low | $134.26 |
| Open | $144.00 |
| Volume (last close) | 3.14M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 2.30M |
| Market Cap | 40.94B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 279.00M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 18.47 |
| Forward P/E | 11.94 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 4.69 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | -5.76 |
| EV/EBITDA | 18.23 |
| 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% |
| 50-Day MA | $145.52 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $153.62 |
| 1-Year Change | +4.47% |
| Annual Dividend | $2.96 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.02% |
| Payout Ratio | 37.28% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 9, 2026 |
Yum! Brands at a Glance
Yum! Brands (YUM) has a market capitalization of $40.94B. The stock trades at 18.5× trailing earnings, 11.9× forward earnings and 4.7× 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.
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 2.02% yield, with a 37% payout ratio and 8 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is up 4.5% over the past year. At $146.75 it sits within its 52-week range of $134.26 to $170.14, below its 200-day moving average of $153.62.
Based on 19 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $173.33, 18.1% above the latest close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Yum! Brands
What is the current stock price for YUM?
As of the Oct 9, 2026 close, YUM stock trades at $144.82. The 52-week range is $134.26–$170.14, with a day range of $143.04–$145.47.
What is the P/E ratio for YUM?
Yum! Brands's trailing P/E ratio is 18.5, meaning investors pay $18.5 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 11.9, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Yum! Brands operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Does YUM pay dividends?
Yes, Yum! Brands pays a 2.02% annual dividend yield ($2.96 per share). The payout ratio is 37.3%. The last ex-dividend date was 2026-09-09.
What do analysts recommend for YUM?
Based on 19 analysts, the consensus for YUM is Buy.
What is the market cap of YUM?
Yum! Brands's market capitalization is $40.40B, classifying it as a large-cap company. Yum! Brands operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector within the Restaurants industry.