Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)

NYSE: YUM · Real-Time Price · USD
149.09
+1.92 (1.30%)
Jul 22, 2026, 11:58 AM EDT - Market open
Market Cap41.09B -0.8%
Revenue (ttm)8.49B +9.7%
Net Income1.74B +22.0%
EPS6.20 +23.4%
Shares Out 275.62M
PE Ratio23.73
Forward PE21.61
Dividend$3.00 (2.01%)
Ex-Dividend DateMay 27, 2026
Volume792,850
Open147.25
Previous Close147.17
Day's Range147.03 - 149.84
52-Week Range137.33 - 170.14
Beta0.56
AnalystsBuy
Price Target174.33 (+16.93%)
Earnings DateJul 30, 2026

About YUM

Yum! Brands, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops, operates, and franchises traditional and non-traditional quick service restaurants in the United States, China, and internationally. The company operates in four segments: KFC Division, Taco Bell Division, Pizza Hut Division, and Habit Burger & Grill Division. It also operates restaurants under the KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and Habit Burger & Grill brands, which specialize in chicken, Mexican-style food and pizza categories, made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches, and other pr... [Read more]

Industry Restaurants
IPO Date Sep 17, 1997
Employees 49,000
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol YUM
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Yum! Brands's revenue was $8.21 billion, an increase of 8.81% compared to the previous year's $7.55 billion. Earnings were $1.56 billion, an increase of 4.91%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 26 analysts, the average rating for YUM stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $174.33, which is an increase of 16.93% from the latest price.

Price Target
$174.33
(16.93% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Cyclosporiasis outbreak hits Taco Bell sales, unlikely to cause lasting scar, analysts say

The United States' largest foodborne illness outbreak in recent years, linked to shredded lettuce served at some Taco Bell eateries, may dent the fast-food chain's sales, but is unlikely to cause any ...

5 hours ago - Reuters

Yum! Brands names Nai De Leon as Chief People & Culture Officer

Yum! Brands (YUM) announced that Nai De Leon has been appointed Chief People & Culture Officer, effective November 1. As Chief People & Culture Officer, De Leon will lead Yum!’s…

1 day ago - TheFly

Yum! Brands Appoints Nai De Leon as Chief People & Culture Officer

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) today announced that Nai De Leon has been appointed Chief People & Culture Officer, effective November 1, 2026.

1 day ago - Business Wire

Americans are skipping lettuce and salads as investigation into cyclospora outbreak continues

Shares of salad chains like Cava, Chipotle and Sweetgreen closed lower on Monday.

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1 day ago - Market Watch

Taco Bell traffic plunges following parasite outbreak, Bloomberg reports

Visits to Taco Bell (YUM) locations have plummeted following a parasite outbreak that authorities linked to lettuce sold by one of the company’s suppliers, Bloomberg’s Daniela Sirtori reports. On July...

Other symbols: CMGSG
1 day ago - TheFly

Visits To Taco Bell Plummeted 19% After Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Linked To Restaurant's Lettuce

Yum! Brands is set to release its earnings on July 30.

1 day ago - Forbes

The FDA made a big reversal in its cyclosporiasis probe, but it still thinks iceberg lettuce is to blame

The FDA's investigation into the source of the cyclosporiasis outbreak is causing confusion as companies and consumers alike navigate new updates. The agency said a test that indicated a sample of ice...

1 day ago - CNBC

National Ice Cream Day freebies and deals: See a list of the best places to score a scoop today

There are many reasons to scream right now—from cyclospora to corrupt politicians avoiding accountability.

1 day ago - Fast Company

Taylor Foods May Not Be Responsible for Cyclospora Outbreak. Why Sweetgreen and Others Are Dropping.

U.S. regulators walked back its findings about contaminated lettuce, saying that the Taylor Farms sample initially reported as positive for cyclospora was actually a false positive.

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2 days ago - Barrons

Detecting cyclospora is ‘notoriously difficult.' Here's what the FDA's apology to Taylor Farms means.

The FDA and CDC are investigating iceberg lettuce sold by Taylor Farms to confirm the source of the cyclospora outbreak

2 days ago - Market Watch

FDA says Taylor Farms Cyclospora lettuce test was a false positive

The FDA says its lab finding of Cyclospora in Taylor Farms lettuce linked to the Taco Bell outbreak was a false positive after experts re-reviewed results.

2 days ago - Fox Business

FDA says Taylor Farms had false positive after test pinned ‘explosive diarrhea' parasite on Taco Bell lettuce supplier

The FDA said on that ​laboratory experts re-checked lettuce sample results from Taylor ‌Farms in an investigation into an outbreak of the cyclospora parasite.

2 days ago - New York Post

FDA says Taylor Farms Cyclospora finding was false positive

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ​said on Sunday ‌that laboratory experts re-reviewed sample results in ​the Taylor Farms ​Cyclospora investigation and concluded ⁠the finding should ​be considere...

2 days ago - Reuters

Taylor Farms recalls iceberg lettuce in 27 states due to cyclosporiasis outbreak

Taylor Farms is voluntarily recalling iceberg lettuce in 27 states because of possible contamination with cyclosporiasis. Before the recall, Taco Bell removed the lettuce from its restaurants.

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3 days ago - CNBC

Lettuce Supplier Linked to Cyclospora Outbreak Is a Global Salad Giant

Taylor Farms is a critical supplier to restaurants and retailers, with produce from a single processing facility often distributed to customers across multiple states.

3 days ago - WSJ

Mexico ministries investigate cyclospora linked to Mexican farm

Mexico's health and agricultural ministries announced they are investigating a large outbreak of a foodborne illness in the U.S. ​linked to iceberg lettuce grown in Mexico and sold at ‌Taco Bell.

3 days ago - Reuters

Taco Bell faces first lawsuits over diarrhea-causing contaminated lettuce

“We have been contacted by more than 30 people and 90% of them ate at Taco Bell,” attorney Bill Marler told The Post.

4 days ago - New York Post

Taco Bell stock sees slight rebound amid cyclosporiasis outbreak

Taco Bell says it has taken 'immediate action to voluntarily remove potentially impacted lettuce from a supplier in select states.' FOX Business' Ashley Webster with more.

4 days ago - Fox Business

Taco Bell Hit With Federal Lawsuits Over Cyclosporiasis Infections

Taco Bell did not address the lawsuits in response to a request for comment from Forbes. The restaurant chain said it has taken “immediate action to voluntarily remove potentially impacted lettuce fro...

4 days ago - Forbes

Taylor Farms Is Recalling Its Mexican-Grown Iceberg Lettuce from U.S.

U.S. authorities have linked the lettuce to a parasitic outbreak that has sickened more than 1,600 people in the U.S.

4 days ago - WSJ

The cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taco Bell is hitting some restaurant stocks, but don't expect a long-term impact

Taco Bell will likely recover soon from its cyclosporiasis scare based on how prior safety incidents played out, according to analysts. The CDC traced the source of the outbreak to shredded iceberg le...

4 days ago - CNBC

Taco Bell Warned Investors About Cyclosporiasis Before The Outbreak—And These Other Chains Did Too

Nearly 7,000. That's how many people have likely been sickened by cyclospora, per CDC estimates, with cases spread across at least 34 states.

4 days ago - Forbes

Lettuce Crisis Deals Blow to Taco Bell's Fast-Food Stardom

The chain's growth had outpaced rivals, but visits and sales have fallen as the cyclospora outbreak spread.

5 days ago - WSJ

Taylor Farms to recall produce that may be the cause of the cyclospora outbreak: report

The California-based company is one of the largest producers of salad greens in the U.S.

5 days ago - Market Watch