Skip to main
YUM
YUM logo

YUM! Brands (YUM) Stock Forecast & Price Target

YUM! Brands (YUM) Analyst Ratings

Based on 37 analyst ratings
Buy
Strong Buy 24%
Buy 19%
Hold 51%
Sell 5%
Strong Sell 0%

Bulls say

Yum Brands is poised for growth, with Taco Bell targeting an expansion from 7,600 to 10,000 U.S. locations and an international goal of over 3,000 locations by 2030, which would significantly enhance systemwide sales from the current $1 billion. The company projects an increase in margins from 24.2% in 2024 to 25%-26% in 2030, driven by digital order growth and enhanced franchisee profitability, as evidenced by the rise in locations with EBITDA margins over 10%. Furthermore, an accelerated pace of menu innovation and a shift towards higher-margin items, including the successful rollout of Live Mas Cafés, are expected to further boost sales and margins.

Bears say

Yum Brands faces significant challenges that contribute to a negative outlook on its stock, primarily due to the planned closure of 538 locations resulting from the termination of its Turkey master franchise agreement and an additional 200 closures within the Pizza Hut segment, indicating potential further risks. The firm reported a decline in system sales and accelerating deceleration across key brands, with Pizza Hut showing a notably weaker performance—evidenced by a 2% decline and increased competitive pressure from new entrants in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) market, which could further erode margins and pricing power. Additionally, while Yum anticipates long-term net restaurant growth of 5%, concerns around international development headwinds and a difficult sales environment in 2024 suggest that achieving this growth may be increasingly challenging.

YUM! Brands (YUM) has been analyzed by 37 analysts, with a consensus rating of Buy. 24% of analysts recommend a Strong Buy, 19% recommend Buy, 51% suggest Holding, 5% advise Selling, and 0% predict a Strong Sell.

This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of YUM! Brands and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.

Order type

Buy in

Order amount

Est. shares

0 shares

Sign up to buy

FAQs About YUM! Brands (YUM) Forecast

Analysts have given YUM! Brands (YUM) a Buy based on their latest research and market trends.

According to 37 analysts, YUM! Brands (YUM) has a Buy consensus rating as of Jul 10, 2025. This rating is provided by third-party analysts and is not investment advice from Public.com.

Wall Street analysts have set a price target of $135.08, reflecting a 0.00% increase from the current stock price.

Financial analysts have set a price target of $135.08, indicating a 0.00% increase from the current stock price, but ratings and forecasts are frequently updated based on market conditions, earnings reports, and industry trends. This prediction is provided by third-party analysts and is not investment advice from Public.com.

YUM! Brands (YUM)


Order type

Buy in

Order amount

Est. shares

0 shares

Sign up to buy
Disclaimer: Any investment listed here, which may be available on the Public platform, is intended to be used for informational purposes only, should not be the sole basis for making an investment decision, and is not a recommendation or advice.