NYSE: YUM
Yum! Brands, Inc.
Consumer Cyclical · Restaurants
Market Cap
$41.89B
52w High
$169.39
52w Low
$137.33
P/E
24.40
Volume
2.69M
Outstanding Shares
275.62M
Price vs Fundamentals
Why The Stock Is Moving
What changed
The stock rose 9.85% over the last year. Revenue grew 9.65% over the trailing twelve months. Operating margin moved from 31.42% to 31.47%. Free cash flow grew 13.65% over the trailing twelve months.
What the market seems to be pricing
The stock has moved higher against modestly improving underlying metrics. The operating data does not yet tell a clear story — the move may reflect sentiment, sector rotation, or macro factors rather than company-specific earnings power.
What would invalidate this read
Operating margin currently stands at 31.47%. A decisive move in revenue — currently up 9.65% — would be the clearest signal to resolve the ambiguity.
Company profile
YUM!
Valuation
Stock splits
Every 1000 shares became 1391
Every 1 shares became 2
Every 1 shares became 2
Profitability & growth
Analyst consensus
19
Buy
29
Hold
3
Sell
Analyst ratings tend to be lagging indicators. Use as one signal among many.
Earnings
Full quarter-by-quarter history of actuals vs estimates. Switch into compare mode to inspect one metric year-over-year.
Next report
Jul 30, 2026
Q3 FY26 · EPS est $1.61 · Revenue est $2.19B
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Dividends
$2.92/shareQuarterlyDividend Achiever · 21yrSafeYUM pays a dividend with a 1.92% dividend yield, 21 consecutive years of growth, growing at 8.52% annually, covered 2.1× by free cash flow.
Dividend Yield
1.92%
Annual Div / Share
$2.92
5yr CAGR
+8.52%
Doubles every ~8.5yr
Payout Ratio
45.91%
Safe
Dividend Growth Rate
3yr CAGR
+7.51%
5yr CAGR
+8.52%
10yr CAGR
+8.54%
Dividend History
Annualized dividend cycles per share
Income Projection
Today
$2/mo
In 5 yrs
$2/mo
In 10 yrs
$4/mo
| Today | In 5 yrs | In 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|
$19/yr $2/mo | $29/yr+51% $2/mo | $44/yr+127% $4/mo |
Yield-on-cost grows from 1.92% → 4.35% over 10yr
Analysis
Dividend Strengths
Dividend Achiever
YUM has raised its dividend for 21 consecutive years — qualifying as a Dividend Achiever, demonstrating long-term commitment to shareholder income.
Well-covered by free cash flow
The dividend is covered 2.1× by free cash flow, indicating the company generates sufficient cash to sustain and potentially grow the payout without straining its finances.
Strong dividend growth rate
The 5-year CAGR of 8.52% meaningfully outpaces inflation, compounding real income growth for long-term holders.
Risks to Watch
No strong risk signal stands out from the latest period pair.