Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Yum Brands Inc (YUM) - $153.80 as of 11/26/2025 9:07:57 PM EST
Total Score
9 out of 30
Safety Score
64 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for YUM
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for YUM
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for YUM
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for YUM
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for YUM (64 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 5 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 4 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
Financial Details for YUM
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | YUM |
| Company Name | Yum Brands Inc |
| Country | USA |
| Description | Yum! Brands, Inc. is a prominent global fast food corporation with a diverse portfolio that includes well-known brands such as KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, The Habit Burger Grill, and WingStreet. Catering to millions of customers daily, the company has established a significant international footprint, solidifying its status within the quick-service restaurant industry. Notably, Yum! has a strategic alliance with Yum China, which enhances its market reach and innovation in one of the world's largest consumer markets. With a focus on evolving consumer preferences and operational efficiencies, Yum! Brands is well-positioned for sustained growth and value creation for its shareholders. |
| Sector Name | CONSUMER CYCLICAL |
| Industry Name | RESTAURANTS |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 2/4/2026 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 153.80 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 129.23 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 11/26/2025 9:07:57 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 1,829,487 |
| Average Daily Volume | 2,122,398 |
| 52-Week High | 161.70 |
| 52-Week Low | 120.37 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 27.77% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 29.39 |
| Industry PE | 32.51 |
| Sector PE | 32.04 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 27.93 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 40.90 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 34.43 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 29.34 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 1.69 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 3.76 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | -27.00 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 0.00 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 3.31 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 8.64 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 5.20 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 2.22 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.67 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 8 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 2 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 277,653,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 42,703,031,400 |
| Institutional Ownership | 86.08% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 12/2/2025 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.7100 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.7100 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | 7 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 2.80 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 1.82% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 2.84 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 1.84% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 20 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 1.97% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 1.84% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 5.97% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 8.33% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 9.16% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 13.77% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 54.47% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 4.40% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | -6.95% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 5.14 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 4.32 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 5.48 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 1,432,000,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 1,486,000,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 1,597,000,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 8.40% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 6.17% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 34.40% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 1,045,000,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 616,000,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 512,000,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -10,461,000,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -10,631,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 11,247,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 11,100,000,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 11,506,000,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | -2.13 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | -1.88 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | -7,648,000,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | -7,858,000,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | -7,505,000,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 1,566,000,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 5.64 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 1,432,000,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 1,318,000,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.11 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 1.02 |
| MACD Signal | 0.57 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 139.45 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 146.40 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 153.34 |
| Beta | 0.68 |
| RSI | 52.60 |
| 50-Day SMA | 143.63 |
| 150-Day SMA | 133.15 |
| 200-Day SMA | 127.76 |
System |
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| Modified | 11/25/2025 12:36:04 PM EST |