How did Yum Brands Inc (YUM) surprise investors with its report?

Yum Brands Inc [YUM] stock is trading at $129.24, down -1.26%. In order to assess the stock’s recent performance, you can check whether its short-term value is rising or falling. The YUM shares have gain 2.82% over the last week, with a monthly amount drifted -4.27%, and not seem to be holding up well over a long-time horizon.

From an analyst’s perspective:

Yum Brands Inc [NYSE: YUM] stock has seen the most recent analyst activity on January 22, 2025, when Bernstein downgraded its rating to a Mkt Perform and also revised its price target to $135 from $140. Previously, Morgan Stanley downgraded its rating to Equal-Weight on January 21, 2025, and dropped its price target to $140. On January 10, 2025, downgrade downgraded it’s rating to Neutral and revised its price target to $141 on the stock. Argus upgraded its rating to a Buy but stick to its price target of $155 on December 31, 2024. TD Cowen downgraded its rating to a Hold and reduced its price target to $145 on October 16, 2024. Evercore ISI downgraded its rating to In-line for this stock on July 16, 2024, and downed its price target to $145. In a note dated June 13, 2024, Goldman initiated an Neutral rating and provided a target price of $150 on this stock.

Yum Brands Inc [YUM] stock has fluctuated between $122.13 and $143.20 over the past year. Currently, Wall Street analysts expect the stock to reach $152.5 within the next 12 months. Yum Brands Inc [NYSE: YUM] shares were valued at $129.24 at the most recent close of the market. An investor can expect a potential return of 18.0% based on the average YUM price forecast.

Analyzing the YUM fundamentals

Yum Brands Inc [NYSE:YUM] reported sales of 7.22B for the trailing twelve months, which represents a growth of 6.91%. Gross Profit Margin for this corporation currently stands at 0.49% with Operating Profit Margin at 0.32%, Pretax Profit Margin comes in at 0.25%, and Net Profit Margin reading is 0.21%. To continue investigating profitability, this company’s Return on Assets is posted at 0.24, Equity is -0.2 and Total Capital is 0.44. Upon thorough examination of the company’s fundamental financial framework, it becomes apparent that the debt-to-equity ratio stands at -1.46.

Before buying any particular stock, readers tend to pay close attention to the indicators that support and create resistance. The company’s stock is currently sitting at 127.59 points at the first support level, and at 125.95 for the second support level. However, for the 1st resistance point, the stock is sitting at 131.58, and for the 2nd resistance point, it is at 133.93.

Ratios To Look Out For

For context, Yum Brands Inc’s Current Ratio is 1.37. In addition, the Quick Ratio stands at 1.37 and the Cash Ratio stands at 0.39. Considering the valuation of this stock, the price to sales ratio is 4.99 and price to earnings (TTM) ratio is 24.18.

Transactions by insiders

Recent insider trading involved Gibbs David W, Chief Executive Officer, that happened on Dec 16 ’24 when 3255.0 shares were sold. Chief Executive Officer, Gibbs David W completed a deal on Dec 16 ’24 to sell 3815.0 shares. Meanwhile, Officer Gibbs David W bought 7070.0 shares on Dec 16 ’24.

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