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Yum! Brands, Inc. is projected to rise to $170.48 by 2027, a +13% move from its current price of $150.28. YUM is currently trading below its 50-day average (a bearish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong sell.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 7/29/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31 | $148.47 | $150.32 | $152.20 | +0.03% |
| Aug 1 | $147.75 | $150.36 | $153.02 | +0.06% |
| Aug 2 | $147.21 | $150.41 | $153.67 | +0.08% |
| Aug 3 | $146.76 | $150.45 | $154.23 | +0.11% |
| Aug 4 | $146.37 | $150.49 | $154.72 | +0.14% |
| Aug 5 | $146.03 | $150.53 | $155.18 | +0.17% |
| Aug 6 | $145.71 | $150.57 | $155.60 | +0.20% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $145.71 | $150.57 | $155.60 | +0.20% |
| Week 2 | $144.03 | $150.87 | $158.04 | +0.39% |
| Week 3 | $142.81 | $151.16 | $160.00 | +0.59% |
| Week 4 | $141.84 | $151.46 | $161.73 | +0.79% |
| Week 5 | $141.02 | $151.76 | $163.31 | +0.98% |
| Week 6 | $140.31 | $152.05 | $164.78 | +1.18% |
| Week 7 | $139.68 | $152.35 | $166.17 | +1.38% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Yum! Brands, Inc. operates 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 products.
The company was formerly known as TRICON Global Restaurants, Inc. and changed its name to Yum! Brands, Inc. in May 2002. Yum! Brands, Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.
Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) currently trades at $152.57 per share, with a market capitalization of $42.05B and a market rank of 360. The stock sits in a broad price context defined by a neutral near-term sentiment and a mixed but constructive longer-run forecast.
The price outlook is captured in a year-by-year forecast showing a rising average price path from 2026 through 2050, with substantial upside by 2040 and beyond. The 2026 average is $152.57, fading into higher averages in later years, culminating in a 2050 average of $1,181.19 with a max of $1,931.21 and a min of $782.19. These figures imply meaningful long-term upside while highlighting the variability across years.
A major floor 10.9% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
Price is testing support right now (2.1% away) — a key level to hold.
The nearest ceiling, 11.5% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 16.1% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key YUM support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of YUM market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $147.46 | Buy | $148.33 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $150.97 | Sell | $150.78 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $156.76 | Sell | $153.28 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $153.61 | Sell | $154.56 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $155.90 | Sell | $154.93 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $154.00 | Sell | $153.64 | Sell |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 36.46 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 4.97 | Buy |
| CCI (20) | -92.52 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -96.90 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | -1.62 | Sell |
| ROC (12) | -10.56 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.19 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 3.10 | Buy |
| TRIX (15) | -0.03 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | -7.50 | Sell |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 17.62 | Buy |
| Momentum (10) | -15.74 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -40.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 146.13 | Buy |
| ADX (14) | 21.96 | Sell |
| ATR (14) | 1.72 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture for Yum! Brands shows a neutral tone. RSI(14) sits at 40, reflecting modest momentum. The moving averages place near-term price around the mid-150s, with SMA50 at $154.39 and SMA200 at $154.13.
Key support sits at $146.58 and resistance at $167.49. The 30-day price range spans from $139.06 to $167.40, illustrating a broad consolidation area around the current level. Annualized volatility stands at 30%, underscoring the typical swings seen in this stock over a month.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $146.58 | $150.28 | $184.05 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $139.77 | $170.48 | $217.31 | +13% | Neutral | |
| $153.05 | $190.24 | $249.14 | +27% | Bullish | |
| $184.41 | $232.77 | $311.40 | +55% | Bullish | |
| $198.05 | $253.39 | $345.13 | +69% | Bullish | |
| $204.65 | $265.05 | $366.75 | +76% | Bullish | |
| $224.80 | $294.44 | $413.24 | +96% | Bullish | |
| $226.29 | $299.52 | $425.83 | +99% | Bullish | |
| $234.71 | $313.77 | $451.44 | +109% | Bullish | |
| $271.67 | $366.62 | $533.37 | +144% | Bullish | |
| $368.53 | $518.76 | $790.99 | +245% | Bullish | |
| $704.51 | $1,063.65 | $1,738.67 | +608% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $146.58 | $150.28 | $175.43 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $129.41 | $150.96 | $179.52 | +0.45% |
| September 2026 | $131.41 | $154.16 | $185.01 | +2.12% |
| October 2026 | $129.63 | $152.76 | $184.68 | -0.91% |
| November 2026 | $126.06 | $149.11 | $181.33 | -2.39% |
| December 2026 | $126.83 | $150.52 | $184.05 | +0.95% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month YUM forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
Yum! Brands, Inc.'s 2026 outlook centres on $150.28, within a $146.58 to $184.05 range. That marks a 0% change versus current levels. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
By 2027, YUM could reach as high as $217.31, with a base case around $170.48 and support toward $139.77 — roughly +13% from $150.28. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
Expect YUM to range from $153.05 to $249.14 through 2028. The $190.24 average target implies a +27% move from current prices. That is up +12% on the projected 2027 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The YUM price prediction for 2029 points to an average of $232.77 (low $184.41, high $311.40) — a potential gain of +55% on today's $150.28. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2030, YUM is projected to trade between $198.05 and $345.13, averaging $253.39 — a potential gain of +69% from today's $150.28. That is up +9% on the projected 2029 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Yum! Brands, Inc.'s 2031 outlook centres on $265.05, within a $204.65 to $366.75 range. That is up +5% on the projected 2030 average. That marks a +76% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2032, YUM could reach as high as $413.24, with a base case around $294.44 and support toward $224.80 — roughly +96% from $150.28. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect YUM to range from $226.29 to $425.83 through 2033. The $299.52 average target implies a +99% move from current prices. That is up +2% on the projected 2032 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The YUM price prediction for 2034 points to an average of $313.77 (low $234.71, high $451.44) — a potential gain of +109% on today's $150.28. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2035, YUM is projected to trade between $271.67 and $533.37, averaging $366.62 — a potential gain of +144% from today's $150.28. That is up +17% on the projected 2034 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Yum! Brands, Inc.'s 2040 outlook centres on $518.76, within a $368.53 to $790.99 range. That is up +41% on the projected 2035 average. That marks a +245% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2050, YUM could reach as high as $1,738.67, with a base case around $1,063.65 and support toward $704.51 — roughly +608% from $150.28. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in YUM today (≈ 6.654245 YUM) could be worth
$7,077.78
+$6,077.78 (+608%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected YUM price of $1,063.65 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in YUMwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in YUM on Jul 28, 2025 (≈ 6.930488 YUM) would be worth
$1,041.51
+$41.51 (+4.2%) today · 1.04× · US Dollar
Based on a YUM entry price of $144.29 vs. today's $150.28.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $147.37 | $1,019.75 | +2.0% |
| 1 month ago | $156.41 | $960.81 | -3.9% |
| 3 months ago | $156.46 | $960.5 | -3.9% |
| 6 months ago | $153.88 | $976.61 | -2.3% |
| 1 year ago | $144.29 | $1,041.51 | +4.2% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $132.39 | $1,135.13 | +13.5% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
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Our base-case forecast reaches $300.00 around 2034.
Implied market cap at $300.00: $82.69B
From 2030 onward, the forecast points to a powerful long-term uptrend. The 2030 average price is $265.29 with a 73.9% ROI, while the 2030 max is $361.55 and the min is $207.26.
The trajectory extends into 2040, where the average price rises to $564.08 with a 269.7% ROI and a max of $860.35. In 2050, the average climbs to $1,181.19 with a 674.2% ROI, and a max of $1,931.21. These figures suggest a sustained, substantial upside over the multi-decade horizon, tempered by the usual forecast uncertainty and sensitivity to market conditions.
These are projections, not guarantees, and actual results may vary based on factors affecting consumer demand, competition, and broader market dynamics.
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2030 average price is $265.29 per share, with a projected ROI of 73.9%. The forecast also shows a min of $207.26 and a max of $361.55.
Forecasts show a bullish long-term path, with 2027 average of $175.94, 2028 of $198.82, and a 2030 average of $265.29 with 73.9% ROI. Long-term projections reach $564.08 average in 2040 (269.7% ROI) and $1,181.19 average in 2050 (674.2% ROI), though these are not guarantees.
Yes. The forecast max values exceed $400 starting in 2032 (max $442.56) and continue higher, with 2033 max $449.53, 2034 max $482.96, 2035 max $585.92, and further upside in 2040 ($860.35) and 2050 ($1,931.21).
Current price is $152.57 per share, with a market cap of $42.05B and a rank of 360.
Sentiment is NEUTRAL. RSI(14) is 40, with SMA50 at $154.39 and SMA200 at $154.13. Support is at $146.58 and resistance at $167.49, with a 30-day range of $139.06–$167.40 and annualized volatility of 30%.
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