Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) Stock Forecast
YUM analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.88 / 5 from 26 analysts
- Price target
- $171.06 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +13.7% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 3, 2026 EPS estimate $1.51
- 52-week range
- $135.75 – $168.16
YUM analyst ratings
26 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
YUM price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
YUM earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.46 | $1.35 | $1.57 | $1.58 | −7.7% | 11 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $6.35 | $6.09 | $6.64 | $6.05 | +4.9% | 12 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $6.88 | $6.41 | $7.67 | $6.35 | +8.4% | 12 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
YUM revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.04B | $1.89B | $2.14B | +3.1% | 11 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $8.68B | $8.53B | $9.08B | +5.7% | 12 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $8.60B | $8.39B | $8.80B | −1.0% | 12 |
YUM EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
YUM revenue: reported and forecast
YUM EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.70 | $1.59 | $1.48 | $1.47 | $1.46 | −14.1% | 0 up · 2 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $6.76 | $6.64 | $6.39 | $6.38 | $6.35 | −6.2% | 0 up · 3 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $7.46 | $7.46 | $7.00 | $6.93 | $6.88 | −7.9% | 0 up · 4 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
YUM earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; YUM beat in 7 of 12.
What analysts expect from YUM
26 analysts cover Yum! Brands; their consensus rating is buy (3.88 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $171.06, 13.7% above the latest close of $150.51. Analysts expect earnings of $6.35 per share for 2026, +4.9% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $6.88 per share on revenue of $8.6 billion. Yum! Brands beat the EPS estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.
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YUM forecast FAQ
What is Yum! Brands's price target?
The average analyst price target for Yum! Brands is $171.06, 13.7% above the latest close of $150.51.
Is Yum! Brands a buy, hold or sell?
Of 26 analysts covering Yum! Brands, 10 rate it a strong buy, 3 a buy, 13 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Yum! Brands's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $6.35 per share for 2026 (range $6.09 to $6.64); for 2027 the estimate is $6.88.
What is Yum! Brands's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $8.7 billion, growth of 5.7%; for 2027 it is $8.6 billion.
When does Yum! Brands report earnings?
Yum! Brands is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 3, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $1.51.
Does Yum! Brands usually beat earnings estimates?
Yum! Brands reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.