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Yum! Brands Inc(YUM) Stock Analysis | Consumer Cyclical

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Reward52Moderate
Risk29Low
75%Data
Strong 25% profit margin · Revenue growing 12% YoY
Defensive Anchor
Market Cap:41.99Bn
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Reward Rating
52
Moderate
Reward Assessment
75% data coverage
Bottom 50% of stocksView factors
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Risk Rating
29
Low
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: $173.34.

What is Yum! Brands Inc?

, together with its subsidiaries, develops, operates, and franchises traditional and non-traditional quick service restaurants in the United States, China, and internationally.

YUM · Verdict

Moderate reward · low risk

YUM stands out on cash flow and volatility, but watch the valuation signal.

Based on 88% data coverage

YUM · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 3

  • Cash flow94/100

    20% free-cash-flow margin

  • Volatility80/100

    Top decile vs peers

  • Profitability68/100

    19% net margin · 0% ROE

Watchouts 2

  • Valuation14/100

    P/E 23.6× · PEG 2.03

  • Balance sheet43/100

    Interest covered 5.2×

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is Yum! Brands Inc?

, together with its subsidiaries, develops, operates, and franchises 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. The company is listed on the NYSE in USA, operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector, with a market capitalisation of 41.99B, and a P/E ratio of 19.0x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

Growth
Revenue and earnings growing steadily, indicating improving operating performance.
Profitability
Adequate profitability with some margin variability in recent periods.
Risk
Below-average volatility supports a steadier risk profile.
Valuation
Premium valuation reflects strong growth expectations already priced in.

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Reward: Moderate (52)

The scoring profile indicates limited reward potential at this time, with profitability and growth offering the most support. Risk indicators are low, suggesting a relatively contained downside profile.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Company Information
SectorConsumer Cyclical
IndustryRestaurants
Market Cap41.99B
P/E Ratio18.9716
Dividend Yield0.97%
Beta0.553
Insider Activity
12M windowBearish
Shares soldShares bought
0-3months
0
0
3-6months
0
0
6-9months
514,414 shares
$2.3M
0
9-12months
737,870 shares
$5.7M
0
4 disclosures without share count
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