Is YUM a good investment in 2026?

Yum! Brands trades at a P/E ratio of 17.7, with high volatility (33.0% annualized). The stock is in a consolidation phase.

What is the risk level of YUM?

Based on 30-day volatility of 33.0%, YUM has HIGH risk. Beta of 0.55 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.

Yum! Brands (YUM) Stock Analysis & Price Outlook

Q: Does YUM pay dividends?

Yes, Yum! Brands has a dividend yield of 2.05%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$38.42B

P/E RATIO

17.7

BETA

0.55

Less volatile

DIV YIELD

2.05%

52W HIGH

$170.14

52W LOW

$137.33

VOLATILITY

33.0%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$145.14 → $140.77-3.01%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$145.66 → $140.77-3.4%

YUM | 52-week chartLast updated: 9/15/2026

Consumer Cyclical Sector Context

Discretionary spending sector sensitive to economic cycles, including retail and automotive.

METRIC	YUM	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	17.7x	20.0x	↓ 11%
Beta	0.55	1.20	Less volatile
Div Yield	2.05%	1.20%	Above avg
30d Volatility	33.0%	26%	Higher risk

TOP CONSUMER CYCLICAL PEERS

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Competitors Analysis

Compare YUM's key metrics against its main consumer cyclical sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
YUYUM(You are here)	$140.77	$38.42B	Consumer Cyclical	—
AMZN	$248.42	$2.68T	Consumer Cyclical	VIEW →
TSLA	$356.58	$1.41T	Consumer Cyclical	VIEW →
HD	$305.48	$304.77B	Consumer Cyclical	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Yum! Brands is currently trading at $140.77, which is 17.3% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.55, the stock shows lower sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)OVERSOLD

30-DAY TRENDNEUTRAL

VOLUME2.2M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is YUM a good buy right now?

Yum! Brands trades at 17.7x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is High based on 33.0% volatility.

Does YUM pay dividends?

Yes, Yum! Brands offers a dividend yield of 2.05%. This translates to approximately $2.89 per share annually.

How volatile is YUM?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 33.0% and beta of 0.55,YUM is classified as High risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.