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Yum! Brands, Inc. is projected to rise to $177.03 by 2027, a +16% move from its current price of $152.02. 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 5/28/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29 | $150.40 | $152.06 | $153.75 | +0.03% |
| May 30 | $149.76 | $152.11 | $154.50 | +0.06% |
| May 31 | $149.28 | $152.15 | $155.08 | +0.09% |
| Jun 1 | $148.88 | $152.20 | $155.59 | +0.12% |
| Jun 2 | $148.54 | $152.24 | $156.04 | +0.15% |
| Jun 3 | $148.23 | $152.29 | $156.45 | +0.17% |
| Jun 4 | $147.96 | $152.33 | $156.83 | +0.20% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $147.96 | $152.33 | $156.83 | +0.20% |
| Week 2 | $146.48 | $152.64 | $159.06 | +0.41% |
| Week 3 | $145.43 | $152.95 | $160.87 | +0.61% |
| Week 4 | $144.59 | $153.26 | $162.46 | +0.82% |
| Week 5 | $143.89 | $153.57 | $163.91 | +1.02% |
| Week 6 | $143.29 | $153.89 | $165.27 | +1.23% |
| Week 7 | $142.76 | $154.20 | $166.56 | +1.43% |
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, and runs 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) is a consumer cyclical stock with a current price of $155.15 and a market cap of $42.76B, ranking 343. The forecast shows a bullish long‑term trajectory, with the average price rising to $281.51 by 2030, $609.62 by 2040, and $1,249.68 by 2050, accompanied by sizable ROIs of 81.2%, 292.4%, and 704.5%, respectively.
In the near term, 2026 is projected with an average price of $155.34 and a range from $149.77 to $194.51, suggesting a stable path around the current level before stronger gains emerge later in the decade.
A major floor 6.7% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
Price is testing support right now (1.5% away) — a key level to hold.
The nearest ceiling, 7.1% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 10.6% 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 | $153.64 | Sell | $153.16 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $152.31 | Sell | $153.16 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $153.88 | Sell | $154.02 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $156.77 | Sell | $155.91 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $157.67 | Sell | $155.84 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $152.79 | Sell | $153.42 | Sell |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 43.74 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 52.82 | Neutral |
| CCI (20) | -51.45 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -69.92 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.27 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | 0.05 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.34 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 30.08 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | -0.15 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | -2.87 | Sell |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 53.41 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | -0.84 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -56.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 154.57 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 11.87 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 1.62 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture shows bullish sentiment. The RSI14 is 50, with a 50-day simple moving average of $157.10 and a 200-day simple moving average of $152.68.
Support is at $149.77 and resistance at $162.79, with a 30-day price range from $144.20 to $167.34. The stock’s annualized volatility is 30% as a measure of risk over the period.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $149.77 | $152.02 | $189.33 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $144.62 | $177.03 | $226.83 | +16% | Neutral | |
| $163.95 | $204.35 | $268.68 | +34% | Bullish | |
| $187.58 | $237.35 | $318.56 | +56% | Bullish | |
| $205.03 | $262.88 | $359.07 | +73% | Bullish | |
| $218.14 | $283.08 | $392.68 | +86% | Bullish | |
| $229.16 | $300.71 | $422.99 | +98% | Bullish | |
| $229.54 | $304.35 | $433.61 | +100% | Bullish | |
| $251.58 | $336.87 | $485.62 | +122% | Bullish | |
| $292.21 | $394.95 | $575.63 | +160% | Bullish | |
| $391.13 | $551.29 | $841.77 | +263% | Bullish | |
| $735.09 | $1,111.03 | $1,817.95 | +631% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $149.77 | $152.02 | $177.63 | +0.00% |
| June 2026 | $130.95 | $152.76 | $181.66 | +0.49% |
| July 2026 | $133.05 | $156.11 | $187.39 | +2.19% |
| August 2026 | $131.13 | $154.54 | $186.87 | -1.00% |
| September 2026 | $127.62 | $150.97 | $183.63 | -2.31% |
| October 2026 | $128.58 | $152.62 | $186.64 | +1.10% |
| November 2026 | $130.31 | $155.14 | $190.62 | +1.65% |
| December 2026 | $128.49 | $153.41 | $189.33 | -1.12% |
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 $152.02, within a $149.77 to $189.33 range. That marks a 0% change versus current levels. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
By 2027, YUM could reach as high as $226.83, with a base case around $177.03 and support toward $144.62 — roughly +16% from $152.02. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
Expect YUM to range from $163.95 to $268.68 through 2028. The $204.35 average target implies a +34% move from current prices. That is up +15% on the projected 2027 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The YUM price prediction for 2029 points to an average of $237.35 (low $187.58, high $318.56) — a potential gain of +56% on today's $152.02. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2030, YUM is projected to trade between $205.03 and $359.07, averaging $262.88 — a potential gain of +73% from today's $152.02. That is up +11% on the projected 2029 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Yum! Brands, Inc.'s 2031 outlook centres on $283.08, within a $218.14 to $392.68 range. That is up +8% on the projected 2030 average. That marks a +86% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2032, YUM could reach as high as $422.99, with a base case around $300.71 and support toward $229.16 — roughly +98% from $152.02. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect YUM to range from $229.54 to $433.61 through 2033. The $304.35 average target implies a +100% move from current prices. That is up +1% 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 $336.87 (low $251.58, high $485.62) — a potential gain of +122% on today's $152.02. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2035, YUM is projected to trade between $292.21 and $575.63, averaging $394.95 — a potential gain of +160% from today's $152.02. 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 $551.29, within a $391.13 to $841.77 range. That is up +40% on the projected 2035 average. That marks a +263% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2050, YUM could reach as high as $1,817.95, with a base case around $1,111.03 and support toward $735.09 — roughly +631% from $152.02. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in YUM today (≈ 6.578082 YUM) could be worth
$7,308.44
+$6,308.44 (+631%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected YUM price of $1,111.03 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 May 27, 2025 (≈ 6.940107 YUM) would be worth
$1,055.04
+$55.04 (+5.5%) today · 1.06× · US Dollar
Based on a YUM entry price of $144.09 vs. today's $152.02.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $152.71 | $995.48 | -0.5% |
| 1 month ago | $155.17 | $979.7 | -2.0% |
| 3 months ago | $165.71 | $917.39 | -8.3% |
| 6 months ago | $153.21 | $992.23 | -0.8% |
| 1 year ago | $144.09 | $1,055.04 | +5.5% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $119.9 | $1,267.89 | +26.8% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
Enter a price to see how it sits against our YUM forecast.
Our base-case forecast reaches $300.00 around 2032.
Implied market cap at $300.00: $82.69B
The multi-year forecast illustrates a progressive rise from 2026 through 2035, with the 2030 average price at $281.51 and an estimated ROI of 81.2% while the 2030 min is $219.52 and max is $384.60. The 2040 forecast strengthens to an average of $609.62 with an ROI of 292.4% and a max of $930.95; the 2050 forecast shows an average of $1,249.68 with an ROI of 704.5% and a max of $2,045.00.
In the later years, the forecasts remain bullish, with the 2031–2035 windows delivering higher averages and max values (e.g., 2035 max $631.49) and continued upside into 2040 and 2050 (2040 max $930.95; 2050 max $2,045.00).
These figures are estimates and not guarantees, and actual results will depend on market conditions and other factors beyond the forecast.
Tap a question to reveal the answer.
The 2030 forecast shows a min of $219.52, an avg of $281.51, and a max of $384.60, with an ROI of 81.2% and a bullish sentiment.
The forecast shows a bullish trajectory from 2027 onward, with ROIs of 19.4% in 2027, 38.8% in 2028, 61.3% in 2029, rising to 81.2% by 2030 and 704.5% by 2050.
Yes. The 2040 forecast lists an average of $609.62 and a max of $930.95, indicating the midpoint around $600 is within the projected range.
Current price is $155.15 and market cap is $42.76B.
2030: avg $281.51, min $219.52, max $384.60, ROI 81.2%, sentiment bullish. 2040: avg $609.62, min $432.46, max $930.95, ROI 292.4%, sentiment bullish. 2050: avg $1,249.68, min $826.75, max $2,045.00, ROI 704.5%, sentiment bullish.
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