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Yum! Brands, Inc. is projected to rise to $191.79 by 2027, a +17% move from its current price of $163.54. YUM is currently trading above its 50-day average (a bullish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong buy.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 7/13/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14 | $161.65 | $163.59 | $165.56 | +0.03% |
| Jul 15 | $160.91 | $163.65 | $166.44 | +0.07% |
| Jul 16 | $160.35 | $163.70 | $167.13 | +0.10% |
| Jul 17 | $159.89 | $163.76 | $167.72 | +0.13% |
| Jul 18 | $159.50 | $163.81 | $168.25 | +0.17% |
| Jul 19 | $159.14 | $163.87 | $168.73 | +0.20% |
| Jul 20 | $158.82 | $163.92 | $169.18 | +0.23% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $158.82 | $163.92 | $169.18 | +0.23% |
| Week 2 | $157.13 | $164.31 | $171.81 | +0.47% |
| Week 3 | $155.92 | $164.69 | $173.95 | +0.70% |
| Week 4 | $154.97 | $165.07 | $175.84 | +0.94% |
| Week 5 | $154.17 | $165.46 | $177.57 | +1.17% |
| Week 6 | $153.50 | $165.85 | $179.19 | +1.41% |
| Week 7 | $152.90 | $166.24 | $180.73 | +1.65% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Yum! Brands, Inc. is a consumer cyclical company that develops, operates, and franchises traditional and non-traditional quick service restaurants in the United States, China, and internationally.
The company operates through four segments: KFC Division, Taco Bell Division, Pizza Hut Division, and Habit Burger & Grill Division, and it 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. trades at $164.73 per share and operates as a major owner and franchisor of fast-food brands.
Its market capitalization is $45.4B, and it is ranked 323 in market capitalization.
Forecasts project a rising price trajectory over the coming years, with the 2026 average price at $164.73, 2027 $192.06, 2028 $221.28, 2029 $272.16, 2030 $292.86, 2040 $646.01, and 2050 $1,361.73. The implied upside is reflected in long-range ROIs, such as 77.8% for 2030, 292.2% for 2040, and 726.6% for 2050.
A major floor 15.4% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 10.4% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
Price is pressing into resistance (2.4% away) — a breakout level to watch.
A major ceiling 10.1% 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 | $164.93 | Sell | $163.68 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $162.55 | Buy | $162.05 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $157.90 | Buy | $159.13 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $154.50 | Buy | $156.55 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $157.26 | Buy | $155.86 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $154.01 | Buy | $153.93 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 60.86 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 57.70 | Neutral |
| CCI (20) | 78.36 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -23.58 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.83 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | 7.88 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.76 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 76.42 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | 0.22 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 10.14 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 65.49 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | 12.40 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 76.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 165.08 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 19.76 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 1.98 | Info |
The near-term technical picture is bullish. RSI14 is 70.
SMA50 is $153.84 and SMA200 is $153.57, with support at $146.58 and resistance at $164.73.
The 30-day price range spans from $151.56 to $179.04.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $146.58 | $163.54 | $205.12 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $157.09 | $191.79 | $244.80 | +17% | Neutral | |
| $176.68 | $219.76 | $288.10 | +34% | Bullish | |
| $215.83 | $272.61 | $365.00 | +67% | Bullish | |
| $230.68 | $295.30 | $402.50 | +81% | Bullish | |
| $242.30 | $313.97 | $434.72 | +92% | Bullish | |
| $271.45 | $355.71 | $499.52 | +118% | Bullish | |
| $269.76 | $357.22 | $508.14 | +118% | Bullish | |
| $286.51 | $383.18 | $551.58 | +134% | Bullish | |
| $343.81 | $464.17 | $675.61 | +184% | Bullish | |
| $465.31 | $655.21 | $999.41 | +301% | Bullish | |
| $923.25 | $1,394.29 | $2,279.73 | +753% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $146.58 | $163.54 | $193.06 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $142.52 | $166.78 | $199.38 | +1.98% |
| September 2026 | $143.37 | $168.59 | $203.13 | +1.09% |
| October 2026 | $139.54 | $164.78 | $199.85 | -2.26% |
| November 2026 | $138.02 | $163.55 | $199.47 | -0.74% |
| December 2026 | $140.76 | $167.33 | $205.12 | +2.31% |
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 $163.54, within a $146.58 to $205.12 range. That marks a 0% change versus current levels. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
By 2027, YUM could reach as high as $244.80, with a base case around $191.79 and support toward $157.09 — roughly +17% from $163.54. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
Expect YUM to range from $176.68 to $288.10 through 2028. The $219.76 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 $272.61 (low $215.83, high $365.00) — a potential gain of +67% on today's $163.54. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2030, YUM is projected to trade between $230.68 and $402.50, averaging $295.30 — a potential gain of +81% from today's $163.54. That is up +8% on the projected 2029 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Yum! Brands, Inc.'s 2031 outlook centres on $313.97, within a $242.30 to $434.72 range. That is up +6% on the projected 2030 average. That marks a +92% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2032, YUM could reach as high as $499.52, with a base case around $355.71 and support toward $271.45 — roughly +118% from $163.54. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect YUM to range from $269.76 to $508.14 through 2033. The $357.22 average target implies a +118% move from current prices. That is up 0% 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 $383.18 (low $286.51, high $551.58) — a potential gain of +134% on today's $163.54. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2035, YUM is projected to trade between $343.81 and $675.61, averaging $464.17 — a potential gain of +184% from today's $163.54. That is up +21% on the projected 2034 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Yum! Brands, Inc.'s 2040 outlook centres on $655.21, within a $465.31 to $999.41 range. That is up +41% on the projected 2035 average. That marks a +301% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2050, YUM could reach as high as $2,279.73, with a base case around $1,394.29 and support toward $923.25 — roughly +753% from $163.54. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in YUM today (≈ 6.114712 YUM) could be worth
$8,525.66
+$7,525.66 (+753%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected YUM price of $1,394.29 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 10, 2025 (≈ 6.563833 YUM) would be worth
$1,073.45
+$73.45 (+7.3%) today · 1.07× · US Dollar
Based on a YUM entry price of $152.35 vs. today's $163.54.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $164.73 | $992.78 | -0.7% |
| 1 month ago | $151.08 | $1,082.47 | +8.2% |
| 3 months ago | $161.76 | $1,011 | +1.1% |
| 6 months ago | $156.92 | $1,042.19 | +4.2% |
| 1 year ago | $152.35 | $1,073.45 | +7.3% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $117.12 | $1,396.35 | +39.6% |
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 $330.00 around 2032.
Implied market cap at $330.00: $90.95B
Multi-year forecasts point to a strong upside path for Yum! Brands, with 2030 expected to average $292.86 and a max of $399.36 (ROI 77.8%), 2040 averaging $646.01 (ROI 292.2%), and 2050 averaging $1,361.73 (ROI 726.6%), all with bullish sentiment.
These are estimates, not guarantees, and the actual outcomes will depend on market conditions and company performance.
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The 2030 forecast shows min $228.69, avg $292.86, max $399.36 with ROI 77.8% and sentiment BULLISH.
Forecasts indicate bullish sentiment through 2027-2050, with 2040 avg $646.01 (ROI 292.2%) and 2050 avg $1,361.73 (ROI 726.6%). These are estimates, not guarantees.
Yes. The 2030 max is $399.36, and the 2031 max is $434.70, so the price could exceed $400 by 2031.
Current price is $164.73 and market cap is $45.4B.
The 30-day range is $151.56 to $179.04, RSI14 is 70, SMA50 is $153.84, SMA200 is $153.57, with support at $146.58 and resistance at $164.73.
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