YUM! Brands (YUM) analyst forecast and price target
Analyst forecast
Consensus of 27 analyst ratings
Based on 6 analyst targets
Recent analyst ratings
| Firm | Action | Rating | Price target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argus Research | Maintained | Buy | $180.00 from $185.00 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| JP Morgan | Maintained | Overweight | $160.00 from $170.00 | Aug 4, 2026 |
| RBC Capital | Maintained | Sector Perform | $170.00 from $165.00 | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Maintained | Neutral | $178.00 from $175.00 | Jul 13, 2026 |
| TD Cowen | Maintained | Buy | $180.00 | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Upgraded | Equal-Weight → Overweight | $185.00 from $180.00 | Jun 3, 2026 |
| TD Cowen | Maintained | Buy | $180.00 from $186.00 | May 27, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $165.00 from $160.00 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Maintained | Neutral | $175.00 from $174.00 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| TD Cowen | Maintained | Buy | $186.00 from $180.00 | Apr 29, 2026 |
| RBC Capital | Maintained | Sector Perform | $165.00 | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Maintained | Neutral | $174.00 from $171.00 | Apr 15, 2026 |
| JP Morgan | Maintained | Overweight | $170.00 from $160.00 | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Evercore ISI Group | Maintained | Outperform | $190.00 from $180.00 | Feb 13, 2026 |
| TD Cowen | Maintained | Buy | $180.00 | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $160.00 from $155.00 | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Maintained | Neutral | $171.00 from $170.00 | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Maintained | Neutral | $170.00 from $164.00 | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $176.00 from $165.00 | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Gordon Haskett | Upgraded | Hold → Buy | — | Jan 8, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the price target for YUM stock?
The average 12-month analyst price target for YUM! Brands (YUM) is $175.50, with a high estimate of $185.00 and a low of $160.00, across 6 analysts.
Is YUM a buy, sell, or hold?
Analysts covering YUM! Brands currently average a Hold rating: 11 buy, 16 hold and 0 sell, from 27 analysts. Ratings reflect analyst opinion, not investment advice.
What upside do analysts see for YUM?
The average price target of $175.50 implies 14.37% upside from the last price of $153.45.
What is the latest analyst rating on YUM?
On Aug 17, 2026, Argus Research maintained YUM! Brands at Buy with a price target of $180.00.
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