Stock Overview

Yum! Brands Inc (YUM)

NYSE · Consumer Cyclical · Restaurants

Yum! Brands Inc is a Consumer Cyclical company with a market capitalization of $42.70B, a trailing P/E ratio of 19.7, and a dividend yield of 1.94%.

Market Cap
$42.70B
P/E (TTM)
19.7
Forward P/E
23.9
Price/Sales
4.9
Price/Book
220.1
EV/EBITDA
18.4
Dividend Yield
1.94%
Beta
0.55
EPS (TTM)
$7.95
Profit Margin
20.5%
ROE
0.0%
Short % of Float
3.1%
Days to Cover
2.9
52W High
$167.46
52W Low
$136.25

5-Year Price History

Latest Annual Financials · FY ending December 31, 2025

Revenue
$8.21B
Gross Profit
$3.79B
Operating Income
$2.53B
Net Income
$1.56B
Free Cash Flow
$1.64B
Total Debt
$11.91B
Cash & Equivalents
$709.00M
Shareholder Equity
-$7.33B

Recent Quarterly Earnings (EPS)

QuarterReportedActual EPSEstimateSurprise
Q1 2026April 29, 2026$1.50$1.39+7.9%
Q4 2025February 4, 2026$1.73$1.76-1.7%
Q3 2025November 4, 2025$1.58$1.48+6.8%
Q2 2025August 5, 2025$1.44$1.46-1.4%
Q1 2025April 30, 2025$1.30$1.28+1.6%
Q4 2024February 6, 2025$1.61$1.60+0.6%

Short Interest

FINRA-reported short interest for semi-monthly settlement dates, published about nine business days after each settlement. Share counts are adjusted to the current split basis.

SettlementShares Short% of Shares OutDays to CoverChange
July 15, 20268,489,6663.04%2.9-3.3%
June 30, 20268,775,3263.15%3.5+10.5%
June 15, 20267,943,5652.85%3.7+10.3%
May 29, 20267,199,8902.58%3.3+7.6%
May 15, 20266,693,7172.40%4.0+3.0%
April 30, 20266,500,8102.33%3.4-3.5%
April 15, 20266,738,8742.42%5.4-6.1%
March 31, 20267,178,1872.58%3.7+9.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yum! Brands Inc's market cap?

As of August 13, 2026, Yum! Brands Inc (YUM) has a market capitalization of $42.70B.

What is Yum! Brands Inc's P/E ratio?

Yum! Brands Inc trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 19.7. Its forward P/E is 23.9.

Does Yum! Brands Inc pay a dividend?

Yes — Yum! Brands Inc pays a dividend yielding 1.94%, an annual payout of $1.46 per share.

What sector is YUM in?

Yum! Brands Inc is in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Restaurants industry.

What is Yum! Brands Inc's short interest?

As of the July 15, 2026 FINRA settlement, 8,489,666 YUM shares were sold short, or 3.04% of shares outstanding. Days to cover: 2.9. FINRA publishes short interest twice a month, about nine business days after each settlement date.

What was Yum! Brands Inc's revenue?

In its latest reported fiscal year (ending December 31, 2025), Yum! Brands Inc reported revenue of $8.21B and net income of $1.56B.

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Data as of August 13, 2026. Figures are sourced from company filings and market data and may be delayed or revised. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.