Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Consumer Cyclical
Industry: Restaurants

Yum! Brands, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops, operates, and franchises 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. It also 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.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for YUM
Revenue projections for YUM

With Yum! Brands, Inc.'s revenue expected to be lower than the previous year, investors may become cautious. Declining revenues often negatively impact the bottom line, reducing profitability and raising concerns among investors about the company's ability to maintain strong financial performance moving forward.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 1.37000
forwardPE 21.89210
debtToEquity 0.00000
earningsGrowth -0.07500
revenueGrowth 0.06900
grossMargins 0.48595
operatingMargins 0.34447
trailingEps 5.36000
forwardEps 6.08000

With a current ratio 1.37, YUM demonstrates the ability to service its short-term debt without difficulty. The company's strong cash reserves and current assets ensure that it can meet its liabilities, reflecting financial stability and healthy liquidity.
YUM's Forward PE being in a good range indicates the stock is priced well relative to its earnings. It is not overvalued, leaving space for future growth, making it an appealing option for investors interested in long-term value appreciation.
YUM's low growth in earnings and revenue points to a likely reduction in profits. This signals a weakening financial performance, indicating the company might face difficulties in staying profitable.
YUM's positive gross and operating margins reflect strong financial performance. These metrics indicate that the company is efficiently managing its operations and generating healthy profits, contributing to a solid financial position.
YUM's forward EPS exceeding its trailing EPS means that the company is expected to increase profitability in the current financial year. This reflects improved earnings potential, signaling that YUM is likely to outperform its previous year's financial performance.

Price projections:

Price projections for YUM
Price projections for YUM

Price projections for YUM have been gradually lowered, signaling reduced optimism among analysts. This downward adjustment suggests that the company may face challenges in meeting previous growth expectations.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for YUM
Recommendations trend for YUM


Yum! Brands, Inc. has garnered a buy bias from analysts recently, suggesting the stock is a good investment opportunity. This may lead to increased investor interest, as Yum! Brands, Inc. is seen as a reliable place to park money for those looking to benefit from potential market gains and company growth.