Yum Brands (YUM,$103.34) misses Q3 earnings expectations
On Wednesday, Yum Brands posted quarterly earnings that missed analysts’ expectations.
The company, which owns several restaurant-chains such as Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut, reported third quarter adjusted earnings of 80 cents a share, compared to analysts’ estimate of 94 cents.
Net revenue of $1.34 billion in the quarter was almost in line with the $1.344 billion expected by analysts. But the figure was -4% lower from the year-ago quarter.
According to Yum, changing the fair value of its GrubHub investment pulled down earnings by 15 cents per share. Last year, Yum bought a 3% stake in the third-party delivery app.
Yum’s Pizza Hut reported flat same-store sales growth, falling short of Wall Street’s estimates of +1.5%. Last quarter, executives said that Pizza Hut could shut down more than 400 stores to restructure franchisees’ businesses.
KFC narrowly missed same-store sales expectations. In the U.S., same-store sales declined by -1%.
However, Yum’s Taco Bell chain experienced same-store sales growth of +4%, which is higher than expectations of +3.5%. Executives said the chain had its fastest third quarter in five years with respect to service times.
During the quarter, Yum opened 389 net new restaurants across all three chains.
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YUM may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options. In of 39 cases where YUM's price broke its lower Bollinger Band, its price rose further in the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 1 day, which means it's wise to expect a price bounce in the near future.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where YUM advanced for three days, in of 321 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on September 04, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on YUM as a result. In of 90 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for YUM turned negative on September 08, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 48 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 48 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
YUM moved below its 50-day moving average on September 01, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
The 10-day moving average for YUM crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on September 08, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 22 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The 50-day moving average for YUM moved below the 200-day moving average on August 10, 2026. This could be a long-term bearish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an downward trend.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where YUM declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator for YUM entered a downward trend on August 14, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (0.000) is normal, around the industry mean (5.562). P/E Ratio (18.282) is within average values for comparable stocks, (39.685). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.832) is also within normal values, averaging (1.654). Dividend Yield (0.020) settles around the average of (0.028) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (4.643) is also within normal values, averaging (2.667).
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 85, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. YUM’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
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a company that owns and franchises quick-service restaurants
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