Yum (YUM, $117.73) stock rises on Q1 earnings beat
Yum Brands shares climbed Wednesday, after it reported first quarter results. The fast-food company, that owns chains like Taco Bell and Pizza Hut, posted earnings of $326 million, or $1.07 a share, compared with $83 million, or 27 cents a share, in the year-earlier quarter. Analysts polled by FactSet expected 86 cents a share.
Revenue rose to $1.49 billion from $1.26 billion. It also exceeded analysts’ expectation of $1.45 billion.
Global same-store sales increased 9%. Same-store sales in the U.S. increased 11%, 8% and 10% for KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell respectively. These figures were calculated on a 2-year basis, according to the company.
"First-quarter results reflect encouraging momentum across our business, including solid two-year same-store sales growth and a meaningful uplift in unit development," Chief Executive David Gibbs said in a statement.
Gibbs also added that the company took “important steps” to bolster digital and marketing capabilities through the acquisitions of two technology-focused companies.
Last month Yum Brands acquired the Tel Aviv online-ordering firm Tictuk Technologies.
YUM in upward trend: price may jump up because it broke its lower Bollinger Band on April 04, 2025
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 41 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 RSI Indicator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where YUM's RSI Oscillator exited the oversold zone, of 22 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on April 22, 2025. You may want to consider a long position or call options on YUM as a result. In of 81 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for YUM just turned positive on April 25, 2025. Looking at past instances where YUM's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 44 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where YUM advanced for three days, in of 340 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 60 cases where YUM's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
YUM moved below its 50-day moving average on April 04, 2025 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 April 11, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 19 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 .
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 April 14, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 76, placing this stock better than average.
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 PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding 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.
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 (5.924). P/E Ratio (29.538) is within average values for comparable stocks, (42.157). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.168) is also within normal values, averaging (1.743). Dividend Yield (0.018) settles around the average of (0.046) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (5.441) is also within normal values, averaging (8.586).
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. YUM’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
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