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 expected to rise as it breaks its lower Bollinger Band on June 16, 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 42 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 suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. of 60 cases where YUM's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that 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 331 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 June 16, 2025. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on YUM as a result. In of 82 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 June 16, 2025. 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 44 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 44 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
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 June 12, 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 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 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 74, placing this stock better than average.
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 (5.418). P/E Ratio (28.275) is within average values for comparable stocks, (42.715). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.952) is also within normal values, averaging (1.874). Dividend Yield (0.019) settles around the average of (0.052) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (5.208) is also within normal values, averaging (8.579).
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.
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a company that owns and franchises quick-service restaurants
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