Yum! (YUM, $119.84) misses Q2 earnings expectations
Yum! Brands, Inc. posted its second quarter earnings that fell short of analysts’ expectations.
The fast food company’s earnings excluding special items fell -9% from the year-ago quarter to $1.05 per share, compared to the $1.10 expected by analysts polled by Thomson Reuters.
GAAP earnings came in at $0.77, which is -40% lower year-over-year.
Revenues rose +2% year-over-year to $1.64 billion, in line with analysts’ estimate. Worldwide system sales excluding foreign currency translation climbed +3%. Global same-store sales growth came in at +1%; excluding China, it was +6%.
Yum indicated that consumers globally are becoming increasingly cautious, inducing the restaurant company to focus more on value offerings.
“If you look at the U.S., I think what’s happened over the last quarter is that the low-income consumer pulling back has become more pronounced,” Yum CEO David Gibbs said. However, he also added that it was “probably a bit of an oversimplification” to say that higher-income consumers are absorbing inflation better than those with lower incomes.
YUM's Stochastic Oscillator stays in oversold zone for 2 days
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Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where YUM advanced for three days, in of 324 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 191 cases where YUM Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The 10-day RSI Indicator for YUM moved out of overbought territory on March 02, 2026. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 32 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 32 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on March 04, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on YUM as a result. In of 87 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 March 03, 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 47 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 47 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 .
YUM broke above its upper Bollinger Band on February 23, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring 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 86, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued 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 (4.528). P/E Ratio (28.829) is within average values for comparable stocks, (33.865). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.982) is also within normal values, averaging (1.619). Dividend Yield (0.018) settles around the average of (0.110) among similar stocks. YUM's P/S Ratio (5.473) is slightly higher than the industry average of (1.850).
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.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent 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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