Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) stock analysis

In our weekly check, Yum! Brands, Inc. is graded A (A to F). Of 21 checks on debt, profit, cash flow and trend: 17 pass, warnings: 4, red flags: 0.

Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Restaurants

Strengths

• Margins rising
• High margins
• Strong free cash flow
• High return on capital

Warning signs

• High debt
• Gross margin falling

Next earnings report: 2026-11-03

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The grade is a risk check, not a price forecast, and not investment advice. In our 10-year test (S&P 500, 2016-2026), stocks graded D or F lost a third of their value 2-3 times as often as those graded A or B.

Updated 2026-10-03

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