Technical Analysis: YUM's stock shows strong momentum with RSI-14 at 74.55, indicating overbought conditions. The MACD (4.68) and positive MACD histogram (1.96) suggest bullish momentum. Price is trading above all major moving averages (5,10,20,60,200-day SMAs), confirming an uptrend.
News Impact: Recent positive catalysts include:
Price Prediction for Next Week: Based on Fibonacci levels and technical indicators:
Expected price movement:
Trading Recommendation: SELL
The stock is likely to experience a healthy pullback after recent strong gains and overbought technical readings. Traders should consider taking profits or establishing short positions with strict risk management.
The price of YUM is predicted to go up 1.02%, based on the high correlation periods with RHI. The similarity of these two price pattern on the periods is 98.71%.
YUM
RHI
Year
YUM Price Forecast($)
Potential Return(%)
2025
140.000
13.590
2026
160.000
22.610
2027
160.000
22.610
2028
165.000
26.440
2029
190.000
45.590
2030
180.000
37.930
Better-than-expected international portability in the Taco Bell segment could offer upside from management's 5% average annual unit growth target.
Geographic diversification reduces system sales volatility, with 60% of revenue generated outside the United States.
Strong international partnerships and brand portability position Yum well to take advantage of growing consumption classes in attractive markets like Indonesia, Thailand, and China.
Morgan Stanley
2025-01-21
Price Target
$158 → $140
Upside
+11.38%
Citigroup
2025-01-10
Price Target
$153 → $141
Upside
+14.4%
B of A Securities
2024-10-22
Price Target
$147 → $145
Upside
+8.74%