To predict the stock price of YUM! Brands (YUM) for the next trading week, we analyze both fundamental and technical factors.
YUM! Brands is showing strong growth through digital transformation and product innovation, particularly in beverages. Taco Bell's Live Mas Café concept has driven double-digit sales growth, and the company aims to expand this concept aggressively in 2025. Additionally, YUM's focus on loyalty programs and digital ordering platforms like Byte by YUM! has enhanced customer engagement and operational efficiency.
The stock is currently trading near its support level of $153.44, with resistance at $160.91. The RSI is at 51.31, indicating a neutral position, while the MACD is slightly bearish with a negative divergence. The stock is trading below its 20-day SMA but above its 50-day SMA, suggesting a sideways trend.
Based on the analysis, YUM is expected to trade between $153 and $161 next week. The stock may face resistance at $160.91 and support at $153.44.
Buy at $153.44 with a target price of $160.91.
The price of YUM is predicted to go up -2.71%, based on the high correlation periods with ALCO. The similarity of these two price pattern on the periods is 95.95%.
YUM
ALCO
Year
YUM Price Forecast($)
Potential Return(%)
2025
140.000
13.590
2026
180.000
15.110
2027
190.000
21.510
2028
190.000
21.510
2029
200.000
27.900
2030
250.000
59.880
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.
JP Morgan
2025-03-20
Price Target
$138 → $160
Upside
+1.34%
Morgan Stanley
2025-03-13
Price Target
$146 → $150
Downside
-2.23%
Baird
2025-03-05
Price Target
$160 → $176
Upside
+10.43%