Yum! Brands (YUM) YTD return

Updated November 02, 2026 · Data: Yahoo Finance

+5.70%

YTD return in 2026 (from Dec 31, 2025 close)

Dec 31, 2025 close$149.10

Current price$157.60

$1,000 on Dec 31 →$1,057.00

YTD rank#312 of 500

SectorConsumer Discretionary

Official websiteyum.com

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YUM vs its sector

Consumer Discretionary sector average+0.68%

YUM YTD+5.70%

Difference+5.02 pts

Stocks in sector47

Outperforming its sector. YUM is 5.02 points ahead of the Consumer Discretionary sector average, which covers 47 ranked S&P 500 stocks.

Yum! Brands (YUM) is up +5.70% year-to-date in 2026, ranking #312 of 500 ranked S&P 500 stocks. It closed 2025 at $149.10 and trades at $157.60 as of November 02, 2026. $1,000 invested on December 31, 2025 would be worth $1,057.00 today. That puts it 5.02 points ahead of the Consumer Discretionary sector average of +0.68%.

Recent performance

Yum! Brands (YUM) has gained 15.78% over the past month, outpacing the S&P 500 by 18.13%, and gained 7.25% over the past three months (ahead of the index by 9.78%). It is trading 5.43% below its 52-week high of $166.65, set on 2026-07-07. Momentum is positive: the stock rose in at least 4 of the last 5 sessions.

Latest YUM news

Yum! Brands (YUM) Q3 earnings: what to expectStockStory · 2026-11-02
Jobs Data, More Tech Earnings: What to Watch This WeekThe Wall Street Journal · 2026-11-02
Yum! Brands (YUM) Stock Looks Below Fair Value Despite Its 36% RunSimply Wall St. · 2026-10-30
YUM Set to Report Q3 Earnings: KFC Growth & Taco Bell Trends in FocusZacks · 2026-10-30
KFC Brings Brand Evolution to Life with the World-First Launch of its Immersive Restaurant Concept, KFC Muse, in DubaiPR Newswire · 2026-10-30

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YUM YTD return FAQ

What is Yum! Brands (YUM)'s YTD return in 2026?

Yum! Brands (YUM) is up +5.70% year-to-date in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

What was Yum! Brands (YUM)'s price at the start of 2026?

Yum! Brands (YUM) closed at $149.10 on December 31, 2025 and trades at $157.60 as of November 02, 2026.

Where does Yum! Brands (YUM) rank by YTD return in 2026?

Yum! Brands (YUM) ranks #312 of 500 S&P 500 stocks by YTD return in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

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