Melius analysts initates a Buy rating for Yum Brands Inc (YUM)

Yum Brands Inc’s filing revealed that its Chief Executive Officer Gibbs David W unloaded Company’s shares for reported $1.07 million on Sep 15 ’25. In the deal valued at $149.80 per share,7,176 shares were sold. As a result of this transaction, Gibbs David W now holds 102,893 shares worth roughly $15.38 million.

Then, David Gibbs bought 7,176 shares, generating $1,074,965 in total proceeds.

Before that, Mezvinsky Scott sold 270 shares. Yum Brands Inc shares valued at $39,223 were divested by the KFC Division CEO at a price of $145.27 per share. As a result of the transaction, Mezvinsky Scott now holds 1,755 shares, worth roughly $0.26 million.

Melius initiated its Yum Brands Inc [YUM] rating to a Buy in a research note published on July 14, 2025; the price target was $200. A number of analysts have revised their coverage, including JP Morgan’s analysts, who increased its forecast for the stock in late June from “a Neutral” to “an Overweight”. Redburn Atlantic also remained covering YUM and has increased its forecast on June 10, 2025 with a “Buy” recommendation from previously “Neutral” rating. Goldman revised its rating on June 04, 2025. It rated YUM as “a Buy” which previously was an “a Neutral”.

Price Performance Review of YUM

On Tuesday, Yum Brands Inc [NYSE:YUM] saw its stock jump 0.11% to $149.44. Over the last five days, the stock has gained 0.97%. Yum Brands Inc shares have risen nearly 14.00% since the year began. Nevertheless, the stocks have risen 11.39% over the past one year. While a 52-week high of $163.30 was reached on 03/07/25, a 52-week low of $122.13 was recorded on 01/13/25.

Levels Of Support And Resistance For YUM Stock

The 24-hour chart illustrates a support level at 147.74, which if violated will result in even more drops to 146.05. On the upside, there is a resistance level at 150.43. A further resistance level may holdings at 151.42.

How much short interest is there in Yum Brands Inc?

A steep rise in short interest was recorded in Yum Brands Inc stocks on 2025-08-29, growing by 1.3 million shares to a total of 7.16 million shares. Yahoo Finance data shows the prior-month short interest on 2025-07-31 was 5.86 million shares. There was a rise of 18.16%, which implies that there is a positive sentiment for the stock.

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