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Market sentiment signals for Yum Brands (YUM): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Buy
25 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
—
Avg Consensus PT
$165
+5.6%
Highest Price Target
$190
+21.6%
Lowest Price Target
$140
-10.4%
Short Interest
3.2%
Declining — Bullish
Insider Activity (30d)
Net Seller
Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | Argus Research | John Staszak— | +15.2% | $185 → $180 | Maintained | Buy |
| Aug 4, 2026 | JP Morgan | John Ivankoe— | +2.4% | $170 → $160 | Maintained | Overweight |