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Market sentiment signals for Yum Brands (YUM): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Buy
27 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
—
Avg Consensus PT
$164
+10.8%
Highest Price Target
$190
+28.4%
Lowest Price Target
$140
-5.4%
Short Interest
5.2%
Rising — Bearish
Insider Activity (30d)
Net Seller
Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | TD Cowen | Andrew M. Charles— | +19.6% | $180 → $177 | Maintained | Buy |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Guggenheim | Gregory Francfort— | +4.7% | $180 → $155 | Maintained | Buy |